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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/06/15/ban-on-violent-palestine-action-is-lawful-uk-court-of-appeal-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T14:05:05.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OEOYL7LTVD7DGRDSA6VJ76JIJY.jpg?auth=5ec7593f6860bcae897ba7153864b63c063466fde553b53fd8941118cd69b3f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police made dozens of arrests as demonstrators outside the Court of Appeal held up banners expressing support of Palestine Action, in defiance of the court's ruling. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/15/us-iran-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-forever-front-conflict-strait-of-hormuz-framework/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DHKVHME4DRCZHGHPAMTQEELQTQ.JPG?auth=d8ceaef1449b9a761e1ed817342fb938fa85341367fc3c5603126f73d717d3de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5503&amp;height=3697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A temporary encampment for displaced people in Beirut, Lebanon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/15/president-sheikh-mohamed-to-take-part-in-g7-summit-in-france/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:58:32.523Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5KM44CQK3RCYDFR5T6ZAAH4ORI.jpg?auth=d497e864b116092da564bdb322eda5227560cb6a0a2dd7c4763ff38b8cf65d6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed was invited to the G7 talks by French leader Emmanuel Macron. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/15/frances-macron-calls-on-g7-leaders-to-back-strait-of-hormuz-naval-mission/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:39:44.248Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KG7EHFKIYK7KD7WV4BCIP3WRJM.jpg?auth=1e32fe5bffc3a693933e4b124339d5e6f7d5126725b72cfb1f2e9d7e686ff0f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5283&amp;height=3522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, central-eastern France, 15 June 2026.  The 52nd G7 Summit takes place in Evian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026.   EPA / LUDOVIC MARIN  /  POOL  MAXPPP OUT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/15/israel-must-withdraw-from-lebanon-for-sustainable-peace-lebanese-minister-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:24:19.134Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KS25VNCCANG3RBUICTTZTATHSU.jpg?auth=7a5d70042c74dc5dfb8e637850e3e6287fe54491475d165798e1cfb428eedde2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2938&amp;height=1660</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh spoke to The National the day after the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal. photo: Hunter Williamson for The National

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/15/us-iran-peace-plan-offers-hope-for-thousands-of-seafarers-stranded-for-months/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:23:12.956Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4NGU2ZDIFZFE3PI2QPC62EWFAY.JPG?auth=dd147b8ecd524f7dcaf70ce51280a626114b468e7176a4631ce43ffe0fd9cfd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3681&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/06/15/everything-to-know-toy-story-film-recap-movies-one-to-four/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:07:23.105Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NVJS3ZXUDSLL663DODUTGZDCYY.jpg?auth=f192c899a16681633d6be4c49e80d18ccba92da411149b21296e07606a529b2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1612</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, return in Toy Story 5. Photo: Disney/Pixar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/15/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-egypts-el-sisi-issue-peace-call-in-cairo-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:01:20.261Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPCAAN4H6FHTLG5PDCMCRZKHKQ.jpg?auth=08a0937dac7a70725738c8d368b557701605dd3296b0c25609911c280406cc7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed was welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi at Cairo International Airport. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/15/europe-debates-framework-to-harden-position-on-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:41:58.997Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KGCDWPM7JWWGOK4ZCVEC3MU5SU.jpg?auth=e84eecbfdde0c2de688014c8757930c7526e73da19c110e5e764f14560ff1571&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5110&amp;height=3407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has said the bloc does not currently have unanimity on sanctioning Itamar Ben-Gvir. 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Photo: AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/06/15/uae-hails-us-iran-agreement-and-calls-for-protection-of-maritime-routes/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:19:09.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DEQ6N7E2D5AMJEUP253MZZGVBM.jpg?auth=3d7533473cff4553d8cfdfe7e142619766bf6105d8b505576a9bfc5b7b73c2d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3828&amp;height=2153</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE worked diplomatically and credibly to avoid war, and protected its sovereignty firmly and effectively, authorities say. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/luxury/2026/06/15/first-uae-sourced-gemstone-red-jasper-spirit-of-the-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:18:25.08Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FRW2HW6BTVE7NLJX7MQQU6G4TA.jpg?auth=dbb33432bef6f11f10393b83dbdb9913aca5d75b0f9face3f691773113a412fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1863&amp;height=890</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Spirit of the Emirates” on display at 57th Middle East Watch and Jewellery Show. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/06/15/hormuz-shipping-recovery-reckons-with-mine-risks-despite-us-iran-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:14:22.733Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WUJHUYS4QKDMXC5DDEQ73OKEB4.jpg?auth=bc078d277edcdd0a37978c46a26ae86551876ee7ccbc8ca041c9c898cfeaf27b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5913&amp;height=3942</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. It will take some time before shipping activity is restored to normality along the strait. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/15/israel-insists-it-will-not-leave-lebanon-as-netanyahu-flounders-over-us-iran-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T11:56:15.798Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A7B6F4A5D3FYN7AQD7Q4AZHFYA.jpg?auth=6a4c2303255c1116a52aa44469187f1af7f9c352e2b7571c686986fd1c05dca0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel mural in Tehran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/15/why-do-japan-fans-and-players-clean-the-stadium-after-a-match/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T11:29:52.622Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S5NO77THO7AGS5XKL3SSW6LIVU.jpg?auth=d5e07c4a3ac9e72e319bf52d74e5da76dd95cfbb1039aba9adb6104100f45165&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5645&amp;height=3763</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Japan fans clear trash in the stands after their World Cup match against the Netherlands at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/15/g7-preparations-upend-traditional-tranquillity-of-alpine-resort-town/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T11:03:52.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OK25SHIH35CVNO7Y65VSRKADKA.jpg?auth=ecb92111702a48562ba5a7b32710a88f81babf3b549e38ba59fb43d95d902c48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=1701</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The busy summer season in Morzine has been disrupted by the G7 summit. Photo: Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/15/us-envoy-tom-barrack-in-baghdad-to-show-support-for-al-zaidi-government-and-improve-relations/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:59:52.518Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ABNEO6OMTFSVSF6QJVHL37HLZQ.jpg?auth=e8efed03cc471a8c4b3594ceaf21fd4e04f42dbb284064d460d6f5b306ca59a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Barrack has travelled to Iraq for the first time as special envoy to the country]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-2026-schedule-match-time-guide/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:52:01.998Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VTPZHZUPFPYUWG2WY7OMIRVEZE.jpg?auth=1a9a0b04a021e5a4890232ca3eff6fcfdd5592b6d50cdf964eff35c8ade7cb55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina are defending champions. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/06/15/road-trip-guide-car-rental-red-sea-alula-saudi-arabia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:32:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DS3OHCLAHZFYHJQO64WC2RVKYA.jpg?auth=ae2df968751db316693165b85561779678c5f1adb962bdbbf3a3563a485399e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dramatic landscapes make a long drive to the ancient city of AlUla worth it. Photo: Royal Commission for AlUla]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/06/15/us-iran-strait-of-hormuz-eu-g7-resources-energy-critical-minerals/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QBBGSKQCOKINC7ZDX35VG6WJOI.jpg?auth=6182a8c8a061fa4cc21dd93dcf554c604ab4012c62942ed719a6d104e3e65813&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters wearing masks of G7 world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump during a demonstration on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit. 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EPA / WAEL HAMZEH]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/06/15/ufc-freedom-250-gaethje-wins-title-in-trumps-white-house-spectacle/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T06:39:32.637Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZQVYOMCKNZG7BBN6ALQBP6LR64.jpg?auth=4befdca2e2f721c97024b5aa6ebb8761e5fd11eedf6b1fbd341ad5a7099d5856&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5098&amp;height=3823</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Rogan interviews Justin Gaethje after the American beat Ilia Topuria to win the UFC lightweight championship. 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