• TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Spanish forward #14 Joselu and teammates parade onboard a bus as they celebrate their 36th LaLiga trophy at the Cibeles square in Madrid on May 12, 2024. Real Madrid's fans line the streets of Madrid as 'Los blancos' celebrate their 36th Liga trophy before facing Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in the Champions League final on June 1. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
    TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Spanish forward #14 Joselu and teammates parade onboard a bus as they celebrate their 36th LaLiga trophy at the Cibeles square in Madrid on May 12, 2024. Real Madrid's fans line the streets of Madrid as 'Los blancos' celebrate their 36th Liga trophy before facing Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in the Champions League final on June 1. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
  • The Unesco World Heritage site Mont-Saint-Michel in France at sunset. AFP
    The Unesco World Heritage site Mont-Saint-Michel in France at sunset. AFP
  • Action from the International Horse Race Grand Prix in Maroua, Cameroon. AFP
    Action from the International Horse Race Grand Prix in Maroua, Cameroon. AFP
  • Young people take part in a tradition that features people being flung from a carpet, in Brasov, Romania. Reuters
    Young people take part in a tradition that features people being flung from a carpet, in Brasov, Romania. Reuters
  • A man holds one of the flyers dropped by the Israeli military on the northern Gaza Strip urging people to 'temporarily evacuate to shelters in western Gaza city' as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. AFP
    A man holds one of the flyers dropped by the Israeli military on the northern Gaza Strip urging people to 'temporarily evacuate to shelters in western Gaza city' as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. AFP
  • A man holds a mask depicting Donald Trump on the day of his presidential campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. Reuters
    A man holds a mask depicting Donald Trump on the day of his presidential campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. Reuters
  • Metropolitan Police officers watch over a Pro-Palestinian demonstration on Waterloo Bridge, central London, calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel. AFP
    Metropolitan Police officers watch over a Pro-Palestinian demonstration on Waterloo Bridge, central London, calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel. AFP
  • A graduate's mortarboard is decorated with a Palestinian motif at a commencement ceremony in Tempe, Arizona. Reuters
    A graduate's mortarboard is decorated with a Palestinian motif at a commencement ceremony in Tempe, Arizona. Reuters
  • Smoke from wildfires blankets Edmonton as a couple enjoy a picnic, in the Canadian province of Alberta. AP
    Smoke from wildfires blankets Edmonton as a couple enjoy a picnic, in the Canadian province of Alberta. AP
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators face police outside the Malmo Arena venue ahead of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. AFP
    Pro-Palestinian demonstrators face police outside the Malmo Arena venue ahead of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. AFP
  • The May Fayre & Puppet Festival at Covent Garden, central London. AFP
    The May Fayre & Puppet Festival at Covent Garden, central London. AFP

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Today's best photos: From Real Madrid's celebrations to a puppet festival

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 12, 2024

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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

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Interview
THE BIO

Family: I have three siblings, one older brother (age 25) and two younger sisters, 20 and 13 

Favourite book: Asking for my favourite book has to be one of the hardest questions. However a current favourite would be Sidewalk by Mitchell Duneier

Favourite place to travel to: Any walkable city. I also love nature and wildlife 

What do you love eating or cooking: I’m constantly in the kitchen. Ever since I changed the way I eat I enjoy choosing and creating what goes into my body. However, nothing can top home cooked food from my parents. 

Favorite place to go in the UAE: A quiet beach.

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The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

The specs: 2018 Volkswagen Teramont

Price, base / as tested Dh137,000 / Dh189,950

Engine 3.6-litre V6

Gearbox Eight-speed automatic

Power 280hp @ 6,200rpm

Torque 360Nm @ 2,750rpm

Fuel economy, combined 11.7L / 100km

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Director: Alfonso Cuaron 

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville 

Rating: 4/5

The specs: 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

Price, base / as tested Dh222,500 / Dh296,870

Engine 2.0L, flat four-cylinder

Transmission Seven-speed PDK

Power 300hp @ 6,500rpm

Torque 380hp @ 1,950rpm

Fuel economy, combined 6.9L / 100km

Updated: May 12, 2024, 1:09 PM
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