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Berlinale 2026: Arab and Turkish filmmakers deliver strong line-up despite Gaza controversy

Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah al-Khatib ruffled the feathers of the German elite with his passionate defence of the Palestinian cause
Culture
Call of Duty co-founder says Activision wanted game about Iran attacking Israel
Culture
British Museum row reveals the limits of decolonisation movements
Marchella Ward
Culture
Why a group of digital linguists are trying to revitalise the long-extinct Phoenician language
Culture
British Museum's move to erase Palestine from exhibit labels is shameful
Victoria Brittain
Film
El Sett: Why did the Saudi-backed biopic about Umm Kulthum flop?
Culture
Yennayer: What you need to know about Amazigh New Year
Israel's genocide in Gaza
We Are Still Here: What it feels like to live through Gaza's genocide
Culture
From steamships to sovereignty: How Iraq's old arteries challenge modern myths
Tanya Goudsouzian
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Palestine campaigners to increase pressure on Eurovision after Israel approved to take part
Books
The New Byzantines: An exploration of Greece's Middle East ties
Culture
In pictures: 'Bringing happiness to our hearts' - the joy of a Palestinian wedding
Culture
Quiz: How well do you know these cities from the Arab world?
Heritage
Statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian found in southwestern Turkey
Culture
The battle to make Lebanon more bicycle friendly
Culture
Five ways Lebanon is staying entertained during crisis
Culture
Meet Syria's 'loyal, affectionate and very intelligent' Saluki dogs
Culture
Assyrian comedian Jenan Younis: We're not Arab, we're not Asian, and we're not Muslim
Culture
Why Anime has such deep roots in the Arab world
Culture
In pictures: Tunisia's devoted cat guardians
Culture
From Captain Majid to Grendizer: Five Anime shows that defined Arab childhoods
Culture
Divas, from Umm Kulthum to Dalida: Exhibition honours golden age of Arab song
Film
Cannes: Egyptian film Feathers wins top prize at Critics' Week