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Two Iranians convicted of spying for Tehran in BritainTwo Iranian men have been found guilty by a court in the UK of spying on dissident journalists in Britain on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a case police said reflected increasing espionage activity by Tehran . Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court of two offences and Farhad Javadi Manesh, 46, was convicted of one offence under Britain's National Security Act.The National (UAE)
Gulf business leaders rally behind Nvidia's Jensen Huang as board weighs his futureGulf business figures have rallied behind Jensen Huang as Nvidia's board weighs whether to remove its co-founder and chief executive over two alleged affairs. "If he is forced to depart, it will be big loss for the world, not for America, for the world. This guy has done a great job," Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of Damac Properties, said at Bloomberg Invest in Dubai on Thursday. Saudi investor Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, founder of KBW Ventures, was more blunt.The National (UAE)
Israel's war on Lebanon threatens climate goals, minister saysLebanon ’s climate targets are being threatened by the environmental destruction wrought by Israel's military campaigns and occupation of the south, Tamara El Zein, Lebanon's Environment Minister, has said. “If we don't take environmental recovery into consideration, some of our targets will not be reached,” Ms El Zein told The National in an interview at the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is to address the talks on Thursday.The National (UAE)
Michael Carrick sacked as Man United manager with Mauricio Pochettino set to take overManchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick after the Premier League club suffered their worst start to a campaign in 40 years. Carrick was only given the job full-time during the summer after guiding United to a third-place finish last season and back into the Uefa Champions League while interim manager.The National (UAE)
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills surgeon and at least five othersAn Israeli air strike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least six Palestinians, including a surgeon, and wounded about 20 others early on Thursday. Gaza Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal said the early morning strike hit the surgery department on the second floor of Al Yasin building inside Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, causing extensive damage. The Israeli military did not immediately comment.The National (UAE)
Indicted Iranians 'filmed studying map of London as they plot sabotage attacks'Iranian suspects accused of plotting attacks in the US and Europe were filmed studying a map of London as they planned a campaign to “focus” on the UK capital, documents released by US authorities allege. Three men have been charged with orchestrating terrorist attacks, including at the RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire in September, which was housing US military aircraft and personnel.The National (UAE)
US charges three men over alleged Iran-backed terror plots, including at RAF FairfordThe US has charged three Iranians suspected of allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and the US, including at a British RAF Base in Fairford in September that was housing American military aircraft and personnel.The National (UAE)
Hot US inflation report seals Federal Reserve rate increaseA hotter-than-expected inflation report has put new pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting, and a top policymaker said he expects the Iran war to have a lingering effect on energy costs. US government data on Tuesday showed Consumer Price Index inflation accelerated at a 0.4 per cent monthly pace in October, slower than its 0.6 pace in September but still above estimates. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy indices, rose at a 0.The National (UAE)
Manchester United: Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe in running to replace Michael CarrickManchester United look set to be back in the hunt for a new manager with Michael Carrick's reign to be brought to a brutal end. The club are currently in the Premier League relegation zone having won just once in 10 games after what has been their worst start to a domestic season in 40 years.The National (UAE)
Inside Iran’s cyber-hacking operations: The three men France has linked to fridge attacksFrance has identified three Iranian men it links to cyber operations against the country's interests, including attacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at about 700 commercial sites last month. “A terrorist organisation has committed an attack of unprecedented scale and aggression against our country,” French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. The government had summoned the Iranian ambassador to Paris, he told France Info radio.The National (UAE)
US pulls aircraft from second UK airbase 'over Iran threat'The US military removed aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran. The withdrawal comes weeks after Washington removed its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident. Two US refuelling tankers using the RAF Mildenhall military base were diverted to Germany on Monday, while several other tankers at the base were moved to Germany and other locations later in the day, The Wall Street Journal reported.The National (UAE)
Nvidia's Jensen Huang should have been on lookout for China 'honeytrap', expert saysNvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who investigators believe is a spy. Experts say the tech titan should have known he was a vulnerable target. Political science experts and former government officials say that is especially true given the unprecedented levels of investment in artificial intelligence , and amid intense competition between the US and China to lead in the field.The National (UAE)
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal named in FIFPro World XI but no Harry Kane or Cristiano RonaldoLionel Messi and Lamine Yamal have both been named in the FIFPro World XI that was announced on Monday but there was no place for Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were also part of a four-strong attack that Bayern Munich and England striker Kane surprisingly failed to make.The National (UAE)
Cop31 in Turkey must bring water to the centre of climate actionFor three decades, the international response to climate change has focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The energy transition has become central to this effort, shaping national policies, mobilising investment and driving innovation. Now, as the world confronts the consequences of climate change already under way, we must give water the same prominence in our approach to adaptation. Water is how most people first experience climate change.The National (UAE)
