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Today's best photos: From ritual festival in Pakistan to schoolchildren in Gaza

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

UAE weather: Thunder and lightning with heavy rain predicted for this week

Heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning are forecast for parts of the UAE this week. The National Centre of Meteorology said stormy weather would hit parts of the country from Wednesday night until late on Thursday. “[There will be] moderate to heavy rain in scattered areas with lightning and thunder at times, with the possibility of some hail, start...

Pictured: The best 25 beaches in Europe for 2024 according to Tripadvisor, from DORSET to Portugal via Cyprus. Which one would you put on your bucket (and spade) list? Vote in our poll...

Brits don't have to book an expensive long-haul flight to enjoy a world-class beach. As this Tripadvisor ranking of the top 25 beaches in Europe makes clear...

Top 10 Ultimate Piston-Engine Fighter Aircraft

Piston-engines ruled for thirty years and a brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution, transforming speed and firepower

33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair kickstarts tomorrow

ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) kickstarts tomorrow, hosting 350 publishers from 90 countries, of which 140 publishers are participating for the first time.The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 will be welcoming 12 countries participating for the first time, namely, Greece, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Pakistan,...

Things to do in the UAE this week, from Cirque du Soleil to World Art Dubai

Following the downpour that kept residents home for the better part of last week, the UAE events calendar is back in the swing of things. On offer is a mix of indoor events and outdoor fun even as the summer starts to set in. Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from Monday, April 29, to Sunday, May 5. Monday, April ...

May Special Days 2024: List Of Upcoming Important Days, Dates, National, International Events And Festivals In May Month

May 2024 Special Days List: The fifth month of the calendar, May is just a few days ahead. May celebrates a list of important events and festivals across the globe. With the culmination of April, the proceeding summers are also taking a tight hold in the country. The increasing temperatures and heat waves are likely to elevate in May month. This month is packed with several interesting national and international events and festivals that bring...

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

REI, Athleta, Vuori, and More Travel Clothing Brands Are Cleaning House — Shop the 100 Best Deals Up to 70% Off

We shopped every spring sale on the Internet to find the best deals for travelers.

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

‘We should really check that,’ I say to my wife about our son’s passport, which we’d suddenly remembered might be going out of date soon. With a sharp dart of sweating horror, I grab it from the drawer and discover it has indeed expired, just two days earlier – and we are due to fly to Dublin in six days. We decide our only option is to book ourselves on to a later ferry instead. The problem with the ferry is it means six hours of driving...

Pope Francis visits Venice prison at start of day trip to lagoon city

Visit comes ahead of longest foreign trip of Pope Francis' papacy

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Green won the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at challenging Wilshire Country Club. A year after making a 25-foot birdie on the final hole of regulation and winning on the second hole of a playoff, Green — with help from Maja Stark — took the late drama out of this one for her fifth LPGA Tour victory and second...

30 doppelgänger locations that will leave you seeing double

Here are some baffling places that are bound to have you questioning where in the world you are, from German towns in America to British villages in China.

Devils Tower: the story behind the mysterious US national monument

Nature is fascinating in so many ways and it holds secrets that scientists have been trying to uncover for years. This is the case of Devils Tower, which is believed to have been formed around 50 million years ago. However, the place has a mythological and sacred meaning for the local indigenous people. The mysterious rock formation attracts thousands of tourists for different reasons. Devils Tower is a monument surrounded by stories of aliens and legends of giant bears, but what is the real story behind this national monument? Click here to find out!

Blackpool Tower Circus: Families watch in horror as acrobat injured in high wheel accident

Blackpool Tower Circus: Families watch in horror as acrobat injured in high wheel accident - The performer dropped ‘several feet’ and injured his wrist before crowds were evacuated

Shunning Rory McIlroy would represent epic embarrassment for PGA Tour

The most unpalatable and unlikely scenario could be a necessary one. Rory McIlroy to LIV has been rumoured, slapped down, rumoured and slapped down. Yet as the PGA Tour procrastinates over completion of a deal with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, and even the formal involvement of McIlroy himself, one wonders if it may take something nuclear to allow golf to wake up to the haplessness of its present, fractured state. Should McIlroy...

Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House

National security spokesperson to continue pressing for a temporary ceasefire that Washington wants to last for at least six weeks

Fairy-tale places around the world you can ACTUALLY visit

From the mystery of the lost city of Atlantis to the tale of Sleeping Beauty, we seek out locations around the world steeped in myths and legends that are sure to capture your imagination.

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

Why have Bristol City had such a bad WSL season?

After a long, hard season of struggle, Bristol City's exit from the Women’s Super League was confirmed on Sunday.

Who are the most influential jazz artists of all time?

Jazz is a major form of musical expression that originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its rise in popularity saw the emergence of some truly gifted musicians, individuals who became synonymous with the genre as it gained a following around the world. So, who are the most influential jazz artists of all time? Browse the gallery and find out who's been instrumental in bringing us all that jazz.

Revealed: The world's weirdest royal homes

The stories behind the world's quirkiest regal structures.

The haunting tale of North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom'

North Korea's mysterious 'Hotel of Doom' has never opened its doors. Instead, it's been towering above Pyongyang for almost 40 years – unfinished and semi-abandoned. Here's what lies inside.

2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money payouts for each PGA Tour player

It pays to play well on the PGA Tour. Just ask this week’s winners, Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy. The Ryder Cup teammates won the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale on Sunday after a one-hole playoff ag

8 wonderful things to do in Dubai this week: April 29 to May 2

We’re saying hello to May this week… Looking to say goodbye to April (and hello to May) in style? Here are some top things to do Dubai – from checking out an art festival to enjoying free drinks at ladies’ night, dancing to the Gypsy Kings and more… Here are 8 wonderful things to do […]

Luxury travel agent lifts the lid on what it's like to plan vacations for the mega rich who splash out $500,000 for ONE trip - as she reveals the go-to destination of this summer

Over a decade ago, Jaclyn Sienna India founded Sienna Charles, a boutique travel firm that offers one-of-a-kind vacation organization to the rich who splash out over $500,000 one trip.

Jazeera Airways flies direct to Batumi

Kuwait, 27 April 2024 – Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline will launch seasonal flights to Batumi, Georgia, starting June 2024. With three flights a week, Jazeera is the only carrier to fly direct from Kuwait to Batumi. Batumi, a beautiful seaside city, is the second destination Jazeera will serve in Georgia, after the capital city of Tbilisi.The second largest city in Georgia, Batumi is located on the south eastern shore of the...

Kuwait architecture students learn GSAS sustainability best practices on Qatar trip

Tribune News NetworkDohaA delegation of students and senior faculty members from Kuwait University’s College of Architecture recently completed a four-day educational visit to Doha, Qatar, hosted by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD). The visit, which took place from April 24 to 27, aimed to introduce the students to Qatar’s sustainable architecture practices.The four-day tour focused on showcasing Qatar’s iconic...

10 incredible rooftop pads around the world

Look up or you might just miss these concealed rooftop homes, nestled in some of the world's most famous city skylines.

Chile to host World Summer Olympics

WASHINGTON: The agreement of Chile hosting the World Summer Special Olympics games in 2027 was signed in the presence of 170 countries including Kuwait. The agreement was signed Friday in Washington DC at the premises of the Organization of American States (OAS).The games will be held under the patronage of Chile’s President Gabriel Boric. The signing was attended by President of the Special Olympics Timothy Shriver, Secretary General of OAS...

I made £7,000 by renting out my wardrobe to strangers

Lisa Maynard-Atem, 46, from Manchester, has made more than £7,000 by making the most of a side hustle. She rents her wardrobe full of dresses out to fashion fans around the country.

UAE rains: Watch as hailstorm, heavy showers hit parts of country

Earlier today, the met alerted residents of unstable weather conditions and rainfall that might hit the country on Thursday

Why I decided to ditch the ratrace to work in fishing full-time

When Ashley Mullenger signed up for a fishing trip on the coast of Norfolk, she was completely unaware that the course of her life was about to change, according to BBC Woman's Hour.

