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It seems increasingly likely that Keir Starmer will soon face a direct challenge. Nick Donaldson/AFP/Getty/Reuters

Cover storyIs Starmer's premiership cracking under the pressure?

Nawaf Kabbara with King Abdullah of Jordan at the third Global Disability Summit in Berlin, in April. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Arab ShowcaseNawaf Kabbara's quest to raise the profile of disabled people

Mathematicians Grace Hopper, front, and Ida Rhodes laid much of the groundwork for AI. Getty / Alamy / The National

Weekend EssayHow can AI be used to champion gender equality?

A seamstress in Kalamazoo, home to WMU, made the Arabic badges for Mustafi Al-Garawi's jerseys.

How Mustafi Al-Garawi made US college football history

A scuba diver installs an articulated pipe round a cable. Photo: International Cable Protection Committee

Who do you call when an internet cable at the bottom of the sea is severed?

The writer met her husband, Karthik, on a bus in Dubai. Aarti Nagraj / The National

ColumnI met my husband on a bus - can real human connection survive the age of AI?

The Arabic word for treasure is kanz. The National

Arabic word of the week'Kanz', which means treasure, conveys knowledge and love

Prince Charles waving from the cockpit of a Eurofighter jet at the Dubai Airshow on November 18, 1999. AFP

TimeframeWhen Prince Charles climbed into a fighter jet at the Dubai Airshow


'We're watching you,' UN rights chief warns Sudan's warring parties

Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, addressing the special session in Geneva on the situation in Sudan's El Fasher. EPA

'We're watching you,' UN rights chief warns Sudan's warring parties

  • Sudan army steps up recruitment drive but more battlefield setbacks may be in store
  • UAE to charge group after authorities foil Sudan-bound arms smuggling plot
  • Mass killing and blocked aid: Sudan’s top generals under sanctions
Israel denies building a wall inside Lebanese despite the UN findings. Photo: Al Manar

Israel accused of breaching Lebanese territory with walls north of Blue Line

Unifil survey says 4,000 square metres of land inaccessible in latest violation of resolution 1701

News

Pressure to cancel French academic conference on Palestine highlights 'hysterical' debate

Europe

Oil tanker 'seized by Iranian forces' after leaving UAE

Gulf
Syrian security forces secure the area around a building that, according to state media, was hit by rockets on Friday. AP

Rocket attack injures civilians in Damascus, Syrian Defence Ministry says

MENA

US and Arab nations urge swift UN adoption of Gaza plan as Russia pushes rival draft

News

Poll finds most Americans disapprove of cartel strikes, as US announces 'Southern Spear' mission

US
Abdulla Al Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainable Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during an interview with The National at the Cop30 climate summit in Belem. Nilanjana Gupta for The National

Cop30'The numbers are shocking': UAE calls for water security to be prioritised

Climate


In focus

The lobby of Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, welcomes its first guests

A treasure trove of photographs, drawings and notes charting the unwrapping of the mummified pharaoh Tutankhamen have been released to the public. Photo: Griffiths Institute

Secrets of King Tutankhamun's mummy revealed after 100 years

Dubai's bustling Deira district has many amenities nearby, such as traditional souqs. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why old Dubai could hold the secret to easing modern-day traffic woes

President Sheikh Mohamed with Dr Frauke Heard-Bey, who received an Abu Dhabi Award on behalf of her late husband, David Heard, at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Wife pays tribute to late historian husband honoured by UAE President

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks in Berlin this month. Larger-than-life CEOs of tech companies shape global norms on privacy, security and diplomacy – often faster than governments can legislate. Reuters

CommentNvidia's $5 trillion valuation is not just a story about growing corporate power

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani raises the flag at the embassy in London. Photo: Asaad Al Shibani / X

Syria will seize 'historic opportunity' to strengthen UK ties

Wio Bank chief executive Jayesh Patel says the digital lender can maintain its growth trajectory for the next few years. Photo: Wio Bank

ExclusiveUAE digital lender Wio close to joining Dh100 billion club, says chief executive

Trainers Daniel and Claire Kubler have relocated to Bahrain. PA

The British couple picked 'out of the blue' to steer Bahrain's racing ambitions

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Cop30

Abdulla Al Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainable Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during an interview with The National at the Cop30 climate summit in Belem. Nilanjana Gupta for The National

Cop30'The numbers are shocking': UAE calls for water security to be prioritised

People participate in a protest against Israel and in support of Palestine near the Cop30 summit in Belem, Brazil. EPA

'Climate doesn’t have borders': Palestine and Ukraine at Cop30

Joana Bento de Sousa, left, and Regina Benta Silva Guajajara from Brazil's indigenous community at Cop30 in Belem. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Indigenous voices call for action as Cop30 gets under way

World leaders pose ahead of the Cop30 UN climate conference in Belem, Brazil on Friday. Dozens of countries have failed to update pledges on cutting emissions. AFP

EditorialCop30 must renew the optimism of Dubai's climate summit

Brazil has halved deforestation in the Amazon in two years, showing that concrete climate action is possible. EPA

CommentBrazil's Lula da Silva: Cop30 promises to be a moment of truth

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region. Cop30 will launch an initiative to provide funds for developing nations that conserve their forests. AFP

Brazil's Cop30 summit has high hopes - but will it signal a sustainable future?

