<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/06/05/uae-travel-ban-check-buy-now-pay-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T18:02:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Can a buy-now-pay-later company impose a travel ban for non-payment of arrears?']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M6TPYPVEL5F5FESC7C62AAWG7A.jpg?auth=66523462cbd7a8fee828b92c5c9367547c8725f21b011a30032775ae7949edb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4863&amp;height=2736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Immigration stamps on a passport in Dubai. 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At least 1,073 Palestinians, including several armed fighters, have been killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers in the West Bank since the outbreak of the Gaza war following Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, according to an AFP tally based on Palestinian Authority data.  On the other hand, official Israeli data shows at least 46 Israelis -- civilians and soldiers -- have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations in the same period.  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One Central, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/06/05/zuma-abu-dhabi-brunch-yashoka-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T18:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Review: Zuma Abu Dhabi’s Yashoku brunch channels weekend vibes on Wednesday nights]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EEU2O6U4IVF3RLKCGFWLJFLCLQ.jpg?auth=d67d951504657f3330ee85d86b0e692a9ff4d3eaaa2d179b785f3f254bd8cd7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7621&amp;height=5086</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zuma Abu Dhabi is in The Galleria Al Maryah Island. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/05/french-riviera-hotel-provencal-john-caudwell-villas-for-sale/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Want to own a slice of Riviera history at the restored Hotel Provencal? Better call John Caudwell ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PYEVCQS43ZGORO2SHIDBYBYKCY.jpg?auth=42336da9fa8c106ea55670a2d1ea345fc4ed46d4ffdcf7eb7e65f34061a5acd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6887&amp;height=3874</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Le Provencal is the £300m passion project development by billionaire John Caudwell. 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Thomas Watkins / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/05/lebanons-split-screen-daily-strikes-hit-the-south-as-life-goes-on-in-the-north/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon’s split screen: Daily strikes hit the south as life goes on in the north ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6ACQ72BQPVBDZN3QZ3GKQFKFDU.jpg?auth=56e1b6391b48925a139405faea3fef5f36c4c29e6169b633650db1a8849fe69c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[While life in northern Lebanon appears relatively ordinary, the reality in the south is starkly different. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/06/05/israel-palestine-gaza-yellow-line/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for June 6, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ECO7HU6UKZF6LKLVKJRBVTS5NM.jpeg?auth=9510af0857d3314d5712a48ab6f6399e6025af0815c6ef225d57be3244b7759d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/05/conjoined-twins-named-mercy-and-goodness-separated-after-abu-dhabi-surgery/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T17:27:33.905Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:27:33.905Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Conjoined twins named Mercy and Goodness separated after Abu Dhabi surgery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KYXUSZKKIJFB3H7QRVVZXUZ4RU.jpg?auth=230369b0f4cbb60dbb2be90d47060caa139a25d7776916b272490b75f0c840af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1864&amp;height=1053</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercy and Goodness are able to play side by side after life-saving surgery in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/06/05/us-judge-rejects-trump-policies-aimed-at-immigrants-from-39-countries/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T17:22:24.69Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:22:24.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US judge rejects Trump policies aimed at immigrants from 39 countries]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGNCWA6PYNE37DWMK5NF7I7NJE.jpg?auth=27d8f6f5fdc22d76f46d7a499659c4e3803b2b03ca34779ced6edfdfa6a250b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4240&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's image at the US Department of Justice in Washington. Joshua Longmore / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/05/two-men-convicted-of-stabbing-iran-international-anchor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T17:15:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:15:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two men convicted of stabbing Iran International journalist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TF77LRJOZA27HK7UBJTK3O7II.jpg?auth=47af8228a09ef19d1497ef4791aa26245561912836fa43eddbd1cbf04342774b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in a London street. Photo: Pouria Zeraati]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/05/ireland-bans-ben-gvir-and-smotrich-from-entry/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ireland imposes entry ban on Israel's Ben-Gvir and Smotrich ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D2HQDBSR5A3T5ZKX4CNVXXOM7I.jpg?auth=1ae24842d08ea812aa7ced6bbae9a2ee4f954ed1127681fd80ac51c320214cfb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5720&amp;height=3813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, left, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will no longer be able to enter Ireland. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/05/aoun-accuses-iran-of-using-lebanon-as-bargain-chip-with-us/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T16:20:28.917Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T16:20:28.