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Al Safa Art & Design Library is made over in Studio Ghibli animation-style. Photo: Open AI Ghibli

View Dubai and Abu Dhabi through the Ghibli lens

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel in a small boat travelling from the coast of France and heading in the direction of Dover, Kent. PA

CommentUK talks good game on tackling migration, but can it crack the hawala networks?

From left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Jordan Bardella, the head of France’s National Rally party. AFP

Israel's strange embrace of far-right European politicians

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Members of the Palestine Red Crescent and other emergency services carry bodies of fellow rescuers killed a week earlier by Israeli forces. Israel's military admitted on Saturday that it fired at ambulances after identifying them as 'suspicious vehicles'. AFP

EditorialIsrael's killing of medics shows no one in Gaza is safe

Dubai's property market offers more 'bang for buck' compared to other cities, experts say. The National / AFP

'More bang for your buck': Comparing Dubai's property market with global cities

The Wall Street Bull in New York. Europe comprises just 15 per cent of the world’s market value, while the US accounts for 65 per cent. Reuters

CommentThe keys to unlocking hidden value in European stocks

The Signal encrypted messaging app was used by Trump officials to discuss planning for a bombing campaign in Yemen. Getty

CommentSignalgate shows that Team Trump doesn't do contrition

PKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it make peace but doubts remain inside and outside Turkey on whether it will oblige. EPA

PKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

Extortion, door-to-door donations and ‘economic empires’ in Europe fuel Kurdish insurgency

Emergency workers at the site of an Israeli strike in Dahieh, Beirut, early on Tuesday. AP

Three killed as Israel strikes Beirut for second time

Israeli army claims attack was aimed at Hezbollah operative who posed 'immediate threat'

Gaza aid workers recount recovering 'scattered' medics' bodies

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in killing of US healthcare boss

Survivors pulled from Myanmar earthquake rubble after four days

Trump expects to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar on first foreign trip

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Iran's supreme leader vows strong response if country is attacked

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hits back after threat from US President Donald Trump over the Tehran's nuclear programme

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

US refuses to rule out deportations for naturalised US students who joined pro-Gaza protests

US refuses to rule out deportations for naturalised US students who joined pro-Gaza protests

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

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Inas Al Najjar began her career by appearing in a 1999 music video for Ya Tara by Bahaa Sultan. @inaselnagar_official / Instagram

Tunisian actress Inas Al Najjar dies aged 41

Nurse Kateryna, 24, an internally displaced person (IDP) evacuated from the eastern frontline city of Kostyantynivka, comforts her cat Abu at a transit center, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine March 31, 2025. REUTERS / Violeta Santos Moura

Best photos of April 1: Ukrainian refugees to sunset in Phoenix

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, right, talks to Ashwani Kumar who picked up four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. AFP

Mumbai talent scouts discovery Ashwani takes IPL by storm

The Lotus Emeya will not have difficulty beating an electric scooter in a drag race. Photo: Lotus

Lotus Emeya test drive: Subtle grand tourer with blistering performance

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-1 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC, in Liverpool, Britain, 08 March 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Premier League predictions: Liverpool edge out Everton in Merseyside derby

An AI-rendered picture of Sam Altman using Chat GPT.

ChatGPT adds 'one million users in an hour' after adding image generation features

This sword, once owned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who famously built the Taj Mahal in India, is the highlight of the collection Photo Sotheby's

Shah Jahan's sword to be displayed at Sotheby's Dubai

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Florida in 2024. PA

Prince Harry accused of bullying by chairwoman of charity he founded

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces worsening political crises this week. Reuters

Netanyahu battles two major political scandals in one week

Israel's Prime Minister is bogged down by a corruption investigation into close officials and questions about leadership of the country's internal security service

Detained Georgetown researcher Badar Khan Suri seeks return to Virginia

US markets mixed to begin second quarter as Trump's tariff day looms

France will publish landmark report to expose spread of Muslim Brotherhood's influence

Pro-Israel groups give Trump administration names of student Gaza protesters

Iran condemns Trump's bombing threats and vows retaliation

Investigation into graffiti about Israel's presence at Expo 2025

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Digital wealth platforms use artificial intelligence to create tailor-made investment advice and services. Getty Images

How digital wealth platforms are changing the Middle East investment landscape

Standing tall: Gulf sees boom in super tall skyscrapers

BP back to the future at Kirkuk

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Seven new novels to add to your 2025 reading list

Ed Sheeran launches giant heart-shaped balloon in Dubai

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The Legend of Zelda film, to be directed by Wes Ball, will be release in March 2027. Photo: Nintendo

Five Nintendo franchises that should head to the big screen

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