<?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/energy/2026/07/23/oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-may-after-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-ships-in-red-sea/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T13:33:30.533Z</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>2026-07-23T13:33:30.533Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil hits $100 for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JO47DYELUWG6PH37RRA5FPHKEE.jpg?auth=9454cb3d39956b26ebbeec52fbee755f65dac7d21f6bfda92d04b144633613a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5754&amp;height=3534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yemen's Houthi rebels have imposed a blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/23/federal-youth-authority-announces-programme-to-help-young-emiratis-develop-skills-for-future/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:59:12.249Z</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>2026-07-23T12:59:12.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal Youth Authority announces programme to help young Emiratis develop skills for future]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7PRSV7DB6RAQRKOVMUBAEMWBJY.jpg?auth=423b685b82999eb60c73f48372e547e5a4a986a4c65bea6f308c23af2ed046b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, announces the launch of the Ghatareef initiative. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/23/uae-launches-urgent-humanitarian-aid-campaign-in-support-of-flood-hit-ghana/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:53:21.102Z</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>2026-07-23T12:53:21.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE launches urgent humanitarian aid campaign in support of flood-hit Ghana]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GM7AM5X7NI3TA372PLVVAVZBME.jpg?auth=f417806930d784fcaea60e969e9ff6b903cb4c436f0c1490c6401b5aea74bbe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6520&amp;height=4347</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE is supporting relief efforts in Ghana after 45 people were killed during severe flooding. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/23/saudi-us-nuclear-deal-abraham-accords/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:51:02.105Z</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>2026-07-23T12:51:02.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W7IDKOCNJ2CIUHNLI4U7ZMPYZI.jpg?auth=c037a67c23079ba3deb7f234bae3cf8708ed32e89aac0435a9fd5f94c8ad3629&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2033&amp;height=1355</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/inside-lebanons-pilot-zones-zawtar-al-gharbiyeh-residents-return-blocked-despite-israeli-withdrawal/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:39:36.77Z</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>2026-07-23T12:39:36.77Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside Lebanon's 'pilot zones': Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh residents' return blocked despite Israeli withdrawal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VIKTJO3EXZT5SA5YWDQUKJGJTA.jpg?auth=36cbfcf4a7017b15aa7e5aab79187c7f5eafc471c5ef6cf43baa99a493133d82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents attempt to enter Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, as Lebanese army troops deploy in the area following the withdrawal of Israeli forces. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/23/gcc-chief-condemns-houthi-threats-to-close-bab-al-mandeb-strait/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:25:55.313Z</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>2026-07-23T12:25:55.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GCC chief condemns Houthi threats to close Bab Al Mandeb strait]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CL3IEYVLW3QNHTVDTBGZKKG22E.jpg?auth=c56176dd7447dda6efbde0d45ec1833d589526d34c65fbf4c125ed65b60d8c1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5856&amp;height=3912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houthi supporters in Yemen gather in front of a digital billboard featuring a map of the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/new-hamas-leader-elected-by-narrowest-of-margins-with-gazas-backing/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T12:15:35.724Z</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>2026-07-23T12:15:35.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DW6LVEEM4FCZLO7PNGFKFBBOGA.jpg?auth=b30f242b1d475640c6180b32039ebdefe672d4707686cc0a2621d04aeec7e4bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6377&amp;height=4251</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hamas's new leader, Khalil Al Hayya, has served as the group's lead negotiator in talks to implement a US peace plan for Gaza. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/07/23/mubadala-capital-puts-private-markets-fund-on-blockchain-in-coinbase-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:59:00Z</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>2026-07-23T11:59:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mubadala Capital puts private markets fund on blockchain in Coinbase deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWOVMZR4NJH7FOZ4VWXOGJVUAE.jpeg?auth=42a2c9f4e15b223f2723cd8904cb1097ddb3b98e81dd40594e8e0650590abef2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A standout element is Coinbase's decision to add the tokenised Mubadala Capital strategy directly to its own balance sheet. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/07/23/liwa-oasis-station-etihad-rail-what-to-see-and-do/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:38:31.327Z</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>2026-07-23T11:38:31.