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Health workers hold a silent march from St Thomas' Hospital to Downing Street in London. Getty Images / Reuters / The National

Persecuted over Palestine: Staff sue NHS for right to express beliefs about Gaza

Quiz of the week: November 7, 2025

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

Scientists say they have found more hidden secrets at Saruq Al Hadid. Photo: Dr Diana Francis

Radar uncovers the potential hidden riches at Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site

Iraqis are set to go to the polls for parliamentary elections on November 11. Nick Donaldson/ AFP

Weekend EssayIraqi elections come at a crucial moment for the region - not for the first time

A visitor draped in the Egyptian flag looks at the Statue of Ramesses II in the Grand Egyptian Museum. EPA

Past glories and present problems: Grand Egyptian Museum sparks national pride as well as debate

An aerial view of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region. Cop30 in Belem will focus on protecting woodland. AFP

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

The Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street recreates the fictional detective’s Victorian study, down to the last magnifying glass. Photo: Sherlock Holmes Museum

A book lover’s guide to London: 10 literary things to do in the city of Dickens

The writer crocheted a toy for her little sister. Fatima Abaas / The National

ColumnFor the love of crochet – how I found contentment in a craft you can’t automate


Hamas taxes, profiteers and Israeli restrictions keep Gaza food prices high

Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen in Khan Younis. Reuters

Hamas taxes, profiteers and Israeli restrictions keep Gaza food prices high

Vendors accused of profiteering as local authority demands cut of profits and aid deliveries remain far short of requirements

  • Israel's bureaucratic obstacles block aid into Gaza as thousands remain hungry
  • UAE to increase aid deliveries to Gaza under Cyprus partnership, says Lana Nusseibeh
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met in Rome. AFP

Mahmoud Abbas seeks Palestine statehood ties from Giorgia Meloni on Rome trip

Italy has set exclusion of Hamas from Gaza governance as condition for formal recognition

News

AnalysisWar or no war in Lebanon? All options are on the table

MENA

Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico thwarted, US and Israeli officials say

US
Travellers wait in a security check point line in Terminal 3 of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on November 7. Bloomberg

US government shutdown begins to wreak havoc on travel industry

Aviation

ExclusiveSyria seeks $30bn for energy sector rehabilitation

Energy

EU responds after reporter sacked over questioning its stance on Israel and Gaza

Europe
A police car outside Liege Airport on Friday morning after a drone sighting was reported. EPA

Germany offers military support as drones disrupt Belgian flights

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Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, officially opened Gems School of Research and Innovation. Photo: Gems School of Research and Innovation

Inside Dubai's most expensive school now open for the new academic year

Visiting the Acropolis and its accompanying museum is essential when in Athens. Reuters

How to see Athens' highlights during a one-day stopover

A record number of UK millionaires are heading to the UAE, and particularly Dubai

Escape to Dubai from high-tax UK more tempting as 75% fear higher rates

The Abu Dhabi chocolate can be 'celebrated by all ages, especially Emiratis', says chef Nouel Catis. Photo: Carlo Malapote

Filipino chef who helped create viral Dubai chocolate launches Abu Dhabi flavour

Leny Yoro is only 19 but has already made an impact at Manchester United. Getty Images

Yoro enjoying Man United renaissance after 'really emotional' last season

The Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Direct daily flights are expected to make the UAE–Vietnam route more attractive. Getty Images

Beyond trade: How UAE-Vietnam Cepa will support stronger tourism flows

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to follow Jason and Lucia’s crime-fuelled partnership. Photo: Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed yet again

Al Ittihad’s Ashleigh Plumptre, left, has signed a new two-year contract. Photo: Saudi Women’s Premier League

How Kelly helped Plumptre on path to success with Al Ittihad and Nigeria


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A farmer holding an Arabica coffee plant seedling. Photographer: Bing Guan / Bloomberg

Gates Foundation announces $1.4bn commitment to help farmers battling climate change

Initiative targeted at farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

US

Elena Rybakina battles her way into WTA Finals title clash

Tennis
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Donald Trump says.