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aoun accuses Iran of using Lebanon as 'bargain chip' with US]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GS2KNM6WL3N7I6RDLCWZYTNCEA.jpg?auth=75ec2dea9ad8b1f4c48a23aab6d78122b36ffea741f1b56a4c64ff62b389d3bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4608&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Israeli strike on Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Friday.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/05/we-waste-so-many-clothes-uae-plan-to-recycle-textiles-wins-public-support/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T14:27:57.584Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T14:27:57.584Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['We waste so many clothes': UAE plan to recycle textiles wins public support]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2PUNCEV5IVEX7FCZH5JBFHY7FI.jpg?auth=5fdfbf8c0f9cc99ad723625091a76f7332fd2917478f80b219d380f2fbf28eb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5334&amp;height=3558</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rocio Ruiz with daughter, Sophia, eight, at the Naseej installation at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/06/05/hsbc-charged-in-french-probe-over-lebanese-central-bank-embezzlement-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T14:26:13.866Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T14:26:13.866Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HSBC charged in French probe over Lebanese central bank embezzlement case]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYO2X4WBTQIB37RL5YVNEU6S5I.jpg?auth=b1d44075f5cfb735c825706d093414fdb1f36c2616c48fb1784f9c7a6542890e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riad Salameh, the former governor of Lebanon's central bank. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/06/05/uae-us-khaldoon-al-mubarak-ai/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T14:05:40.094Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T14:05:40.094Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On Washington visit, UAE's Khaldoon Al Mubarak discusses partnerships, investments and AI]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N6POOOVH5ZD3BGJFKZBE2MOYVU.jpeg?auth=d952eb342187505a0f36ac599871b12f0ab452af06e549aa58408f7673d4e80a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4405&amp;height=2478</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the UAE's Executive Affairs Authority, meets US Vice President JD Vance in Washington, DC. 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Khushnum Bhandari / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/05/top-russian-banker-condemns-illegal-asset-seizures-and-calls-for-quick-ukraine-peace-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T13:38:58.01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T13:38:58.01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top Russian banker condemns 'illegal' asset seizures and calls for quick Ukraine peace deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3M7ZP7ORO4IVN7WC2YFHPR3M3M.jpg?auth=1898fc1eb1d2f7ec8243c759cd37b11b52314bebc45447d89a06295ddfe80fed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8037&amp;height=5361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrei Kostin during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/05/israel-to-open-embassy-in-slovenia-after-change-of-government/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T13:38:08.16Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T13:38:08.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel to open embassy in Slovenia after change of government]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WQYQRFVMRICBGGC7MIZOAEBBGQ.jpg?auth=66e1f9f4398aaf1567060a6e16500e013200e585f01834236de5a6a76821222d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4464&amp;height=2976</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa is expected to have stronger ties with Israel than his predecessor. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/05/un-agency-faces-weaponisation-of-refugees-in-far-right-attacks-online/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T12:44:07.931Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T12:44:07.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN agency faces 'weaponisation of refugees' in far-right attacks online]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OVDGVOQOVDVKHXRH3ZYVKQWKOA.jpg?auth=7f2b2a96e3202ed4471c85f34824499883ce76029c3cfe37ed8b6ed723a48a49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sudanese refugee children who fled the fighting in their country. There are 123.2 million refugees and displaced people around the world. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/05/ebola-risk-remains-low-with-uae-well-placed-to-monitor-disease/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T12:36:24.119Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T12:36:24.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Identify, isolate and inform': Safety plans in place to tackle Ebola threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2SA4MJCTMTVLYWSJXTPNNLMTNM.jpg?auth=ffce0d2ca5567cb5142f685e2ce847a87484fe2b3f65c526d240e4dc7b43574d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5348&amp;height=3565</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Staff carry the body of an Ebola victim at a hospital in Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/06/05/celtic-fans-robbie-keane-palestine-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T12:22:49.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T12:22:49.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celtic fans in Palestinian solidarity campaign against Robbie Keane appointment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EYNOF3TW7NCMRJ5HP6KSINTBSU?auth=8bfb6dde0c8fa557db3bc4e07aebc9db52ff058ed69becda6ef0af4a31a7f1e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3666&amp;height=2062</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Celtic fans wave a Palestinian flag during the Scottish Cup final this month. