Social media sensation Breanna Youn’s parents convert to Islam and move to Dubai

Foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu to be new Turkey PM

Quintana, Contador and co give Vuelta potential shine Tour and Giro lacked

Alves embraces Enrique-led ‘evolution’ at Barcelona: ‘The target this year is a marvellous one’

Launches that are worth watching in August

Van Persie nears return as United seek to reverse ‘desperate’ situation

Borussia Dortmund’s worries grow as Bundesliga drifts toward Bayern Munich monopoly

Rio Ferdinand confesses ‘my dream after football is to manage England’

What is the price of resigning early from a limited contract in UAE?

So goodbye to all of that

From hero to zero to hero again: tainted Amir to star in a movie

Dreams can come true, it could happen to you

Chapter and verse at heart for Dubai media relations executive

Wenger may come to regret Arsenal’s soft centre, despite Alexis Sanchez signing

Mario Balotelli move makes waves with several clubs including his old one, Manchester City

Mercedes internal rivalry back in spotlight as Formula One summer break ends

Bus crash kills 33 near Egyptian resort

Labourers to benefit from Dubai Police human rights campaign

Friday cover: Mario Balotelli back to England with Liverpool

Voice and other clues sought to trace journalist’s killer

Kerala announces alcohol ban

It is Real Madrid’s year to shine in Primera Liga

India puts ban on Kaum De Heere due to glorifying Indira Gandhi assassination

One year on, no justice for victims of Syria gas attack

Ten ways a UAE landlord can make more money

Chelsea’s Mourinho praises Cech as ‘top professional ... a Chelsea person as always’

Everton’s Tim Howard takes break from US Soccer, Klinsmann: ‘he will be welcome back’

Rugby Championship: All Blacks and Wallabies keen to bring their ‘A’ game

Eugenie Bouchard joins UAE Royals franchise

QPR’s Rednakpp on Tottenham return: ‘I shouldn’t get a bad reception’

Mario Balotelli exit a sign of the times for fallen giants Milan

Max Chilton’s return puts American Rossi’s drive on hold

In pictures: London Zoo’s annual weigh-in

On the road again, seeking a cup of the write stuff

Amer Abdulrahman back from injury lay-off just in time for UAE national team

Siblings ought to share care of elderly

Transfer talk: West Brom close in on Samaras; Schneiderlin not for Spurs – or anyone else, say Southampton

Transfer talk: Van Gaal mum on Welbeck; Swansea snag Spurs’ Carroll on loan

Pentagon chiefs warns Islamic State ‘beyond anything’ US has seen

With all due respect to Atletico, Primera Liga likely to return to a duopoly

Chelsea stroll on the cards: The National’s Premier League predictions

Five stars to watch out for in Bundesliga 2014/15

Bundesliga hoping to soak in Germany’s World Cup afterglow

Chelsea’s Schurrle promises ‘there will be more’ as another promoted side await

A nation turns its wary eyes to you: England brace for Balotelli

In pictures: Social media sensation Breanna Youn

Advice for people planning to leave the UAE

Kurds launch attack to retake Iraq town of Jalawla from IS

Happy Hamilton gets the edge over Rosberg in practice at Spa

‘He will show his value’: Lamela to Soldado spurs late Tottenham Europa comeback

Tutu criticises Springboks ‘selection of black players as peripheral squad members’

Australian firefighters give lucky koala Sir Chompsalot the kiss of life

Egyptians Al Ahly still seek consolation in African Confederation Cup

Imran Khan calls off talks to end Pakistan protest impasse

Everton’s Martinez thinks Arsenal ‘are better than they were last season’

Louis Van Gaal rues going from king to ‘devil’ in a day with Manchester United fans

Region in focus - August 22, 2014

Despite selloff, Irvine warns Southampton ‘can more than survive’

Jose Mourinho wants ‘professional’ Petr Cech to stay at Chelsea

Coffins carrying Malaysian victims of Flight MH17 return home

Villarreal may be ones to make some noise in Primera Liga this season