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Exploring Liwa Oasis: What to see and do as Etihad Rail brings forward station opening date]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKILBRTCHFEI3BGHRPVH7RALUU?auth=10390f41e54d695c8d3a581f1cade9797c35dc080ca03e4890050786f1432672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8028&amp;height=4516</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liwa Dates Festival and other attractions will be more accessible thanks to the train station linking Liwa Oasis to the rest of the UAE. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/live-us-iran-houthi-blockade-red-sea-saudi/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:37:25.258Z</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>2026-07-23T11:37:25.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Trump warns Iran amid global condemnation of Houthi threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMYXGJACYZY2YNTGP7MOGPOZMY.jpg?auth=fa53d644af9e189a0c3a09a1057243c8b7fa35161f44da01a416d284a731ee94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=1848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A handout picture taken on July 4, 2024 shows tanker Encelia at sea.  Shine Samuel Abraham/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.  MANDATORY CREDIT.  NO RESALES.  NO ARCHIVES.  WATERMARK FROM SOURCE.   VERIFICATION Reuters verified the date by original file metadata however was not able to confirm location of footage.  Identity of the vessel was confirmed as Encelia tanker by its structure, colours, and IMO number which matched archive images. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/reconstruction-in-gaza-to-cost-seven-times-more-than-three-previous-wars-combined-report-finds/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:34:33.095Z</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>2026-07-23T11:34:33.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reconstruction in Gaza to cost seven times more than three previous wars combined, report finds ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A6QD4G6W7ZDRBP7DKTJBL7GV2Q.jpg?auth=11372d50e97935819ae6606b52abbb8cf8fd3ec61325fb26d9ed4647cef86f4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3686&amp;height=2073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reconstruction after the previous Gaza wars was never completed, hindered by Israel's blockade on building materials and equipment, a new report says. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/23/french-minister-blasts-impact-of-ceasefire-on-paper-in-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:25:10.035Z</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>2026-07-23T11:25:10.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[French minister condemns impact of 'ceasefire on paper' in Gaza ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HANNMN36E5E7BP4NR7BCAW4B3I.jpg?auth=9945e9b26fb0d76d696988e47b8089c16f457e79f91ebb3ef22ef33b09089872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=898</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[French Minister of State Eleonore Caroit handed over 21 tonnes of medical aid to the Egyptian Health Ministry. Photo: Eleonore Caroit]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/07/23/london-calling-abu-dhabi-cricket-prodigy-ethan-dsouza-revelling-in-summer-overseas/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T11:00:00Z</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>2026-07-23T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[London calling: Abu Dhabi cricket prodigy Ethan D’Souza revels in a summer overseas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2OABCPOU7VGSJDXLTHP3GZY5DM.jpg?auth=1729a1949bbb4b45501d9940b2f6df1523e9b692e9f1b021e078dce3a5ca95da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ethan D'Souza is currently playing as an overseas professional in the Middlesex Premier League in London. Rob Greig for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/stay-alert-us-warns-citizens-in-israel-over-violent-gangland-crime-wave/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:55:03.081Z</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>2026-07-23T10:55:03.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Stay alert': US warns citizens in Israel over violent gangland crime wave]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VVYRFEZE2KMFLMSADKWOZZAQ54.jpg?auth=b5cd5351a998934ae5131425f4fb7b98b48d68f0cf55a16f28b0dc15421557ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel's 280,000 Americans have been warned to stay on their guard amid a rise in violent attacks in the country. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/iraqs-al-zaidi-on-first-trip-to-iran-amid-regional-escalation/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:47:14.036Z</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>2026-07-23T10:47:14.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq's Al Zaidi on first trip to Iran amid regional escalation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S3JJOMIFFNQ65Q5KBCYBZKQ7FM.jpg?auth=8ffc91e3b9979e11b29b6fbbc1b39bc521e0c709a0f67bc7cd50875b6d0b6b43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4160&amp;height=2773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/23/sheikh-mohammed-approves-overhaul-of-statistics-system-to-reflect-changing-uae-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:30:50.281Z</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>2026-07-23T10:30:50.281Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed approves overhaul of statistics system to reflect changing UAE economy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2Q5KNMFT2JEKJKO2YAEDQZK7WI?auth=4dc62bd89f2414c2fb876c30ecec5a51f9ff68d873068277a99d1a4c1a9ed88d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3969&amp;height=2233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has approved updated data analysis in a move that will create a more accurate measure of the UAE economy. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/23/rubio-says-iran-paying-the-price-but-still-not-ready-for-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:17:28.768Z</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>2026-07-23T10:17:28.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rubio says Iran 'paying the price' but not ready for deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B4FOGSFJPKZYHRMSFZNHEMNGMM.jpg?auth=c8ad1d1596d6a50433ca8da8b5035f452410710632ca5ff7e64861e34cfb4c17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7253&amp;height=4835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said of the Iranian leadership: 'You can't make a deal with people unless they're going to keep it.' Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/07/23/netflix-a-toxic-love-story-review-true-crime-film/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:04:19.588Z</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>2026-07-23T10:04:19.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Toxic Love Story review: Netflix's twist-filled true-crime documentary keeps you guessing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BPWPMVIPZVEDHBBGKB4MNCU2XI.jpg?auth=93ca39de32381ee0620ee5feaf65ab3e71b2dfac1c5352a8a08d7f207258cf9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=1920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Toxic Love Story is a reminder that public opinion often hardens around an incomplete narrative. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/motoring/2026/07/23/lamborghini-urus-se-performante-road-test-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T10:00:00Z</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>2026-07-23T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Urus SE Performante road test: Raising the bar for performance SUVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6ZFAGOG4UNFZBLW7AMNIOYQHQM.jpg?auth=afd75c6bfa29eaa0a94576d99cf2e8e24937dd15d494e219205063a94f36ef19&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamborghini Urus SE Performante packs an impressive 4.0-litre twin-turbo 812hp hybrid V8. Photo: Lamborghini]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/23/abu-dhabi-community-stunned-by-death-of-popular-teacher-in-road-accident/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T09:21:21.009Z</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>2026-07-23T09:21:21.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi community stunned by death of popular teacher in road accident]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WEBNAG5335HQ5M2BP6QX6ZNETQ.jpeg?auth=c9613c76eeb7b286bf5b2502939b66585e704fcd86f4c1c003d8dcb1275335b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1122&amp;height=631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tributes were made following the death of Carol Pratt, vice principal of Raha International School - Gardens Campus]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/07/23/from-the-catwalk-to-the-cage-versace-model-turned-ufc-fighter-islam-dulatov-set-for-abu-dhabi-debut/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T09:19:11.213Z</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>2026-07-23T09:19:11.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From catwalk to the cage: Versace model turned UFC fighter Islam Dulatov set for Abu Dhabi debut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NXMGYOT3MNHYVOF2HOWZRK7LVE.jpg?auth=476578d447cc9dea29e8b23ff7a49ae13f27cbf593decf3b72ff50e3370ce08b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4952&amp;height=2786</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Islam Dulatov during the UFC Open Workouts, Yas Mall at the UFC Fan Experience. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/23/saudi-tanker-attacked-in-red-sea-days-after-houthi-blockade-threats/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-23T08:03:29.473Z</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>2026-07-23T08:03:29.473Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi tanker attacked in Red Sea days after Houthi blockade threats ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LJM762IRTFBRZNMUPPRDK7AA24.jpg?auth=fcaadfd2c25e8578cec70b96a0fb7dc66e6e006536b189a0dbe88c4946731e43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=768&amp;height=493</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The attack on the Encelia caused a fire but all crew members are reported to be safe. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/07/21/tour-de-france-2026-remco-evenepoel-beats-tadej-pogacar-again-making-it-back-to-back-stage-wins/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T16:39:15.879Z</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>2026-07-21T16:39:15.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tour de France 2026: Remco Evenepoel beats Tadej Pogacar again making it back-to-back stage wins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGSCQ52MHVG6TKALCD75FHITGI?auth=dc786e541784610b6f9b1438b4c6e9a16d0f14b78525f8edcfc564bdd319dff9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3368&amp;height=1894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Remco Evenepoel secured the 26th time-trial victory of his career. 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