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Damage to various Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen after Israeli air strikes. Source: Planet Labs PBC

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Mourners carry the bodies of Palestinian-American Sayafollah Musallat, 20, and Hussein Al Shalabi during their funeral in the occupied West Bank. AFP

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Director Seloua El Gouni at the Casablanca Arab Film Festival. Seloua El Gouni / Instagram

Moroccan director Seloua El Gouni celebrates feature film debut

Bitcoin is witnessing more participation from institutional investors. AP

Where is Bitcoin heading as prices top record $120,000?

Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Co-operation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy sign bilateral agreements after their meeting in Rabat, Morocco, last month. EPA

CommentThe UK's endorsement of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan is a welcome step

Whether oil demand expands robustly to 2050 or peaks soon is a contest waged across geographies and sectors. Reuters

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From left, Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and director James Gunn on the set of Superman. Photo: Warner Bros

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Syria's Interior Ministry said forces have been sent to Sweida after deadly clashes in the southern city. AFP

Israel strikes tanks in Syria after dozens die in fighting in Sweida

Syrian Defence Ministry sends forces to Druze heartland in latest outbreak of violence

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'Abuse and humiliation': Fears for Gaza doctor held by Israel for 200 days

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The Israeli army has warned Palestinians against fishing and swimming, or even entering the coastal waters of the Gaza Strip. EPA

'The sea is ours': Gaza's last refuge sealed off under Israeli ban

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Lebanon dismantles 'major' Captagon factory

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Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, right, with her mother Prema Kumari, as the date of her scheduled execution looms. Photo: Deepa Joseph

Family of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen hope for ‘miracle’ pardon

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Dubai Police extradite three alleged crime bosses facing charges in Belgium

UAE

Israeli military says strike on Palestinians queuing for water was 'an error'

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Amal Jadou, Palestinian ambassador to the EU, has called on the EU to suspend, at least in part, relations with Israel over the Gaza war. Photo by European Council

Palestinian ambassador wants concrete EU measures on Gaza before summer break

American comedian Bill Burr returned to Etihad Arena on Saturday. Photo: Netflix

Bill Burr roasts Trump's anti-immigration push in Abu Dhabi

Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Preston North End v Liverpool - Deepdale, Preston, Britain - July 13, 2025 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo reacts with Joe Gomez as fans pay tribute to Diogo Jota after the match Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Liverpool remember 'champion' Jota in first match since tragic death

Gareeb Al Yammahi with his son Rashid Al Yammahi, who has died in a road accident in Oman. Photo: Gareeb Al Yammahi.

Emirati father pays tribute to son killed in Oman crash

David Corenswet plays the title role in Superman. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: England bowler Brydon Carse celebrates the wicket of India batsman Karun Nair during day four of the Third test match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

India stumble in victory chase after disastrous England batting collapse

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Inter Miami's first goal in their MLS win over Nashville. Getty Images

Messi on record-breaking goal-spree for Miami after Club World Cup exit

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Gazan fishermen fear Israel will stop them from setting out to sea

Israeli army renews ban on people in the enclave entering coastal waters, leading to worry that greater enforcement and further stress on Gaza's food supplies may follow

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More than 30 killed in sectarian clashes in southern Syria

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How Seth Amoafo is transforming youth football in the UAE

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Europe hit hard by deadly heatwave

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President Donald Trump with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office. AP

Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine deal

President announces US will make weapons and send them to Nato, which will ship them to Ukraine

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LatestAt least 47 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza

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Palestinians collect food boxes from Emirates Red Crescent workers at a distribution centre in Gaza city. Bloomberg

Palestinians queue up for aid parcels sent by UAE to Gaza

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Gaza documentary breached BBC guidelines by not revealing Hamas connection

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The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced plans to expand the capacity of Emirates Road. Wam

UAE launches Dh750m Emirates Road expansion plan to cut congestion

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Dubai seizes 3.5 million items of smuggled goods

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Dubai moves up global wealth chart as investors flock to city

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Donald Trump to meet Nato chief Mark Rutte in Washington on Monday

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Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to seal first Wimbledon crown

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Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the Fifa Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium. AFP

Chelsea hit prize money jackpot after winning Fifa Club World Cup

Chelsea captain Reece James lifts the Fifa Club World Cup trophy alongside teammates and US President Donald Trump. AFP

Chelsea share stage with Donald Trump after winning Club World Cup final

Chelsea's Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez and Reece James during training ahead of their Club World Cup final against PSG. Reuters

Chelsea v PSG: Maresca out to stop 'best team in the world'

Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring PSG's second goal in their Club World Cup semi-final thrashing of Real Madrid. AFP

Dembele on course for Ballon d'Or after spearheading PSG's trophy charge

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz bagged a brace in the 4-0 win over Real Madrid

PSG batter Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Chelsea's new signing Joao Pedro, left, refuses to celebrate after scoring against his former club Fluminense. Reuters

Maresca praises Joao Pedro as Brazilian fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Manchester City v Al Hilal - Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U. S. - June 30, 2025 Al Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS / Lee Smith

Is Al Hilal’s landmark win over City the moment Saudi football arrived?

