Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
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She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition
The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.
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Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say
The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.
'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade
Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.
Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.
Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.
As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
As Iran regime change hopes fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
All crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days
Havana says it is in talks with Washington as no fuel has entered the island in three months.
France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military says
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military says
The US Central Command says rescue efforts are under way after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.