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Quiz of the week

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

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a protest against Israeli attacks on Iran, on Friday, in Tehran. Getty

Weekend EssayIran's history points to the direction the country could take

A mural of Jim Henderson outside the Henderson Academy in Penryn and, right, his brother Matt. Lemma Shehadi / The National

Family searches for answers over killing of World Central Kitchen aid worker

Thousands of Iranians have taken buses back across Turkey's land border with their home country as the Israel-Iran conflict has forced a closure of airspace. AFP

War forces Iranians to take buses home from Turkey

The writer at two years old with her father in Abu Dhabi. Nada AlTaher / The National

ColumnAn ode to the sacrifices of a Palestinian dad for Father's Day

Leen Mohammad suffers from spastic quadriplegia, a severe form of cerebral palsy affecting all four of her limbs. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Palestinian-Jordanian girl hopes for new life after US surgery

Brad Pitt at the world premiere of F1: The Movie in New York. EPA

Evolution of Brad Pitt, from personal turmoil to era-defining superstardom


Latest updates
This handout photograph taken and released by the German Federal Foreign Office on June 20, 2025 shows Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2nd L) during meeting on Tehran's nuclear programme, with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas and Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva. Top European diplomats are set to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on June 20 to discuss Iran's nuclear programme. (Photo by Handout / German Federal Foreign Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / GERMAN FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE / HANDOUT" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

EU and Iran agree on further talks after meeting in Geneva

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  • Comment: Iran has backed itself into a corner in the conflict with Israel - and the US
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Germans and Italians want arms ban on Israel, poll shows

Europe
A protester waves the flag of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi militia, outside the US embassy in Baghdad. Reuters

Exclusive Iraq’s Tehran-backed militias prepared to support Iran

MENA

Netanyahu bemoans postponement of son’s wedding

MENA
Israelis disembark from a coach after being flown back to Tel Aviv on repatriation flights. AFP

UK announces charter flights from Tel Aviv for British nationals

UK

Shipping unhindered in Strait of Hormuz despite Israel-Iran war risks

Economy

UpdateUAE and regional flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted

Travel


Israel-Iran war

Israel struck a TV station in Tehran as its air campaign against Iran moved into civilian areas. Getty Images

AnalysisIsrael’s warning to ‘burn Tehran’ echoes Beirut strategy — but Iran isn’t Lebanon

Iran's surface-to-surface Fateh-1 missile. Following Israeli air strikes in western Iran, these have been forced out of range of Tel Aviv and other cities. AFP

Iran's missile launchers forced to pull back from danger zone

Activists during a solidarity protest in support of the Palestinian people, in Jakarta, on Thursday. EPA

CommentSouth-East Asian countries are siding with Iran – this isn't surprising

A satellite image appears to show damage to a warehouse at Bid Kaneh military site in Iran. Photo: Maxar Technologies

Inside Israel’s most extensive strikes yet on Iran

Rafael Grossi has repeatedly said he cannot verify whether Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful. AFP

UN nuclear chief Grossi denies Iranian blame for war

Columns of smoke rise from fires at the Sharan oil depot in Tehran, after Israeli strikes. Reuters

ExclusiveAssad-era general asks Iran for funds to launch anti-Israel front in Syria

US envoy Thomas Barrack, left, meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut. EPA

'Very bad decision' if Hezbollah joins Iran-Israel war, says US envoy

Satellite images show the changing stock of aircraft at Diego Garcia airbase. Photos: Planet Labs

US bombers line up at Diego Garcia base as Iran strike looms

Panel discussion

What the Israel-Iran war means for the Middle East, nuclear escalation and the global economy

Our expert panel on 'one of the most dangerous phases in the region in decades'

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Powerful explosion in Haifa as Iran launches volley of missiles across Israel

Powerful explosion in Haifa as Iran launches volley of missiles across Israel

Oil prices slip as Trump announces two-week pause on Iran action

Oil prices slip as Trump announces two-week pause on Iran action

UAE and Canada deepen strategic partnership

UAE and Canada deepen strategic partnership

Robert Whittaker sees route to gold in Abu Dhabi UFC showdown

Robert Whittaker sees route to gold in Abu Dhabi UFC showdown



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Post Malone will perform in Riyadh on July 10 and in Abu Dhabi on December 5. Reuters

Post Malone to open Cristiano Ronaldo-backed Esports World Cup in Riyadh

Launch of Aldar’s Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National

Aldar nets more than Dh3.5bn in home sales at Fahid Island launch

Former India captain Rahul Dravid is presented with the Pataudi trophy by the late Tiger Pataudi in the 2007 Test series in England. Getty Images

ExplainerWhat trophy are England and India competing for?

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the winner for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against Porto in Atlanta. EPA

Messi leads Inter Miami to historic win over Porto

Diriyah Art Futures encompasses a series of sculptural pavilions. Hassan Alshatti / Diriyah Art Futures

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Art Futures named one of the world's most beautiful museums

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Users are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants. Bloomberg

US tech giants contribute billions to UAE economy as AI transforms user habits

India bowler Zaheer Khan, centre, points to jelly beans thrown on the pitch during the second Test against England in Nottingham in 2007. Getty Images

Seven controversies that made India and England best of frenemies


Headlines

The major court decision comes after back-and-forth legal challenges over the past few months.

Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil to be released on bail, judge rules

Columbia student has been major organiser of campus protests in support of Gaza

US

Pro-Palestinian activists on scooters attack UK military aircraft

UK
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. Wam

Sheikh Abdullah meets Canada’s Mark Carney in Ottawa

UAE

Russia not in economic crisis despite 'thousands of sanctions', Deputy PM says

Business
Jennifer Abbott was found stabbed in her home in London. Police believe her Rolex watch is missing. PA Wire

Film director Jennifer Abbott's sister charged with her murder

UK

US rate cuts could come as soon as July, Fed official says

Economy

'Lame and lethal' aid system claims dozen more lives in Gaza

MENA

Ex-Moldovan minister wanted by Interpol arrested in UAE

UAE

US restarts student visa interviews but applicants' social media accounts must be public

US


Club World Cup

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the winner for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against Porto in Atlanta. EPA

Messi leads Inter Miami to historic win over Porto

Botafogo's Igor Jesus scores the opening goal in the Club World Cup Group B match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles. AFP

Former UAE football star Jesus leads Botafogo to shock win over PSG

Wydad AC's Selemani Mwalimu, left, and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki fight for the ball. AP Photo

Pep Guardiola hails new-look City as fresh faces impress in Club World Cup win

Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi during the Club World Cup defeat to Juventus at the Audi Field in Washington. Reuters

Lacklustre Al Ain given harsh lesson in Club World Cup opener

Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, left, embraces Luka Modric of Real Madrid. EPA

Al Hilal show 'potential of Saudi football' in Real Madrid draw

Igor Jesus celebrates scoring for Botafogo in their Club World Cup win over the Seattle Sounders in Seattle. AFP

Igor Jesus leads Botafogo attack against PSG having honed talents in Dubai

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Manchester City v Wydad Casablanca - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U. S. - June 18, 2025 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their first goal with Omar Marmoush REUTERS / Lee Smith

Man City ease to victory over Wydad in Club World Cup opener

Monterrey's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal against Inter Milan. Reuters

Club World Cup: Sergio Ramos scores as Monterrey hold Inter Milan


Business

Culture

The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway between Iran and Oman in the Arabian Gulf. Getty Images

Oil prices down but on track to post third consecutive weekly gain

Energy

UAE FDI hit $45bn in 2024 on economic diversification push

Business

US tech giants contribute billions to UAE economy as AI transforms user habits

Technology

Culture

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Art Futures named one of the world's most beautiful museums

Culture

Museum and gallery guide: Lebanese abstract artist enters spotlight

Culture

Saudi artist Abdullah Al Othman's works were developed as a resistance to the world’s fixation on facade and appearance. Photo: Iris Projects

Kaki-Cola, not Coca-Cola, and other hidden messages in Saudi artist's exhibition

Art & Design


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A mass yoga class on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Lal Bahadur stadium in Hyderabad, southern India. AP
A mass yoga class on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Lal Bahadur stadium in Hyderabad, southern India. AP
A mass yoga class on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Lal Bahadur stadium in Hyderabad, southern India. AP
A mass yoga class on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Lal Bahadur stadium in Hyderabad, southern India. AP
The Santa Clara artistic swimming team warm up at the MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza and Macao Open Competition 2025 in Macau. AFP
The Santa Clara artistic swimming team warm up at the MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza and Macao Open Competition 2025 in Macau. AFP
The Santa Clara artistic swimming team warm up at the MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza and Macao Open Competition 2025 in Macau. AFP
The Santa Clara artistic swimming team warm up at the MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza and Macao Open Competition 2025 in Macau. AFP
A Hazara woman carries home drinking water in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan. AFP
A Hazara woman carries home drinking water in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan. AFP
A Hazara woman carries home drinking water in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan. AFP
A Hazara woman carries home drinking water in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan. AFP
A Boca Juniors fan cheers on his team at Miami Beach, Florida, as the US hosts the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
A Boca Juniors fan cheers on his team at Miami Beach, Florida, as the US hosts the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
A Boca Juniors fan cheers on his team at Miami Beach, Florida, as the US hosts the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
A Boca Juniors fan cheers on his team at Miami Beach, Florida, as the US hosts the Fifa Club World Cup. AFP
Participants at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, viewed through a suspended display. EPA
Participants at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, viewed through a suspended display. EPA
Participants at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, viewed through a suspended display. EPA
Participants at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, viewed through a suspended display. EPA
Visitors ride a roller coaster at the new Legoland Shanghai Resort, in Jinshan district, south-west Shanghai. AFP
Visitors ride a roller coaster at the new Legoland Shanghai Resort, in Jinshan district, south-west Shanghai. AFP
Visitors ride a roller coaster at the new Legoland Shanghai Resort, in Jinshan district, south-west Shanghai. AFP
Visitors ride a roller coaster at the new Legoland Shanghai Resort, in Jinshan district, south-west Shanghai. AFP
A priest baptises a child during a mass baptism ceremony at the San Martin De Porres Church in Bacoor city, Cavite province, south-west of Manila, Philippines. EPA
A priest baptises a child during a mass baptism ceremony at the San Martin De Porres Church in Bacoor city, Cavite province, south-west of Manila, Philippines. EPA
A priest baptises a child during a mass baptism ceremony at the San Martin De Porres Church in Bacoor city, Cavite province, south-west of Manila, Philippines. EPA
A priest baptises a child during a mass baptism ceremony at the San Martin De Porres Church in Bacoor city, Cavite province, south-west of Manila, Philippines. EPA
A staff member remotely controls a bionic arm using force-sensing gloves at the 2025 World Semiconductor Conference and Expo in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
A staff member remotely controls a bionic arm using force-sensing gloves at the 2025 World Semiconductor Conference and Expo in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
A staff member remotely controls a bionic arm using force-sensing gloves at the 2025 World Semiconductor Conference and Expo in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
A staff member remotely controls a bionic arm using force-sensing gloves at the 2025 World Semiconductor Conference and Expo in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. AFP

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