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Live Aid was held at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. Pictured are the performers on stage for the grand finale of the concert at Wembley. Alamy

Live Aid at 40: Dubai's crucial role in 'the greatest show on Earth'

Quiz of the week

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani campaigns on July 9. AFP

Mamdani's campaign to be New York mayor marred by death threats and Islamophobia

A PKK fighter hands over a weapon to be burnt at a disarmament ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Reuters

Chapter of Kurdish separatism draws to close as PKK disarms

Saeed Saeed on a trip to Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Saeed Saeed

ColumnNine handy hacks that have transformed the way I travel

From the middle of the 19th century, guano fertiliser was in great demand among farmers in Europe and the United States. Getty Images

When Abu Dhabi guano greened England's pleasant land

'We need more translations to drown out the voices of those who try to rewrite our stories,' says Nashwa Nasreldin. Photo: Talar Kalajian

Why Arabic literature translators are needed now more than ever

Getty / Gerald Du

Weekend EssayWhy we need more arts and humanities education in the AI era


A drone image shows fires near Qastal Maaf, in the Latakia countryside, western Syria. Ahmad Fallaha for The National

Syrians mourn forests and farms as devastating fires ravage coast

More than 15,000 hectares of land in Latakia scorched in past week

MENA

Gaza infant who had just uttered first words among dozens killed in strikes

MENA
PKK fighters line up to lay down their weapons into a pit during the ceremony near Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Friday. AFP

PKK fighters begin laying down weapons at symbolic ceremony

MENA

UAE to foster women's businesses and support children in Ukraine

UAE
Artefacts such as handmade tools found at Faya Palaeolandscape, in the Central Region of Sharjah, indicate a sophisticated level of occupation unique to the area. WAM

Sharjah site with 210,000 years of human history wins World Heritage status

UAE

ExclusiveWorld Food Programme seeks more access to victims of war in Sudan

MENA

Masdar takes joint stake in massive UK offshore wind project

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AI Warfare Gif 4

Special investigationHow Israel's AI war machine pinpoints Palestinian victims

The UAE golden visa has clear categories under which people working in the country or living overseas can apply. The National

UAE golden visa: Who is eligible via nomination or investment?

English musician Ozzy Osbourne performs at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. WireImage

Live Aid 40 years on: Why American show was cooler than London event

A close up look at the original Birkin, which was auctioned in Paris on Thursday. PA / NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FASHION Birkin

Jane Birkin’s original Hermes bag sells for $10 million

The final rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump centred on the recently adopted budget bill that will balloon the national debt by several trillions of dollars over the next decade. AFP

CommentElon Musk's America Party is less likely to take off than his rockets to Mars

Oman’s currency is pegged to the dollar, but the cost of a taxi ride varies according to the driver. Silvia Razgova / The National

Business ExtraWhat does Oman's new income tax mean for the Gulf?

Rami Al Ali's haute couture debut in Paris featured several of the Syrian designer's trademark sculptural looks. Reuters

'Success is a form of resistance': Rami Al Ali makes triumphant debut in Paris

Rayan Hanna, CEO and founder of Next Hostels, has been forced to shut down his business. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

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PKK fighters lay down their weapons at a symbolic ceremony

About 30 fighters burnt their weapons following a disbandment call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan

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Crescent Petroleum CEO on US-UAE energy relations

Crescent Petroleum CEO on US-UAE energy relations

Wildfires blaze across Syria

Wildfires blaze across Syria

Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 million at Paris auction

Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 million at Paris auction

Francesca Albanese asks why the US has issued sanctions against her

Francesca Albanese asks why the US has issued sanctions against her



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This picture taken from a position on the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip shows destroyed buildings in the besieged Palestinian territory, on July 10, 2025, amid the ongoing war with the Palestinian militant movement Hamas. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

LatestUN conference for two-state solution rescheduled for end of July

Saudi-French led meeting aims to translate international consensus into concrete steps towards a lasting resolution

MENA

UK's F-35 stealth fighter jet dogged by delays and soaring costs

UK
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev meet in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Microsoft’s president says UAE AI partnership will advance Middle East prosperity

Technology
Tesla is entering the Indian market with an 'experience centre' in Mumbai. Reuters

Tesla to launch in India with Mumbai showroom

Technology

US and Europe say Hezbollah determined to maintain overseas footprint

MENA

UAE President sends letter to German Chancellor

UAE

Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $117,000 on rising institutional demand

Money

Kapil Sharma's cafe calls shooting incident 'heartbreaking'

Culture


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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

Real Madrid's Francisco Garcia, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund at the MetLife Stadium. AFP

Madrid survive Dortmund scare to set up showdown with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves, left, embraces teammate Vitinh. The pair have been instrumental in the French club's record-breaking campaign that could culminate in being crowed world champions. AP

PSG v Bayern: How a defeat in Munich turbocharged Luis Enrique's record breakers

Al Hilal's Kaio Cesar, left, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic battle for the ball against Fluminense's Jhon Arias. AFP

Al Hilal's Club World Cup over as Chelsea advance to semi-finals


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Opec's headquarters in Vienna. The oil producing group has raised its forecast for world oil demand for the medium and long term. Reuters

Oil heading for weekly gain on potential Russia sanctions and Trump tariffs

Energy

UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Al Khazna insurance company

Banking

Nvidia becomes first company to top $4 trillion in market value

Markets

Culture

Indian artist's edible brick installation wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

Culture

How Esports World Cup is impacting gaming reputation: 'Parents are encouraging'

Culture

American singer Post Malone performing at the Esports World Cup opening ceremony in Riyadh. Photo: Esports World Cup

Post Malone dazzles fans in Saudi Arabia at Esports World Cup concert

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An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their hig

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