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Donald Trump says

US

Explosion at mosque in Indonesia injures dozens

Asia
Women in Gedaref city, eastern Sudan, protest against violence by RSF fighters in El Fasher. AFP

Sudan's RSF agrees to US proposal for humanitarian ceasefire

News

Syria denies 'false' report of plans for US military presence in Damascus

MENA

Lebanese government intervenes in row over diaspora voting rights

MENA

Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply fears before key market reports

Markets

UAE to increase aid deliveries to Gaza under Cyprus partnership, says Lana Nusseibeh

UAE


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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

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

'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

'Scarcity is not a goal' for Hermes, says executive VP Guillaume de Seynes

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is making her debut in Saudi Arabia as the closing show for Riyadh Fashion Week's spring/summer 2026 season. PA Wire

Mushroom bag and Riyadh Fashion Week debut: Stella McCartney raises style stakes


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Amos Hochstein: On The Record with Hadley Gamble

The former US envoy, who played a key role in mediating the ceasefire in Lebanon, sat down with Hadley Gamble


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Emirates continued to expand its network this year, with new routes to De Nang, Siem Reap, Shenzen, Damascus and Hangzhou. Photo: Emirates

Emirates airline posts $2.7bn in record half-year profit

Aviation

Abu Dhabi's IHC has no plans to sell Aldar stake, CEO says

Property

Adnoc awards $14.7bn in contracts to domestic suppliers

Energy

Culture

Predator: Badlands is set far in the future of the Alien franchise – director explains why

Film & TV

Ammar Al Attar embraces performance and play in striking solo exhibition

Art & Design

Beirut's Roman baths were build in 1st century AD. Photo: We Design Beirut

Beirut’s forgotten Roman baths rejuvenated with marble makeover

Art & Design


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Detail of the exterior of the new Backstage building at the Old Vic theatre in London, UK. PA
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Shrimp farmer Nguyen Van Sa walks past his destroyed warehouse after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Phu My, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. EPA
Shrimp farmer Nguyen Van Sa walks past his destroyed warehouse after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Phu My, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. EPA
Shrimp farmer Nguyen Van Sa walks past his destroyed warehouse after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Phu My, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. EPA
Shrimp farmer Nguyen Van Sa walks past his destroyed warehouse after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Phu My, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. EPA
Tourists dressed in traditional Korean clothing pose for photos while visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. EPA
Tourists dressed in traditional Korean clothing pose for photos while visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. EPA
Tourists dressed in traditional Korean clothing pose for photos while visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. EPA
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A labourer sorts plastic bottles for recycling at a warehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
A labourer sorts plastic bottles for recycling at a warehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
A labourer sorts plastic bottles for recycling at a warehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
A labourer sorts plastic bottles for recycling at a warehouse in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Reuters
A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Reuters
A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Reuters
A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Reuters
Visitors attend the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. AFP
Visitors attend the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. AFP
Visitors attend the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. AFP
Visitors attend the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. AFP
Midtjylland fans light flares during their team's Uefa Europa League football match against Celtic in Herning, Denmark. AFP
Midtjylland fans light flares during their team's Uefa Europa League football match against Celtic in Herning, Denmark. AFP
Midtjylland fans light flares during their team's Uefa Europa League football match against Celtic in Herning, Denmark. AFP
Midtjylland fans light flares during their team's Uefa Europa League football match against Celtic in Herning, Denmark. AFP
Workers restore the Clock of the South of the Legislative Palace to conventional numbering and direction, in La Paz, Bolivia. Since 2014, the clock has operated in reverse, with its hands turning counter-clockwise and the face displaying inverted numerals, to affirm the Andean nation's 'southernness'. EPA
Workers restore the Clock of the South of the Legislative Palace to conventional numbering and direction, in La Paz, Bolivia. Since 2014, the clock has operated in reverse, with its hands turning counter-clockwise and the face displaying inverted numerals, to affirm the Andean nation's 'southernness'. EPA
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