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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Rory McIlroy was on Sunday crowned the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai champion for...

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Qatar revealed as owner of famed Courbet self-portrait

Paris, France -- Qatar has revealed itself as the owner of a famous self-portrait by French realist master Gustave Courbet...

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Big dreams but no protein shake: Yemeni bodybuilder fighting to make it

Al Mukalla, Yemen -- In a dimly lit, suffocatingly hot gym in Yemen, bodybuilder Saleh Hussein al-Raidi wraps his hands...
  • Raidi is fueled more by passion than the strict nutrition regimen required by his sport, his meals often limited to a small piece of fish with rice.
  • Supporting his family is already a daily struggle, even before he pays for what little specialist food and supplements he can afford.
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Tunisian brutalist landmark faces wrecking ball, sparking outcry

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisia's brutalist landmark the Hotel du Lac -- a 1970s postcard icon said to have inspired a...
  • Built by Italian architect Raffaele Contigiani in central Tunis, the concrete-and-steel inverted pyramid opened in 1973.
  • Its daring silhouette has since enraptured brutalism and modernist architecture admirers from across the globe.
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Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle

The competition brought nearly 100 people together, including a contestant who mimicked the critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoo.
  • Despite its relatively small size, more than 580 types of birds -- about a third of China's total species -- have been recorded in Hong Kong.
  • That diversity is attributed to Hong Kong's status as a vital stopover on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway for migratory birds.
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Indonesian child’s viral fame draws tourists to boat race

Pekanbaru, Indonesia -- Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of...
  • Sports stars including Formula One's Alex Albon and MotoGP's Marc Marquez imitated his moves in their own videos.
  • The viral dance craze has drawn visitors from across the country and world to the Kuantan river in Sumatra's Riau Province.
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‘Curly is beautiful’: Tunisian women embrace natural hair

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with...
  • For generations, people around the world were told to straighten, braid, cut or otherwise conceal their curls, or else get sent home from school or work.
  • A global drive buoyed by the Black Lives Matter movement gave rise to a major pandemic-era trend of beauty videos celebrating natural hair.
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After DJs and raves, Saudi Arabia pushes home-grown culture

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- First, deeply religious Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's...
  • The move towards more wholesome, Saudi-inspired entertainment comes after raucous scenes at past music festivals in the capital.
  • Reports of alcohol and drug use -- both banned in the kingdom -- at the MDL Beast electronic music festival have been denied by Riyadh authorities.
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Gulf tourists say Polish mountain town is a cool place

Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range --...
  • Up to seven flights fly daily from the Gulf region at nearby Krakow Airport.
  • Arab customers constitute up to 30 percent of all summer guests at his five-star hotel in Zakopane.
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Lebanese craftsman keeps up tradition of tarboosh hat-making

Tripoli, Lebanon -- Nestled among shops in a bustling market in north Lebanon's Tripoli, Mohammed al-Shaar is at his workshop...
  • The brimless hats are made with maroon, black or green felt, some bearing floral motifs or embroidered with Lebanon's national emblem, the cedar.
  • While the tarboosh has been around in Lebanon for several centuries, it became particularly common during the late Ottoman period.
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Saudi Falcons Club launches interactive pavilion for young enthusiasts

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Falcons Club has dedicated an interactive pavilion titled "Falconer of the Future" as part...
  • The move is part of the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025, taking place at the club's headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, until August 25.
  • This pavilion aims to introduce the younger generation to the world of falconry by showcasing tools used for training and caring for falcons.
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Walking sharks, bombing crocodiles: Italian Brainrot memes only kids know

Shouty, crude and often nonsensical Italian voiceovers feature in many of the clips made by people in various countries that...
  • The dozen-plus cartoonish AI creatures have fast become memes, inspiring a stream of new content such as "Brainrot Rap", viewed 116 million times on YouTube.
  • A YouTube Short titled "Learn to Draw 5 Crazy Italian Brainrot Animals" -- including a cactus-elephant crossover named "Lirili Larila" -- has also been watched 320 million times.

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Rory McIlroy was on Sunday crowned the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai champion for...
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Egypt says stolen pharoah’s bracelet melted down, sold for $4,000

Cairo, Egypt -- Egyptian police said on Thursday they arrested a museum employee and three alleged accomplices after a priceless...
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Catholic teen set to become first millennial saint

Vatican City, Holy See -- Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican Sunday for the canonization of...
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AI-powered meet-up apps fight ‘epidemic of’ loneliness

San Francisco, United States -- On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete...
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Turkey bans concert by French singer over support for Israel

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish authorities Wednesday said they have banned a planned concert Friday in Istanbul by Enrico Macias after...
  • The Istanbul governorate said in a statement that it had wanted to prevent any demonstrations on the sidelines of the concert "against the genocide of the terrorist state Israel."
  • The 86-year-old singer told AFP that he has performed in Turkey for 60 years and is "deeply surprised and saddened not to be able to see my audience."
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Big dreams but no protein shake: Yemeni bodybuilder fighting to make it

Al Mukalla, Yemen -- In a dimly lit, suffocatingly hot gym in Yemen, bodybuilder Saleh Hussein al-Raidi wraps his hands...
  • Raidi is fueled more by passion than the strict nutrition regimen required by his sport, his meals often limited to a small piece of fish with rice.
  • Supporting his family is already a daily struggle, even before he pays for what little specialist food and supplements he can afford.
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Tunisian brutalist landmark faces wrecking ball, sparking outcry

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisia's brutalist landmark the Hotel du Lac -- a 1970s postcard icon said to have inspired a...
  • Built by Italian architect Raffaele Contigiani in central Tunis, the concrete-and-steel inverted pyramid opened in 1973.
  • Its daring silhouette has since enraptured brutalism and modernist architecture admirers from across the globe.