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It seems increasingly likely that Keir Starmer will soon face a direct challenge. Nick Donaldson/AFP/Getty/Reuters

Cover storyIs Starmer's premiership cracking under the pressure?

A scuba diver installs an articulated pipe round a cable. Photo: International Cable Protection Committee

Who do you call when an internet cable at the bottom of the sea is severed?

The Arabic word for treasure is kanz. The National

Arabic word of the week'Kanz', which means treasure, conveys knowledge and love

Prince Charles waving from the cockpit of a Eurofighter jet at the Dubai Airshow on November 18, 1999. AFP

TimeframeWhen Prince Charles climbed into a fighter jet at the Dubai Airshow

Nawaf Kabbara with King Abdullah of Jordan at the third Global Disability Summit in Berlin, in April. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Arab ShowcaseNawaf Kabbara's quest to raise the profile of disabled people

Mathematicians Grace Hopper, front, and Ida Rhodes laid much of the groundwork for AI. Getty / Alamy / The National

Weekend EssayHow can AI be used to champion gender equality?

A seamstress in Kalamazoo, home to WMU, made the Arabic badges for Mustafi Al-Garawi's jerseys.

How Mustafi Al-Garawi made US college football history

The writer met her husband, Karthik, on a bus in Dubai. Aarti Nagraj / The National

ColumnI met my husband on a bus - can real human connection survive the age of AI?


Many Gazans are living in tents after their homes were destroyed by Israeli bombing. Reuters

Gazans fear winter in 'cold and filth' after tents flooded

Rainwater mixed with sewage leaves Palestinians homeless once again

MENA

Palestinians on South Africa-bound plane had approval to enter 'third country'

MENA
United Nations peacekeepers say Israel's army has built a wall in south Lebanon near the UN-demarcated Blue Line, the de facto border. Reuters

Lebanon to file complaint with UN over wall built by Israel

MENA

DR Congo and M23 rebels sign peace roadmap in Doha

MENA
Joby Aviation is playing a leading role in the rise of the UAE's flying taxi sector. Photo: Joby Aviation

Landmark test flight signals take-off for Dubai's growing air taxi industry

UAE

Property investment in focus at Cityscape as kingdom opens to foreign buyers

Property

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince will be 'honoured' during US visit, says Trump

MENA


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Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy shake hands on the 18th green after the Englishman won their DP World Tour Championship play-off. Getty Images

McIlroy denied Dubai double as Fitzpatrick wins DP World Tour Championship

South Africa's Simon Harmer (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16, 2025. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

India collapse to spectacular defeat against South Africa in first Test

England eased past Serbia last week to make it seven wins from seven in World Cup qualifying. AFP

Swiss model would shake up Uefa's tired World Cup qualification process

Glen Powell, second right, and Colman Domingo, right, face off in The Running Man. Photo: Paramount Pictures

The Running Man director explains why he changed Stephen King's original ending

Fans cheer during the first match of IPL 2014 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

IPL 2026 player retentions - how teams shape up ahead of Abu Dhabi auction

Stan Rudenko is chief executive of Aspire Space, a company in Abu Dhabi that aims to build rockets entirely in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi businessman raised in Soviet space town on mission to launch rockets in UAE

India's captain Shubman Gill retired hurt due to neck issues during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. AP

Gill injury - is India batter paying the price for playing all formats?

Frecce Tricolori team at the Dubai Airshow in November 2023. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai Airshow 2025 orders to be driven by 'pragmatism and urgency'

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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

TN MagazineOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Jumeirah joins some of the biggest names in hospitality in launching its own fashion capsule. Photo: Jumeirah

New Bouguessa-designed capsule rooted in Jumeirah's hotel legacy

Dubai Watch Week has been going strong since 2015, growing year on year. Photo: Breitling

What to expect at the biggest Dubai Watch Week yet

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously


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On Wednesday, the UN said another 42 people had gone missing and were presumed dead after a boat carrying 49 migrants and refugees capsized off the Libyan coast. Reuters

At least four die as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast

Vessels were carrying a total of 95 people

MENA

GE Aerospace tests 'expensive dust' in Ohio to replicate Middle East conditions

Aviation
President Sheikh Mohamed will meet President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea in Abu Dhabi on Monday. UAE Presidential Court / Reuters

Space exploration, trade and investment on radar as South Korean president visits UAE

UAE

'He's the favourite': Alcaraz heaps pressure on Sinner ahead of title match

Tennis
Tankers moored in the Khor Fakkan port near the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

