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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-reaffirms-steadfast-commitment-to-ukraine-recovery-advancing-peace-efforts-at-ukraine-recovery-conference-2026-in-gdansk/3023</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE reaffirms steadfast commitment to Ukraine recovery, advancing peace efforts at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Co-hosted by the governments of Poland and Ukraine, this year&#039;s conference brought together governments, international institutions, and the private sector to align global efforts in support of Ukraine&#039;s recovery. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/under-presidents-directives-uae-allocates-10-million-in-urgent-relief-aid-for-venezuela-earthquake-victims/3022</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:01:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Under President's directives, UAE allocates $10 million in urgent relief aid for Venezuela earthquake victims</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble two days after an earthquake struck Catia la Mar, Venezuela. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/2026-world-cup-breaks-all-time-attendance-record-with-36-million-fans/3021</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T23:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>2026 World Cup breaks all-time attendance record with 3.6 million fans</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) looks up as a shot from France&#039;s Kylian Mbappe (10) hits the bar during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-it-initiative-highlights-dubais-ongoing-drive-for-innovation-tangible-progress/3020</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T23:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it initiative highlights Dubai’s ongoing drive for innovation, tangible progress</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Dubai-it initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is an enduring testament to Dubai’s limitless ambition. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/false-missile-alert-technical-malfunction-in-early-warning-system-resulted-in-incorrect-alert/3019</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:22:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>False missile alert: Technical malfunction in early warning system resulted in incorrect alert</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ False missile alert: Technical malfunction in early warning system resulted in incorrect alert ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/tallest-building-in-beijing-is-damaged-after-small-airplane-reportedly-crashed-into-it/3018</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The surface of the building is damaged after a plane crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing, Cina, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-adviser-turned-critic-john-bolton-to-plead-guilty-in-classified-info-case/3017</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton to plead guilty in classified info case</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S., June 26, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/abdullah-bin-zayed-receives-phone-call-from-iranian-foreign-minister/3016</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/without-bees-we-cannot-survive-how-dubai-schools-are-helping-protect-our-food-future/3015</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>“Without bees, we cannot survive”: How Dubai schools are helping protect our food future</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Students of Deira International School with at the beehive installation, as part of Terra Expo City&#039;s 100 hives initiative.
Photo by Ashok Verma ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/easier-deportations-and-green-card-removals-us-supreme-court-advances-trumps-restrictive-immigration-agenda/3014</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Easier deportations and Green Card removals: US Supreme Court advances Trump’s restrictive immigration agenda</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Immigration Customs Enforcement officers wait to make detainments at immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/ahmed-bin-mohammed-approves-new-media-platform-dubai-economy/3013</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ahmed bin Mohammed approves new media platform 'Dubai Business'</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/travelling-to-india-from-the-uae-you-will-need-to-fill-out-this-health-declaration-form/3012</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Travelling to India from the UAE? You will need to fill out Air Suvidha health declaration form</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The self-declaration form covers 21-day travel history, exposure history and related symptoms, if any — prior to immigration clearance.
File photo used for illustrative purposes only. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/us-supreme-court-expands-second-amendment-rights-eyes-more-gun-cases/3011</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T14:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US Supreme Court expands Second Amendment rights, eyes more gun cases</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A person tries out a handgun during the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 15, 2023. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/swatch-claiming-170-million-in-damages-against-samsung-over-trademark-infringement-ft-reports/3010</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:57:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement, FT reports</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ he logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at the company&#039;s store in Seoul, South Korea, April 15, 2025.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo/File Photo ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/nyc-rent-board-set-to-freeze-rent-on-1-million-rent-stabilized-apartments-under-mayor-mamdani/3009</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>NYC Rent Board set to freeze rent on 1 million rent-stabilized apartments under Mayor Mamdani</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a rally with immigration advocates, on the day of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/saudi-doctor-given-life-sentence-for-deadly-car-rampage-at-german-christmas-market-in-magdeburg/3008</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage at German Christmas Market in Magdeburg</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, a doctor from Saudi Arabia who faces charges of murder, attempted murder and dangerous interference with road traffic, is escorted by security officers as he attends his trial for the Magdeburg Christmas market attack, at a regional court in Magdeburg, Germany, June 26, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/serena-williams-set-for-wimbledon-comeback-at-44-as-first-round-draw-awaits/3007</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Serena Williams set for Wimbledon comeback at 44 as first-round draw awaits</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Serena Williams set for Wimbledon comeback at 44 as first-round draw awaits ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-is-special/to-dubai-it-is-to-dream-bigger-residents-share-their-stories-of-ambition-and-growth/3006</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>To ‘Dubai-it’ is to dream bigger: Residents share their stories of ambition and growth</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/26/4554.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Martina Kikic (left) and Marion Gueneau (right) both drew parallels between their work and the city they call home. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/hundreds-of-flights-cancelled-as-storm-hammers-new-zealands-capital/3005</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T11:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hundreds of flights cancelled as storm hammers New Zealand's capital</news:title>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/canadian-clapper-maple-leaf-noisemaker-sparks-world-cup-buzz-in-toronto/3004</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Canadian Clapper Maple leaf noisemaker sparks World Cup buzz in Toronto</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Sharon Bollenbach, the City of Toronto&#039;s World Cup executive director, holds a "Canadian clapper" at the FIFA Fan Festival Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/venezuela-quakes-neighbours-dig-through-venezuela-rubble-to-search-for-loved-ones/3003</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T08:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Venezuela quakes: Neighbours dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Neighbours comfort Gabriela Rojas, center, as she mourns in front of her damaged home, where two of her children died during earthquakes that struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026.. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-heat-continues-as-humidity-rises-with-fog-possible-overnight-in-dubai-sharjah-and-abu-dhabi/3002</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather: Heat continues as humidity rises, with fog possible overnight in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Like yesterday, temperatures are in the low-40s around the UAE. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/netherlands-grab-early-2-goal-lead-vs-tunisia-win-group-f/3001</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Netherlands grab early 2-goal lead vs. Tunisia, win Group F</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Netherlands&#039; Jan Paul van Hecke celebrates scoring their third goal. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/japan-thanks-to-late-saves-draw-with-sweden-finish-second-in-group-f/3000</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T05:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Japan, thanks to late saves, draw with Sweden, finish second in Group F</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Japan&#039;s Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Ayumu Seko celebrate after the match. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/canada-will-be-first-world-cup-host-to-play-game-outside-its-borders/2999</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Canada will be first World Cup host to play game outside its borders</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Canada&#039;s Promise David (24) retrieves the ball and celebrates his goal with Alistair Johnston (2) and Jonathan David (10) during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/ivory-coast-into-world-cup-knockout-round-for-first-time-as-pepe-scores-twice-in-2-0-win-over-curacao/2998</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for first time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curacao</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ivory Coast&#039;s Nicolas Pepe (19), second left, celebrates after scoring his side&#039;s second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Curacao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/ecuador-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-beats-germany-2-1-on-platas-77th-minute-goal/2997</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T02:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ecuador beat Germany 2-1, advance to World Cup knockout rounds</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ecuador&#039;s Gonzalo Plata, center right, celebrates scoring his side&#039;s second goal against Germany during the World Cup Group E soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/world-cup-coaches-are-worried-about-yellow-cards-this-week-heres-what-to-know/2996</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World Cup coaches are worried about yellow cards this week. Here’s what to know</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Referee Danny Makkelie, of The Netherlands, gives Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide (1) a yellow card during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Morocco and Haiti in Atlanta. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/for-scotland-and-other-teams-in-third-place-the-world-cup-waiting-game-is-underway/2995</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>For Scotland and other teams in third place, the World Cup waiting game is underway</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Scotland&#039;s Andy Robertson attempts to control the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dewa-recognised-globally-as-11-best-practices-achieve-five-to-seven-star-ibpc-ratings/2994</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T01:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>DEWA recognised globally as 11 best practices achieve five to seven-star IBPC ratings</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A total of 11 DEWA teams have been recognised for developing the outstanding practices. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/29th-dubai-summer-surprises-to-kick-off-on-july-2/2993</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-26T00:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>29th Dubai Summer Surprises to kick off on July 2</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The festival features a comprehensive programme combining shopping, entertainment, hospitality, dining, cultural and sporting events. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/ahmed-bin-saeed-witnesses-opening-of-new-manufacturing-unit-at-dubai-silicon-oasis/2992</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ahmed bin Saeed witnesses opening of new manufacturing unit at Dubai Silicon Oasis</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The KERNO Enterprises facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis has an annual production capacity exceeding 60,000 technology products. Picture credit: Dubai Government Media Office ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ministry-of-education-launches-nova-project-to-advance-comprehensive-ai-driven-institutional-transformation/2991</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ministry of Education launches NOVA project to advance comprehensive AI-driven institutional transformation</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The launch is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop an integrated institutional ecosystem and elevate the efficiency of operations and services. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque-centre-receives-submissions-for-dhay-photography-competition/2990</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T22:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre receives submissions for 'Dhay' photography competition</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The third edition of the competition focuses on showcasing the warmth of family gatherings within the mosques managed and supervised by the Centre. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-receives-syrian-foreign-minister/2989</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE President receives Syrian Foreign Minister</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-government-launches-our-flexible-summer-initiative-to-boost-work-life-balance/2988</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches 4-day work week, flexible options for government employees in summer</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Government entities may also implement additional flexible arrangements, including remote working options. (Image for illustrative purposes only.) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/are-you-eligible-for-dubai-visa-on-arrival-list-of-countries-and-stay-duration-explained/2987</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Are you eligible for Dubai visa on arrival? List of countries and stay duration explained</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/26/4572.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ While tourists and visitors would normally need to apply for a visa before visiting the UAE, nationals of certain countries do not require to do so. Image for illustrative purposes only. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-epcr-and-kolisi-foundation-launch-programme-to-boost-child-nutrition-in-south-africa/2985</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates, EPCR and Kolisi Foundation launch programme to boost child nutrition in South Africa</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4539.