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Roads flood in Dubai after an unexpected storm swept through the emirate. The National

Heavy rain and hail in Dubai as summer storm sweeps the UAE

Environment
Several fires can be seen burning in the Brazilian states of Amazonas (top centre left), Para (top right), Mato Grosso (bottom right) and Rondonia (bottom centre) on August 13, 2019. EPA

Forest fires surge in Brazil's Amazon rainforest

The Americas
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned of fresh insecurity for the Middle East if countries do not act swiftly to extend a UN arms embargo due to expire next year. AFP

Pompeo says Iran poised to unleash 'turmoil'

MENA
Mirwais Elmi, 26, whose wedding reception was attacked by ISIS suicide bombers, killing 63 guests including his brother. Reuters

Kabul wedding groom says he ‘will never see happiness’ after bombing

MENA
Hazza Al Mansoori is strapped into a centrifuge that will spin in circles to test his endurance. Hazza Al Mansoori / Twitter

Emirati astronauts undergo extreme G-force training

Science
Al Hijri New Year - also known as Islamic New Year - will fall on Saturday or Sunday. AFP

UAE to mark Islamic New Year with a public holiday

UAE
Ameena Al Mazrouei registers to enter the FNC elections at the office of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Victor Besa / The National 

Emirati women turn out for first day of FNC registration

Government
How the Expo 2020 site will look when complete. Wam

Sneak peek of UAE Pavilion's falcon-inspired roof at Expo 2020

Government
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, tours the Expo 2020 Dubai site with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Courtesy Wam  

Dubai Ruler vows Expo 2020 will be best in history

Government
The three Emirati friends endured exhaustion, blisters and dehydration to reach Trolltunga. Mansoor Al Mehrzi

Emirati trio fly flag for the UAE at Norway's Instagram hot spot

UAE
Israeli security forces fire sound grenades during clashes with Palestinians inside the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on August 11, 2019. AFP

Al Aqsa clashes underline a key issue in Middle East peace

MENA
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared a video of himself enjoying Eid Al Adha with young family members on his Instagram account.

Sheikh Hamdan spends Eid Al Adha with young nieces and nephews

UAE
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Qatari-owned British bank Al Rayan is under investigation over its money laundering controls. Getty Images

Qatar-controlled bank in UK money laundering probe

Europe
A woman nominates herself as a potential candidate for the Federal National Council elections, at the registration centre in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

Emirati women make up almost half of 555 FNC registrations

Government
Lucy Ellmann, who wrote 'Ducks, Newburyport', which has just been longlisted for the Booker Prize. Caroline Forbes

A small publishing house takes big risks on smart literary fiction

Books
Paul Pogba was the victim of online racist abuse this week and Manchester United fans plan to show solidarity to the midfielder on Saturday by singing. Getty

Man United fans to sing in solidarity of Paul Pogba after racist abuse

Football
Dolce & Gabbana last year released a tone-deaf marketing video that offered advice on how to eat pizza, pasta and other Italian food with chopsticks.

Why so many luxury brands fail in China

Fashion
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