France Heatwave Causes 5,700 Extra Deaths

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France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heatwave

PARIS — France recorded around 5,700 more deaths than usual during the record-breaking heatwave that gripped the country in June, according to the national public health agency, underscoring the deadly toll of an increasingly extreme European s..
Palestinian institutions laud UNESCO decisions protecting Jerusalem, historic World Heritage sites

RAMALLAH — Palestinian official institutions have hailed the unanimous adoption by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee of four decisions concerning the State of Palestine, describing them as a legal and diplomatic milestone for the protection o..
US and China hold talks ahead of Xi's planned Washington visit

MANILA — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have held talks in Manila on preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington in September, alongside discussions on key strategic an..
France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heatwave

France recorded around 5,700 more deaths than usual during the record-breaking heatwave that gripped the country in June, according to the national public health agency, underscoring the deadly toll of an increasingly extreme European summer. Sant..
At 40, a Dubai musician turns a long-shelved riff into a hit

DUBAI — For years, a driving, 1980s-inspired rock riff sat unfinished on Johnny Bassadi's hard drive, no lyrics, no title, no story. Last week, on his 40th birthday, the Dubai-based Syrian Canadian singer-songwriter premiered the finis..
Doha Bank Unveils New Corporate Identity to Reflect Strategic Transformation

Doha Bank announced the launch of a new corporate identity on 22 July 2026, a move the bank says reflects the progress of its strategic transformation and its future vision to prioritise innovation and customer experience. The refreshed bran..
Dubai Municipality uses AI to test household water quality

DUBAI — Dubai Municipality has begun using artificial intelligence to test the quality of household water across the emirate, allowing harmful bacteria such as Legionella and E. coli to be detected far more quickly than with conventional labora..
GCCJPPI launches “Our Gulf Flourishes” campaign to bolster shared identity

KUWAIT CITY — The Kuwait-based GCC Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) has launched “Our Gulf Flourishes,” a media campaign built around a new musical work aimed at strengthening a shared Gulf identity among families and ..
Abu Dhabi to host nine-day Jiu-Jitsu World Championship at Mubadala Arena

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome the world's elite jiu-jitsu athletes for a nine-day competition programme featuring the Under-16, Under-18, Under-21, Adults and Masters categories, as the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship take..

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