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US President Joe Biden made his first public comments on the crisis on Wednesday. AP

Biden says he expects Gaza crisis to end ‘sooner than later’
TOPSHOT - A fire rages at sunrise in Khan Yunish following an Israeli airstrike on targets in the southern Gaza strip, early on May 12, 2021. Israeli air raids in the Gaza Strip have hit the homes of high-ranking members of the Hamas militant group, the military said Wednesday, with the territory's police headquarters also targeted. / AFP / YOUSSEF MASSOUD

Gaza death toll rises amid fears violence will spill over into ‘full-scale war’

MENA
Sending a senior diplomat to the region is the US' most significant effort to help de-escalate the fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.  Reuters

US sends envoy to Israel as fighting rages with Hamas

The Americas
US congressmen specifically hammered Ethiopia and Eritrea for failing to live up to their March agreement to remove Eritrean forces from Tigray. Getty Images

Congress pushes Biden administration to enact sanctions over Tigray

World
Top Stories
There are circumstances when people may benefit from a delayed dose, according to a US study published in 'The BMJ'. AFP

Delayed Covid-19 doses could cut mortality rates, US study finds

World
Liz Cheney on Tuesday spoke to a nearly empty House chamber to deliver an unapologetic four-minute assault on her Republican adversaries and a defence of her own position. Reuters

US Republicans fire Liz Cheney from leadership role after Trump criticism

The Americas
Gas pumps are covered with plastic bags at the Race Trac gas station in Florida after a cyberattack crippled the biggest fuel pipeline in the country, run by Colonial Pipeline. Reuters

US fuel shortages worsen on day six of pipeline outage

Energy
People gather for a pro-Palestinian demonstration near Israeli consulate in New York City. EPA

Palestinians protest in US after violence escalates in Israel and Gaza

The Americas

Vaccine rollouts must not become an excuse for complacency

Simon Bland
Israel has responded to rockets launched from Gaza with air strikes. AFP

Israel's Iron Dome: the missile defence system shooting down Gaza rockets
Jeff Bezos's new yacht is expected to be a larger version of the Black Pearl, and will have three huge masts, but no helipad. Courtesy Oceanco

Jeff Bezos has bought a superyacht so large, it needs its own 'support yacht'
The Hope probe has shared new images from its journey in the orbit of Mars. Courtesy: Emirates Mars Mission

UAE's Hope probe sends back new images of Mars
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: N/A. News. Purple flowers outside a mosque in Jumeirah. Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Eid Al Fitr to begin on Thursday
Dua Lipa at the Brit Awards 2021 at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, Greater London, Britain, 11 May 2021. AFP

Brit Awards 2021: all the winners and highlights from the night
For Mike Ballard's Paralympics story. 

Mike Ballard staying relaxed ahead of vital qualifier for Tokyo Paralympics
Despite recording significant annual rent declines, San Francisco continued to figure among the 10 most expensive markets for two-bedroom apartments by rent in the US. Bloomberg

Where are rents in the US falling the fastest?
Michelle Rasul flashes a rockstar sign in the lobby of her apartment building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, May 9, 2021. Rasul, a 9-year-old girl from Azerbaijan who lives in Dubai, is scratching her way to the top as a DJ after competing in the DMC World DJ Championship. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The nine-year-old Dubai DJ on track to be a global star
PALESTINE-ISRAEL CRISIS
In Lod, an 8pm curfew imposed as part of a state of emergency in the city has failed to quell the unrest. AP

Israeli leaders demand end to attacks by Jews and Arabs

MENA
Fire and smoke engulf a high-rise as it collapses following an Israeli air strike in Gaza city on Wednesday. AFP

Homeless of Gaza: residents recall moment apartment block was obliterated

MENA
The pan-Arab body held a virtual session hosted by the UAE and led by the Head of the Arab Parliament and Speaker of the Federal National Council, Saqr Ghobash. Victor Besa / The National

Arab Parliament says Jerusalem crisis not a ‘real-estate dispute’

Gulf
US President Joe Biden made his first public comments on the crisis on Wednesday. AP

Biden says he expects Gaza crisis to end ‘sooner than later’

The Americas
World
Israeli police arrest Palestinian protesters near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. EPA

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Oman call for an end to Israeli breaches

Saudi Arabia

EU countries snub UK proposals to return migrants

Europe

Rwandan 'genocide financier' unfit for trial, say lawyers

Africa

Two rockets fired at Baghdad airport base housing US troops

Iraq
Business
A woman walks past a logo of the SoftBank Group in Tokyo on May 12, 2021. AFP

