US seeks to soothe France after Australian nuclear sub row
Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to calm French anger over Aukus deal that led to Paris losing $90bn contract
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Aukus defence partners deny waging 'Cold War' with China
Biden administration notifies Congress of Saudi arms sale
US senators seek to designate Taliban as terrorist organisation
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US boosts security and warns risk of violence at pro-Trump Capitol rally
An image that illustrates this article Indigenous Canadians still struggle with discovery of unmarked children's graves
Indigenous Canadians still struggle with discovery of unmarked children's graves
An image that illustrates this article US FDA strikes neutral tone before vaccine booster meeting
US FDA strikes neutral tone before vaccine booster meeting
EDITOR'S PICKS
AFGHANISTAN
Taliban seize $12m from former officials as cash crunch hits Afghanistan
The financial situation in the country has millions struggling to make ends meet

Asia

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An image that illustrates this article Afghan female football players escape to Pakistan
Afghan female football players escape to Pakistan
An image that illustrates this article Duchess of Cambridge meets RAF crew who evacuated Afghans from Kabul
Duchess of Cambridge meets RAF crew who evacuated Afghans from Kabul
An image that illustrates this article Taliban fighters eat ice cream as a slowly changing Kabul watches a month on
Taliban fighters eat ice cream as a slowly changing Kabul watches a month on
BUSINESS
Regulators will kill Bitcoin if it becomes too successful
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio says governments do not want alternative currencies to succeed

Money

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An image that illustrates this article Most banks in EMEA fear losing market share if they are not digitised
Most banks in EMEA fear losing market share if they are not digitised
An image that illustrates this article Global economy set to grow at fastest pace in 50 years, says UN
Global economy set to grow at fastest pace in 50 years, says UN
An image that illustrates this article Gupshup makes foray into UAE after $1.4bn valuation
Gupshup makes foray into UAE after $1.4bn valuation
OPINION
An image that illustrates this article Why is everyone so afraid of Xi Jinping's 'common prosperity' doctrine?
Why is everyone so afraid of Xi Jinping's 'common prosperity' doctrine?
An image that illustrates this article What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London means to the UK
What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London means to the UK
An image that illustrates this article How to make driving in the Middle East less stressful
How to make driving in the Middle East less stressful
An image that illustrates this article Does a future exist with nuclear fusion?
Does a future exist with nuclear fusion?
WORLD
Global debt pile rises to record $296tn amid continued pandemic uncertainties
The rise in global debt was 'sharpest in emerging markets', with total debt topping $92tn in the second quarter, the Institute of International Finance says

Economy

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 27: A general view of the skyline of the central business district at sunset on May 27, 2020 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Sheng Peng/VCG via Getty Images)
An image that illustrates this article Taliban return strands Afghan diplomats abroad
Taliban return strands Afghan diplomats abroad
An image that illustrates this article Hezbollah supporters celebrate as Iranian fuel arrives in Lebanon
Hezbollah supporters celebrate as Iranian fuel arrives in Lebanon
An image that illustrates this article Israel comes to standstill for Yom Kippur
Israel comes to standstill for Yom Kippur
CORONAVIRUS
Covid latest: China says it has fully vaccinated more than one billion people
Latest update from Beijing represents 72% of population

