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Russia-Ukraine latest
Time to decide if brute force rules world, Zelenskyy tells Davos
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for killing a civilian, in the first war crimes trial held since the invasion
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An image that illustrates this article Russian tank commander first to be sentenced for war crimes in Ukraine
Russian tank commander first to be sentenced for war crimes in Ukraine

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid meets Antony Blinken to discuss Yemen truce
Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid meets Antony Blinken to discuss Yemen truce

Saudi Arabia

An image that illustrates this article US and South Korea consider expanded military drills to deter North Korea
US and South Korea consider expanded military drills to deter North Korea

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Klitschko brothers and Nadia Murad to speak at World Economic Forum
Klitschko brothers and Nadia Murad to speak at World Economic Forum

Business

An image that illustrates this article US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries
US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries

Markets

An image that illustrates this article Boeing Starliner completes docking with International Space Station
Boeing Starliner completes docking with International Space Station

Business

EDITOR'S PICKS
Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says
Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says

Economy


Japanese start-up electrifies farms using solar power to grow crops and profits
Japanese start-up electrifies farms using solar power to grow crops and profits

Road to Net Zero


Man of parts: architect Mohamad Hafez captures Syria in miniature
Man of parts: architect Mohamad Hafez captures Syria in miniature

UK


Inside Google's new Bay View campus
Inside Google's new Bay View campus

Technology


Davos could propel climate action
Davos could propel climate action

Editorial


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Celebrity Net Worth: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invests in blockchain-based game
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Davos, monkeypox, UAE education - Trending
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Kravis wedding takes Italy: Kourtney and Travis say 'I do' for the third time
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Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al Gore
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America’s love-hate relationship with hummus
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Today's best photos: from purple skies in Germany to a heatwave in India
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The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines
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Saudi Arabia's first all-female crew takes flight
UKRAINE CRISIS
An image that illustrates this article Russia's offensive turns to Ukrainian stronghold of Severodonetsk
Russia's offensive turns to Ukrainian stronghold of Severodonetsk

Europe

An image that illustrates this article France says it may take Ukraine ‘15 or 20 years’ to join EU
France says it may take Ukraine ‘15 or 20 years’ to join EU

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Ukraine and its allies demand complete Russian withdrawal
Ukraine and its allies demand complete Russian withdrawal

World

An image that illustrates this article Ukraine president's wife tells of family life in rare interview
Ukraine president's wife tells of family life in rare interview

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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An image that illustrates this article Two killed and eight wounded in Chicago shootingStory video icon
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 electric car sales surge on strong government support, IEA says
China, Europe and the US drive most of the growth in the first quarter, IEA says

Energy

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An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia to open 310,000 hotel rooms by 2030 at a cost of $110bnStory gallery icon
Saudi Arabia to open 310,000 hotel rooms by 2030 at a cost of $110bn

Travel and Tourism

An image that illustrates this article Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says
Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says

Economy

An image that illustrates this article Could India's U-turn on wheat exports threaten its global trade ambitions?
Could India's U-turn on wheat exports threaten its global trade ambitions?

Economy

DAVOS 2022
An image that illustrates this article Davos turns to the metaverse as World Economic Forum unveils new platform
Davos turns to the metaverse as World Economic Forum unveils new platform

Future

An image that illustrates this article Cocoa exporter Ivory Coast plans to become global chocolate supplier
Cocoa exporter Ivory Coast plans to become global chocolate supplier

Business

An image that illustrates this article Davos 2022: 'no business as usual' at World Economic Forum like no otherStory video icon
Davos 2022: 'no business as usual' at World Economic Forum like no other

Business

An image that illustrates this article Klitschko brothers and Nadia Murad to speak at World Economic Forum
Klitschko brothers and Nadia Murad to speak at World Economic Forum

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
Ireland detects new Omicron 'variant of concern' as EU warns of Covid rise
The UK had already registered 115 probable or confirmed cases of the BA.4 sub-strand as of May 20

Europe

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An image that illustrates this article Coronavirus: UAE records 321 new casesStory gallery icon
Coronavirus: UAE records 321 new cases

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Kim Jong-un attends large funeral amid North Korea's Covid concernsStory gallery icon
Kim Jong-un attends large funeral amid North Korea's Covid concerns

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Oman lifts all Covid-19 precautionary measures
Oman lifts all Covid-19 precautionary measures

Oman

OPINION
An image that illustrates this article 'Partygate' has degraded more than just Boris Johnson's image
'Partygate' has degraded more than just Boris Johnson's image

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 Can Russia recover what it's lost outside Ukraine?
Can Russia recover what it's lost outside Ukraine?

