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Messi, Mbappe, Bellingham or Kane – who will win the Golden Boot?

President Sheikh Mohamed on Union Pledge Day: UAE still guided by values that shaped its foundation

Iran war latest: Iran launches strikes across region after seventh night of US attacks

Superstitions Spain and Argentina players believe in, from patriotic hair dye to lucky shin guards

New national campaign warns of illegal drugs concealed inside vapes

UAE to boldly go with programme to boost nation's expertise in space sector

Security Council weighs post-Unifil plan for Lebanon as Israel talks continue

The futuristic tech you may have missed at the 2026 World Cup

Pictures of the week: From Canadian smoke over Manhattan to the final bullfight of San Fermin

UAE Property: 'Should I compromise on the property and focus on the community?'

What my fitness watch couldn't tell me about my health

Big screens or beachside? Where to watch the World Cup final in the UAE – based on your vibe

JA Manafaru review: Luxurious Maldivian getaway highlights the country’s bounty

'Bunduq': The Arabic word for hazelnut has a surprisingly explosive history

At Musee d’Orsay in Paris, Youssef Nabil reclaims the Orientalist gaze

Will Keir Starmer's Gaza blind spot taint his Middle East legacy?

Could the UAE's national tree hold the secret to youthful skin?

How much longer will football fans tolerate the 'Fifa-isation' of the World Cup?

Quiz of the week: July 17, 2026

Where has all the Palestinian olive oil gone?

Cartoon for July 18, 2026

Will we still love it, when it's 64? How the biggest World Cup ever could be dwarfed by the next one

Israel strikes funeral of bombing victim in Gaza

Garry Sobers: Tributes pour in as 'one of the greatest cricketers' dies aged 89

Tadej Pogacar retains yellow jersey as Mauro Schmid clinches Tour de France Stage 13

Who is Zhilin Yang? Head of Moonshot AI in focus as Kimi K3 closes gap on US models

World Cup round-up: The Malvinas banner, Bellingham flashpoint and race for the Golden Boot

UAE citizens able to renew Emirates ID up to one year before expiry under government drive

French Air Force joins battle against forest fire

Explained: Major changes to ODI and T20 World Cup formats

Iran war latest: Gulf states come under attack as US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive night

Egypt's warrior princesses: Ancient bones reveal lives of trained female archers

Belgian GP talking points: Antonelli under pressure, Verstappen rumours swirl

Louvre Abu Dhabi traces 5,000 years of board games in new exhibition

Don't condemn Lebanon to repeat its past

The world can’t afford an open-ended conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran memorandum promised 60 days of calm - it became focus of conflict instead

Trump calls US election system 'broken' and alleges rampant foreign intervention

Abu Dhabi to significantly cut landfill use in sweeping waste overhaul

Why has the US-Iran agreement not been enough to end the war?

Cartoon for July 17, 2026

Kalshi flags Trump's teleprompter operator for allegedly betting on speeches

You can't fight extremism by ignoring half of it

Chevron in talks with Iraq on West Qurna 2 and Nasiriyah fields

UN conference will shine spotlight on world's water crisis, says UAE minister

Iraq warns of 1,400MW power shortage as Dana Gas shuts operations due to 'credible security threats'

Report of explosions in Downtown Dubai is false, authorities say

Eight dead as criminal gangs clash in northern Sudan

Abu Dhabi's Edge Group to acquire Brazil's Akaer to boost UAV expertise

London mayor Sadiq Khan granted seat in House of Lords

Lockerbie bombing: Pan Am baggage policy documents in focus as trial looms

US limits student visa duration and clamps down on stays by foreign journalists

Gulf money quietly backing US activist hedge funds may soon have to show its face

World Cup 2026 quiz: Spain, England and Mbappe v Yamal

World Cup round-up: Argentina produce another late miracle to set up Spain final

Dar Al Funoon will give Abu Dhabi a place where culture is continually made

Thomas Tuchel has 'no regrets' as negative tactics see England miss out on World Cup final

Iran war latest: Latest US strikes include 90-minute attack on occupied Greater Tunb

What is the Rosetta Stone and why does Egypt want it back?

