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Israel divided as reports indicate plans for 'full occupation' of Gaza

An Israeli tank enters Israel from Gaza. Reuters

Israel divided as reports indicate plans for 'full occupation' of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his security cabinet this week to discuss war goals

Migrants coming ashore at Dover after being picked up from a small boat in the English Channel. Some can now be returned to France under the new arrangement. PA Wire

UK ready to return migrants to France as 'one-in, one-out' deal comes into force

Detentions set to begin under agreement that aims to deter English Channel crossings on small boats

UAE's largest Gaza aid ship carrying field hospital arrives in Egypt

Bangladesh rallies to mark one year since Sheikh Hasina's downfall

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained as they travelled across Iran by motorbike. Photo: Joe Bennett

Son fears for UK couple sent to separate Iranian jails after months in detention

UN migration agency demands accountability for Yemen boat tragedy

Doctors turn to genetic tests to improve cancer care

A rendering of Nasa's nuclear reactor on the Moon. Photo: Nasa

Nasa set to build nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030

In focus

Relaxing on Dubai's Kite Beach. There are several more public holidays in 2025. Pawan Singh / The National

When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

The Mini Bancer menu at The Banc in Downtown Dubai features scaled-down versions of their popular dishes. Photo: The Banc

Dubai restaurant launches special menu for diners on Ozempic

An increasing number of couples are getting sleep divorce, where they go to their own separate beds to get better rest. Getty Images

What is 'sleep divorce' and how can you make it work?

Firefighters battle the Gifford Fire burning on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Padres National Forest, Calif. (AP Photo / Noah Berger)

In picturesFrom firefighters battling California wildfires to 80th anniversary of Hiroshima

Mohammed Siraj, right, starred with the ball to hand Shubman Gill, left, a memorable Test series draw against England. Getty Images

Gill grew as batter and captain when India had backs to the wall

An Emirates plane takes off from Heathrow airport. The airline said the UK was 'one of the most important markets in Emirates' global network'. PA

Emirates sees first-class rise in premium flights to UK

Chinese students waiting outside the US embassy in Beijing for visa application interviews in 2012. AP

US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist visas under pilot scheme

Western reef heron at Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Mangroves have long been revered in the country Khushnum Bhandari / The National

CommentThere's more to Abu Dhabi's mangroves plan than restoring them

Chinese students waiting outside the US embassy in Beijing for visa application interviews in 2012. AP

US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist visas under pilot scheme

Programme aimed at countries with high overstay rates or where screening and vetting information is considered deficient

Trump administration says US states won't be denied disaster funds for boycotting Israel

Visitor numbers to ancient city of Petra slump during Gaza war

Netanyahu 'leaning towards occupying Gaza'

Lebanon marks five years since deadly Beirut port blast

Hamas 'open to shift' by Israel and US towards comprehensive Gaza deal

Family of Saudi student stabbed to death says UK is not safe for visitors

Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

A pro-Palestine protester holds a placard that reads "Freedom is coming", during a demonstration in London. AFP.

More states say they will ‘recognise’ Palestine, but what does this mean?

As momentum builds for a two-state solution, will these announcements prove to be merely symbolic or of proper substance?

Damaged apartment buildings and the ruins of a silo at Beirut's port. Getty Images.

Why is justice so delayed in Beirut port explosion?

An investigation into the Beirut explosion

The enduring consequences of mass starvation in Gaza

UAE news

The dangers of riding e-scooters irresponsibly has been highlighted by Abu Dhabi Police. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi Police share warning video of e-scooter riders risking lives on busy roads

Footage used to remind riders to follow safety rules

UAE's largest Gaza aid ship carrying field hospital arrives in Egypt

Dubai to introduce nearly 30,000 new paid parking spaces in Parkin partnership

When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

Doctors turn to genetic tests to improve cancer care

Dubai's sleepy summers a thing of the past as economic activity heats up

Sheikh Hamdan praises 'remarkable success' of Dubai wedding programme as demand surges

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Ethiopian migrants walk ashore at Ras Al Ara, in Yemen's Lahej province, after disembarking from a boat in July 2019. AP Photo

UN migration agency demands accountability for Yemen boat tragedy

At least 56 people died and 132 are missing after vessel carrying migrants sank

Son fears for UK couple sent to separate Iranian jails after months in detention

An Israeli tank enters Israel from Gaza. Reuters

Israel divided as reports indicate plans for 'full occupation' of Gaza

Visitor numbers to ancient city of Petra slump during Gaza war

Israeli troops deploy near the border fence with the Gaza strip. AFP

Netanyahu 'leaning towards occupying Gaza'

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New Syria clashes as Kurds accuse authorities of 'aggression' near Aleppo

Replay: Pain, anger, but hope - Beirut port blast five years on

'This war left us with nothing': Gazan father who lost half his body weight pleads for end to conflict

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, bestows the First Class Order of Zayed II on US ambassador Martina Strong

US ambassador receives First Class Order of Zayed II

US could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist visas under pilot scheme

Trump administration says US states won't be denied disaster funds for boycotting Israel

UK news

UK ready to return migrants to France as 'one-in, one-out' deal comes into force

Emirates sees first-class rise in premium flights to UK

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained as they travelled across Iran by motorbike. Photo: Joe Bennett

Son fears for UK couple sent to separate Iranian jails after months in detention

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