Kylian Mbappe scores for Real Madrid in their Club World Cup quarter-final win over Borussia Dortmund. Reuters

PSG v Real Madrid: The duels that will decide Club World Cup semi-final battle


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Despite internal audits seeking to address concerns, demonstrators have continued to criticise Microsoft's contracts with Israel and how its technology is being used in Gaza. Photo: No Azure for Apartheid

Gaza accusations at centre of Microsoft shareholder resolution

Technology

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala leads $7.9bn acquisition of German clean energy firm

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DP World signs landmark Tartus port agreement

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Moroccan director Seloua El Gouni celebrates feature film debut

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House of Islamic Arts: New Jeddah museum houses more than 1,000 artefacts

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Works by Salmah Al Mansoori, Maktoum Marwan Al Maktoum and Alla Abdunabi will be revealed at Abu Dhabi Art in November. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati and Libyan artists to create pieces inspired by Al Ain for Abu Dhabi Art

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Afghan refugees, who have returned from neighbouring Iran, gather at a temporary camp near the border town of Islam Qala, in Herat province, western Afghanistan. EPA
Afghan refugees, who have returned from neighbouring Iran, gather at a temporary camp near the border town of Islam Qala, in Herat province, western Afghanistan. EPA
Afghan refugees, who have returned from neighbouring Iran, gather at a temporary camp near the border town of Islam Qala, in Herat province, western Afghanistan. EPA
Afghan refugees, who have returned from neighbouring Iran, gather at a temporary camp near the border town of Islam Qala, in Herat province, western Afghanistan. EPA
A Palestinian injured in an Israeli strike is carried to Gaza city's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. AFP
A Palestinian injured in an Israeli strike is carried to Gaza city's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. AFP
A Palestinian injured in an Israeli strike is carried to Gaza city's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. AFP
A Palestinian injured in an Israeli strike is carried to Gaza city's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. AFP
A view from Canteria Hill on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. AP
A view from Canteria Hill on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. AP
A view from Canteria Hill on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. AP
A view from Canteria Hill on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. AP
A cow jumps over revellers at the bullring, at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. Reuters
A cow jumps over revellers at the bullring, at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. Reuters
A cow jumps over revellers at the bullring, at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. Reuters
A cow jumps over revellers at the bullring, at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. Reuters
An actress in a performance retracing the history of civilisations that occupied the archaeological site of Chellah, at the site in Morocco's capital Rabat. AFP
An actress in a performance retracing the history of civilisations that occupied the archaeological site of Chellah, at the site in Morocco's capital Rabat. AFP
An actress in a performance retracing the history of civilisations that occupied the archaeological site of Chellah, at the site in Morocco's capital Rabat. AFP
An actress in a performance retracing the history of civilisations that occupied the archaeological site of Chellah, at the site in Morocco's capital Rabat. AFP
Chelsea captain Reece James, left, holds the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after the London team's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, while US President Donald Trump shares a joke with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. AFP
Chelsea captain Reece James, left, holds the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after the London team's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, while US President Donald Trump shares a joke with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. AFP
Chelsea captain Reece James, left, holds the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after the London team's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, while US President Donald Trump shares a joke with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. AFP
Chelsea captain Reece James, left, holds the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after the London team's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, while US President Donald Trump shares a joke with g
Midge Ure, Bob Geldof, Harvey Goldsmith, Brian May, Claire Bertschinger and performers on stage for the curtain call at the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Getty Images
Midge Ure, Bob Geldof, Harvey Goldsmith, Brian May, Claire Bertschinger and performers on stage for the curtain call at the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Getty Images
Midge Ure, Bob Geldof, Harvey Goldsmith, Brian May, Claire Bertschinger and performers on stage for the curtain call at the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Getty Images
Midge Ure, Bob Geldof, Harvey Goldsmith, Brian May, Claire Bertschinger and performers on stage for the curtain call at the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Getty I
A soldier of the French Army's 1st Tirailleur Regiment and the unit's mascot, a ram named Messaoud, wait for the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris. AFP
A soldier of the French Army's 1st Tirailleur Regiment and the unit's mascot, a ram named Messaoud, wait for the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris. AFP
A soldier of the French Army's 1st Tirailleur Regiment and the unit's mascot, a ram named Messaoud, wait for the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris. AFP
A soldier of the French Army's 1st Tirailleur Regiment and the unit's mascot, a ram named Messaoud, wait for the start of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris.

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