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Sharjah announces Eid Al Adha holidays for government employees
The Sharjah Department of Human Resources announced on Tuesday that the Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day holidays for government departments, authorities and institutions in the emirate will begin on Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Official working hours will resume on Monday, June 1, giving public sector employees a 10-day break including the weekends.Eid Al Adha holidays announced for UAE public s...
Daughter of Old Bailey judge was 'very anxious' about being around 'furious' partner days before he murdered her and blew up their home, court hears
Daughter of Old Bailey judge was 'very anxious' about being around 'furious' partner days before he murdered her and blew up their home, court hearsGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By FREYA BARNES, NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:47, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 13:49, 12 May 2026 e-mail
Witness denies entering tunnel to prove Noah Donohoe could have got out
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Russian photographer sentenced to forced labour for writing LGBT K-Pop fanfiction
Alexandra Kuzyk, 36, is being sent to a forced labour camp after a Russian judge found her guilty of writing LGBT fanfiction online about K-Pop boy band Stray Kids
Hammer blow for woke Seattle mayor as Starbucks founder blasts her for speeding up decline of city where he founded iconic coffee giant that's now moving HQ staff to Tennessee
Hammer blow for woke Seattle mayor as Starbucks founder blasts her for speeding up decline of city where he founded iconic coffee giant that's now moving HQ staff to TennesseeBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:37, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 13:39, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Married elementary school teacher, 25, had sex with boy, 16, in back of flat bed truck... with HUSBAND then uncovering her betrayal, prosecutors say
Married elementary school teacher, 25, had sex with boy, 16, in back of flat bed truck... with HUSBAND then uncovering her betrayal, prosecutors sayBy NATASHA ANDERSON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:27, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 13:27, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments
UAE schools mark strong in-person comeback as parents, pupils show confidence in safety measures
Dubai: More than one million school pupils across the UAE, university students, resumed in-person learning on Monday morning, marking a confident return to the classroom after a week of distance learning prompted by renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE.Students at public and private schools nationwide returned in accordance with directives issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE), with school transport services operating as normal under the state's ongoing assessment approach. Officials confirmed...
Sharjah heroes dive into sea to save trapped driver
Sharjah: Two expats risked their lives and leapt into the sea to rescue a trapped driver after his vehicle suddenly lost control, overturned and plunged into the water following a brake failure, according to Sharjah Police.The dramatic incident took place on Friday night at Al Mamzar beach in Sharjah, where the driver’s vehicle sank completely into the sea moments after the crash.Two expats rescued a trapped driver after his vehicle plunged into the sea in Sharjah.Get updated faster and for FREE...
Tesco customers urged to make check before May 31 or risk losing out
Clubcard holders are being urged to check their accounts before the end of the month
Mumbai man's observation about elderly metro passengers hits home for many
Mumbai mans observation about elderly metro passengers hits home for many
Eid Al Adha holidays announced for UAE public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees, in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.The Eid break will run from Monday, May 25, and continue through Friday, May 29.Normal working hours will resume on Monday, June 1.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dhu Al Hijjah moon sighting event on May 17Authorities in Dubai will hold a public moon-sighting ev...
Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge
Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge’s directions with his closing speech at trial of six activistsA leading human rights barrister has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists.Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Continue reading...
Hunt for knifemen who fled on e-bike as woman left fighting for life in stabbing
Police were called to Topaz Close, Huddersfield, around 10.30pm last night where they found a woman with serious leg and head injuries and she is now in a serious condition in hospital
Girls were harassed: Actor Vishal salutes CM Vijay's liquor shop crackdown
Girls were harassed Actor Vishal salutes CM Vijays liquor shop crackdown
New 20mph speed limit changes to impact hundreds of roads next month as drivers risk £100 fine
A major UK city has revealed plans to begin rolling out 20mph speed limits across hundreds of streets next month in one of its largest road safety programmes.Glasgow City Council will begin converting more roads to 20mph from June 4, with Govan, which has almost 200 streets, set to have speed limits reduced.As part of the changes, new road signs and markings will be installed over the following four weeks, with lower speed limits applying once the signage is in place.In total, around 3,800 stree...
Moment ram-raid thieves armed with bats storm jewellery shop - as terrified customer flees whilst carrying a baby
A gang of balaclava-clad thieves attempted a mid-morning raid on Bradford Jewellers Ltd, West Yorkshire, as plumes of smoke billowed out of the shop and the buildings alarm sirens wailed.
Sentencing of rapist delayed after experts disagree on level of risk he poses
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Fury as 'nuisance' travellers take over B&Q car park with 17 caravans, dogs running riots and rubbish piling up
Fury as 'nuisance' travellers take over B&Q car park with 17 caravans, dogs running riots and rubbish piling upGet your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest stories By IAN LEONARD and GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER Published: 11:49, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 11:51, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments
M5 traffic live: Major UK motorway at standstill as serious crash closes huge section
Traffic on the M5 has come to a standstill after a crash in Gloucestershire - this is a breaking story
Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.