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The programme will provide approximately 400,000 nutritious breakfasts each year, reaching around 2,000 children annually through schools and Early Childhood Development Centres in Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban. Over four years, the initiative is expected to deliver around 1.6 million meals. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/dubai-summer-surprises-2026-win-a-home-cars-gold-and-more-heres-everything-happening-this-summer/2986</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: Win a home, cars, gold and more — here's everything happening this summer</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/26/4571.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Image for illustrative purposes only. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/ahmed-bin-saeed-honours-dubai-holdings-2025-graduate-cohort/2984</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:46:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ahmed bin Saeed honours Dubai Holding’s 2025 graduate cohort</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4540.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The ceremony marked the graduation of 23 employees from Dubai Holding’s graduate development programmes, including ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’, reflecting the Group’s commitment to developing a new generation of Emirati talent equipped to lead key economic sectors and contribute to Dubai’s future ambitions. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-media-wins-two-awards-at-asia-pacific-broadcasting-awards-2026/2983</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Media wins two awards at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4538.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The recognition highlights Dubai Media’s efforts to expand audience engagement through innovative digital content strategies and platform-driven storytelling that connect with audiences across television and digital channels. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/world-cup-explained-what-is-offside-and-other-key-rules-simplified/2982</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World Cup explained: What is offside and other key rules simplified</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4537.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saves a shot at goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/please-mate-this-is-not-your-time-how-a-strangers-quick-action-saved-a-five-year-old-boy-from-drowning/2981</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T16:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>'Please mate, this is not your time': How a stranger's quick action saved a five-year-old boy from drowning in a community pool in Dubai</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4535.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Michael Collings (centre) with his son, Laith (left), and five-year-old Kian (right) during a Father&#039;s Day visit to the family, days after performing CPR that helped save the boy&#039;s life.
The children&#039;s faces have been blurred to protect their identities.
Photo credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-issues-decree-on-dubai-judicial-institute-board-formation/2980</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree on Dubai Judicial Institute Board formation</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4533.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-approves-new-urban-projects-to-enhance-quality-of-life-and-innovation/2979</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T15:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai approves new urban projects to enhance quality of life and innovation</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4532.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai has approved a new series of development projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of life and advancing urban innovation across the emirate, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/ibm-unveils-07nm-nanostack-chip-tech-for-ai-computing-competing-with-tsmc-and-intel/2978</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>IBM unveils 0.7nm nanostack chip tech for AI computing, competing with TSMC and Intel</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4531.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The IBM logo (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-grants-visa-on-arrival-to-nationals-of-six-countries/2977</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T14:01:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE extends visa on arrival to nationals of six countries</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4530.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Authority noted that the 14-day visa may be extended once while the holder is in the UAE, whereas the 60-day visa is issued for a single stay and is not extendable. 
Photo credit: Government of Dubai Media Office ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/kunal-shah-to-lead-whatsapp-meta-signals-big-push-into-payments-and-superapp-ambitions/2976</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Kunal Shah at the helm: Why WhatsApp's pick of Indian fintech founder signals scale of payment ambitions</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4528.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A file photo of Kunal Shah. Unlike other Indian tech executives who are engineering graduates, Shah studied philosophy at Mumbai&#039;s Wilson College and later dropped out of a management course at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-chamber-highlights-expansion-opportunities-in-poland-and-hungary/2975</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Chamber highlights expansion opportunities in Poland and Hungary</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/25/4526.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to supporting the private sector. He said the chamber aims to help businesses explore global opportunities, build international partnerships and enhance competitiveness through platforms that encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/world-court-judges-sue-trump-administration-over-sanctions/2974</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump speaks at the opening of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/amazon-to-invest-additional-13-billion-in-india-cloud-ai/2972</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Amazon to invest additional $13 billion in India cloud, AI</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The new investment is in addition to ⁠its planned $35 billion funding announced last year. File photo (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Emirates ID is a government-issued identity card that’s mandatory for all UAE citizens and residents. Picture for illustrative purposes. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Christian Gomez interacts with his duck Merlin, dressed in a Mexican national soccer team jersey, as they attend the daily press conference by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace in Mexico City, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ If you’re based in Fujairah, you can expect light showers today, by the afternoon. However, the rest of the UAE will see fair weather and clear skies. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ With AI capabilities increasingly accessible, firms will need to differentiate through the quality of customer relationships, transparency and confidence in how AI is used. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The rules aim to strengthen trust among governments, industry and the public by ensuring that automated systems meet rigorous safety standards. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Bosnia and Herzegovina fans with their faces painted inside the stadium before the match. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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            <news:title>Canada fall short in 2-1 loss to Switzerland, both advance to round of 32</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Canada&#039;s Prime Minister Mark Carney with his wife Diana Fox Carney in the stands during the match. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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