Iran admits to seizing oil tanker after it set off from the UAE

Gulf

UN Security Council urges implementation of arms embargo against Yemen's Houthis

MENA

Indian Kashmir police station explosion kills nine people

News

Stock markets swing over tech bubble fears and non-committal Fed

Markets

Donald Trump says his lawsuit against BBC could reach $5 billion

MENA

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Claudio Descalzi: On The Record with Hadley Gamble

The CEO of Italian energy major Eni outlines plans for a new partnership with Malaysia's Petronas and speaks about his concerns that Europe will be left behind in the AI race


Business

Culture

FinTech has opened up high-return opportunities to a wider group of investors, so all receive a slice of the cake. Image: Fireflyai

Inviting all investors to the party: How FinTech is gaining influence in the Gulf

Business

GE Aerospace tests 'expensive dust' in Ohio to replicate Middle East conditions

Aviation

Property investment in focus at Cityscape as kingdom opens to foreign buyers

Property

Culture

The Running Man director explains why he changed Stephen King's original ending

Film & TV

Dhai Dubai’s closing to mark opening of new permanent art space at Expo City

Culture

The decommissioned Terminal 1 of Zayed International Airport is a landmark of regional modernism designed in the late 1970s by celebrated architect Paul Andreu. Photo: Nomad

What to expect at Nomad Abu Dhabi, the travelling fair making its regional debut

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Shahrbano Mansouriyan Semiromi of Islamic Republic of Iran competes against Lydia Salameh of Lebanon during the Women's 70kg Quater Final of Wushu on day 12 of the Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025. Getty images
Shahrbano Mansouriyan Semiromi of Islamic Republic of Iran competes against Lydia Salameh of Lebanon during the Women's 70kg Quater Final of Wushu on day 12 of the Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025. Getty images
Shahrbano Mansouriyan Semiromi of Islamic Republic of Iran competes against Lydia Salameh of Lebanon during the Women's 70kg Quater Final of Wushu on day 12 of the Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025. Getty images
Shahrbano Mansouriyan Semiromi of Islamic Republic of Iran competes against Lydia Salameh of Lebanon during the Women's 70kg Quater Final of Wushu on day 12 of the Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025
Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the first hole on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the first hole on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the first hole on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the first hole on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Fans wave Palestinian and northern Basque flags during a Bilbao friendly between Palestinian players and Basque Spaniards, held to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. AP
Fans wave Palestinian and northern Basque flags during a Bilbao friendly between Palestinian players and Basque Spaniards, held to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. AP
Fans wave Palestinian and northern Basque flags during a Bilbao friendly between Palestinian players and Basque Spaniards, held to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. AP
Fans wave Palestinian and northern Basque flags during a Bilbao friendly between Palestinian players and Basque Spaniards, held to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. AP
Soumaina Adam Sein, 26, queues at Oure Cassoni camp in Chad as the UN anticipates a refugee surge after the fall of Sudan’s last army stronghold in Darfur on October 26. AFP
Soumaina Adam Sein, 26, queues at Oure Cassoni camp in Chad as the UN anticipates a refugee surge after the fall of Sudan’s last army stronghold in Darfur on October 26. AFP
Soumaina Adam Sein, 26, queues at Oure Cassoni camp in Chad as the UN anticipates a refugee surge after the fall of Sudan’s last army stronghold in Darfur on October 26. AFP
Soumaina Adam Sein, 26, queues at Oure Cassoni camp in Chad as the UN anticipates a refugee surge after the fall of Sudan’s last army stronghold in Darfur on October 26. AFP
Workers clean the windows of a building in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
Workers clean the windows of a building in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
Workers clean the windows of a building in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
Workers clean the windows of a building in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
Protesters march in Ciudad Juarez against insecurity, corruption and the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo. Reuters
Protesters march in Ciudad Juarez against insecurity, corruption and the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo. Reuters
Protesters march in Ciudad Juarez against insecurity, corruption and the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo. Reuters
Protesters march in Ciudad Juarez against insecurity, corruption and the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo. Reuters
Actor Jason Statham and Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, at the 'Unfinished Business' fight card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Getty Images
Actor Jason Statham and Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, at the 'Unfinished Business' fight card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Getty Images
Actor Jason Statham and Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, at the 'Unfinished Business' fight card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Getty Images
Actor Jason Statham and Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, at the 'Unfinished Business' fight card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Getty Images
Municipal workers from Mosul push a stranded bus through floodwater after heavy rain in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Municipal workers from Mosul push a stranded bus through floodwater after heavy rain in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Municipal workers from Mosul push a stranded bus through floodwater after heavy rain in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Municipal workers from Mosul push a stranded bus through floodwater after heavy rain in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters

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