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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


Rain floods Gaza destroying tents as families struggle to survive

Gaza rain floods

Rain floods Gaza destroying tents as families struggle to survive

Thousands are bracing for winter in the territory without adequate shelter or relief

MENA
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
Sudan civil war

'No peace, no talks': Army chief urges all Sudanese to take up arms

MENA

UAE to charge group after authorities foil Sudan-bound arms smuggling plot

UAE
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh. Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince will be 'honoured' during US visit, says Trump

MENA

UN Security Council urges implementation of arms embargo against Yemen's Houthis

MENA

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

Europe
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


In focus

Frecce Tricolori team at the Dubai Airshow in November 2023. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai Airshow 2025 orders to be driven by 'pragmatism and urgency'

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

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

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

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

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang speaking in Berlin this month. Larger-than-life executives of technology companies shape global norms on privacy, security and diplomacy, often faster than governments 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

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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

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. Investors are anxious over whether the Fed will cut rates again following the longest US government shutdown. AP

Stock markets swing over tech bubble fears and non-committal Fed

Wall Street anxious over next interest rate decision, but gets rescued by Nvidia

Markets

Donald Trump says his lawsuit against BBC could reach $5 billion

MENA
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid drive through Gaza City. AP

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

MENA

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

US
Supporters of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani cheer in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq. AP

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

MENA

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


TN Magazine

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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

Jumeirah joins some of the biggest names in hospitality in launching its own fashion capsule. Photo: Jumeirah

New Bouguessa-designed capsule rooted in Jumeirah's hotel legacy

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


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

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

Oil prices surge as Ukraine attacks major Black Sea oil terminal

Energy

Are AI tools making tax professionals less capable?

Business

Stock markets swing over tech bubble fears and non-committal Fed

Markets

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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The crescent moon rises behind Istanbul's Camlica mosque and Galata tower. AP
The crescent moon rises behind Istanbul's Camlica mosque and Galata tower. AP
The crescent moon rises behind Istanbul's Camlica mosque and Galata tower. AP
The crescent moon rises behind Istanbul's Camlica mosque and Galata tower. AP
Britain's King Charles cuts a cake in the shape of the Cyfarthfa Castle in Wales, during an event to celebrate the monarch's 77th birthday and the castle's 200th anniversary, in Merthyr Tydfil. AP
Britain's King Charles cuts a cake in the shape of the Cyfarthfa Castle in Wales, during an event to celebrate the monarch's 77th birthday and the castle's 200th anniversary, in Merthyr Tydfil. AP
Britain's King Charles cuts a cake in the shape of the Cyfarthfa Castle in Wales, during an event to celebrate the monarch's 77th birthday and the castle's 200th anniversary, in Merthyr Tydfil. AP
Britain's King Charles cuts a cake in the shape of the Cyfarthfa Castle in Wales, during an event to celebrate the monarch's 77th birthday and the castle's 200th anniversary, in Merthyr Tydfil. AP
Duha, 2, plays on a flooded road near a mosque, on the banks of the river Chao Phraya, after increased discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
Duha, 2, plays on a flooded road near a mosque, on the banks of the river Chao Phraya, after increased discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
Duha, 2, plays on a flooded road near a mosque, on the banks of the river Chao Phraya, after increased discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
Duha, 2, plays on a flooded road near a mosque, on the banks of the river Chao Phraya, after increased discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
Women take part in prayers for rain at Saleh Shrine, in the north of Tehran. Worshippers prayed for rainfall in cities across the country as Iran is facing a drought. EPA
Women take part in prayers for rain at Saleh Shrine, in the north of Tehran. Worshippers prayed for rainfall in cities across the country as Iran is facing a drought. EPA
Women take part in prayers for rain at Saleh Shrine, in the north of Tehran. Worshippers prayed for rainfall in cities across the country as Iran is facing a drought. EPA
Women take part in prayers for rain at Saleh Shrine, in the north of Tehran. Worshippers prayed for rainfall in cities across the country as Iran is facing a drought. EPA
Fire tenders head to the site of an explosion in an industrial area of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires. Powerful blasts rocked the south of the Argentinian capital on the night of November 14, with at least 22 people sent to hospital. AFP
Fire tenders head to the site of an explosion in an industrial area of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires. Powerful blasts rocked the south of the Argentinian capital on the night of November 14, with at least 22 people sent to hospital. AFP
Fire tenders head to the site of an explosion in an industrial area of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires. Powerful blasts rocked the south of the Argentinian capital on the night of November 14, with at least 22 people sent to hospital. AFP
Fire tenders head to the site of an explosion in an industrial area of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires. Powerful blasts rocked the south of the Argentinian capital on the night of November 14, with at least 22 p
Lightning streaks across the skies over the Lebanese port city of Batroun, about 43 kilometres north of Beirut. AFP
Lightning streaks across the skies over the Lebanese port city of Batroun, about 43 kilometres north of Beirut. AFP
Lightning streaks across the skies over the Lebanese port city of Batroun, about 43 kilometres north of Beirut. AFP
Lightning streaks across the skies over the Lebanese port city of Batroun, about 43 kilometres north of Beirut. AFP
Visitors watch the exhaust of a modified Honda City during the International Autoshow 2025 in Bengaluru, India. AFP
Visitors watch the exhaust of a modified Honda City during the International Autoshow 2025 in Bengaluru, India. AFP
Visitors watch the exhaust of a modified Honda City during the International Autoshow 2025 in Bengaluru, India. AFP
Visitors watch the exhaust of a modified Honda City during the International Autoshow 2025 in Bengaluru, India. AFP
Hot-air balloons are launched over the city of Leon, Mexico, during the 2025 International Balloon Festival. AFP
Hot-air balloons are launched over the city of Leon, Mexico, during the 2025 International Balloon Festival. AFP
Hot-air balloons are launched over the city of Leon, Mexico, during the 2025 International Balloon Festival. AFP
Hot-air balloons are launched over the city of Leon, Mexico, during the 2025 International Balloon Festival. AFP

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