Sports News from Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Paolini becomes first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1 on Thursday.
Dan Ndoye fires Bologna to Coppa Italia glory

Dan Ndoye's second-half strike earned Bologna a hard-fought 1–0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday to secure their first major trophy in 51 years.
Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca, put Barca party on hold

Real Madrid's Jacobo Ramon scored a dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn them a 2-1 LaLiga victory over Mallorca on Wednesday that kept Barcelona's title-winning champagne on ice.

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UAE, US Presidents focus on boosting ties in 'future-focused industries'
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has highlighted continued efforts in "driving investments in future-focused industries such as AI and advanced technology" following talks with Donald Trump.
Dubai announces pause on some private school inspections
No inspections will be carried out in some private schools in Dubai during the 2025-26 academic year, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced.
UAE-US AI campus unveiled in Abu Dhabi during Trump visit
The UAE and US unveiled the first phase of a 5GW AI Campus in Abu Dhabi during President Donald Trump's visit, deepening bilateral cooperation in AI and digital infrastructure.