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ICC concerns over 'significant' franchise corruption
The ICC are formulating plans to tackle what it has called "significant corruption concerns" in franchise tournaments around the globe.
July 9, 2026Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
July 8, 2026Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
July 7, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock Reuters
June 25, 2026'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
June 18, 2026Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
June 15, 2026Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti - Reuters
Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti Reuters
June 14, 2026US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear - Reuters
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear Reuters
June 14, 2026The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
June 13, 2026Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
June 12, 2026Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
June 12, 2026Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief - Reuters
Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief Reuters
June 11, 2026Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Reuters
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz Reuters
June 10, 2026Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
June 9, 2026ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations - Reuters
ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations Reuters
June 8, 2026Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rules - Reuters
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rules Reuters
June 8, 2026Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.
June 8, 2026Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
June 7, 2026Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation - Reuters
Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation Reuters
June 7, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says - Reuters
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says Reuters
June 6, 2026Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings - Reuters
Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings Reuters
June 5, 2026Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
June 5, 2026Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source - Reuters
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source Reuters
May 1, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
April 17, 2026Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest - Reuters
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest Reuters
April 10, 2026Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended - Reuters
Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended Reuters
March 16, 2026Is 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.
March 14, 2026Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow - Reuters
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow Reuters
March 11, 2026Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says - Reuters
Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says Reuters
March 8, 2026Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor - Reuters
Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor Reuters
March 8, 2026UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
March 8, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader - Reuters
Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters
As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
March 7, 2026Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment - Reuters
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors - Reuters
Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors Reuters
March 7, 2026UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes - Reuters
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
March 7, 2026As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress - Reuters
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress Reuters
March 7, 2026AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.
March 7, 2026Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
March 6, 2026US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business - Reuters
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business Reuters
March 6, 2026Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
March 6, 2026Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis - Reuters
Maersk suspends two shipping services due to Middle East crisis Reuters
March 6, 2026Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know - Reuters
China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know Reuters
March 5, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026Protesters rally in San Francisco against OpenAI deal with Pentagon
The number of people uninstalling ChatGPT has surged since the news of OpenAI's partnership with the Department of Defense was announced.
March 4, 2026US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
March 4, 2026Hardline cleric Arafi joins wartime leadership as Iran juggles conflict, succession - Reuters
Hardline cleric Arafi joins wartime leadership as Iran juggles conflict, succession Reuters
March 4, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say Reuters
March 4, 2026Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports - Reuters
Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says - Reuters
Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says Reuters
March 3, 2026New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.
March 3, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest - Reuters
World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026Gold falls 4% as strong dollar and higher rate bets undercut safe-haven demand - Reuters
Gold falls 4% as strong dollar and higher rate bets undercut safe-haven demand Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base - Reuters
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base Reuters
March 3, 2026'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image
Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.
March 2, 2026How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test - Reuters
How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters
Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
March 1, 2026Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai's aura of calm after Iran attack - Reuters
Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai's aura of calm after Iran attack Reuters
March 1, 2026Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say - Reuters
Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say Reuters
March 1, 2026Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says - Reuters
Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says Reuters
March 1, 2026Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes - Reuters
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign - Reuters
Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign Reuters
February 28, 2026Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family - Reuters
Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says - Reuters
Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
February 28, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says - Reuters
Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says Reuters
February 24, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say - Reuters
DAE Capital nears deal to buy aircraft leasing firm Macquarie Airfinance, sources say Reuters
February 22, 2026U.S.-Iran talks expected Friday if Iran sends nuclear proposal soon, Axios reports - Reuters
U.S.-Iran talks expected Friday if Iran sends nuclear proposal soon, Axios reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters Reuters
February 22, 2026Britain's royals face their worst crisis in 90 years over Andrew's Epstein links - Reuters
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