SoftBank swings to record $46bn net profit on listings and digital uptick amid pandemic

Technology

IEA lowers global oil demand forecast as key consumers grapple with pandemic

Energy

German regulator orders Facebook to stop processing users’ WhatsApp data

Technology

Adnoc Distribution to join MSCI Emerging Index from May 27

Business
Coronavirus
There are circumstances when people may benefit from a delayed dose, according to a US study published in 'The BMJ'. AFP

Delayed Covid-19 doses could cut mortality rates, US study finds

World
A new report says the World Health Organisation must be given new powers to help tackle future disease outbreaks. Getty.

Covid's 'Chernobyl' moment: Panel urges greater WHO powers to tackle new diseases

Europe
The body of a person who died of Covid-19 is brought for cremation at an open crematorium on the outskirts of Bengaluru in India. AP 

Some vaccines are slightly less effective against the Indian strain, research suggests

Health
Mr Rajamani Bashkar gets vaccinated at the newly opened Al Barsha Hall, Vaccination Centre that are administering 4000 vaccinations a day on May 5th, 2021. Antonie Robertson / The National. Reporter: Nick Webster for National.

Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,508 cases and two deaths

Health
Opinion
After their father died in a house fire in the UK, Nick March and his brother found themselves trying to cope with the loss of a parent and the reality of the smoke damage that had wrecked the house they had grown up in. Courtesy of Nick March

How losing my father in a fire taught me the value of home insurance

Comment

Vaccine rollouts must not become an excuse for complacency

Comment

Violence in Jerusalem risks sparking a third intifada

Editorial

Will we ever see an independent Kurdistan?

Comment

Do the Dominic Ongwens of the world deserve a bit more empathy?

Comment
UAE
Eid Mubarak lights at the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Roundabout in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National.

Health experts warn against overindulging after fasting during Ramadan

Judge condemns Denmark’s pursuit of Dubai tycoon Sanjay Shah over alleged £1.5bn tax fraud

Eight arrested over dirty money network flying cash to Dubai in suitcases

Rogue online pharmacies a 'significant patient threat', UAE study finds

UAE weather: Sunny and partly cloudy with blowing dust
Arts & Culture
Dua Lipa at the Brit Awards 2021 at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, Greater London, Britain, 11 May 2021. AFP

Brit Awards 2021: all the winners and highlights from the night

Gigi Hadid, Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon speak out in solidarity with Palestine

Jay Z to Demi Lovato: 10 powerful songs about mental health and resilience

'I said what I said': Tom Cruise addresses Covid rant on the set of 'Mission: Impossible'

Why 2021 marks the slow but sure return of the cinema blockbuster
Lifestyle
Jeff Bezos's new yacht is expected to be a larger version of the Black Pearl, and will have three huge masts, but no helipad. Courtesy Oceanco

Jeff Bezos has bought a superyacht so large, it needs its own 'support yacht'

Brit Awards 2021: 20 of the best red carpet looks

You can get married at famous London department store Selfridges

Instagram introduces new feature to allow users to choose their pronouns

Zara's beauty range launches today: here's what you need to know
Travel
Serbia offers cooler climes for a summertime visit and is just five and half hours from Abu Dhabi. Flickr

UAE and Serbia to establish safe travel corridor for vaccinated passengers

Travelling to Bahrain? Everything to know as vaccine corridor with UAE opens

King of the castle? Historic Scottish castle could be yours for £1.5 million

Check-in to PCR tests: Etihad launches home services for Abu Dhabi travellers

UAE and Bahrain to open travel corridor for vaccinated passengers
Technology
Gas pumps are covered with plastic bags at the Race Trac gas station in Florida after a cyberattack crippled the biggest fuel pipeline in the country, run by Colonial Pipeline. Reuters

US fuel shortages worsen on day six of pipeline outage

Energy

SoftBank swings to record $46bn net profit on listings and digital uptick amid pandemic

Technology

German regulator orders Facebook to stop processing users’ WhatsApp data

Technology

Billionaires back blockchain company Block.one's new crypto exchange

Technology

Google enters global remittance market after tie-up with Western Union and Wise

Money
Motoring
Mr Musk has been encouraging fans and detractors to expect shenanigans, potentially involving the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Reuters