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

UAE
An image that illustrates this article Four buildings evacuated after Abu Dhabi gas cylinder blastStory gallery icon
Four buildings evacuated after Abu Dhabi gas cylinder blast

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Emiratisation not a burden for private sector, UAE hiring official says
Emiratisation not a burden for private sector, UAE hiring official says

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Dubai's QE2 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubileeStory gallery icon
Dubai's QE2 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee

UAE

An image that illustrates this article The UAE's new education ministers: all you need to knowStory gallery icon
The UAE's new education ministers: all you need to know

Government

An image that illustrates this article Dubai pupil, 4, on road to recovery after brave cancer battleStory gallery icon
Dubai pupil, 4, on road to recovery after brave cancer battle

Health

ARTS & CULTURE
An image that illustrates this article Ayushmann Khurrana ventures into new territories with 'Anek'Story gallery icon
Ayushmann Khurrana ventures into new territories with 'Anek'

Film

An image that illustrates this article Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al GoreStory gallery icon
Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al Gore

Arts & Culture

An image that illustrates this article Nine Indian stars who have served on the Cannes Film Festival juryStory gallery icon
Nine Indian stars who have served on the Cannes Film Festival jury

Film

An image that illustrates this article Egypt’s ‘Feathers’ wins big at Cannes Critics’ Awards For Arab Films
Egypt’s ‘Feathers’ wins big at Cannes Critics’ Awards For Arab Films

Film

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

TRAVEL
An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia to host the region's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel
Saudi Arabia to host the region's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel

Travel

An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia's first all-female crew takes flight
Saudi Arabia's first all-female crew takes flight

Airlines

An image that illustrates this article Island living at the new Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab - Hotel Insider Story gallery icon
Island living at the new Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab - Hotel Insider

Hotels

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

LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Why themed 'emotional escape' rooms are all the rage in interiors
Why themed 'emotional escape' rooms are all the rage in interiors

Home

An image that illustrates this article America’s love-hate relationship with hummusStory video icon
America’s love-hate relationship with hummus

Food

An image that illustrates this article The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest linesStory gallery icon
The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Wedding guest dress codes: a complete guideStory gallery icon
Wedding guest dress codes: a complete guide

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars dazzle the red carpet on day fourStory gallery icon
Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars dazzle the red carpet on day four

Fashion

TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Middle East EV market needs more infrastructure to grow, experts say
Middle East EV market needs more infrastructure to grow, experts say

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article Amazon taps its gig-driver network to deliver from malls
Amazon taps its gig-driver network to deliver from malls

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

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

An image that illustrates this article Tesla Cybertruck orders stopped outside US, Canada and MexicoStory gallery icon
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 Guardiola: Man City now legends with four titles in five yearsStory gallery icon
Guardiola: Man City now legends with four titles in five years

Football

An image that illustrates this article Omar Abdulrahman returns to UAE squad ahead of World Cup play-offStory gallery icon
Omar Abdulrahman returns to UAE squad ahead of World Cup play-off

Football

An image that illustrates this article Klopp: Liverpool have 'increased desire' to win Champions LeagueStory gallery icon
Klopp: Liverpool have 'increased desire' to win Champions League

Football

An image that illustrates this article Pioli urges AC Milan to enjoy title ahead of taking on 'best in Europe'Story gallery icon
Pioli urges AC Milan to enjoy title ahead of taking on 'best in Europe'

Football

An image that illustrates this article Burnley relegated from Premier League as Leeds seal last-day survivalStory gallery icon
Burnley relegated from Premier League as Leeds seal last-day survival

Football

LUXURY
An image that illustrates this article Sotheby's to present solo exhibition by 'restaurateur to the stars' Michael Chow
Sotheby's to present solo exhibition by 'restaurateur to the stars' Michael Chow

Art

An image that illustrates this article The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest linesStory gallery icon
The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a timeStory gallery icon
Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a time

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

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