• Aerial view of people participating in the tenth annual Tomato Fight Festival, known as "Tomatina", in Sutamarchan, Boyaca Department, Colombia, on June 11, 2023. This year's festival is the first held since the lifting of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)
    Aerial view of people participating in the tenth annual Tomato Fight Festival, known as "Tomatina", in Sutamarchan, Boyaca Department, Colombia, on June 11, 2023. This year's festival is the first held since the lifting of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)
  • Surya Wijaya Ang with his collection of football jerseys adorned with Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's name, in Banda Neira, Indonesia. AFP
    Surya Wijaya Ang with his collection of football jerseys adorned with Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's name, in Banda Neira, Indonesia. AFP
  • A dog at Patron Pet Centre in Kyiv, where more than 100 cats and dogs are sheltered after being rescued in the Kherson region, where the Kakhovka dam breach caused flooding last week. AFP
    A dog at Patron Pet Centre in Kyiv, where more than 100 cats and dogs are sheltered after being rescued in the Kherson region, where the Kakhovka dam breach caused flooding last week. AFP
  • Syrian survivor Mohammad, 18, who was rescued with others off Greece after their boat capsized, is reunited with his brother Fadi at the port of Kalamata in Greece. Reuters
    Syrian survivor Mohammad, 18, who was rescued with others off Greece after their boat capsized, is reunited with his brother Fadi at the port of Kalamata in Greece. Reuters
  • Pope Francis leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome, Italy, nine days after undergoing abdominal surgery. AP
    Pope Francis leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome, Italy, nine days after undergoing abdominal surgery. AP
  • A woman outside Byblos Bank during a protest demanding the release of depositors' trapped savings, in Beirut, Lebanon. AP
    A woman outside Byblos Bank during a protest demanding the release of depositors' trapped savings, in Beirut, Lebanon. AP
  • Dogs gather in Jakhau, a village in India's western state of Gujarat, after residents fled before the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy. Reuters
    Dogs gather in Jakhau, a village in India's western state of Gujarat, after residents fled before the arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy. Reuters
  • Smoke rises from Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, after Israel blew up a house that belonged to a jailed Palestinian man linked to an attack that killed an Israeli soldier. AFP
    Smoke rises from Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, after Israel blew up a house that belonged to a jailed Palestinian man linked to an attack that killed an Israeli soldier. AFP
  • Palestinian fishermen work at the port in Gaza city. AFP
    Palestinian fishermen work at the port in Gaza city. AFP
  • German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stands on a wind turbine in the northern municipality of Holtsee. AFP
    German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stands on a wind turbine in the northern municipality of Holtsee. AFP
  • One of two large inflatables named ‘Double Ducks’, by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, is reinflated at Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. AFP
    One of two large inflatables named ‘Double Ducks’, by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, is reinflated at Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. AFP
  • A butterfly lands on the face of a primary school pupil in British Columbia, Canada. AP
    A butterfly lands on the face of a primary school pupil in British Columbia, Canada. AP
  • Former US president Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. He faces 37 federal charges, including offences under the Espionage Act, and making false statements. AFP
    Former US president Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. He faces 37 federal charges, including offences under the Espionage Act, and making false statements. AFP
  • David de Oliveira Gomes at a therapy session with reptiles at the Walking Equotherapy Clinic in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for patients with autism and other disorders. AFP
    David de Oliveira Gomes at a therapy session with reptiles at the Walking Equotherapy Clinic in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for patients with autism and other disorders. AFP
  • Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after beating the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup in the NHL ice hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Las Vegas. AP
    Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after beating the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup in the NHL ice hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Las Vegas. AP
  • Children help their father Ahmad Shah at a brick kiln, earning 300 Afghanis (about $3.50) a day, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. EPA
    Children help their father Ahmad Shah at a brick kiln, earning 300 Afghanis (about $3.50) a day, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. EPA
  • A tourist rides a camel on the Mount of Olives overlooking the old city of Jerusalem. AFP
    A tourist rides a camel on the Mount of Olives overlooking the old city of Jerusalem. AFP
  • People jump into the Euphrates river from the Al Qurnah bridge, north of Basra in Iraq. AFP
    People jump into the Euphrates river from the Al Qurnah bridge, north of Basra in Iraq. AFP
  • A flooded bus in Kherson after the Kakhovka dam breach during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
    A flooded bus in Kherson after the Kakhovka dam breach during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
  • A sailor works on the rigging on the first day of the Richard Mille Cup in Falmouth, south-west England. Getty
    A sailor works on the rigging on the first day of the Richard Mille Cup in Falmouth, south-west England. Getty
  • Barbed wire near Kfar Shuba demarcates the ‘blue line’, drawn by the UN to mark Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000. AFP
    Barbed wire near Kfar Shuba demarcates the ‘blue line’, drawn by the UN to mark Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000. AFP
  • Flooded streets after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
    Flooded streets after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
  • Independence day celebrations at the Philippines embassy in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Independence day celebrations at the Philippines embassy in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Chinese honour guards prepare for the arrival of Honduran President Xiomara Castro and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. EPA
    Chinese honour guards prepare for the arrival of Honduran President Xiomara Castro and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. EPA
  • A group of Maasai perform their traditional jumping dance during a cultural festival in Sekenani, Kenya. AFP
    A group of Maasai perform their traditional jumping dance during a cultural festival in Sekenani, Kenya. AFP
  • Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the Champions League trophy in Istanbul. Reuters
    Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the Champions League trophy in Istanbul. Reuters
  • Rescuers at the site of a private house in Kherson, Ukraine, heavily damaged by Russian shelling. Reuters
    Rescuers at the site of a private house in Kherson, Ukraine, heavily damaged by Russian shelling. Reuters
  • An Indian fisherman from the Koli community plays cricket at Gorai beach in Mumbai, India. EPA
    An Indian fisherman from the Koli community plays cricket at Gorai beach in Mumbai, India. EPA
  • A worker takes chickens from a cage for delivery to a restaurant in Mumbai. AFP
    A worker takes chickens from a cage for delivery to a restaurant in Mumbai. AFP
  • A new priest is thrown into the air during a traditional ordination in Piazza Duomo, Milan. EPA
    A new priest is thrown into the air during a traditional ordination in Piazza Duomo, Milan. EPA

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The best photos of the week: from a Tomato Fight Festival to a flying priest

Striking pictures from around the world

Charlotte Mayhew

June 16, 2023

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More from The National:

Friday's best photos: from a Messi fan to the Pope leaving hospital - in pictures

Thursday's best photos: from dogs left behind to face a cyclone to a butterfly close up

Wednesday's best photos: from Berlusconi's funeral to Art Basel

Tuesday's best photos: from South Korean firefighters to migrants in France

Monday's best photos: from South Korea firefighting contest to migrants i8n Britain

Sunday's best photos: from a flying priest in Italy to a jumping dance in Kenya

Saturday's best photos: from a butterfly art exhibition to a fisherman playing cricket

Company Profile

Company name: Big Farm Brothers

Started: September 2020

Founders: Vishal Mahajan and Navneet Kaur

Based: Dubai Investment Park 1

Industry: food and agriculture

Initial investment: $205,000

Current staff: eight to 10

Future plan: to expand to other GCC markets

Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

The Vines - In Miracle Land
Two stars

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Normcore explained

Something of a fashion anomaly, normcore is essentially a celebration of the unremarkable. The term was first popularised by an article in New York magazine in 2014 and has been dubbed “ugly”, “bland’ and "anti-style" by fashion writers. It’s hallmarks are comfort, a lack of pretentiousness and neutrality – it is a trend for those who would rather not stand out from the crowd. For the most part, the style is unisex, favouring loose silhouettes, thrift-shop threads, baseball caps and boyish trainers. It is important to note that normcore is not synonymous with cheapness or low quality; there are high-fashion brands, including Parisian label Vetements, that specialise in this style. Embraced by fashion-forward street-style stars around the globe, it’s uptake in the UAE has been relatively slow.

