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The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is leaving the Mediterranean. AFP

France sends aircraft carrier to Red Sea in new push to open Strait of Hormuz

Europeans have so far watched from afar as US struggles to reopen waterway

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Hunt for masked scooter robber after 11 Rolex watches stolen in Paris

Nato's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten the message' from Trump

Italy and Turkey condemn 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Family of Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi fear she is dying in prison

French Foreign Minister heads to Gulf to build on defence partnerships

Zelenskyy criticises Israel over purchase of 'stolen' grain



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    Dubai fire crews tackle blaze at under-construction Marina tower

  • Rajasthan Royals' Yash Punja, left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly in Mullanpur. AFP

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  • Zayed National Museum, with its falcon-inspired facade and lush landscaping, is deemed one of the most beautifully designed museums in the world. Victor Besa / The National

    Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful by Prix Versailles

  • A scene from one of the Explosive Media 'Lego' animations depicting US President Donald Trump.

    Toy company treads gingerly on Lego-style pro-Iran AI videos

  • The National Pavilion UAE's latest exhibition at Venice Biennale features work from six artists from the UAE. Photo: National Pavilion UAE - Venice Biennale

    Inside the UAE Pavilion at Venice Biennale, a whisper becomes a portrait of a nation

  • The UAE may see a Frozen castle, in place of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, which is located at Disneyland in California. Getty Images

    Disneyland Abu Dhabi one year into the making: What to expect

  • The four-engine Yildirimhan missile could hit targets in much of Europe, Asia and Africa from Turkey. Photo: Turkish Ministry of National Defence / X

    Turkey unveils 6,000km-range ballistic missile at defence show

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