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Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarterfinals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows.The big-hitting Shelton claimed his first career win over Alcaraz, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7), ending the Spaniard’s hopes of retaining his title in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence.Earlier, Jessica Pegula reached the US Open semifinals for a third successive year, coming from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 3-6 6-4 6-3 in an all-American clash on Tuesday.The 32-year-old will face…

Verizon and Corning recently agreed a multi-billion dollar fibre supply deal covering more than 80 million miles of high-density optical fibre and connectivity products. The timeline of this agreement is set to run from 2027 to 2032. The companies stated the agreement is designed to support surging demand for consumer broadband and converged services, alongside growing infrastructure needs from AI hyperscalers. Verizon Business CEO Kyle Malady noted securing fibre at this scale allows the operator to build “the network of the future” at an unprecedented level, combining mobile connectivity and broadband into a single, converged architecture. He said the deployment…

Court rules seller cannot claim contractual compensation without seeking enforcement of the property sale agreement Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has dismissed a property seller’s claim for AED850,000 in contractual compensation after ruling that the lawsuit was not based on a valid legal foundation. According to court records, the claimant filed a lawsuit against a man and a woman, seeking AED850,000 in agreed compensation, legal interest, court fees, expenses and legal costs. The claimant stated that he had entered into an agreement to sell a property to the first defendant for AED8.5 million, with payment…

ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The Council reviewed the Agentic AI Project’s strategy and updates, and other related national initiatives. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,…

ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Inspired by Mediterranean Spanish architecture, Alhambra features Souk Alhambra, which lies at the heart of the development and brings together retail and essential services, forming the social centre of Bloom Living and offering a carefully curated mix of everyday essentials. Carlos Wakim, CEO of Bloom Holding, said, “Alhambra marks a defining milestone for Bloom Living,…

Sportswear giant Adidas has apologised after a campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier who lost a leg during his military service sparked widespread criticism and calls for a boycott. The controversy centred on Shalev Biton, an amputee runner who appeared in an Israeli campaign promoting the company’s Single Shoe service. The initiative allows people who require only one shoe, including amputees and those with limb differences, to purchase a single shoe instead of a pair. Biton lost his left leg after being wounded by an anti-tank missile while serving in the Israeli military near Gaza during the 2021 conflict. He…

Etihad Airways on Wednesday confirmed disruption to multiple flights between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi after a technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system triggered widespread delays and cancellations at major British airports.The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said EY64 from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, while EY66 on the same route is now expected to depart at 21:30. A third service, EY68, is facing an extended delay after its inbound aircraft, operating as EY67, was diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle.“The situation remains dynamic and further changes are possible,” Etihad said, adding that its teams are assisting…

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are surprised by a letter sent on behalf of King Charles clarifying that they were no longer working members of the royal family and that they would remain private citizens, their spokesperson said.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their two children returned to live in Britain last month, six years after stepping down from royal duties and moving to the US during a period of estrangement and awkward relations with the royal family.The return was a surprise even to close family with Harry’s father, the king, only being told days before the news…

Real Madrid punished two costly Inter Milan mistakes to win their Champions League opener 2-1 on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu.Erling Haaland struck twice after halftime as Manchester City won 2-0 at Porto, extending coach Enzo Maresca’s winning start following three successive Premier League victories.Real Betis twice came from behind to beat Lille 3-2 in France, with defender Marc Bartra scoring twice before Troy Parrott grabbed the winner. Lille later had Ethan Mbappe sent off.Serhou Guirassy’s late double secured Borussia Dortmund a 3-2 home…

Apple unveils iPhone 18 lineup, likely including a foldable model, as new CEO John Ternus delivers his first keynote amid AI upgrades and rising prices from chip shortagesApple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1.Many of Apple’s biggest rivals, such as Samsung, Motorola and Google, have already come out with foldable smartphones. But Apple is not one to rush on new technologies.”The foldable launch is straight out of Apple’s playbook: Wait for the…