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REFILE - CORRECTING TYPO Selah Schneiter, 10, of Colorado, smiles next to a tree after successfully scaling to the top of "The Nose" on El Capitan, in Yosemite Park, California, U.S., June 12, 2019 in this photo obtained from social media. Schneiter Family via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Girl, 10, is youngest person ever to scale El Capitan

The Americas
Cmdr Sean Kido of the US Navy's 5th Fleet speaks to journalists at a base near Fujairah. AP

Mines from tanker attack point to Iran role, US Navy claims

GCC
A strong earthquake occurred on Tuesday at Putao, a village in Changning County, in south-west China's Sichuan Province AP

China earthquake kills at least a dozen and injures more than 130

Asia
Police block the street as first responders attend to an injured person after shots were fired during the Toronto Raptors NBA basketball championship victory celebration near Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. Tijana Martin/The Canadian Press via AP

Two people shot at Toronto Raptors victory parade

The Americas
DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , JUNE 12 – 2019 :- French DJ David Guetta during the interview at One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts and Culture. Story by Saeed

The secret to David Guetta's longevity: Green tea, exercise and healthy eating

Music
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, at an official reception ceremony at Al Watan Palace. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Malaysian king in Abu Dhabi

Government
The scroll in Sharjah.

A look at Sharjah's newest public art work

Film
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Reuters

Facebook will not remove 'deepfake' video of Mark Zuckerberg

Technology
Patrick Chalhoub, chief executive of Middle East luxury retailer Chalhoub Group, says the group's growth will slide to 2.5% this year from 4% in 2018.  Pawan Singh / The National. 

Chalhoub chief: Saudi a bright spot amid 'challenging' luxury market

Economy
The gang is back: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Sven. Courtesy Disney 

'Frozen II': the brand new Disney trailer is here

Film
epa07639786 A handout photo made available by the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) shows New York City firefighters working at the scene of a helicopter crash on the roof of the Equitable Building in midtown Manhattan, New York, USA, 10 June 2019. According to media reports at least one person was killed in the crash. EPA/FDNY / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Helicopter crash lands on high-rise tower in NYC, killing one

The Americas
The Coca-Cola Arena opened in Dubai on June 6. AP 

From transport to food: An ultimate guide to Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena

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An Afghan girl  at her temporary shelter provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. There are now more than 70 million people displaced in the world. Jalil Rezayee /  EPA

UAE royal makes impassioned plea to help world's refugees​​​​​​​

Government
Whale shark spotted off the coast of RAK. Courtesy Humad Al Zaabi

Juvenile whale shark sighted off Ras Al Khaimah coast

Environment
A view of the old quarter of Sanaa, Yemen November 14, 2018. Reuters

Yemeni government not seeking military battle for Sanaa, minister says

MENA
The RC F looks shiny here, but it might not stay that way as the film progresses. All photos courtesy Al Futtaim Lexus

The 'Men in Black' take flight in a Lexus

Film
Hashem Sabbagh (the man who brought the boys to Brazil), with Omar, Hafeth, Qais and Ahmad. Courtesy The Black Pearls Academy

The Syrian teen refugees living their sporting dreams in Brazil

Film
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