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/06/05/fifa-world-cup-2026-venues-dubai-abu-dhabi-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T12:04:03.324Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T12:04:03.324Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 in the UAE: Fan zones, sports bars and venues showing every match]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FJXFSWPAMRADFD7T4I27BQ2VSQ.jpg?auth=dde581c381b019d79ee7f6e362aea1b99dfb5f6912a186b08114a44e076500c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6947&amp;height=4636</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McGettigan's is putting up a fan zone at Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi and Bla Bla in Dubai. Photo: McGettigan's]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/06/05/khaldoon-al-mubarak-manchester-citys-future-is-bigger-than-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T11:59:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:59:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Khaldoon Al Mubarak: Manchester City's future is bigger than football]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EN3U4OGO5FFXXL4WEBGXISH334?auth=84c031cc191e78140653d9e4c6606b2094717dbb6661da2dd5a1d00f1af4e3f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4747&amp;height=2670</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Manchester City will continue to invest and grow the club both on and off the field. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/06/05/world-cup-2026-opening-ceremonies-guide-elyanna-tyla-and-other-stars-performing-in-mexico-canada-and-the-us/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T11:08:28.269Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:08:28.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies guide: Elyanna, Tyla and other stars performing in Mexico, Canada and the US]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BHZ4STT4NSCJY74WYS3R7LMRSU.jpg?auth=1c2eab01996a91740c0a2f8e659a9be81814d2df0b39d749eaa5136398d1c053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5786&amp;height=3858</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Canada. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/05/ebola-virus-uae-bars-entry-to-travellers-from-three-african-countries/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T11:01:09.684Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:01:09.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ebola virus: UAE bars entry to travellers from three African countries]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QQKLMLTVRF5O4PXNJIWCWSFDRA.jpg?auth=60123de99b2ec519d30c8508a050dbfc1a463dbc465ab7cfb057798c22ea32b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 300 cases of Ebola virus have been recorded in DR Congo as authorities step up efforts to limit its spread. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/05/the-class-of-2026-deserves-honesty-over-comfort-to-face-the-trials-ahead/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Class of 2026 deserves honesty over comfort to face the trials ahead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SJTZ37MX35LBZXNFJBRJTI7TEY.jpg?auth=f3392f319fc7d6c246880549d7f865dcc1e4eff647d2be35417208df517eed5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2034&amp;height=1442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[University students around the world are graduating facing a very different job market from the one their parents had. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/05/quiz-of-the-week-june-5-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T10:53:45.19Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T10:53:45.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quiz of the week: June 5, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JLA7SUVORVBQPHC4LOMT2YCWJY.jpg?auth=63c0dcff072f3a0e7deff93fd8e633b39d41a95adaa8fd1e98754fff120af6a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/06/05/careem-plus-price-to-rise-more-than-50-from-july-jumping-from-dh19-to-dh29-per-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T10:19:11.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T10:19:11.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Careem Plus price to rise more than 50% from July, from Dh19 to Dh29 a month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/36HMFVYUJFEVRDIQZVUWBMQK3U.jpg?auth=876a1cb2beb26dd456f445cd1f676662fd39ee8817969cbd9109f7a34bc20b80&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Careem offers everything from ride-hailing and home services to food and grocery deliveries. 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Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon's civil defence told AFP on June 5, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.  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The Middle East conflict continues to push up oil prices. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/05/ebola-will-have-less-impact-in-future-scientists-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T08:25:43.231Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T08:25:43.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New vaccines will blunt impact of future Ebola outbreaks, scientists say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7NEMY3PN35OQCZGM2S276H75JU.jpg?auth=a2bf089743f4a7c3105bcd1693710addd49247c6484017b7ed01d91fa784401c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a rare variant for which there are no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/06/05/how-gameexpo-in-dubai-is-giving-the-next-generation-of-gaming-developers-a-chance-to-level-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-05T08:14:40.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-05T08:14:40.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How GameExpo in Dubai is giving the next generation of gaming developers a chance to level up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KSPHFV4FLNF6ZA2QBJWWPSMROM.jpg?auth=f8e1080bb4dc5947932dc6b8f8f9a01560f7f055ba745813a0f4c9264b7cf2a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Visitors test their skills on driving simulators at the Jetour Garage activation during GameExpo 2026 in Dubai, with ticket holders entered into a draw to win a car. 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Silvia Razgova / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/04/sharjah-police-make-arrests-after-man-stabbed-to-death-during-brawl/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T17:36:56.649Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:36:56.649Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arrests made after man stabbed to death during brawl in Sharjah]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V4CYBZ3FWBGFZAYVHVUQWO2XHA.jpg?auth=83390b9f52110e96a53ed468c183bfa4d208f0c0040c7b776104deab96c56be0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1461&amp;height=822</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All suspects were detained within four hours of the fight being reported. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/04/uae-ranked-as-worlds-leading-property-investment-destination-in-poll/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T17:23:36.547Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:23:36.547Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE ranked as world's leading property investment destination in poll]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FNUKV3CT3RESXMDG2N3G5ROSZU.jpg?auth=39caa1e891a93cf8c7aead9fbc8de4290fce8339bcd479d9f7246a4b14bfd717&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE remains an attractive proposition for global investors, a study suggests. 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AFP  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/04/israel-strikes-lebanon-hours-after-ceasefire-agreed/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T16:52:24.711Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:52:24.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as 'illusory']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4Z3EM7JJJFF5RBTVA4WRMBLVFA.gif?auth=4c92018d7f66092d0467a65655b9618ddf7681c1af4133aefdc2fbf852183ec8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanon Gif]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/04/saudi-arabian-arrested-after-uk-university-security-guard-shot-with-crossbow/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T16:47:44.864Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:47:44.864Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabian arrested after UK university security guard shot with crossbow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JAR6XFPLJZZD4NQEUJB7J4Y6M4.jpg?auth=c42ccd223cc6e987a2c13367d5051f53def196f5eed531c7c94f36b7bdee3cb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The former University of Surrey student, 21, was arrested after a security guard was shot on campus with a crossbow. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/06/04/michael-jackson-the-verdict-review-netflix/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T15:54:03.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:54:03.722Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson: The Verdict review – an acquittal that still doesn't sit right]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPIZBXKTIJDQHB7T3VWQOGOM7A.jpg?auth=6cd9d5e6686b723745722af39a14c5bb7f637d811d2ff18980cb12ab795c945a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Jackson: The Verdict revisits the 2005 criminal trial of the pop star. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/04/late-paying-uae-companies-face-asset-seizures-and-travel-bans-in-drive-to-tackle-salary-delays/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T15:23:21.409Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:23:21.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE tightens scrutiny of companies to tackle salary delays]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SWCYIZ2WN2GK7Z4ZDM5VZBGSQM.jpg?auth=1f8779e15942ff88b36057476e7816bff152fef8a3513447518f9c870f594be9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5011&amp;height=3341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has strengthened its Wage Protection System to safeguard the rights of workers. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/04/syrian-foreign-minister-al-shibani-arrives-in-algiers-for-ice-breaking-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T15:14:16.692Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:14:16.692Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syrian Foreign Minister Al Shibani arrives in Algiers for ice-breaking visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LJNVNB2O4VEFDFTMAFGTYN5MOY.jpg?auth=4416c030bf4ad7bbe8aa3eb7124852907d6988b91491df53e1a38e60126e46e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=950&amp;height=534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, right, meets Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers. Photo: Sana]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/05/grand-strategy-west-us-uk-eu-europe-western-china-iran-soviet-union-cold-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In parts of the West, a crisis of consensus is undermining the ability to craft grand strategies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VJMWKNDBEN7LGJEZSHAP7U7KQQ.jpg?auth=267ef4dc8f59575aa43c192158a85d981c6a992838e7a57b87019dc7c568490d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police and protesters face off during a May Day march in London last month. The abundance of veto points makes sustained strategic continuity substantially harder to achieve in countries like Britain. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/06/04/germany-under-pressure-to-adjust-middle-east-policy-after-failed-un-security-council-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T14:24:34.428Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:24:34.428Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Germany under pressure to adjust Middle East policy after failed UN Security Council vote]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/27SEFGI3DYDGJ62VYGUYO2SX2Y.jpg?auth=a3ec246b9b2a5aa934df01c34fc27cf6242cc6af245d01ab7c3bccf714aac7e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3006</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been blamed for the country's failure to secure a seat on the UN Security Council. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/04/construction-worker-who-stabbed-saudi-student-to-death-in-cambridge-jailed-for-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T14:00:55.341Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:00:55.341Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Construction worker who stabbed Saudi student to death in Cambridge jailed for life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7FBIWY5N7NARFAW2Q5BB6EPMGM.jpg?auth=910f51503d0e87654fde0224e7ffb183d6922c6fb8a8de4f1bf4b8203b429933&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mohammed Algasim, left, was murdered by Chas Corrigan. Photo: Cambridgeshire Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/04/uae-weather-minister-ncm-abdulla-al-mandous-ai/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A weathervane for our changing world: Why elevating the UAE’s meteorology chief to minister matters]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FRTRE5ARGFFFTKFI2W3HGJWC3Q.jpg?auth=cf5d595901dee6edc36676b342340484edbc2a98e979c3dcfb0d3427b1cb67ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5234&amp;height=3873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of Dr Abdulla Al Mandous's objectives is for the UAE to become a centre for climate innovation. Khushnum Bhandari for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/04/ad-ports-safeen-drydocks-signs-dh13bn-local-and-international-shipbuilding-deals/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T13:44:31.46Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:44:31.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AD Ports' Safeen Drydocks signs Dh1.3bn local and international shipbuilding deals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M6F65Q76HJA6RHWSN7XQZ53Z3Y.jpg?auth=6886bebeb7f9f98637e7c6b3234498fcbf4d7bb51bac1491b40d56371aa00e0b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1965&amp;height=1309</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AD Ports Group owns 51 per cent of Safeen Drydocks, which was set up in 2023. Photo: AD Ports]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/04/lebanons-flag-carrier-middle-east-airlines-hits-back-over-safety-fears/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T13:43:05.218Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:43:05.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon's flag carrier Middle East Airlines hits back over safety fears]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IIZWWCF7PBFYNEWXCYMJTYZQRI.jpg?auth=21dbf9bd56f918536b11cffb664aec2a88bb234e6ac0c7985aceea6a23c0d615&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An MEA plane flying near the site of Israeli strikes in Beirut in March. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/04/iraqs-drive-to-disarm-militias-could-stall-after-hardliners-demand-us-military-exit/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T13:42:22.186Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:42:22.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq’s drive to disarm militias could stall after hardliners demand US military exit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3E6KZ3QGAUTOIJANFJWEEKJ4RA.jpg?auth=f221ba69bf9f1fb943fdb3eb8c1d7864ca6bc630dc99f457cab152bb9ac1e97a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Saraya Al Salam militia celebrate their separation from the Sadrist movement and integration into the Iraqi security forces, in Samarra, Iraq. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/05/how-a-cold-war-relic-allowed-newcomer-to-jet-fuel-market-to-keep-planes-flying/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T13:40:52.238Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:40:52.238Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a Cold War relic allowed newcomer to jet fuel market to keep planes flying]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z4IL2R4MYJD2HLUKHQK5XJBUQE.jpg?auth=9bc63ad5cf4179dd4869fe1d2ab8442f2af2ffb9f891ad2adef779f2d4b08889&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1885&amp;height=1257</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Airlines have been working to ensure they have enough supplies of jet fuel. 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Photo: Manchester City FC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/06/04/leela-palace-new-delhi-review-artistic-refuge-in-indias-city-of-cities/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T11:18:02.323Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:18:02.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leela Palace New Delhi review: Artistic refuge in India's city of cities ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TXULR4Y7SJCT5JCUQNE3MBPZL4.tif?auth=d554ff37100dd9f6fab014f940d57fb5815541cd4307c4317217e03bc1d779ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2283</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From the rooftop pool to the art that hangs on the lobby walls, the New Delhi hotel is a destination in its own right. 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Photo: Asian Cricket Council]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/04/how-ben-gurion-airport-became-symbol-of-israels-isolation/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T10:23:30.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:23:30.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel's sense of isolation grows as Ben Gurion airport assumes role of US airbase]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBGQL5CT2Z5CERHV6T2QZKO4JQ.jpg?auth=d9b73bf55e2254957eaee361eaadcd365a9e338000d3640e87d9c184f4b504ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5432&amp;height=3621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Air Force tanker aircraft lined up at Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/06/04/french-iranian-author-marjane-satrapi-dies-of-sadness-aged-56/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T10:02:43.158Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:02:43.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5LOROZ4J6F734BAH7IJIVFHWCI.jpg?auth=a6ef9d2be2ae7f499a30b12090b6c1bddcd3342d440dabd47478bcfb77411705&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3328&amp;height=2221</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian writer and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi became a French citizen in 2006. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/06/04/monaco-gp-talking-points-ferrari-favourites-but-qualifying-will-be-deciding-factor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-04T04:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Monaco GP talking points: Ferrari favourites but qualifying will be deciding factor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LNQ6YMEXPRF4RB6D7R5NIKTIAY?auth=f49db4347f825e5fd32d09fab33f11305a9022a4337393cf6f006b4366e56f60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4403&amp;height=3302</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ferrari's Charles Leclerc won his home race in Monaco in 2024 and is tipped to go well in this year's race. 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