• This image provided by NASA on Monday, July 11, 2022, shows galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The telescope is designed to peer back so far that scientists can get a glimpse of the dawn of the universe about 13. 7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with sharper focus. (NASA / ESA / CSA via AP)
    This image provided by NASA on Monday, July 11, 2022, shows galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The telescope is designed to peer back so far that scientists can get a glimpse of the dawn of the universe about 13. 7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with sharper focus. (NASA / ESA / CSA via AP)
  • A 'Rhopilema nomadica' jellyfish in the Mediterranean Sea near Lebanon's coastal city of Tripoli. The invasive species has been entering the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal since the 1970s and is becoming a threat to the Mediterranean ecosystem, scientists say. AFP
    A 'Rhopilema nomadica' jellyfish in the Mediterranean Sea near Lebanon's coastal city of Tripoli. The invasive species has been entering the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal since the 1970s and is becoming a threat to the Mediterranean ecosystem, scientists say. AFP
  • Fans in rain ponchos and face masks during the friendly match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. United won 4-0. Reuters
    Fans in rain ponchos and face masks during the friendly match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. United won 4-0. Reuters
  • Port employees in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province. AFP
    Port employees in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province. AFP
  • A waxing gibbous moon rises behind a rundown Ferris wheel at an abandoned amusement park near al-Nayrab, a village ravaged by attacks by pro-government forces in Idlib province, Syria. AFP
    A waxing gibbous moon rises behind a rundown Ferris wheel at an abandoned amusement park near al-Nayrab, a village ravaged by attacks by pro-government forces in Idlib province, Syria. AFP
  • Workers clean the red carpet at Ben Gurion Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival on an official visit. AFP
    Workers clean the red carpet at Ben Gurion Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival on an official visit. AFP
  • Sunset over Manhattan on 42nd street during 'Manhattanhenge' in New York. The Manhattanhenge is an event in which the sunset or sunrise is aligned on the east-west grid of main streets in Manhattan, New York. AFP
    Sunset over Manhattan on 42nd street during 'Manhattanhenge' in New York. The Manhattanhenge is an event in which the sunset or sunrise is aligned on the east-west grid of main streets in Manhattan, New York. AFP
  • Alphajets from the French Air Force Patrouille de France over the Arc de Triomphe during a rehearsal, three days before Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. AFP
    Alphajets from the French Air Force Patrouille de France over the Arc de Triomphe during a rehearsal, three days before Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. AFP
  • A quiet day at the beach in Hoylake, Britain. Reuters
    A quiet day at the beach in Hoylake, Britain. Reuters
  • Officials said this car caught fire after an electrical short circuit when it was stuck in a water-logged road after heavy rains in Ahmedabad, India. Reuters
    Officials said this car caught fire after an electrical short circuit when it was stuck in a water-logged road after heavy rains in Ahmedabad, India. Reuters
  • Supermoon over Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Supermoon over Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Buddhists gather around the Shwedagon Pagoda during the Warso Full Moon Festival in Yangon, Myanmar. AFP
    Buddhists gather around the Shwedagon Pagoda during the Warso Full Moon Festival in Yangon, Myanmar. AFP
  • Slovenia's Milan Preskar competes in the semi-finals of the men's lead competition at the IFSC Climbing World Cup on Mont-Blanc square in Chamonix, French Alps. AFP
    Slovenia's Milan Preskar competes in the semi-finals of the men's lead competition at the IFSC Climbing World Cup on Mont-Blanc square in Chamonix, French Alps. AFP
  • Participants during the bull-run at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8am to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored. AFP
    Participants during the bull-run at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8am to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored. AFP
  • Bartosz Bednorz of Poland during the 2022 men's FIVB Volleyball Nations League match against the Netherlands in Gdansk, Poland. EPA
    Bartosz Bednorz of Poland during the 2022 men's FIVB Volleyball Nations League match against the Netherlands in Gdansk, Poland. EPA
  • Insulating foam covers part of the Rhone Glacier to prevent it from melting. The glacier is one of 10 selected to be monitored by high resolution time-lapse cameras as part of the Planet Watch project to document and measure the effects of global warming. AFP
    Insulating foam covers part of the Rhone Glacier to prevent it from melting. The glacier is one of 10 selected to be monitored by high resolution time-lapse cameras as part of the Planet Watch project to document and measure the effects of global warming. AFP
  • A firefighter at Casais do Vento in Alvaiazere. About 1,500 firefighters were mobilised to put out three wildfires raging for more than 48 hours in central and northern Portugal. AFP
    A firefighter at Casais do Vento in Alvaiazere. About 1,500 firefighters were mobilised to put out three wildfires raging for more than 48 hours in central and northern Portugal. AFP
  • A demonstrator introduces a dog as the new wildlife minister in the Cabinet meeting room at the president of Sri Lanka's house the day after demonstrators entered the building. Reuters
    A demonstrator introduces a dog as the new wildlife minister in the Cabinet meeting room at the president of Sri Lanka's house the day after demonstrators entered the building. Reuters
  • Mirek Struzik's 'Dandelions'. One of a series of photographs of public sculptures in the UAE. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mirek Struzik's 'Dandelions'. One of a series of photographs of public sculptures in the UAE. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura at the plate during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Milwaukee. AP Photo
    Milwaukee Brewers' Keston Hiura at the plate during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Milwaukee. AP Photo
  • A giant biodegradable landart painting entitled 'Vers l'equilibre' (Towards balance) by French-Swiss artist Saype near the summit of the Grand Chamossaire mountain, above the alpine resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. The 2,500-square-metre fresco was created using biodegradable pigments made from charcoal, chalk, water and milk proteins. EPA
    A giant biodegradable landart painting entitled 'Vers l'equilibre' (Towards balance) by French-Swiss artist Saype near the summit of the Grand Chamossaire mountain, above the alpine resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. The 2,500-square-metre fresco was created using biodegradable pigments made from charcoal, chalk, water and milk proteins. EPA
  • Muslim pilgrims make their way across the valley of Mina, near Makkah in western Saudi Arabia, to perform the 'stoning of the devil' ritual that marks the start of the Eid Al Adha holiday. AFP
    Muslim pilgrims make their way across the valley of Mina, near Makkah in western Saudi Arabia, to perform the 'stoning of the devil' ritual that marks the start of the Eid Al Adha holiday. AFP
  • French elite acrobatic flying team Patrouille de France over the Louvre Pyramid during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. AFP
    French elite acrobatic flying team Patrouille de France over the Louvre Pyramid during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. AFP
  • An emergency response drill for members of rescue teams in New Taipei City, Taiwan. AFP
    An emergency response drill for members of rescue teams in New Taipei City, Taiwan. AFP
  • Boys play in a city fountain in Bucharest, Romania. AP Photo
    Boys play in a city fountain in Bucharest, Romania. AP Photo
  • Swimmers dive from a platform on Lake Geneva, in Lutry, near Lausanne. AFP
    Swimmers dive from a platform on Lake Geneva, in Lutry, near Lausanne. AFP
  • Receding water levels at Lindley Wood Reservoir in Otley, England. Getty Images
    Receding water levels at Lindley Wood Reservoir in Otley, England. Getty Images
  • Performers during the musical 'Ocheg Eddenya' on opening night of the 56th International Festival of Carthage, at the Roman Theatre of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia. EPA
    Performers during the musical 'Ocheg Eddenya' on opening night of the 56th International Festival of Carthage, at the Roman Theatre of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia. EPA
  • Forest fires rage in Morocco's northern region of Ksar Sghir. AFP
    Forest fires rage in Morocco's northern region of Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • Eid Al Adha fireworks at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Eid Al Adha fireworks at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The best photos of the week: from James Webb's deep space to Eid fireworks