Man United player ratings v Aston Villa: Dalot 3, Dorgu 8, Zirkzee 7Manchester United head into the international break in the Premier League relegation zone, but with some hope and pride restored after scoring twice in stoppage time to rescue a chaotic 4-4 draw at home to Aston Villa on Sunday. Brighton & Hove Albion had earlier risen to second place in the Premier League standings with a 2-0 home victory over Brentford, but it was another Old Trafford rollercoaster that ended as the big talking point of the weekend's action.The National (UAE)
Nvidia's Jensen Huang apologises to family amid claims of relationship with Chinese spyNvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang said he supports an independent investigation announced by the AI company's board of directors days after he was asked to appear before the US Congress to discuss his relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence agent . An email obtained by The National written by Mr Huang to the entire company also confirms reports from media outlets that Mr Huang had a romantic relationship with that alleged Chinese spy. "I was unfaithful to my wife.The National (UAE)
Man United battle for a point against Aston Villa after Old Trafford goal festManchester United scored two goals in extra time to secure a point in a high-scoring game against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick 's team seemed down and out at 4-2 as the match went into added time before late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu clinched a thrilling 4-4 draw. United head into the international break in the Premier League relegation zone but with some hope and pride restored.The National (UAE)
Sudan detains politician Ahmed Haroun wanted by ICCThe Sudanese Armed Forces have detained a senior Islamist official from the era of dictator Omar Al Bashir. Ahmed Haroun, chairman of Sudan 's former ruling National Congress Party, has been in hiding for years. He is wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes and genocide in the Darfur region in the early 2000s. He has dismissed these charges as political.The National (UAE)
Alex Eala stunned in Hong Kong final as Filipino star's breakthrough 2026 ends with injury setbackAlex Eala rounded off her breakthrough 2026 in disappointing fashion as she fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open, losing Sunday's title match 6-3, 6-0 to Claire Liu of the US. Eala started well and forced an early break of serve but was hampered by an injury to her right knee and received lengthy treatment as she trailed 4-3. Liu won the next two games to clinch the opening set.The National (UAE)
Emirates Loves Syria: More than 55,000 attend Dubai event celebrating Syrian cultureMore than 55,000 people gathered at Dubai's Zabeel Park on Saturday to celebrate Syrian culture and heritage at the second edition of Emirates Loves Syria. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara delivered a televised address to the Syrian community in the UAE during the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Syrian culture, food, music and heritage took centre stage, with a headline performance by Syrian singer Assala Nasri.The National (UAE)
Arsenal equal best start to Premier League season after Martin Odegaard goal earns win over Hull CityArsenal equalled their best start to a Premier League season after a goal from captain Martin Odegaard secured a 1-0 win over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side made it five consecutive victories following their only league defeat of the campaign against Brighton, extending their lead to six points at the top of the table, although Manchester City can reduce that back down to three points if they win at Nottingham Forest later on Saturday.The National (UAE)
Leeds v Tottenham ratings: Calvert-Lewin 7, Okafor 8; Tonali 7, Marmoush 5Leeds United secured all three points in their Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday thanks to a late goal from substitute Noah Okafor. The big moment in the first-half came when Jayden Bogle appeared fortunate to escape a red card after a VAR check on a reckless tackle on Mathys Tel that lasted more than four minutes.The National (UAE)
Dubai opens registration for winter market with 50 stalls across three parksDubai Municipality has opened registration for a winter market that will let entrepreneurs and families show and sell their products in three public parks across the emirate. Souk Al Freej is an annual drive, and in its fifth season it will feature 50 stalls, including 10 dedicated to activities and food and beverage services. This will give small businesses a platform to reach customers and promote locally made products .The National (UAE)
Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles moves into political roleUS President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Stephen Miller, one of his closest advisers, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. By promoting Mr Miller, the central architect of the administration’s hardline immigration agenda and an advocate of aggressive administrative actions, Mr Trump appears unwilling to moderate his policies despite the Republicans losing in a landslide to the Democrats in Tuesday's midterm elections.The National (UAE)
How Israel's President will try to break the country's elections deadlockWhen Shabbat ends on Saturday evening, Israel will brace itself for the next step in the fraught path to forming its next government after last month’s elections were inconclusive. The next step gives Israeli President Isaac Herzog an unusually significant and potentially very controversial task: to choose which politician has the first opportunity to form a government.The National (UAE)
Elon Musk says Tesla will stop making Cybertrucks in 2027Tesla Motors chief executive Elon Musk has said the company will cease production of its Cybertruck next year after the much-hyped driverless electric pick-up did not meet lofty expectations. Instead, Tesla will now focus on boosting output of its Cybercab robotaxi, Mr Musk said in a post on X. "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," he said, without providing further details.The National (UAE)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed urges de-escalation in call with Iranian Foreign MinisterSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the need to advance diplomatic efforts to promote security and stability in the region during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the importance of de-escalation during the call, amid growing concerns over the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and Tehran.The National (UAE)
