Entertainment from Monday, May 18th, 2026
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Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain
Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the 55 million euro ($64 million) fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.
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Julianne Moore warns gender equality still distant at Cannes event
Oscar winner Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains a distant goal as she accepted an award on Sunday night for championing women in film at an elegant soiree removed from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet bustle.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begunThe UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
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UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developmentsThe UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.
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UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sectorStarting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
