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Fans turn on Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky over new tourism ad
The couple has been fronting a tourism campaign for one of the UAE’s largest cities.

Simon Wilson: Why don't we get to vote? How the US election result will affect us all
OPINION: Four ways for President Kamala Harris to make a difference to climate change.

Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of December
Key countries have been delaying production increases.

'Match made in heaven': Exporters set to benefit from UAE trade deal
'We know that the people of the Gulf states are highly affluent.'

Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.

Sotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chill
Financial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.

US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.

Taranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendant
The young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.

NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facility
Huge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.

Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
Heavy rain has devastated Dubai causing massive floods and damage.

Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.

Nothing to eat but duty-free: Kiwis caught in Dubai Airport floods
Emirates passengers and Kiwis flying via the UAE hub have been stranded by flash floods.

Dramatic images show Dubai airport underwater, heavy rain kills 18 in Oman
Heavy rain has caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates.

Crew abandons ship in most damaging strike yet by Yemen’s Houthis
Financial Times: Attack follows report rebel movement now has submarine drone in arsenal.

Watch: Former Black Cap's astonishing act of sportsmanship as Guptill struck, run out
Colin Munro's classy act to not run out his former teammate proved pivotal.

'Bit of a parade': Frustration at SailGP Abu Dhabi racecourse configuration
'It just seems like when you get to mark one, that's you for the race.'

NZ SailGP Team make decent start in erratic day of results
The Kiwis were able to navigate the conditions to end the day among the event leaders.

'Prepare to pay a heavy price': Houthi rebels vow retaliation after American and British strikes
The bombardment was launched after a recent campaign of drone and missile attacks.

Fears of regional conflict surge: Blinken heads back to Middle East
There is mounting international criticism of Israel’s operations in Gaza.