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Dubai unveils a Dh34 billion fully underground metro Gold Line, promising faster travel, stronger connectivity and a major urban transformation / Image: file Dubai has unveiled its largest-ever transport project, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announcing a Dh34 billion ($9 billion) Metro Gold Line on April 22, 2026. The ambitious project is designed…

Denmark rail accident: Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, several injured Two trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring several passengers and triggering a major emergency response.The accident occurred about 40 km north of Copenhagen on a railway line connecting the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, police said in a statement.Emergency services confirmed that…

Beneath the surface of the North Sea, a long-hidden prehistoric forest has been found, revealing many new possibilities for the environment and climate of ancient Europe. By using sediment collected from ancient sites to collect and analyse ancient DNA (sedaDNA), researchers have shown that there were lush, living forests made up of oak, elm and…

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil (File pic) A Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Rescue teams recovered her body hours after the attack amid continued hostilities linked to the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict.The reporter, Amal Khalil of Al-Akhbar, had taken shelter in a house in the village of al-Tiri while…

Despite earlier uncertainty, Iran now says it is fully prepared for the 2026 World Cup. Iran are part of the confirmed 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while earlier uncertainty had surrounded their participation due to security concerns over playing in the United States, Iran’s government now says the country is fully…

US Navy secretary John Phelan has stepped down with immediate effect, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, marking the first departure of a military service chief during Donald Trump’s second term and the latest in a series of leadership changes at the department of defense.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the move, saying Phelan was “departing the…

Quote of the day by Michelle Obama The meaning of real relationships is changing slowly as people are always connected through technology. It’s often hard to make deep and meaningful connections because of social media, busy schedules, and fast-paced lives. A lot of people know a lot of people, but only a few really get…

Gabriella Carrington appeared in a London court accused of attempting to murder influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska by running her over with a car outside a nightclub. Prosecutors said she was nearly twice the alcohol limit and injured others. Klaudia remains in life-threatening condition. Carrington was remanded in custody until May 19, while authorities urged the public…

The deepest caves on Earth are still being studied by scientists. They are unique environments created over millions of years of geological processes. They usually occur in areas rich in limestone rocks where water slowly erodes rocks to create vertical pits and horizontal tunnels. It takes a lot of time, but the result is a…

Donald Trump speaks with Dana White, left, during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2024. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images) The UFC is set to stage one of the most unusual events in its history on June 14, and it will not follow its usual playbook. UFC CEO Dana White has…