Archive: June 19, 2014
Diego Costa backfired spectacularly — Spain v Chile takeaways
In pictures: Mario Mandzukic and Croatia crush Cameroon
American electronic music producer Machinedrum and the sounds of his dream city
Bring on the prancing LaFerrari horses
George RR Martin is the king of Game of Thrones
Spain reacts to World Cup flop: ‘A terrible end to the most glorious era’
Home soil a strong draw for Russians in era of globalised football
Palestinian children ‘most affected’ as Israel tightens its grip in hunt for teens
Fatima Al Qadiri explores the space between
Video: Families displaced by Pakistani airstrikes appeal to government to open roads
In pictures: 2015 LaFerrari by Ferrari
Rory McIlroy commits to Ireland for 2016 Olympics
Fashion notes: Go non-generic to get the gist of best gifts for her
Video: Russia positions new fighter jets on Ukrainian border
UAE’s Islamist opponents hide behind walls
Bangladesh’s Mohammad Ashraful pays trying to fix a ‘shortcut in life’
Philippines asks Singapore to probe racist blog
Andy Murray warms up for Wimbledon with win over Robredo in exhibition
Self-managed companies: what “boss-less” firms can teach us
Gerd Muller ‘certain’ Thomas Muller will break World Cup goal record
Get a taste of truly golden honey
Obama take note: there will be no easy solutions in Iraq
Australia coach Postecoglou already looking toward future tournaments
The women’s majlis: Fashion far from a simple calling
Acclaimed Chinese novelist Xiaolu Guo is turning gold into lead
Video: Israel arrests more Palestinians in hunt for missing teens
Time to make The Open Championship less British, and more Open
No goals, no surprise with Nigeria’s Vincent Enyeama
Persecuted Pakistani minority seek refuge in China
Big-name owners target Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
Decay of Libyan state clears desert trail for Africans to Europe
In pictures: Quintero, Rodriguez give Colombia Group C control
Tiki-taka tumble: Spain out, era over as Vargas and Aranguiz power Chile through
Commune with nature at Dh20m luxury villa on Jumeirah Islands in Dubai
Graphic: Muslim Brotherhood, its UK connections and media attacks on the UAE
It’s football season at The Beach, JBR
Extra Time podcast: Taking stock of Fifa World Cup 2014 after Week 1 – Ep 35
Maps and their makers … and the pretence of objectivity
Mexico City is losing its crime-and-grime image
Victor Matfield set for Springboks caps record v Wales
Jaguar rise will continue, says new Mena boss
On the market: a three-bedroom apartment in DIFC
Sheikh Hamdan orders partial rezoning in the Al Bidaa and Abu Hail areas
In pictures: Luxury five-bedroom villa on Jumeirah Islands all yours for Dh20m
Olimpia by Bottega Veneta
My UAE: Hessa Al Malek’s pioneering career in public works
Lamprell wins oil production contract
Mauricio Pochettino begins molding Tottenham in his image
Dubai Courts’ Amicable Settlement resolves Dh25.6m business dispute
Big-screen smartphones are big deal, but then there is iPhone
Robert C Ames and the death of an American view of the Middle East
Amazon debuts Fire smartphone
James Rodriguez shines again as second-half strikes lift Colombia
Wladimir Klitschko will defend boxing titles against Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev
Cameroon coach Volker Finke blasts ‘disgusting’ players after loss
Reality bites for England and Uruguay sides suddenly in need of wins
Memorable goals at World Cup 2014 have been followed up with animated celebrations
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque second in TripAdvisor’s world’s top 25 landmarks list
Japan v Greece preview: Blue Samurai must find their strength
Cabin work delays delivery of Airbus A380 to Qatar Airways
Elite Army provides Sheikh Mohammed a winner at Royal Ascot
Facebook crashes globally
Five things to do today: enjoy family fun at Modhesh World and see the exhibition Mullaqat
Trio accused of killing fellow student
Simona Halep injured in Wimbledon warmup at Hertogenbosch Open
Obama announces limited US intervention in Iraq
Days before Mosul’s capture, pleas to Iraq’s top generals fell on deaf ears
‘Eras end with defeats... and this was a painful defeat’ says Spain’s Alonso
Around the world in one dinner at Etihad Towers in the capital
Trend: Jungle look
Facebook back online after 30-minute crash
The conservationists shelling out time and effort to protect the UAE’s turtles
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews on second Test: ‘Win the game’
Iraq seeks US help for air strikes against militants
DHL’s Dh100m Meydan hub aims to capitalise on booming SME sector
In pictures: Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
The failure of a political project
Nigeria lighting up TV screens across Africa
All taxi riders don’t want to watch TV
Pastel pistols and why ‘Rebelle’ toy guns make me yell
Ivory Coast v Colombia preview: Gervinho and Cuadrado inject Italian flair
Red Bull play down home-track advantage ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Free abducted sailors, countries urged
Mandzukic scores twice as Croatia see out Cameroon
Hearing difficulties no obstacle to determined Emirati youngsters
Video: ‘True Blood’ stars hit the red carpet
Preparations under way for 10th Liwa Date Festival
Video: Boehner, Carney and Dempsey weigh in on Iraq
Shareholders at Arabtec wonder what next after Hasan Ismaik’s departure
Williams’ Felipe Massa says ‘I will not trust’ Sergio Perez after crash
Flags and cheers greet Spain's new King Felipe VI
Allah makes it clear that drugs are forbidden
Video: Blast rips through World Cup watch party in Nigeria
Couple jailed for stealing cash and Rolex from 75-year-old
Woman accused of sending threats via SMS
Egypt should offer a safe haven for displaced Syrians
Home improvements: Stop leather making a stink
Abraaj Group close to buying hospital in Egypt
The collected works: Sharjah’s vision of the modern museum