Book your tickets now for the Dubai date in Lady Gaga's artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball world tour. The pop star will perform at Meydan Racecourse on September 10. General admission tickets cost Dh495; Golden Circle costs Dh1,295; Grandstand seating is Dh750; Grandstand hospitality packages cost between Dh1,695 and Dh1,995. VIP and VVIP tables and suites are available, with prices from Dh2,000. Visit Ticketmaster to book. – The National staff
From A to B filming is complete
Principal photography has been completed on Ali F Mostafa's movie From A to B, co-produced by twofour54 and Image Nation (which is owned by The National's parent company Abu Dhabi Media). Filming in Amman just wrapped up after a 26-day schedule. The cast and crew began filming in Abu Dhabi and Liwa in early April, before going to Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum. The Saudi stand-up comedian and social media star Fahad Albutairi, the Egyptian actor Shadi Alfons and the Syrian actor Fadi Rifaai are in the drama about three pals on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut. The film is due out at the end of the year. – The National staff
British fashion tutor Louise Wilson dies
Louise Wilson, the British fashion professor who influenced several designers, including the late Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Phoebe Philo, has died at the age of 52. Giving her an award in 2012, the British Fashion Council said the Scot was "one of the foremost educators of her generation, whose graduates populate the fashion houses of the world". Vogue reports that Wilson was thought to have died in her sleep on Friday while visiting her sister in Scotland. – AFP
Godard has no plans to attend Cannes film festival
The French-Swiss director Jean-Luc Godard said on Saturday that he has neither plans to go to Cannes nor is he interested in receiving the film festival's top prize, even if his Goodbye to Language is among movies in competition for the Palme d'Or. In response to a question from the Swiss television RTS on whether he would attend the festival, Godard said: "No, because I have already been." When asked what could be done to change his mind, the 83-year-old's reply was "nothing". – AFP
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
GIANT REVIEW
Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan
Director: Athale
Rating: 4/5
The specs: 2018 Renault Megane
Price, base / as tested Dh52,900 / Dh59,200
Engine 1.6L in-line four-cylinder
Transmission Continuously variable transmission
Power 115hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque 156Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined 6.6L / 100km
MATCH INFO
Chelsea 4 (Mount 18',Werner 44', Hudson-Odoi 49', Havertz 85')
Morecambe 0
Match info:
Burnley 0
Manchester United 2
Lukaku (22', 44')
Red card: Marcus Rashford (Man United)
Man of the match: Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United)
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League last 16, first leg
Liverpool v Bayern Munich, midnight, Wednesday, BeIN Sports
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German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution