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Russia-Ukraine latest
Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol
Russian Ministry of Defence claims 'total liberation' of Azovstal steel complex
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US judge keeps pandemic Title 42 border measures in place

US

An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet
Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet

US

An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid to meet Antony Blinken at US State Department
Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid to meet Antony Blinken at US State Department

US

An image that illustrates this article US removes five groups from terror blacklist but retains Al Qaeda
US removes five groups from terror blacklist but retains Al Qaeda

US

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Biden lauds US and South Korea alliance as 'linchpin of peace'

US

An image that illustrates this article Israel identifies rifle that may have killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Israel identifies rifle that may have killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

MENA

WEEKEND EDITION
Dispatch from Appalachia: the new opioid crisis provoked by the pandemic
Dispatch from Appalachia: the new opioid crisis provoked by the pandemic

Inside the lucrative illegal trade in Middle East artefacts
Inside the lucrative illegal trade in Middle East artefacts

How the Taliban reversed the rights won by Afghan women
How the Taliban reversed the rights won by Afghan women

Where better to celebrate the Queen's jubilee than Belgravia's own Elizabeth St?
Where better to celebrate the Queen's jubilee than Belgravia's own Elizabeth St?

Weekend Essay: Reflections on an historic week in the UAE's evolution
Weekend Essay: Reflections on an historic week in the UAE's evolution

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'Jealous, controlling, drunk' Johnny Depp's ship was already sinking
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What is the best tea, from masala chai to English breakfast?
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Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai dazzle on Cannes red carpet
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NYU holds on-site commencement ceremony for Abu Dhabi students
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Rihanna welcomes first child after high-fashion pregnancy
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World Bee Day: beekeepers around the world celebrate pollinators
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Today's best photos: from a shark in the deep to an activist covered in rubbish
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She-Hulk smashes her way into the Marvel universe
UKRAINE CRISIS
An image that illustrates this article Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia

Europe

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Russia has not used laser weapons in Ukraine, says Pentagon

US

An image that illustrates this article Europe told not to let Ukraine war eclipse other global crises
Europe told not to let Ukraine war eclipse other global crises

Europe

An image that illustrates this article UK ambassador: Putin will strike Kyiv if Ukrainians drop their guard
UK ambassador: Putin will strike Kyiv if Ukrainians drop their guard

Europe

US NEWS
Oklahoma passes ban on nearly all abortions
New legislation expected to be signed off by governor of US state

US

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Two killed and eight wounded in Chicago shooting

US

An image that illustrates this article US to use military-contracted planes to fly in baby formula
US to use military-contracted planes to fly in baby formula

US

An image that illustrates this article Buffalo shooting: grand jury indicts suspected gunman on murder charge
Buffalo shooting: grand jury indicts suspected gunman on murder charge

US

BUSINESS
Global economy on the brink of recession, IIF says
There is a growing risk of a 'market tantrum' as investors are now less tolerant of monetary policy tightening

Economy

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An image that illustrates this article Iraq's economy to reach pre-pandemic level this year on oil windfall, IMF says
Iraq's economy to reach pre-pandemic level this year on oil windfall, IMF says

Economy

An image that illustrates this article Middle East assets under management set to grow further after 52% gain
Middle East assets under management set to grow further after 52% gain

Business

An image that illustrates this article Russian rouble breaks past the 60 mark against dollar despite economic crisis
Russian rouble breaks past the 60 mark against dollar despite economic crisis

Money

DAVOS 2022
An image that illustrates this article All you need to know about Davos 2022Story gallery icon
All you need to know about Davos 2022

World

An image that illustrates this article What's on the agenda at Davos 2022: Business ExtraStory podcast icon
What's on the agenda at Davos 2022: Business Extra

Business Extra

An image that illustrates this article Cold comfort awaits a springtime Davos
Cold comfort awaits a springtime Davos

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says SchwabStory video icon
Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says Schwab

Business

WORLD
An image that illustrates this article UK sees 'immense opportunities' in Mexico trade talks
UK sees 'immense opportunities' in Mexico trade talks

UK

An image that illustrates this article Jordan offers to send firefighting aircraft to Cyprus for wildfire season
Jordan offers to send firefighting aircraft to Cyprus for wildfire season

MENA

An image that illustrates this article Fuel shortage leads to school closures in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Fuel shortage leads to school closures in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Climate change exacerbating severe dust storms in Iraq, experts sayStory gallery icon
Climate change exacerbating severe dust storms in Iraq, experts say

Iraq

EXCLUSIVES
Iran nuclear deal is unrelated to IRGC terrorist designation, top US official says
Derek Chollet speaks to 'The National' about the need to prepare for a long war in Ukraine and regional developments

US

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An image that illustrates this article Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'
Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Taqa to boost renewable portfolio through acquisitions and greenfield projects
Taqa to boost renewable portfolio through acquisitions and greenfield projects

Energy

An image that illustrates this article Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Iran still believes I’m a spyStory gallery icon
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Iran still believes I’m a spy

UK

CORONAVIRUS
Omicron mutations BA.4 and BA.5 named as Covid variants of concern in UK
New strains are likely to have a 'growth advantage' over the current dominant variant

UK

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An image that illustrates this article Questions raised over North Korea's low Covid death tally
Questions raised over North Korea's low Covid death tally

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Coronavirus: UAE reports 362 new casesStory gallery icon
Coronavirus: UAE reports 362 new cases

Health

An image that illustrates this article Covid-19 may be linked to severe hepatitis in children, study finds
Covid-19 may be linked to severe hepatitis in children, study finds

UAE

OPINION
An image that illustrates this article Lebanon's independents secured a victory - is it one worth celebrating?
Lebanon's independents secured a victory - is it one worth celebrating?

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Scandal shakes the UN and gives us lessons in how to reform it
Scandal shakes the UN and gives us lessons in how to reform it

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Coming in from the cold: What Sweden and Finland bring to Nato
Coming in from the cold: What Sweden and Finland bring to Nato

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Davos has a rich history of building a better future
Davos has a rich history of building a better future

Comment

UAE
An image that illustrates this article Sheikh Mohamed accepts further condolences from world leadersStory gallery icon
Sheikh Mohamed accepts further condolences from world leaders

Government

An image that illustrates this article Monkeypox virus: Abu Dhabi and Dubai step up monitoring
Monkeypox virus: Abu Dhabi and Dubai step up monitoring

Health

An image that illustrates this article Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradableStory gallery icon
Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradable

Environment

An image that illustrates this article Great Place to Work survey ranks UAE companies with happiest employees
Great Place to Work survey ranks UAE companies with happiest employees

UAE

An image that illustrates this article UAE plans world-class national libraryStory video icon
UAE plans world-class national library

Government

ARTS & CULTURE
An image that illustrates this article '50U': UAE tribute book celebrates the country's diversityStory gallery icon
'50U': UAE tribute book celebrates the country's diversity

Books

An image that illustrates this article Inside Oman's first Venice Biennale pavilion
Inside Oman's first Venice Biennale pavilion

Arts & Culture

An image that illustrates this article Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 10 unmissable sessions
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 10 unmissable sessions

Books

An image that illustrates this article India celebrated at Cannes as first-ever ‘Country of Honour’Story gallery icon
India celebrated at Cannes as first-ever ‘Country of Honour’

Film

An image that illustrates this article UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership
UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership

Arts & Culture

TRAVEL
An image that illustrates this article This $300-million private jet will fly travellers and their luxury motorbikes around the world
This $300-million private jet will fly travellers and their luxury motorbikes around the world

News

An image that illustrates this article US wellness hotel Miraval to open on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastStory gallery icon
US wellness hotel Miraval to open on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast

Hotels

An image that illustrates this article Seven eco retreats to open soon in the UAEStory gallery icon
Seven eco retreats to open soon in the UAE

Hotels

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Driving from Dubai to Muscat? Here's what you need to know before you go

Destinations

An image that illustrates this article Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches 'city check-in' services
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches 'city check-in' services

UAE

LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Inside Dubai's first metaverse weddingStory gallery icon
Inside Dubai's first metaverse wedding

Family

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What is the best tea, from masala chai to English breakfast?

Food

An image that illustrates this article World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect
World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai dazzle on Cannes red carpetStory gallery icon
Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai dazzle on Cannes red carpet

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article What are nap dresses? 10 pieces inspired by the comfortable cottagecore trendStory gallery icon
What are nap dresses? 10 pieces inspired by the comfortable cottagecore trend

Fashion

TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet
Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet

US

An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk discusses Amazon forest plans with Jair BolsonaroStory video icon
Elon Musk discusses Amazon forest plans with Jair Bolsonaro

US

An image that illustrates this article Apple car: design, self-driving technology and what we know so far
Apple car: design, self-driving technology and what we know so far

Technology

An image that illustrates this article Mastodon, a decentralised alternative to Twitter
Mastodon, a decentralised alternative to Twitter

Technology

MOTORING
An image that illustrates this article Most valuable car in the world sold in secret auction
Most valuable car in the world sold in secret auction

Motoring

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Tesla Cybertruck orders stopped outside US, Canada and Mexico

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article How automotive industry became more profitable in midst of car-supply crisis
How automotive industry became more profitable in midst of car-supply crisis

UK

An image that illustrates this article New Ranger Rover Sport has global reveal in Dubai
New Ranger Rover Sport has global reveal in Dubai

Motoring

An image that illustrates this article Chevrolet Groove 2022 review: a zippy new ride arrivesStory gallery icon
Chevrolet Groove 2022 review: a zippy new ride arrives

Motoring

SPORT
An image that illustrates this article Wimbledon loses ranking points over ban on Russian players
Wimbledon loses ranking points over ban on Russian players

Tennis

An image that illustrates this article Lampard offers Vieira support after altercation with Everton fanStory gallery icon
Lampard offers Vieira support after altercation with Everton fan

Football

An image that illustrates this article Inter and AC Milan Serie A title battle goes down to wireStory gallery icon
Inter and AC Milan Serie A title battle goes down to wire

Football

An image that illustrates this article Everton fans go wild after stunning comeback saves Premier League status - in picturesStory gallery icon
Everton fans go wild after stunning comeback saves Premier League status - in pictures

Football

An image that illustrates this article McIlroy 'not getting ahead of myself' as Woods suffers 'frustrating day'
McIlroy 'not getting ahead of myself' as Woods suffers 'frustrating day'

Golf

LUXURY
An image that illustrates this article World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect
World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article UK retailer doubles luxury watch sales despite Rolex shortage
UK retailer doubles luxury watch sales despite Rolex shortage

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Stories behind Queen Elizabeth II's Delhi Durbar necklace and Sri Lanka broochStory gallery icon
Stories behind Queen Elizabeth II's Delhi Durbar necklace and Sri Lanka brooch

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article The Saudi-British singer behind Loewe's all-star campaign with Anthony HopkinsStory gallery icon
The Saudi-British singer behind Loewe's all-star campaign with Anthony Hopkins

Luxury

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'Luxury' May 2022: taking stock of sustainability

Luxury

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