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How Pierpaolo Piccioli is rewriting the codes of Balenciaga

Trump-Netanyahu split deepens as US pushes Iran deal and Israel presses on in Lebanon

How the UAE is future-proofing its role as an energy exporter

Wannabe at 30: Why the Spice Girls hit remains pop’s ultimate friendship anthem

Hiring in the UAE ‘temporarily’ slows, but expected to pick up soon

Messi leads Argentina to incredible comeback as Egypt suffer agonising World Cup exit

Red alert issued for fog in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with speed limits reduced

Lionel Messi says goal celebration against Egypt 'a moment of release' as Argentina keep World Cup dream alive

Egypt bemoan 'injustice' and accuse Fifa of favouritism after Argentina's comeback

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane: World Cup 2026 team of the week

Oil prices surge as Trump says interim deal to end war with Iran is over

Wreckage of crashed cargo plane found in Arabian Sea as search continues for five crew

World Cup round-up: Egypt's historic journey ends against Argentina amid heartbreak and controversy

Minister Falconer ends two-year struggle defending Labour’s Israel policy

British investment follows a familiar pattern with ITV and easyJet buyouts

Joseph Aoun says Trump meeting to bring 'positive outcomes' for Lebanon

Sirens blare in Bahrain and Kuwait, US launches strikes on Iran and oil prices rise

UAE among world's top 10 recipients of FDI in 2025, UN report says

Are Egypt right to blame officials (and Fifa) for their World Cup exit?

Sheikh Hamdan meets Dubai pupils who set 'shining example' with international competition win

Israeli strike kills Gaza aid director behind World Cup screenings

Awareness campaign takes aim at illegal street trading in Abu Dhabi

'Who will pay our salaries?': Gaza's 40,000 civil servants face uncertain future

World Cup 2026 quiz: Messi, Mbappe and other knockout stars

Trump warns US could strike Iran again after declaring interim peace deal is 'over'

Lebanon moves closer to electricity import deal with Syria

Nights at the museum: Inside Jumeirah Capri Palace's extensive art collection

Turkish boy begins $2.8m treatment for rare muscle-wasting disease after major fundraising campaign

Lebanon's military court approves release of Fadel Chaker on bail

Nato announces $50bn defence boost at Ankara summit

IMF cuts Middle East growth forecast to 0.7% after Hormuz closure

Shipping attacks put Qatar's role as US-Iran mediator under strain

IMO delegations line up to endorse UAE's Hormuz call

The best feel-good moments at the 2026 World Cup

We need to rethink our approach to philanthropy

Nato launches anti-drone and maritime security projects to help protect Gulf

Lebanon accepts US invitation for direct Israel talks in Rome after initial refusal

Abu Dhabi Environment Agency completes long-term survey to map oyster beds

More than 100,000 tickets sold as Esports World Cup opens in Paris

France play down concerns over all-Argentina referee line-up for Morocco World Cup clash

DTC to run 9,500 cabs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi after National Taxi acquisition

Fines of up to Dh10m under proposed UAE law to protect cultural heritage

Trainer diplomacy: Albanian Prime Minister sports unusual shoes at Nato summit

Trump gives Ukraine green light to build Patriot missiles

Dubai's GDP grew to Dh232bn in first quarter despite Iran war

Trump begins process to delist Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

Tour de France 2026: Olav Kooij sprints to Stage 5 win as Tadej Pogacar remains in fourth place overall

Erdogan can help restrain Israeli aggression, says Nato chief Rutte

IEA chief says Gulf oil exporters must repair trust as buyers reconsider supply risks

Backlash against Meta's Muse Image AI as Instagram users seek to opt out

Trump calls Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' during gaffe-strewn day at Nato

Mustang Panda cyber campaign aims at India and experts warn of similar hacking attempts

Trump's Iran endgame slips further out of reach

Trump calls new Iran strikes 'retribution' and warns of worse to come

Wegovy and Mounjaro obesity drugs ‘do not improve quality of life’