The year in culture: top reads, movies and moments of 2025

How UAE has carried Sheikh Zayed's legacy around the world - from Antarctica to China

Dubai hospital aims to be 'global hub' for new spinal muscular atrophy treatment

Tom Kenny reveals surprising origins of SpongeBob’s voice

Germany, UK and 12 other countries denounce Israel’s approval of more settlements

‘Huge returns’ draw smugglers to rugged Syria-Lebanon border

How the Christmas message of resilience resonates in the Middle East

French city caught between dreams of Mamdani and the taint of Muslim Brotherhood

Bethlehem’s midnight mass places Gaza at centre of Christmas prayers

Afcon 2025: Riyad Mahrez warns Algeria 'not to get carried away' despite resounding win over Sudan

Next phase of AI race is being decided in boardrooms, not research labs

ISIS leader for Damascus arrested in operation supported by US-led coalition

Jordanian strikes target drug traffickers and factories in Syria, state media says

Christmas joy returns to Syria's Idlib after years of civil war

Ashes 2025: Australia opt for all-pace attack as they look to heap more humiliation on England

Premier League 2025 review: Salah hits headlines at Liverpool, Man United misery and Arsenal dream of title