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Australia will raise the number of deals large tech firms must strike with local news outlets under a revamp of its media licensing laws to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, the government said, adding the measure would distribute advertising revenue to more domestic outlets.The changes also commit the government to giving 5% of funds raised under the scheme to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the formerly industry-owned newswire service, which now runs as a non-profit.Changes made after discussions between government and opposition would also require digital platforms to strike deals with at least eight media companies, up from six…

Travis Kelce has opened up about his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift, describing the celebration as “the best night of my life”, according to Reuters.Speaking during Kansas City Chiefs training camp, Kelce reflected on the July 3 wedding at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which brought together around 1,000 guests.“It was the best night of my life,” Kelce said, according to Reuters, as he thanked those who attended and helped make the celebration possible.The guest list included several major names from entertainment and sport, including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Brady, as well as a number…

The appointment of Xavi as Netherlands coach late on Wednesday completes an extensive search and brings full circle the special relationship between Dutch football and Barcelona.Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman, who quit after the Netherlands were eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32 in June.A World Cup winner with Spain as a player in 2010, Xavi has been out of coaching since leaving Barcelona in 2024, where he spent three seasons in charge.He has signed a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup and is the first foreign coach to take charge of the Dutch since Austrian Ernst…

SHARJAH, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by SCCI Youth Council, organised a forum to mark International Youth Day, focusing on the role of youth in driving economic transformation and harnessing emerging opportunities in innovation and digitalisation. Held in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Youth Council under the theme “Partners in Shaping the Future Economy”, the forum highlighted the strategic role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the economic landscape and explored ways to equip young people to leverage AI-driven opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation. Discussions also addressed the importance…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt over the victims of a road collision in Ismailia Governorate, in eastern Egypt, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

More than 8,000 workers across Dubai have undergone free health screenings at their workplaces as part of efforts to reduce health risks linked to high summer temperatures and direct exposure to the sun. A total of 8,350 on-site health screenings were carried out with the support of around 28 specialised healthcare professionals. Workers also attended awareness sessions on heat stress, sun exposure and preventive measures they can follow while working in hot weather. The screenings were carried out in areas with large concentrations of workers, including Muhaisnah, Al Mankhool, Al Jaddaf, Al Qusais and Al Muraqqabat. Muhaisnah was covered in…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), has said that the UAE views sport as an investment in people and society and as an integral part of enhancing quality of life and promoting a culture of health and physical activity. Al Hamed noted that the wise leadership has made sports a national approach that instills positive values, teamwork, and a sense of belonging and challenge. His remarks came during his participation in Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, sponsored…

Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia on Thursday reported a net profit of Dh374 million for the first half of 2026, down 51 per cent compared with the same period last year, as the regional conflict disrupted operations across its network.Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 declined one per cent to Dh3.48 billion, compared with Dh3.52 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.More than 8.7 million passengers travelled across the airline’s operating hubs during the first half, a 14 per cent decline compared with H1 2025,…

BTS members V and Jungkook have opened up about serious health and injury struggles they are facing while continuing the group’s ‘Arirang’ World Tour, sharing details about V’s progressive hearing loss and Jungkook’s shin injury during a Weverse livestream on August 12.V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, revealed that he has been dealing with progressive hearing loss for 2.5 years. He said the condition has worsened over time, with his right ear currently functioning at only about 30 per cent of the capacity of his left ear.According to V, the problem became worse during his mandatory military service in…

The UAE plans to expand its organ transplant programme to include procedures involving the face, hands, arms, uterus and intestine, as part of the next phase of the country’s transplant services. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said future plans under the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, known as Hayat, include widening the types of organs and tissues that can be donated and transplanted. Among the planned procedures are intestine and uterus transplants, as well as what are known as vascularised composite tissue transplants. These can involve complex body parts such as the face,…