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Iranian surface-to-surface missiles. The arms will be central for Iran to building a deliverable nuclear weapon. AP

Iran could build a nuclear missile within six months, experts warn

Participants display cartoon cut-outs depicting US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally marking Al Quds Day in Tehran. EPA

AnalysisUS and Iran walk a fine line between leverage and war

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is the most successful trainer in the history of the Dubai World Cup, saddling nine winners. Getty

ExclusiveGodolphin's Saeed bin Suroor on Dubai World Cup legacy of excellence

No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary about residents of Masafer Yatta, is the year's most controversial film. Photo: L'Atelier Distribution

ReviewNo Other Land is a powerful yet compromised work

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

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

A mobile phone in Bangkok, Thailand displays an AI-generated image in the style of Japan's Studio Ghibli animation. That many people are reflexively uploading photos of themselves to use the tool should raise concerns about how their data and likenesses are being put to use. AFP

EditorialWhat the Ghibli craze tells us about big tech

A Palestinian woman stands at a bakery that has stopped operating due to a lack of flour and fuel, in Gaza City. Reuters

No bread or escape for Gazans trapped by Israel's offensive in Rafah

A penthouse in Belgravia’s Eaton Place, formerly owned by Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, is priced at £6.95 million. Beauchamp Estates

Super-prime London homes £1m cheaper than a decade ago

Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

US President Donald Trump speaks about reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington on April 2. AFP

Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on US trading partners
Oil and stock markets plunge after tariffs rattle investors
Explained: All you need to know about Trump's tariffs

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

InterviewLebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

Lebanese veteran politician has witnessed every major transformation in the Middle East over the past several decades

Israel plans new corridor to break up southern Gaza

Myanmar military declares ceasefire to ease quake relief

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review a military honor guard on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary in defiance of the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s arrest warrant against him over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Hungary has long-standing ties with Israel, and they been further bolstered up since the start of the war in Gaza, sparked by the Palestinian militant group Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Two arrested in Hezbollah counter-terror probe in London

Syria attacks that killed 13 a warning for the future, Israel says

Amanj Hasan Zada ran an operation in the city of Preston, north-west England, disguised as a barber shop, while co-ordinating small boat crossings. Photo: NCA

UK police raid dozens of 'Turkish' barbers in money laundering crackdown

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Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

US President announced a minimum 10 per cent duty on all imports

Closure of border crossings causes Gaza bakeries to shut

Closure of border crossings causes Gaza bakeries to shut

Israel steps up ground offensive in Gaza

Israel steps up ground offensive in Gaza

MI5 exhibition shines light on UK spy agency's 115-year history

MI5 exhibition shines light on UK spy agency's 115-year history

Saudi enthusiasm for speed: Daring 'drifters' conquer the majestic dunes

Saudi enthusiasm for speed: Daring 'drifters' conquer the majestic dunes

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Emirati foster parent Narjes Al Blooshi and Aisha, 7, her daughter. Photo: Narjes Al Blooshi

'Blessed to be her mother': Emirati women open up about fostering children

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an improvement on its predecessor with important changes. Photo: Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2: All the new features, prices and release date

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Participants at the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes in 2024. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai World Cup Style Stakes: What judges will be looking for

The Nothing Phone (3a) now comes with a triple-lens camera system.

Nothing personal: Phone (3a) takes an 'essential' dive into GenAI

A blunder by Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen allowed Omar Marmoush to slot home Manchester City's second goal. AP Photo

Premier League: Marmoush steps up for City as Liverpool edge closer to title

A still from Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. Photo: Studio Ghibli

CommentStudio Ghibli-inspired AI images are going viral, but here's why they shouldn't

People cry as Palestinians mourn over the bodies of loved ones killed in overnight Israeli bombardment on northen Gaza, at the Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Maamadani (Baptist) Hospital, in Gaza City on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

LatestMore than 50 Gazans killed since last night, officials say

Forty-one Palestinians were killed in attacks across the enclave since Thursday morning

UK-backed peace fund falters after Israeli attempts to tax foreign aid

TikTok's Washington office is located in a 228,000-square-foot building called Signal House, located in Washington's Union Market district. Photo: Cody Combs

TikTok ramps up Washington operations as ban deadline looms

UAE named best country for entrepreneurs for fourth year

From left, mission specialist and medical officer Eric Philips, mission commander Chun Wang, pilot Rabea Rogge and vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen. AFP

SpaceX’s Fram2 private astronauts become first to enter Earth's polar orbit

King Abdullah: Gaza a painful example of disability challenge

Heathrow puts £1bn price on power backup after emergency closure

Israeli army's militarisation of Studio Ghibli sparks online backlash

Iran urges IAEA to defend its facilities after vowing to develop nuclear weapons if attacked

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A penthouse in Belgravia’s Eaton Place, formerly owned by Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, is priced at £6.95 million. Beauchamp Estates

Super-prime London homes £1m cheaper than a decade ago

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Heathrow puts £1bn price on power backup after emergency closure

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A Minecraft Movie review: Jack Black powers throwback charmer for all ages

Five Nintendo franchises that should head to the big screen

British Iraqi writer Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally, has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Getty Images

Iraqi writer Nussaibah Younis shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction

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