While you're here
Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

The specs: 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Price, base: Dh132,000

Engine: 3.6-litre V6

Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 285hp @ 6,400rpm

Torque: 347Nm @ 4,100rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 9.6L to 10.3L / 100km

New schools in Dubai
Match info

Uefa Champions League Group C

Liverpool v Napoli, midnight

Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
'The worst thing you can eat'

Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.

Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines: 

Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.

Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.

Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.

Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.

Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

About Takalam

Date started: early 2020

Founders: Khawla Hammad and Inas Abu Shashieh

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: HealthTech and wellness

Number of staff: 4

Funding to date: Bootstrapped

Essentials
The flights: You can fly from the UAE to Iceland with one stop in Europe with a variety of airlines. Return flights with Emirates from Dubai to Stockholm, then Icelandair to Reykjavik, cost from Dh4,153 return. The whole trip takes 11 hours. British Airways flies from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Reykjavik, via London, with return flights taking 12 hours and costing from Dh2,490 return, including taxes. 
The activities: A half-day Silfra snorkelling trip costs 14,990 Icelandic kronur (Dh544) with Dive.is. Inside the Volcano also takes half a day and costs 42,000 kronur (Dh1,524). The Jokulsarlon small-boat cruise lasts about an hour and costs 9,800 kronur (Dh356). Into the Glacier costs 19,500 kronur (Dh708). It lasts three to four hours.
The tours: It’s often better to book a tailor-made trip through a specialist operator. UK-based Discover the World offers seven nights, self-driving, across the island from £892 (Dh4,505) per person. This includes three nights’ accommodation at Hotel Husafell near Into the Glacier, two nights at Hotel Ranga and two nights at the Icelandair Hotel Klaustur. It includes car rental, plus an iPad with itinerary and tourist information pre-loaded onto it, while activities can be booked as optional extras. More information inspiredbyiceland.com

Frankenstein in Baghdad
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Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

Tamkeen's offering
  • Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
  • Option 2: 50% across three years
  • Option 3: 30% across five years 
Where to buy

Limited-edition art prints of The Sofa Series: Sultani can be acquired from Reem El Mutwalli at www.reemelmutwalli.com

Tewellah by Nawal Zoghbi is out now.

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

The biog

Favourite book: You Are the Placebo – Making your mind matter, by Dr Joe Dispenza

Hobby: Running and watching Welsh rugby

Travel destination: Cyprus in the summer

Life goals: To be an aspirational and passionate University educator, enjoy life, be healthy and be the best dad possible.

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

The specs
Engine: 2.5-litre, turbocharged 5-cylinder

Transmission: seven-speed auto

Power: 400hp

Torque: 500Nm

Price: Dh300,000 (estimate)

On sale: 2022 

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
UAE SQUAD FOR ASIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP

Men’s squad: Faisal Al Ketbi, Omar Al Fadhli, Zayed Al Kathiri, Thiab Al Nuaimi, Khaled Al Shehhi, Mohamed Ali Al Suwaidi, Farraj Khaled Al Awlaqi, Muhammad Al Ameri, Mahdi Al Awlaqi, Saeed Al Qubaisi, Abdullah Al Qubaisi and Hazaa Farhan

Women's squad: Hamda Al Shekheili, Shouq Al Dhanhani, Balqis Abdullah, Sharifa Al Namani, Asma Al Hosani, Maitha Sultan, Bashayer Al Matrooshi, Maha Al Hanaei, Shamma Al Kalbani, Haya Al Jahuri, Mahra Mahfouz, Marwa Al Hosani, Tasneem Al Jahoori and Maryam Al Amri

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Updated: June 16, 2023, 6:01 PM
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