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On today’s episode, Brazil star Neymar becomes the latest footballer to join the Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, a record 18-time champion.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed received the team overseeing Cop28 at the Sea Palace Majlis, where he was briefed about the conference preparations and the four pillars of the summit's agenda.

Iranian authorities have arrested a journalist - who interviewed Mahsa Amini's father - two days after her release from jail, according to activists.

US President Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii soon.

Skewed figures

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458. 

The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

Sukuk

An Islamic bond structured in a way to generate returns without violating Sharia strictures on prohibition of interest.

Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

The biog

Favourite book: Men are from Mars Women are from Venus

Favourite travel destination: Ooty, a hill station in South India

Hobbies: Cooking. Biryani, pepper crab are her signature dishes

Favourite place in UAE: Marjan Island

Updated: August 16, 2023, 5:36 AM

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