'SNL' host Elon Musk takes a Saturday off from Tesla's troubles

Road test: Why the Hyundai Veloster N needs an open road to prove its worth

Lotus rebirth: British-born sports car brand is about to reinvent itself

Dubai-made 'Fast & Furious' stunt car set for world’s first automobile NFT auction

Mercedes Benz EQC: manufacturer's first electric 4x4 is a fully charged beast
Sport
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed at the Etihad Stadium before attendance was restricted. PA

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed congratulates Manchester City on Premier League triumph

Klopp defends Solskjaer over United's 'criminal' fixture list

Osaka and Williams crash out of Italian Open

Pep Guardiola hails 'hardest' Premier League title at Manchester City

Keizer praises Al Jazira after winning AGL but cannot commit to title defence
Podcasts
The Debt Panel. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

What borrowers have learnt from five years of The Debt Panel – Pocketful of Dirhams

Can summer travel revive aviation's fortunes? 'Business Extra' podcast

Dubai Police arrest UK's most wanted, Emirati housing loans, 1,572 new cases - The Daily Update

UAE 100 Million Meals success, Kabul school bombing, Jerusalem violence, 1,735 new cases - The Daily Update

How mRNA Covid-19 vaccines could mean HIV cures and anti-cancer jabs
#STAYHOME
Get the children involved in making your Eid feast, or order in and just make dessert. Getty Images

Eid ideas for children: 6 ways to make the occasion feel special at home

'Ted Lasso' to 'Loki': 12 anticipated TV series coming out in 2021

From playlists to podcasts: what streamers have in store this Ramadan

A vegan iftar: plant-based recipes for a four-course Ramadan meal

28 of the best Ramadan TV shows to watch in the UAE

LONG READS
Sudanese women march in Khartoum to mark International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women, in 2019.  AFP

Sudan's women flogged in public by young men 'inspired by’ violent social media campaign

MENA
Lebanese trap shooter Ray Bassil is pictured during a training session for this summer's Olympics in her underground parking in Sahel Alma near the coastal city of Jounieh, north of the capital Beirut, on February 5, 2021. - Determined to stay fit despite the coronavirus pandemic, the 32-year-old turned the parking spaces under her apartment block into a virtual firing range, all without shooting a single round. Bassil herself had fallen ill from Covid-19, but sprang back into training despite the round-the-clock curfew. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

Olympic Dreams: Lebanese shooter Ray Bassil targets medal success, inspiring women and lifting a nation

Sport
Members of the Mesopotamia Commission, set up to discuss the future of Mesopotamia at the Cairo Conference, in 1921. Pictured are Gertrude Bell (second from left, second row), T E Lawrence (fourth from the right, second row), Winston Churchill (centre, front row), and Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel (left of Churchill). Getty

How Winston Churchill’s ‘40 thieves’ carved out the modern Middle East

Egypt
Scholemoor Cemetery in Bradford, northern England, has struggled to cope with an increase in burials during the pandemic. Getty

How Covid-blighted UK city Bradford has fought back against virus

World
Israel has responded to rockets launched from Gaza with air strikes. AFP

Israel's Iron Dome: the missile defence system shooting down Gaza rockets
Jeff Bezos's new yacht is expected to be a larger version of the Black Pearl, and will have three huge masts, but no helipad. Courtesy Oceanco

Jeff Bezos has bought a superyacht so large, it needs its own 'support yacht'
The Hope probe has shared new images from its journey in the orbit of Mars. Courtesy: Emirates Mars Mission

UAE's Hope probe sends back new images of Mars
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: N/A. News. Purple flowers outside a mosque in Jumeirah. Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Eid Al Fitr to begin on Thursday
Dua Lipa at the Brit Awards 2021 at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, Greater London, Britain, 11 May 2021. AFP

Brit Awards 2021: all the winners and highlights from the night
For Mike Ballard's Paralympics story. 

Mike Ballard staying relaxed ahead of vital qualifier for Tokyo Paralympics
Despite recording significant annual rent declines, San Francisco continued to figure among the 10 most expensive markets for two-bedroom apartments by rent in the US. Bloomberg

Where are rents in the US falling the fastest?
Michelle Rasul flashes a rockstar sign in the lobby of her apartment building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, May 9, 2021. Rasul, a 9-year-old girl from Azerbaijan who lives in Dubai, is scratching her way to the top as a DJ after competing in the DMC World DJ Championship. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The nine-year-old Dubai DJ on track to be a global star