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Russia-Ukraine war: UAE mediation helps free 206 POWs

This exchange marks the eighth successful prisoner swap facilitated by the UAE

File photo from an earlier prisoner swap: Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) are seen after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an unknown location, Ukraine, in this handout picture released February 4, 2023.

Why Syria's beautiful adobe houses may disappear soon

The structures can keep cool in the blazing desert sun, and stay warm during winters

In pictures: Syria's beautiful adobe houses are at risk of disappearing forever after war, displacement

Saudi Arabia condemns Quran desecration in Sweden

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the kingdom issued a statement

A demonstrator holds up a copy of the Quran, during a protest of the burning of a Quran in Sweden, in front of the Swedish Embassy in Tehran.

41 people injured in unexplained Johannesburg blast

The blast on Wednesday afternoon overturned minibus taxis and several other vehicles

Police officers inspect damaged cars and the road after a suspected gas explosion injured several people and caused significant damage, in the central business district of Johannesburg, on July 19, 2023.

Photos: New Zealand thrashed by Cyclone Gabrielle

New Zealand military deployed three NH90 helicopters on reconnaissance and rescue flights

New Zealand: Cyclone Gabrielle claims four lives, rescue efforts across nation

The Queen's records: From '007 stunt to globe trotting

The queen notched up a several landmarks in her record-breaking 70-year-reign

From a stunt with James Bond to hosting 1.5 million people: Records broken by Queen Elizabeth II in 70 years

Future queen: Duchess of Cambridge turns 40

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, turned 40 on Sunday

Future queen: Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, turns 40

Manila crematorium handles extra volume during pandemic

Before the coronavirus outbreak, burial was the norm in the Philippines

Manila crematorium handles extra volume during COVID-19 pandemic

Back to school in China as lockdowns start to ease

Children in China's two cities went back to school after more than 3 months at home

Back to school in China as lockdowns start to ease

Washington food trucks go to suburbs to find customers

Their main customers fled to the safety of their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic

Washington food trucks head to the suburbs to find customers

German start-up in demand with anti-virus escalators

They patented an idea to disinfect escalator handrails using UV light

German start-up in global demand with anti-coronavirus escalators

COVID-19: Berlin's shut-in artists show their work

Around 50 artists join a community exhibition in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: Berlin's shut-in artists show their work

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