Coronavirus

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An image that illustrates this article Life expectancy in England fell 1.3 years in pandemic
Life expectancy in England fell 1.3 years in pandemic
An image that illustrates this article Are PCR tests more accurate than saliva swabs? Everything you need to know
Are PCR tests more accurate than saliva swabs? Everything you need to know
An image that illustrates this article Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children aged 5 could be approved by October
Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children aged 5 could be approved by October
EXPO 2020
An image that illustrates this article Pakistan pavilion’s unique design for Expo 2020 Dubai
Pakistan pavilion’s unique design for Expo 2020 Dubai
An image that illustrates this article Expo 2020 Dubai visitors must be Covid-19 vaccinated or PCR tested
Expo 2020 Dubai visitors must be Covid-19 vaccinated or PCR tested
An image that illustrates this article Entry rules for Expo 2020 explained
Entry rules for Expo 2020 explained
An image that illustrates this article Japan pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to start virtual tours
Japan pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to start virtual tours
UAE
An image that illustrates this article 80% of UAE population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19
80% of UAE population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Links between the UAE and the UK tell the story of both countries
Macron and Johnson wear Expo 2020 wristbands – how to get yours
Entry rules for Expo 2020 explained
Half the UAE population has a close friend or relative with a heart condition
ARTS & CULTURE
An image that illustrates this article Creative Folkestone Triennial brings the place and people together through outdoor art
Creative Folkestone Triennial brings the place and people together through outdoor art
What is the Sheikh Khalifa Theatre at France's Palace of Fontainebleau?
What is Britain's best building: a mosque, bridge or museum?
70 years of the Penguin: Batman’s nemesis to be explored in new origins HBO show
Stop the War displays 20 years of artist collaborations
TRAVEL
An image that illustrates this article World's top hotels: Dubai's Burj Al Arab comes first in Mena rankings
World's top hotels: Dubai's Burj Al Arab comes first in Mena rankings
Emirates to fly A380 superjumbo to 19 cities this autumn
Emirates to hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 service staff as routes ramp up
Thailand delays plans to reopen Bangkok to tourists
Dubai named in list of world’s top 20 most luxurious cities
LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Road test: the new Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 seats seven adults in style
Road test: the new Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 seats seven adults in style
JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s honeymoon home sells for $63.1m
Calling time on the working versus stay-at-home mums debate
Emmy Awards: the 59 best red carpet dresses worn since 2000
Indian farmer grows mangoes that look like apples and taste like bananas
TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Shipping body urges UK to back $5bn R&D fund to meet climate target
Shipping body urges UK to back $5bn R&D fund to meet climate target
An image that illustrates this article Masdar-backed floating wind turbines brings more power to UK
Masdar-backed floating wind turbines brings more power to UK
An image that illustrates this article Walmart teams up with Ford and Argo AI to test autonomous delivery in US
Walmart teams up with Ford and Argo AI to test autonomous delivery in US
An image that illustrates this article Sweden's Stillfront Group acquires Abu Dhabi gaming studio in $205m deal
Sweden's Stillfront Group acquires Abu Dhabi gaming studio in $205m deal
MOTORING
An image that illustrates this article Road test: the new Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 seats seven adults in style
Road test: the new Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 seats seven adults in style
Hyundai vehicles to run on hydrogen in the near future
Road test: the likeable new Infiniti QX60 fuses luxury with practicality
Road test: the Volvo XC60 T8 marks a return to days of glory
Concept cars at Munich's International Motor Show - in pictures
SPORT
An image that illustrates this article Moyes excited over prospect of how good West Ham can be after European win
Moyes excited over prospect of how good West Ham can be after European win
Foxes have 'lot to be happy about' says Rodgers, despite blowing 2-0 lead
Nuno concedes the match 'wasn't perfect' after Spurs draw with Rennes
Dubai Desert Classic outlines ambitions to become 'best event on European Tour'
Champions League grand masters Ronaldo and Messi upstaged by youngsters
LUXURY
An image that illustrates this article Groundbreaking Sotheby's exhibition to celebrate black jewellery designers
Groundbreaking Sotheby's exhibition to celebrate black jewellery designers
Dubai named in list of world’s top 20 most luxurious cities
Property of the week: chic Dh18m maisonette villa in Emirates Hills
Karl Lagerfeld’s cars, furniture and art to be auctioned
Everything you need to know about Britney Spears's $70,000 engagement ring
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EXCLUSIVES
An image that illustrates this article UAE-UK relations enter new chapter with expanded Sovereign Investment Partnership
UAE-UK relations enter new chapter with expanded Sovereign Investment Partnership
An image that illustrates this article Exclusive first glimpse as Dubai's new Hindu temple takes shape
Exclusive first glimpse as Dubai's new Hindu temple takes shape
An image that illustrates this article How ex-special forces soldier 'Canadian Dave' helped hundreds escape Kabul
How ex-special forces soldier 'Canadian Dave' helped hundreds escape Kabul
An image that illustrates this article Exclusive: Last western journalist to interview Osama bin Laden recalls 1998 meeting
Exclusive: Last western journalist to interview Osama bin Laden recalls 1998 meeting