As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape -- despite a sharp rise in cases. While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega-malls open for business. Daily detected cases hover in the mid-3,000s across the United Arab Emirates, which has a population of under 10 million, with 745 deaths from Covid-19 since the pandemic began.

With pools and gyms closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, a handful of Munich residents are challenging themselves with a new way to stay active -- by swimming in the icy waters of the Eisbach river. The "Munich Hot Springs" group dedicated to this type of bathing is enjoying unprecedented success on social media.

Cleaning robot Franzi makes sure floors are spotless at the Munich hospital where she works, and has taken on a new role during the pandemic: cheering up patients and staff.

The United Arab Emirate's carefully administered public image is taking a different turn. Growing calls for evidence that Princess Latifa is alive reflect the Emirate's double standards on human rights.

An amusement park in Dubai launches world's tallest sky flyer, which is "as tall as the pyramid of Giza" according to the park manager.

Despite media reports to the contrary, travel agents say there's no such thing as vaccine tourism in Dubai right now. But, they add, that could change.

Solomon Fowowe on The Nutmeg today previews Arsenal vs Liverpool, RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich, Leicester vs Man City games for this week.

UEFA has confirmed that Munich will retain its right to host three Euro 2020 group-stage matches and a quarterfinal. UEFA had demanded that host cities guarantee fans will be allowed to attend the matches.

Julian Nagelsmann has been named as the man to replace Hansi Flick's as Bayern Munich coach. Can Bayern justify a €30 million fee for the young RB Leipzig coach? And what can the champions expect?

April's full moon, known as the "Super Pink Moon", was seen across the globe on Tuesday, April 27.

The city of Munich has released a terse statement distancing itself from reports about an Oktoberfest event in Dubai. Other businesses expressed bewilderment with the plans.

One of Germany's most senior Catholic clerics has offered his resignation to Pope Francis. He said in his letter that he wanted to take a share of responsibility "for the catastrophe of sexual abuse" by church members.