• Fireworks explode over the National Mall during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , July 4, 2025. REUTERS / Umit Bektas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
    Fireworks explode over the National Mall during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , July 4, 2025. REUTERS / Umit Bektas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
  • People stand on the boardwalk in Kuwait City. AFP
    People stand on the boardwalk in Kuwait City. AFP
  • Fans watch Oasis perform at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Getty Images
    Fans watch Oasis perform at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Getty Images
  • US President Donald Trump after signing the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' at the White House. AFP
    US President Donald Trump after signing the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' at the White House. AFP
  • A handler walks with a dog at Jordan's National K9 centre in Amman, Jordan. Reuters
    A handler walks with a dog at Jordan's National K9 centre in Amman, Jordan. Reuters
  • A lifeguard stands on duty as people swim at the Pont Marie on the River Seine, Paris. AFP
    A lifeguard stands on duty as people swim at the Pont Marie on the River Seine, Paris. AFP
  • Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala. AFP
    Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala. AFP
  • A visitor views famous buildings assembled from Lego blocks, including the Orient Pearl Tower and Forbidden City, at Legoland Shanghai, China. AP Photo
    A visitor views famous buildings assembled from Lego blocks, including the Orient Pearl Tower and Forbidden City, at Legoland Shanghai, China. AP Photo
  • A Syrian woman takes a picture of the new national emblem of Syria, depicting an eagle inspired by ancient motifs at Palmyra carrying 14 feathers symbolising the country's 14 governorates and surmounted by three stars from the national flag, during a drone show at Ummayad Square in Damascus. AFP
    A Syrian woman takes a picture of the new national emblem of Syria, depicting an eagle inspired by ancient motifs at Palmyra carrying 14 feathers symbolising the country's 14 governorates and surmounted by three stars from the national flag, during a drone show at Ummayad Square in Damascus. AFP

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Best photos of July 5: Fourth of July celebrations to Syria's new emblem

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

July 05, 2025

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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
The Bio

Favourite Emirati dish: I have so many because it has a lot of herbs and vegetables. Harees  (oats with chicken) is one of them

Favourite place to go to: Dubai Mall because it has lots of sports shops.

Her motivation: My performance because I know that whatever I do, if I put the effort in, I’ll get results

During her free time: I like to drink coffee - a latte no sugar and no flavours. I do not like cold drinks

Pet peeve: That with every meal they give you a fries and Pepsi. That is so unhealthy

Advice to anyone who wants to be an ironman: Go for the goal. If you are consistent, you will get there. With the first one, it might not be what they want but they should start and just do it

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Updated: July 05, 2025, 11:44 AM
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