These are the 25 best beaches in the world!

Qatar Airways and UNHCR renew partnership to support most vulnerable

DOHA: Qatar Airways has signed a partnership renewal with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to support the shipment of relief items to the most vulnerable refugees and internally displaced people worldwide.The agreement was signed in the presence of UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer announced the two-year renewal of the partnership to provide humanitarian relief and...

Saudi Arabia wants big spenders for the first part of its Neom megaproject

The luxury Red Sea island resort of Sindalah is due to open this year. It's aimed at upmarket travelers to set itself apart from nearby Dubai.

How the UAE is safeguarding its history in huge recording drive

The UAE National Library and Archives Centre for Preservation and Conservation is ensuring the country's past is preserved for the future. Located in Abu Dhabi's Mafraq neighbourhood, the centre is responsible for the restoration and preservation of the country’s records. Newspapers, journals, rolls of film, maps, photographs, books and much more a...

Asia is beautiful and warm, but here's what's its yachting industry back

"Red tape," high taxes and difficulty moving yachts between countries are some of the impediments facing Asia's growing yachting industry, Simpson Marine COO Richard Allen told CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

Sustainable tricks that will make you a better gardener

If you're reading this, then chances are you have a garden or simply love gardening. Humans have been working the land for millennia, and we seem to get pleasure from it to this day. There's just something about being in contact with nature, planting our own food, and caring for plants that hook us to gardening. If you're a budding gardener, surely there are some things you might not know just yet. But don't worry: after reading this gallery, we assure you that you'll have plenty of new things to try! Click through and discover the secrets every gardener needs to know.

Winners' Bags: Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

A complete list of the golf equipment Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy used to win the PGA Tour's 2024 Zurich Classic: Shane Lowry DRIVER: Srixon ZX5 MkII (8.5 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana White D+ 70

How to Get a Workout in While Traveling

Travel does not have to put a damper on your workout routine.

The guardian angels of the source of the Seine

The guardian angels of the source of the Seine The river Seine, the centrepiece of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, starts with a few drops of water in a mossy grotto deep in the woods of central France. This photograph shows the Seine's first bridge bearing the name of Paul Lamarche who was the site's guardian for 50 years, in Source-Seine, central France.

How Macchu Picchu, Venice and Bali are fighting overtourism

From fees to fencing, cities are trying new tactics to control overtourism, including imposing daily visitor caps and using technology to manage "tourist flows," reports CNBC's Travel Editor Monica Pitrelli.

Captured British armoured cars and American tanks on display in Moscow

The open-air museum, which commemorates Germany's defeat in the Second World War , has been transformed into a glorification of Russia's invasion of Ukraine .

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Rain and wind will hit parts of England but warm blast is on its way

The gloomy April showers could drizzle on today with heavy rain and strong gusts forecast moving north across eastern parts of the country today.

Soccer-Man City extend WSL lead, Bristol City relegated

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) - A superb second-half brace by Mary Fowler set Manchester City on course for a 4-0 away win over Bristol City on Sunday that moves them six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League table, relegating Bristol City in the process. With 20 of their 22 league games played, Manchester City top the standings on 52 points with Chelsea, who lost their Champions

Former cruise ship worker reveals the six things she would NEVER do on board - so how many are you guilty of?

Tammy Barr was a crew member for three years but is now happy to be sailing the seas as a passenger. She recently spoke to Business Insider to divulge her go-to tips for travelers.

Jiwan and La Mamounia collaboration delights diners in celebration of Moroccan food culture

Tribune News NetworkDOHAJiwan, nestled within the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), and La Mamounia, the iconic Moroccan hotel with a century-long legacy, recently wrapped up an exclusive three-day celebration of Moroccan cuisine. The collaboration, which was part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, treated guests to the rich flavours and traditions of Morocco right here in Doha.From April 25 to 27, Jiwan joined forces with the culinary...