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Brigitte Bardot speaks to the Hollywood press in December 1965 for the film "Viva Maria". The legendary French actress has died at the age of 91. AFP

French actress turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Actress was a defining figure of French cinema before she turned to activism

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Abu Dhabi to host 2026 season opener of Gran Turismo World Series

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The 10 best PC games of 2025 include new titles and stylish sequels

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‘I was too scared to admit the truth’: Kumail Nanjiani on new comedy special

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Games of the Future 2025 kick off esports evolution in Abu Dhabi

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Why is slang term 6-7 'word of the year'? Gen Alpha's viral dictionary decoded

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John Cena won a record-breaking 17th WWE world championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas in 2025. Photo: WWE

TimeframeJohn Cena’s career highlights as he prepares for his final WWE match

After a career spanning more than two decades, the wrestler will hang up his boots after a final match in Saturday Night's Main Event

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The 10 best PlayStation 5 games of 2025

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Terry Crews on finding space, safety and perspective in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi F1: Benson Boone, Katy Perry and more stars spotted at Yas Island

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Gran Turismo 7 is precision-engineered to recreate the Yas Marina experience

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Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

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Googling googlies: Cricket beats Labubu and Dubai Chocolate in UAE top searches

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Races set at night on the Yas Marina Circuit show how lively the track and the surrounding area on Yas Island can be. Photo: Polyphony

Gran Turismo 7 is precision-engineered to recreate the Yas Marina experience

Race track has been added to the video game before the F1 season finale – and it is precision-engineered to recreate the experience

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Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

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Googling googlies: Cricket beats Labubu and Dubai Chocolate in UAE top searches

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Donkey Kong to Hades II: 12 of the best games to play on Nintendo Switch 2

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