Gen Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, holds a press conference at the Pentagon after the US military struck three sites in Iran. AP
A handout satellite image made available by Maxar Technologies shows craters and ash on a ridge at the Fordow underground uranium enrichment following US air strikes. EPA
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men look in shock at a building ruined in an Iranian missile strike in Haifa, Israel. Getty Images
Cars damaged in Haifa. Getty Images
Debris in Tel Aviv. Israel was hit by a wave of aerial attacks from Iran after the US entered the war overnight and bombed several Iranian nuclear sites. Getty Images
Emergency workers search for survivors in the Ramat Aviv neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, after it was bombed. Getty Images
Residential buildings destroyed at the site of an Iranian air strike in Ramat Aviv. Getty Images
Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted over Tel Aviv. Reuters
Israeli emergency teams at the site of an Iranian missile strike on a residential complex in Tel Aviv. EPA
People look at a site bombed in Haifa. Reuters
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. Reuters
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. AFP
A car hit by a missile launched from Iran, in Haifa. AFP
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. AFP
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. AFP
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. AFP
Israeli emergency personnel at a building hit by an Iranian missile strike, in Haifa. AFP
People gather outside a damaged building in Haifa. Reuters
Israeli ambassador to the UN in Geneva addresses and emergency session. AFP
Israelis flee an Iranian missile strike in the port city of Haifa. AP Photo
An injured man is helped after an Iranian missile strike in Haifa. AP Photo
A protester holds up a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a demonstration against Israeli attacks on Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon. AP Photo
People take shelter as air raid sirens warn of incoming Iranian strikes in Tel Aviv. AP Photo
Smokes rises from Soroka Medical Centre, in Beersheba, southern Israel, after it was hit by an Iranian missile. AP
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters. She said President Donald Trump would decide whether the US would join Israel’s war on Iran 'in the next two weeks'. AFP
Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, in central Iran, after Israeli air strikes. Reuters
People march in Times Square, New York, to call on President Trump not to go to war with Iran. AFP
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system intercepts missiles fired from Iran over Tel Aviv. EPA
Israelis shelter in an underground train station in Ramat Gan after a missile warning. Getty Images
Israeli special forces check the remains of a suspected Iranian ballistic missile in northern Israel. Reuters
Smoke rises after an Israeli attack in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Reuters
A picture released by Iran's armed forces claims to show an Israeli drone shot down outside the central city of Isfahan. AP
People take cover inside a cable car tunnel in Haifa after an Iranian missile attack. Reuters
Israeli air defence systems fire at Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv. AFP
Missiles are intercepted above Ashkelon, Israel. Reuters
Smoke rises in Tehran. Reuters
A building burns after strikes on the Israeli city of Herzliya, near Tel Aviv. AFP
An Iranian missile causes an explosion in Tel Aviv. AP
Rescuers sift through the remains of a damaged building in Tel Aviv after a barrage of Iranian rockets. AFP
A wounded man is treated after an explosion in Tehran. AP
Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
Premier League-standard football pitch
400m Olympic running track
NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
600-seat auditorium
Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
Specialist robotics and science laboratories
AR and VR-enabled learning centres
Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.Â
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
Home adaptations: Use blinds or curtains to block sunlight, avoid using ovens or stoves, and ventilate living spaces during cooler hours.
Recognise heat illness: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea), and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
Some of Darwish's last words
"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008
His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.
Torbal Rayeh Wa Jayeh
Starring: Ali El Ghoureir, Khalil El Roumeithy, Mostafa Abo Seria
Stars: 3
