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Special reportWar on culture: Lebanon's heritage sites destroyed in Israeli strikes

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin pictured beside the foot of the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 mission. Getty Images

Blast off, log on: The race to connect space with the internet

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the press after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'Plan for Change' speech at Pinewood Studios near London. Bloomberg

Driven to Dubai? The exodus of rich non-doms from the UK under new inheritance tax rules

Ras Desta Damtew just before his execution, left, and the medal up for auction, right. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Fight to recover Ethiopian prince's gold medal from Swiss auction block

From left, Mohammad Alsurafa, Aram Sabbah and Mahmood Bakri star in To a Land Unknown. Photo: Film Clinic

Palestinian crime film lays bare desperate plight of refugees

Dar Al Islam, the adobe mosque and Islamic centre built by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Photo: Avirook Sen

The Egyptian-designed mosque that sprang up in the New Mexico desert

Crowds turned out to see Muhammad Ali in Dubai in 1982. The OG Collection / Getty Images

TimeframeWhen Muhammad Ali fought in the UAE to build American mosques

Syrians ‘shocked and euphoric’ after end to Assad rule

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Syrians ‘shocked and euphoric’ after end to Assad rule

Assad's fall leaves Syrians with challenge of healing six decades of tyranny
Opinion: Syria's new reality must be reckoned with
What next for Syria's battered economy amid political upheaval?

Syrians and others celebrate at the Masnaa border crossing with Lebanon after the rebels announced they had ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

'I am not a refugee any more': Syrians in exile hoping for chance to return home

Refugees speak of hope for a free, secular Syria in the post-Assad era

InterviewPolitical stability essential before reconstruction begins, says Lebanese minister

Flights grounded at Damascus Airport as Syrian government falls

Weekend EssayThe Syrian conflict was never as stagnant as it seemed

Hamas starts hostage tally ahead of possible swap for Palestinians jailed in Israel

Syria war

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

An Israeli soldier sits in the back of a lorry in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on Sunday. AFP

Israeli tanks roll into Golan Heights buffer zone as Assad regime falls

Freelance journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012 and has not been heard from since. Getty Images

US journalist's family says they have new evidence he is alive

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (C), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh (R) are pictured during a joint press conference after the trilateral meeting in Baghdad, on Friday. AFP

Iraq grapples with the fallout from Syria’s escalating war

A woman in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights reacts after Syrian rebels announce they have ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Syria's future hinges on how rebel coalition manages political transition

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Al Jalali meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Damascus. Reuters

A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister looks to help country move on from Assad

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

An Israeli soldier sits in the back of a lorry in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on Sunday. AFP

Israeli tanks roll into Golan Heights buffer zone as Assad regime falls

Freelance journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012 and has not been heard from since. Getty Images

US journalist's family says they have new evidence he is alive

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (C), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh (R) are pictured during a joint press conference after the trilateral meeting in Baghdad, on Friday. AFP

Iraq grapples with the fallout from Syria’s escalating war

A woman in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights reacts after Syrian rebels announce they have ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Syria's future hinges on how rebel coalition manages political transition

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Al Jalali meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Damascus. Reuters

A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister looks to help country move on from Assad

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

An Israeli soldier sits in the back of a lorry in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on Sunday. AFP

Israeli tanks roll into Golan Heights buffer zone as Assad regime falls

Freelance journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012 and has not been heard from since. Getty Images

US journalist's family says they have new evidence he is alive

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (C), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh (R) are pictured during a joint press conference after the trilateral meeting in Baghdad, on Friday. AFP

Iraq grapples with the fallout from Syria’s escalating war

Video

Video shows rebels escorting out Syrian prime minister from his home

Prime Minister Muhammad Al Jalali is expected to meet the rebel leadership at the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus.

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flees country as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flees country as rebels take over Damascus

Gargash says Middle East crises of huge concern

Gargash says Middle East crises of huge concern

Syrians fleeing conflict arrive in Lebanon

Syrians fleeing conflict arrive in Lebanon

Iran to support Syria with 'whatever is needed'

Iran to support Syria with 'whatever is needed'

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Dr Ian Roberts next to the Aston Martin DBX medical car. LAT Images

Abu Dhabi F1: Keeping a track of health and safety of drivers

Brad Pitt and F1 movie co-star Damson Idris at the Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Rather be a terrier than a wolf': Red Bull boss Horner hits back at Mercedes chief

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren surge ahead as Leclerc grid penalty dents Ferrari hopes

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 liveNorris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

McLaren driver Lando Norris during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

Dr Ian Roberts next to the Aston Martin DBX medical car. LAT Images

Abu Dhabi F1: Keeping a track of health and safety of drivers

Brad Pitt and F1 movie co-star Damson Idris at the Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Rather be a terrier than a wolf': Red Bull boss Horner hits back at Mercedes chief

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren surge ahead as Leclerc grid penalty dents Ferrari hopes

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 liveNorris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

McLaren driver Lando Norris during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

Dr Ian Roberts next to the Aston Martin DBX medical car. LAT Images

Abu Dhabi F1: Keeping a track of health and safety of drivers

Brad Pitt and F1 movie co-star Damson Idris at the Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Rather be a terrier than a wolf': Red Bull boss Horner hits back at Mercedes chief

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren surge ahead as Leclerc grid penalty dents Ferrari hopes

Mounted police forces disperse an anti-government protest demanding action for the release of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza since the October 2023 attacks, in Tel Aviv on December 7, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Latest updatesNetanyahu to meet hostages' families for first time in three months

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet on Sunday with the families of hostages held in Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit the UAE as part of first official Gulf visit

Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medal winner Imane Khelif at the Doha Forum. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

Khelif warns accusers that future false claims will result in legal action

Warning of 'globalised extremism' after children radicalised online

Crop yields could decline by up to 50 per cent by 2050 due to land degradation. Getty Images

Cop16 strategy to tackle over-cultivation to bolster global food security

US senator seeks to eliminate 'West Bank' from all government documents

Macron says a new French prime minister will be nominated in days

Suspect in New York killing of health insurance chief Brian Thompson remains at large

Bayern Munich hail 'unique opportunity' in revamped Club World Cup

In focus

MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

Egyptian actress Yousra with Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Photo: Red Sea Film Festival

Hollywood comes to town as Red Sea Film Festival opens in Jeddah

White Desert Base Camp Echo in Antarctica. Orbite will offer immersive space travel experiences designed to replicate life on the Moon or Mars. Photo: Orbite

Luxury space travel company Orbite plans international expansion

Abbas Tanoukhi, nephew of Amira Tanoukhi. The National

'They shot at her dead body': Lebanese family recount Israeli breach of ceasefire

Mom's Spaghetti's pop-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Saeed Saeed / The National

How many Eminem song references can you spot in Mom's Spaghetti review?

139 Piccadilly, overlooking London's Green Park, is priced at £29.95 million. Casa E Progetti / Tony Murray Photography

Middle East and US buyers dominate top of London's property market

From left: An aureus, lot 1032 of auction 20, minted in the name of Marcus Junius Brutus; a dinar from 92 AH, minted in the name of Medina, lot number 35 of auction 19. Photo: Numismatica Genevensis SA

Gold Madinah coin dating back 1,000 years goes under the hammer

Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the top boy baby name in England and Wales. Getty Images

Muhammad overtakes Noah as England's most popular baby boy name

MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

Egyptian actress Yousra with Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Photo: Red Sea Film Festival

Hollywood comes to town as Red Sea Film Festival opens in Jeddah

White Desert Base Camp Echo in Antarctica. Orbite will offer immersive space travel experiences designed to replicate life on the Moon or Mars. Photo: Orbite

Luxury space travel company Orbite plans international expansion

Abbas Tanoukhi, nephew of Amira Tanoukhi. The National

'They shot at her dead body': Lebanese family recount Israeli breach of ceasefire

Mom's Spaghetti's pop-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Saeed Saeed / The National

How many Eminem song references can you spot in Mom's Spaghetti review?

139 Piccadilly, overlooking London's Green Park, is priced at £29.95 million. Casa E Progetti / Tony Murray Photography

Middle East and US buyers dominate top of London's property market

From left: An aureus, lot 1032 of auction 20, minted in the name of Marcus Junius Brutus; a dinar from 92 AH, minted in the name of Medina, lot number 35 of auction 19. Photo: Numismatica Genevensis SA

Gold Madinah coin dating back 1,000 years goes under the hammer

Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the top boy baby name in England and Wales. Getty Images

Muhammad overtakes Noah as England's most popular baby boy name

MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

Egyptian actress Yousra with Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Photo: Red Sea Film Festival

Hollywood comes to town as Red Sea Film Festival opens in Jeddah

White Desert Base Camp Echo in Antarctica. Orbite will offer immersive space travel experiences designed to replicate life on the Moon or Mars. Photo: Orbite

Luxury space travel company Orbite plans international expansion

Abbas Tanoukhi, nephew of Amira Tanoukhi. The National

'They shot at her dead body': Lebanese family recount Israeli breach of ceasefire

Business

Culture

This year's Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association Show will host 145 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors from 95 countries. Photo: Mebaa

UAE's private air travel industry to end 2024 on a high note amid influx of millionaires

Aircraft shortage worries 'overdone' as slowing global economy curbs jet demand

Oil posts weekly loss despite Opec+ extending voluntary output cuts

Culture

Eminem up to speed at Abu Dhabi F1 concert

Music & On-stage

Maroon 5 review: Effortless Levine hits high gear without breaking sweat

Music & On-stage

From left: Ateez members Seonghwa, Mingi, Yeosang, Hongjoong, Yunho, San, Jongho and Wooyoung. Getty Images

Ateez on new album, global success and UAE tour stop chances

Music & On-stage

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world

Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

Business Extra

Business Extra

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world

Trending Middle East

Trending Middle East

What’s trending today? We bring you the latest social media trends from the Middle East and around the world

Pictures of the Day

Models dressed for the final show of Dakar Fashion Week at Parc Hann in Senegal's capital. AFP

The newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral is Paris set to hold its first Mass since refurbishment was completed five years after a devastating fire. Getty Images

Syrian rebel fighters celebrate in the central city of Homs, after driving out President Bashar Al Assad's government forces. AFP

Israeli tanks assemble near the buffer zone that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria. AP

Pro-Palestine protesters rally in Hyde Park, Sydney. Getty Images

James McDonald riding Romantic Warrior wins a race at the Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin racecourse. Getty Images

The 'Burning of the Devil' annual festival taking place in Guatemala. Reuters

Protesters rally in Seoul calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later. Reuters

Models dressed for the final show of Dakar Fashion Week at Parc Hann in Senegal's capital. AFP

The newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral is Paris set to hold its first Mass since refurbishment was completed five years after a devastating fire. Getty Images

Syrian rebel fighters celebrate in the central city of Homs, after driving out President Bashar Al Assad's government forces. AFP

Israeli tanks assemble near the buffer zone that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria. AP

Pro-Palestine protesters rally in Hyde Park, Sydney. Getty Images

James McDonald riding Romantic Warrior wins a race at the Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin racecourse. Getty Images

The 'Burning of the Devil' annual festival taking place in Guatemala. Reuters

Protesters rally in Seoul calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later. Reuters

Models dressed for the final show of Dakar Fashion Week at Parc Hann in Senegal's capital. AFP

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