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- Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas win America’s Got Talent
- Founder of outdoor retailer Patagonia gives away his company
- Researchers at Japan’s Kyoto University teach robot to laugh
- Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur suffers defeat in US Open final
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
- Historic artefact to be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for coronation of Britain’s new king
- World's largest gem-quality ruby unveiled in Dubai
- Iconic British artwork titled Going to the Match to go on display in Dubai ahead of London auction
- Dubai’s Museum of the Future showcases video game supercar as part of Tomorrow, Today exhibition
- Disney Cruise Line unveils plans for new Aladdin-inspired mega-ship
Pictures of the week: From a donkey festival to tiger dancers
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The start of the annual donkey festival in Salcedo, Ecuador. AP -

Firefighters and emergency personnel during the firefighter stair climb in Melbourne, Australia. Firefighters and emergency personnel climb 28 flights of stairs wearing 25 kilograms of gear to raise money for mental health. EPA -

Students protest for better education conditions in Santiago, Chile. EPA -

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside Buckingham Palace in London. AFP -

People sit before the east river and the 'Tribute in Light' installation in New York commemorating the 9/11 terrorist attacks. AFP -

Local favourite Matthias Appenzeller prepares to dive from the 27-metre platform at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Sisikon, Switzerland. Getty Images -

Los Diablos Rojos, the red devils, perform at Chile's national stadium in Santiago, marking the 49th anniversary of the coup that ushered in Augusto Pinochet's regime. Reuters -

Firefighters at a thermal power plant damaged by a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters -

Kolkata police officers charge as Bharatiya Janata Party activists protest against an education recruitment corruption issue in Kolkata, India. EPA -

Buddhist monks on their way to lunch during the Pchum Ben Festival (Festival of Death) at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. AFP -

Selfie time in a sunflower field near the Syrian town of Maarat Misrin. AFP -

Denver Broncos' running back Melvin Gordon III, upper left, fumbles the ball as Broncos' offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73) loses his helmet during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks. AP -

Kenyan security forces intervene during a stampede at the entrance of the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi, before William Ruto's inauguration ceremony. AFP -

Lizzo and other cast members celebrate as she accepts the award for Outstanding Competition Programme for 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reuters -

Craters left by shelling near Izium, Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops are pressuring retreating Russian forces. AP -

Vessels moored at a fishing port as Typhoon Muifa approaches Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China. Reuters -

This picture taken at Glacier 3000 resort above Les Diablerets shows the Tsanfleuron pass free of the ice that had covered it for at least 2,000 years next to blankets covering snow from the last winter season to prevent it from melting. After a dry winter, the summer heatwaves in Europe have been catastrophic for the Alpine glaciers, which are melting at an accelerated rate. AFP -

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, centre, delivers a speech during a debate on The State of the European Union at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. EPA -

Guests record the Boohoo by Kourtney Kardashian show during New York Fashion Week in New York city. AFP -

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick wins a lineout against Australia during the Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Melbourne, Australia. AP -

A Ukrainian soldier in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, pressing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing from the counteroffensive that has inflicted a serious blow to Moscow's military prestige. AP -

A looter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, flees during protests over rising fuel prices and crime as inflation surged to its highest level in a decade. Reuters -

Flood victims gather to collect after rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan. Reuters -

Pope Francis waves after a meeting with priests, religious leaders, seminarians and catechists at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. AP -

Women in charro costumes adorned with silver studs show off their lasso skills as their horses dance to a mariachi band, in Jalisco, Mexico. EPA -

Members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it lies in state in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London. AFP -

Mouride Brotherhood members wait to enter the Grand Mosque during the Grand Magal of Touba annual pilgrimage in Senegal. AFP -

Members of the Korean Financial Industry Union at a rally during a general strike in Seoul, South Korea. The protesters were demanding a salary increase and better working conditions. EPA -

A parade for the 201st anniversary of independence in the main streets of Montes de Oca, Costa Rica. The parade was the first for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA -

Tiger dancers wait to perform on the last day of Onam celebrations in Kochi, India. AFP
While you're here
Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
Uefa Champions League play-off
First leg: Wednesday, 11pm (UAE)
Ajax v Dynamo Kiev
Second leg: Tuesday, August 28, 11pm (UAE)
Dynamo Kiev v Ajax
It Was Just an Accident
Director: Jafar Panahi
Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr
Rating: 4/5
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
VERSTAPPEN'S FIRSTS
Youngest F1 driver (17 years 3 days Japan 2014)
Youngest driver to start an F1 race (17 years 166 days – Australia 2015)
Youngest F1 driver to score points (17 years 180 days - Malaysia 2015)
Youngest driver to lead an F1 race (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest driver to set an F1 fastest lap (19 years 44 days – Brazil 2016)
Youngest on F1 podium finish (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest F1 winner (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest multiple F1 race winner (Mexico 2017/18)
Youngest F1 driver to win the same race (Mexico 2017/18)
On Women's Day
Shelina Janmohamed: Why shouldn't a spouse be compensated fairly for housework?
Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality
The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?
Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'
On Women's Day
Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action
Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality
The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?
Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'
Wicked: For Good
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater
Rating: 4/5
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
While you're here
Chitrabhanu Kadalayil: Singapore election is more than just a family feud over LKY's legacy
Sholto Byrnes: Robert Mugabe and Lee Kuan Yew: two leaders with very different legacies
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: UAE and Singapore can be partners for a world in transition
Nick March: Singapore and UAE are on the move – in airport development
Seven tips from Emirates NBD
1. Never respond to e-mails, calls or messages asking for account, card or internet banking details
2. Never store a card PIN (personal identification number) in your mobile or in your wallet
3. Ensure online shopping websites are secure and verified before providing card details
4. Change passwords periodically as a precautionary measure
5. Never share authentication data such as passwords, card PINs and OTPs (one-time passwords) with third parties
6. Track bank notifications regarding transaction discrepancies
7. Report lost or stolen debit and credit cards immediately