Why freedom of navigation must return to Strait of Hormuz

Good Neighbr: Platform built in UAE helps people rent tools for household tasks – and cut down on clutter

Ananda in the Himalayas review: What to expect at one of India's most famed Ayurvedic retreats

Cartoon for July 16, 2026

State Department approves US military sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Argentina launch late fightback to beat England and earn World Cup final spot

New legal hurdle threatens to derail Gulf-backed Paramount-Warner Bros merger

The day Steve Jobs forgot his mic was on

Trump condemns New York's data centre ban amid AI boom

Marco Rubio looks to inspire global crackdown on far-left 'terrorism'

Iranian authorities extend sentence of British prisoner in Evin

Syrian President replaces intelligence chief to solve internal power struggle

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid celebrates 77th birthday

Muslim mall worker in Utah stabbed in targeted attack 'over his religion'

US hits 'missile launch sites' on Iranian-occupied Greater Tunb island

Tour de France 2026: Pogacar hails cycling fans as 'the greatest' while Waerenskjold grabs shock win

Argentina v England World Cup match high risk due to intense rivalry and Falkland Islands claims, FBI says

US backs Iraq-Syria oil pipeline amid efforts to find alternatives to Strait of Hormuz

(Bloomberg) -- The US is advancing talks for a pipeline that would carry oil from Iraq to Syria, a route that avoids the Strait of Hormuz and would reduce Iran’s future leverage over global energy supplies.

Ajman tower block blaze forces tenants to evacuate

London's Palestine marches legacy is 'stronger than ever'

Du calling services disrupted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Kylian Mbappe slams 'sloppy' France for missing out on World Cup final

The resistance of July 15 is unparalleled in the history of world democracy

Iran war latest: US completes new round of strikes against Iran

Brilliant Bellingham, erratic Pickford, advantage VARgentina?: World Cup semi-final talking points

Ignoring Yemen only delays the next crisis

Apple TV's biggest shows and films still to come in 2026, from Ted Lasso to Lucky

Cartoon for July 15, 2026

Spain stun France with sensational performance to seal World Cup final spot

Ford makes electric vehicle affordability promise, as problems persist at Lucid Motors

Iraq's Al Zaidi says Baghdad needs 'fair share' from Opec

Bahrain tells UN Iran is using key maritime chokepoints as 'blackmail'

UN maritime chief condemns Iranian attack on supertankers

Burnham sets out blueprint for power to end cover-up culture

Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero finalises $2.25bn acquisition of US natural gas firm Traverse

Prediction markets here to stay, Kalshi CEO Mansour says

Strait of Hormuz must be reopened using diplomatic and defensive means, says UAE minister

Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Abdullah offer condolences on death of Qatar's former Emir

US directly engaged in Syria's economic recovery, State Department official says

Israeli tourists v US warplanes: Row over runway space at Ben Gurion Airport

Trump drops 20% Hormuz toll in favour of deals with Gulf states

Tour de France 2026: Imperious Tadej Pogacar leaves rivals in wake yet again with victory on Stage 10

Egyptian scammers make $500,000 from fake marriage paperwork

Marco Rubio says the US will demolish the ICC 'brick by brick'

Lebanon-Israel negotiations expected to resume in Rome on Tuesday

Gulf airlines are keeping planes in the sky despite renewed Iran conflict

From fragile truce to new Houthi threats: How Yemen crisis reignited

Tanker traffic sinks to lowest level in two months as Trump declares US 'guardian' of Hormuz

Jannik Sinner's resilience and Czech bond with Wimbledon shine bright

Egypt's water dispute with Ethiopia overshadowed by rising Horn of Africa tension, experts say

England v Argentina: A World Cup semi-final under the shadow of the Falklands

UAE women's cricketers recognised by ICC for sustained growth on and off the pitch

Is the European-led mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz dead in the water?

Iran war latest: Bahrain and Jordan attacked after US completes third wave of strikes on Iran

Meet the Abu Dhabi team vying for the UAE's first Esports World Cup championship

Seafarers' safety must not be an afterthought

Trump to host Iraqi Prime Minister as Baghdad seeks closer US ties

'Just chill': Tyre beachgoers bronze against backdrop of smoke and Israeli occupation

France v Spain: Mbappe on a mission against Yamal for a place in the World Cup final

Running for life: Former soldier set for brutal 1,700km endurance challenge to support suicide prevention

Bocasu review: Japanese shawarma and other fusion dishes in hip Dubai warehouse