Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders", has died aged 88, her agent Curtis Brown said in a statement on Monday.
Cooper found huge commercial success in the 1980s with her novels which followed the romantic adventures of upper-class characters such as show jumper Rupert Campbell-Black.
Rivals found a new generation of fans when it was made into a series for Disney+ in 2024.
Global Village unveils new attractions for milestone Season 30
From an exotic garden to a dragon park, to an adventure zone exclusively for children, Global Village has unveiled a spectacular line-up of new attractions that aims to create the "most wonderful experience" yet, organisers announced.
First Emirati to represent UAE in upcoming Miss Universe 2025
Twenty-six-year-old Mariam Mohamed has been crowned as the first Emirati to represent the UAE at the upcoming Miss Universe 2025.
Robbie Williams concert in Istanbul cancelled over safety concerns
British singer Robbie Williams said city authorities called off his upcoming Istanbul concert “in the interests of public safety” after Turkish NGOs and social media users campaigned for the event to be cancelled and protested against his appearance.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, with the judge rebuking the hip-hop mogul for subjecting two former girlfriends to years of abuse.
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
American superstar Taylor Swift's latest studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" has arrived on Friday with a promotional blitz that includes midnight sales at Target stores, a release party at movie theatres around the globe and pop-up experiences in New York and Los Angeles.
Stargazers in the UAE will be able to witness the first of three Supermoons of the year on Wednesday night, with Dubai Astronomy Group hosting a special viewing session from 7 pm.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at lasting ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call with Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein on Monday.
The Arabian Lynx (Lynx caracal schmitzi), classified as critically endangered species on the UAE's National Red List, has been spotted at the Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah after more than two years.
