The Emirati royal is increasingly influential on the world stage. Some see him as a visionary. Others compare him to a Bond villain. Who is he? By Jack Shenker. Read by Selva Rasalingham Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading… ...
Day: October 26, 2026
I saw a drone suddenly descend towards me. My heart started pounding and I thought, ‘Is this the end of my life?’I saw a drone suddenly descend towards me. My heart started pounding and I thought, ‘Is this the end of my life?’
Photographer Zeinab Faraj, 21, found herself buried under rubble beside a dying colleague while reporting in Lebanon. She had never expected to the target of an Israeli missile attack. It was mid-April and after a month of deadly airstrikes across Lebanon, Israel agreed to a ceasefire. Much of the bombing ...
Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general raceEmirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over UAE’s record on human rights and Sudan An Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late contender to succeed António Guterres as the world ...
Thousands rally against Netanyahu in Tel Aviv ahead of Israeli elections – videoThousands rally against Netanyahu in Tel Aviv ahead of Israeli elections – video
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday in a final protest against the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his government ahead of what has been described as the most consequential election in the country’s history. The rally at Hostages Square was organised by the October Council, a ...
‘A hidden tradition’: Benjamin Moser wants you to know Jewish anti-Zionism is not new‘A hidden tradition’: Benjamin Moser wants you to know Jewish anti-Zionism is not new
The writer rarely questioned the tenets of liberal Zionism growing up. Now he embraces anti-Zionism with the fervor of a new convert In 1987, the Israeli human rights attorney Felicia Langer was paying a visit to the Neve Tirza women’s prison when a client named Siham shared some disturbing news: ...
Watch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president’s sonWatch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president’s son
Brazil’s left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote. ...
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without powerTwo men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK. ...
Knighting Sinfield ‘easiest decision anyone’s had to make,’ says Prince WilliamKnighting Sinfield ‘easiest decision anyone’s had to make,’ says Prince William
The rugby league star is “gold dust” and “should have been Sir Kevin years ago,” says the Prince of Wales. ...
Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movementCelebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is “clear” his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country’s future. ...
Faisal Islam: Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering cloudsFaisal Islam: Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government ...