Sports from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev book Dubai quarterfinal spots

Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and third seed Daniil Medvedev have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with straight-sets wins.
PSG's Achraf Hakimi to stand trial after serious assault allegation

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has stated that he will stand trial following a serious assault accusation made against him.
Newcastle through to Champions League last 16 as Bodo/Glimt shock Inter

Newcastle United have taken their place in the last 16 knockout stage of the Champions League after beating Qarabag 3-2 at St. James' Park on Tuesday for a 9-3 on aggregate win.
Mexico's president says 'no risk' for 2026 World Cup fans

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced on Tuesday that there was "no risk" to fans coming to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after violence erupted following the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader, notably in Jalisco state.

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UAE leaders hail 'deep-rooted ties' on Kuwait's National Day
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the country's National Day on Wednesday, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations.
Late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary named Global Quranic Personality
Late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary has been named the Global Quranic Personality in the 28th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
UAE shuts down 12 domestic worker recruitment firms
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has ordered the closure of 12 domestic worker recruitment agencies for operating without "necessary licences".