2025 looks set to be a crucial year for the climate sector. Reuters

Climate themes to watch in 2025


Headlines

A Russian oil depot burns after an attack by Ukraine. The war is in its fourth year. AP

Oil prices spike as Ukraine attacks major Black Sea oil terminal

Traders keep an eye on oversupply hitting oil markets next year

Energy

UNRWA needs vital funding to support millions of Palestinians, says agency head

MENA
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

US politicians press Trump to impose sanctions on Lebanon's Nabih Berri

US

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

MENA
Lebanese soldiers inspect the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern village of Tair Felsay, near the Litani river, on Thursday. AFP

Lebanese army needs more than 'moral support', president tells French official

MENA

President of South Korea to begin state visit to the UAE on Monday

UAE

Iran urges UN to hold US and Israel accountable for June strikes

MENA

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of State Rubio urge peace in phone call

UAE

Diabetes could cost Middle East and North Africa $1.5 trillion annually by 2050

UAE


TN Magazine

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

TN MagazineOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Dubai Watch Week has been going strong since 2015, growing year on year. Photo: Breitling

What to expect at the biggest Dubai Watch Week yet

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Bedouins a l'Atelier by Omar Onsi


Culture Bites

What to look forward to at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

Hosts discuss the global highlights of the emirate’s flagship art fair in its 17th year


Business

Culture

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has been developing and are deploying AI. Silvia Razgova / The National

Are AI tools making tax professionals less capable?

Business

Edge and Anduril in joint venture to build AI-powered drones in the UAE

Aviation

Oman Air grounds some aircraft amid supply chain delays

Aviation

Culture

Cairo International Film Festival opens with reflection and restored classics

Film & TV

IM Pei found the soul of Islamic architecture – and reshaped Doha

Art & Design

Noor ‘Ala Noor by Fatma Lootah is a centerpiece of the exhibition. Antonie Robertson/The National

Dhai Dubai’s closing to mark opening of new permanent art space at Expo City

Culture


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A Buddha statue almost submerged in floodwater at a temple in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya. AFP
A Buddha statue almost submerged in floodwater at a temple in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya. AFP
A Buddha statue almost submerged in floodwater at a temple in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya. AFP
A Buddha statue almost submerged in floodwater at a temple in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya. AFP
A guard of honour near Tiananmen Square for a ceremony to receive Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing. EPA
A guard of honour near Tiananmen Square for a ceremony to receive Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing. EPA
A guard of honour near Tiananmen Square for a ceremony to receive Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing. EPA
A guard of honour near Tiananmen Square for a ceremony to receive Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing. EPA
A funky installation, part of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Exhibition at the Expo 2020 site. Antonie Robertson / The National
A funky installation, part of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Exhibition at the Expo 2020 site. Antonie Robertson / The National
A funky installation, part of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Exhibition at the Expo 2020 site. Antonie Robertson / The National
A funky installation, part of the Dhai Dubai Light Art Exhibition at the Expo 2020 site. Antonie Robertson / The National
What used to be a window is now a gaping hole, after a Russian strike tore through an apartment building in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Reuters
What used to be a window is now a gaping hole, after a Russian strike tore through an apartment building in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Reuters
What used to be a window is now a gaping hole, after a Russian strike tore through an apartment building in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Reuters
What used to be a window is now a gaping hole, after a Russian strike tore through an apartment building in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Reuters
The crescent Moon rises behind Camlica Mosque and Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
The crescent Moon rises behind Camlica Mosque and Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
The crescent Moon rises behind Camlica Mosque and Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
The crescent Moon rises behind Camlica Mosque and Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
The so-called Pack Fire burning in Mono County, California. AP
The so-called Pack Fire burning in Mono County, California. AP
The so-called Pack Fire burning in Mono County, California. AP
The so-called Pack Fire burning in Mono County, California. AP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded at a rally marking Youth Day in Caracas, where he asked people in the US to unite with his country to ensure peace in the Americas. AFP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded at a rally marking Youth Day in Caracas, where he asked people in the US to unite with his country to ensure peace in the Americas. AFP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded at a rally marking Youth Day in Caracas, where he asked people in the US to unite with his country to ensure peace in the Americas. AFP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded at a rally marking Youth Day in Caracas, where he asked people in the US to unite with his country to ensure peace in the Americas. AFP
The heat is on at this roadside stall as a street vendor prepares food in Varanasi, India. AFP
The heat is on at this roadside stall as a street vendor prepares food in Varanasi, India. AFP
The heat is on at this roadside stall as a street vendor prepares food in Varanasi, India. AFP
The heat is on at this roadside stall as a street vendor prepares food in Varanasi, India. AFP

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