OpenAI promises to listen to communities on data centres after election resultOpenAI has promised to set a "new standard" of listening to communities as a backlash against data centres in the US continues to grow. On Thursday, after the Democrats had won control of Congress in the US midterm elections , OpenAI announced a National Community Compact. "The blueprint proposes policies to help ensure that compute campus development gives communities a meaningful voice, protects families from new costs and broadly shares the economic gains of AI ," the compact read.The National (UAE)
Nithya Raman: Who is the Indian-born politician tipped to become next Los Angeles mayor?Nithya Raman, an Indian-born politician and urban planner, is tipped to become the next mayor of Los Angeles , according to polling site Decision Desk HQ. The Associated Press had Ms Raman leading with 51.7 per cent support compared to incumbent Karen Bass’s 48.3 per cent, with 67 per cent of votes counted as of Wednesday evening. If she wins, she will become the city's first Asian-American mayor.The National (UAE)
Rory McIlroy hit by two-stroke penalty at Abu Dhabi Golf ChampionshipRory McIlroy said he accepted a two-stroke penalty after being shown video evidence of an incident at the end of the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. The penalty was enforced after he was deemed to have improved his lie while scrapping to make a double bogey at the 12th hole at Yas Links. That became a quadruple-bogey eight, when he was shown footage in the recorders area after the round.The National (UAE)
Diwali 2026: When and where to celebrate in the UAEDiwali, or Deepawali, is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. In countries such as India and Nepal, where the festival of lights is a major holiday, many splash out on big purchases such as jewellery, televisions, cars and property. Some even choose to buy new homes at this time. Symbolising the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, Diwali usually falls in early autumn, coinciding with the new moon, deemed the darkest night of the Hindu lunar calendar.The National (UAE)
From Ramayana to RRR: The most expensive Indian films ever madeIndian cinema has never been short of ambition. But Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana , starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, is taking that ambition to another level. With a reported combined budget exceeding 4,000 crore rupees ($445 million), the two-part adaptation of the Hindu epic is being described as the most expensive Indian film project ever.The National (UAE)
European flights diverted after second wave of bomb threatsSeveral flights across Europe have been disrupted by bomb threats for the second time this week. Around 10 flights have been affected so far today, with some diverted. On Tuesday, at least seven flights and a cruise ship received bomb threats, causing disruption at airports across Europe, although no devices were discovered.The National (UAE)
Harry Kane follows Ballon d'Or win by signing new Bayern Munich contractNewly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Bayern Munich until the summer of 2029. The 33-year-old striker moved to the Bavarian giants from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 as he looked to end his wait for a first major trophy, despite having established himself as the North London club's all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances.The National (UAE)
US election results could put renewables back into focus, executive saysThe US midterm election results has brought back hope for renewables after the Trump administration's "attacks" on clean energy , according to a sustainable energy executive. Coupled with sky-high fuel prices, the adoption of renewable energy is likely to further increase, Jeremy Crane, chief executive of Emirati solar energy company Yellow Door Energy told The National .The National (UAE)
Iran war cost Republicans the midterms, Trump admits, as Democrats consider Middle East policyVice President JD Vance on Wednesday said the US war with Iran was to blame for the Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the midterm elections, arguing that the conflict was the main reason voters across the country swung hard towards the Democrats. “The reason we lost is the war. The President himself said so last night,” Mr Vance wrote on X, referring to an interview in which Donald Trump told Fox News that the Iran war was “a part” of why the Republicans had lost.The National (UAE)
Brent oil slides to $94 on Iran uncertainty after US midtermsOil prices continued to decline on Wednesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly two months, as the market sought signals on the direction of the US-Iran war after the Democrats resoundingly won in the US midterm elections . Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, slid 8.47 per cent to $94.83 a barrel at 8.58pm UAE time. West Texas Intermediate, the gauge that tracks US crude, shed 7.5 per cent to $88.88 per barrel. Both have now retreated more than 15 per cent this week.The National (UAE)
Inside Sharjah International Book Fair, from rare manuscripts to literary blind datesA staple of the emirate’s cultural calendar for almost half a century, Sharjah International Book Fair isn’t an event that trades on novelty. The fair has grown significantly since it was established in 1982, but for the most part, visitors know what to expect when making their way to Expo Centre Sharjah. As the event opens for its 45th year, running until November 15, the venue is once again decked out in familiar orange banners.The National (UAE)
Palestine Action makes final appeal to UK's Supreme Court as new direct action group emergesThe banned campaign group Palestine Action will make its final appeal in the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, seeking a reversal of its proscription, days after a new pro-Palestine group raided a defence company to smash satellite equipment with sledgehammers. Huda Al Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action , is seeking to quash a decision made by the government in July 2025 to designate the group as a terrorist organisation.The National (UAE)
Israel faces constitutional crisis as Netanyahu challenges election resultA constitutional crisis is brewing in Israel as caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalates his campaign to cast doubt on the outcome of last week’s election , prompting opposition politicians to accuse him of trying to “crush democracy”. The dispute reached new heights on Tuesday evening, when Israel’s attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, issued a highly unusual statement accusing the head of the country's internal security agency of undermining the rule of law.The National (UAE)