Tim Knowles
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More from The National:

Friday's best photos: from a red moon to Swiss gold

Thursday's best photos: from Bastille Day to a supermoon

Wednesday's best photos: from a Lebanese jellyfish to a gibbous moon in Syria

Tuesday's best photos: from Manhattanhenge to James Webb

Monday's best photos: from rock climbing to rock jumping

Sunday's best photos: from Sri Lanka's new 'wildlife minister' to giant land art

Saturday's best photos: from Eid Al Adha prayers to the Running of the Bulls

What's in the deal?

Agreement aims to boost trade by £25.5bn a year in the long run, compared with a total of £42.6bn in 2024

India will slash levies on medical devices, machinery, cosmetics, soft drinks and lamb.

India will also cut automotive tariffs to 10% under a quota from over 100% currently.

Indian employees in the UK will receive three years exemption from social security payments

India expects 99% of exports to benefit from zero duty, raising opportunities for textiles, marine products, footwear and jewellery

Players Selected for La Liga Trials

U18 Age Group
Name: Ahmed Salam (Malaga)
Position: Right Wing
Nationality: Jordanian

Name: Yahia Iraqi (Malaga)
Position: Left Wing
Nationality: Morocco

Name: Mohammed Bouherrafa (Almeria)
Position: Centre-Midfield
Nationality: French

Name: Mohammed Rajeh (Cadiz)
Position: Striker
Nationality: Jordanian

U16 Age Group
Name: Mehdi Elkhamlichi (Malaga)
Position: Lead Striker
Nationality: Morocco

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

'Munich: The Edge of War'

Director: Christian Schwochow

Starring: George MacKay, Jannis Niewohner, Jeremy Irons

Rating: 3/5

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

The five pillars of Islam
Full Party in the Park line-up

2pm – Andreah

3pm – Supernovas

4.30pm – The Boxtones

5.30pm – Lighthouse Family

7pm – Step On DJs

8pm – Richard Ashcroft

9.30pm – Chris Wright

10pm – Fatboy Slim

11pm – Hollaphonic

 

Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
  • George Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as ‘Millionaires’ Row’.
  • Then came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
  • Turkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for £50m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost £80m.
  • Other residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney’s former wife Heather Mills. 
Hunting park to luxury living
  • Land was originally the Bishop of London's hunting park, hence the name
  • The road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
  • Its earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds

 

U19 WORLD CUP, WEST INDIES

UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)

  • Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs 
  • Thursday 20 January: v England 
  • Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh 

UAE squad:

Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith  

GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE CARD

The line-up as it stands for the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia on April 27

50-man Royal Rumble

Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar (champion) v Roman Reigns

Casket match
The Undertaker v Rusev

Intercontinental Championship
Seth Rollins (champion) v The Miz v Finn Balor v Samoa Joe

SmackDown Tag Team Championship
The Bludgeon Brothers v The Usos

Raw Tag Team Championship
Sheamus and Cesaro v Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy

United States Championship
Jeff Hardy (champion) v Jinder Mahal

Singles match
Triple H v John Cena

To be confirmed
AJ Styles will defend his WWE World Heavyweight title and Cedric Alexander his Cruiserweight Championship, but matches have yet to be announced

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

Profile Idealz

Company: Idealz

Founded: January 2018

Based: Dubai

Sector: E-commerce

Size: (employees): 22

Investors: Co-founders and Venture Partners (9 per cent)

MATCH INFO

Euro 2020 qualifier

Ukraine 2 (Yaremchuk 06', Yarmolenko 27')

Portugal 1 (Ronaldo 72' pen)

Most wanted allegations
  • Benjamin Macann, 32: involvement in cocaine smuggling gang.
  • Jack Mayle, 30: sold drugs from a phone line called the Flavour Quest.
  • Callum Halpin, 27: over the 2018 murder of a rival drug dealer. 
  • Asim Naveed, 29: accused of being the leader of a gang that imported cocaine.
  • Calvin Parris, 32: accused of buying cocaine from Naveed and selling it on.
  • John James Jones, 31: allegedly stabbed two people causing serious injuries.
  • Callum Michael Allan, 23: alleged drug dealing and assaulting an emergency worker.
  • Dean Garforth, 29: part of a crime gang that sold drugs and guns.
  • Joshua Dillon Hendry, 30: accused of trafficking heroin and crack cocain. 
  • Mark Francis Roberts, 28: grievous bodily harm after a bungled attempt to steal a £60,000 watch.
  • James ‘Jamie’ Stevenson, 56: for arson and over the seizure of a tonne of cocaine.
  • Nana Oppong, 41: shot a man eight times in a suspected gangland reprisal attack. 
Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

England v South Africa schedule
  • First Test: Starts Thursday, Lord's, 2pm (UAE)
  • Second Test: July 14-18, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 2pm
  • Third Test: The Oval, London, July 27-31, 2pm
  • Fourth Test: Old Trafford, Manchester, August 4-8
Nepotism is the name of the game

Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, is one of Bollywood’s most legendary screenwriters. Through his partnership with co-writer Javed Akhtar, Salim is credited with having paved the path for the Indian film industry’s blockbuster format in the 1970s. Something his son now rules the roost of. More importantly, the Salim-Javed duo also created the persona of the “angry young man” for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1970s, reflecting the angst of the average Indian. In choosing to be the ordinary man’s “hero” as opposed to a thespian in new Bollywood, Salman Khan remains tightly linked to his father’s oeuvre. Thanks dad. 

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