A fighter from Jaish Al Islam in Harasta Qantara on the eastern outskirts of Damascus. Former Jaish Al Islam spokesman Majdi Nema is on trial in Paris for war crimes. AFP

Former Syrian rebel spokesman on trial in Paris for war crimes

France's first trial to be held under the universal jurisdiction in relation to war crimes in Syria

Europe

Malta's 'golden passport' scheme killed off by EU court

Europe

Sabotage investigation launched over power blackout that paralysed Spain

Europe

Spain and Portugal in chaos after widespread power cuts

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Putin announces VE day truce plan in Ukraine after retaking Kursk

Europe

ICJ hears Israel using starvation as weapon in Gaza crisis

MENA

Marco Rubio says Ukraine peace deal needs to happen soon as US considers future as mediator

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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St Peter's Basilica before the funeral of Pope Francis. EPA

Trump raises Putin doubts after meeting Zelenskyy at Pope's funeral

US and Ukrainian presidents hold talks in St Peter's Basilica

Europe

As it happened: Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome

Europe

Pope Francis's funeral begins as world bids final farewell

Europe

Kyiv mayor admits Ukraine could lose territory to Russia in peace deal

Europe

Spain scraps order for millions of bullets from Israel

Europe

InterviewEU says carefully observing US-Iran nuclear talks

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German politician falls victim to Iranian hackers posing as expert on Hezbollah

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was challenged by a left-wing movement in his coalition over the contract. Reuters

Spain scraps order for millions of bullets from Israel

Government banned arms sales to Israel over its conduct in Gaza in 2023, but decision to go ahead with contract signed before October 7 caused backlash

Europe

InterviewEU says carefully observing US-Iran nuclear talks

MENA

German politician falls victim to Iranian hackers posing as expert on Hezbollah

Europe

EU fines Apple and Meta for breaking digital competition rules

Europe

A self-assured UAE is playing a balancing role in a dynamic world

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Ibrahim Al Hasawi's rise from Saudi cinema pioneer to major star

How to get your university degree attested in the UAE

Disney theme park 'good news for home owners and landlords' on Yas Island

Neither India nor Pakistan can afford a war

Bill Gates to give away 'virtually all' his personal wealth before he dies

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Panic in Indian border villages as hundreds flee Pakistani shelling in Kashmir

Chart of the week: Time taken to elect a new Pope

What’s behind the enduring India-Pakistan conflict?

Universal Studios Beijing theme park opens doors after two-decade wait

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

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