A drone view shows the sun setting over the Jalousie neighborhood, following the arrival of the first contingent of Kenyan police as part of a peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean country, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti June 30, 2024. REUTERS / Ricardo Arduengo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A drone view shows the sun setting over the Jalousie neighborhood, following the arrival of the first contingent of Kenyan police as part of a peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean country, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti June 30, 2024. REUTERS / Ricardo Arduengo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Simone Biles leads the US women's celebrations as the 2024 team is named at the Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AP
Simone Biles leads the US women's celebrations as the 2024 team is named at the Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AP
Security forces spray demonstrators at a protest over an Israeli Supreme Court ruling requiring the state to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students to the military, in Jerusalem. Reuters
Security forces spray demonstrators at a protest over an Israeli Supreme Court ruling requiring the state to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students to the military, in Jerusalem. Reuters
The Vulnerable is put through its paces a few months before the start of the Vendee Globe around-the-world solo sailing race. AFP
The Vulnerable is put through its paces a few months before the start of the Vendee Globe around-the-world solo sailing race. AFP
An elite Guatemalan Army unit takes part in a parade in Guatemala City, marking the nation's Army Day. AFP
An elite Guatemalan Army unit takes part in a parade in Guatemala City, marking the nation's Army Day. AFP
Shop windows are boarded up in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl in Bridgetown, Barbados. AFP
Shop windows are boarded up in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl in Bridgetown, Barbados. AFP
Pro-Beijing supporters in Hong Kong hold Chinese flags to mark the 27th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule. AP Photo
Pro-Beijing supporters in Hong Kong hold Chinese flags to mark the 27th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule. AP Photo
Tennis courts are prepared before the start of day one of the Wimbledon Championships in London. EPA
Tennis courts are prepared before the start of day one of the Wimbledon Championships in London. EPA
A crescent Moon rises over Grand Camlica Mosque in Istanbul. Reuters
A crescent Moon rises over Grand Camlica Mosque in Istanbul. Reuters

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Today's best photos: From sun setting in Haiti to crescent moon in Turkey

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July 01, 2024

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Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

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Zimbabwe v UAE, ODI series

All matches at the Harare Sports Club

  • 1st ODI, Wednesday, April 10
  • 2nd ODI, Friday, April 12
  • 3rd ODI, Sunday, April 14
  • 4th ODI, Sunday, April 16

Squads:

  • UAE: Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Ghulam Shabber, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed
  • Zimbabwe: Peter Moor (captain), Solomon Mire, Brian Chari, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams, Timycen Maruma, Sikandar Raza, Donald Tiripano, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Chris Mpofu, Craig Ervine, Brandon Mavuta, Ainsley Ndlovu, Tony Munyonga, Elton Chigumbura
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Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes
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THE SPECS

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine 

Power: 420kW

Torque: 780Nm

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Price: From Dh1,350,000

On sale: Available for preorder now

The biog

DOB: 25/12/92
Marital status: Single
Education: Post-graduate diploma in UAE Diplomacy and External Affairs at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi
Hobbies: I love fencing, I used to fence at the MK Fencing Academy but I want to start again. I also love reading and writing
Lifelong goal: My dream is to be a state minister

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants

The Birkin bag is made by Hermès. 
It is named after actress and singer Jane Birkin
Noone from Hermès will go on record to say how much a new Birkin costs, how long one would have to wait to get one, and how many bags are actually made each year.

Updated: July 02, 2024, 11:05 AM
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