A man dressed as Batman stands on top of the London Eye before the release of 'The Batman' in UK cinemas on March 4. AP
A man dressed as Batman stands on top of the London Eye before the release of 'The Batman' in UK cinemas on March 4. AP
A health worker administers polio vaccine drops to a young girl during an inoculation campaign in Karachi, Pakistan. AFP
A health worker administers polio vaccine drops to a young girl during an inoculation campaign in Karachi, Pakistan. AFP
The hands of the soldiers on the Soviet Army Monument in Sofia, Bulgaria are painted red during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
The hands of the soldiers on the Soviet Army Monument in Sofia, Bulgaria are painted red during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
Esequiel Barco of River Plate celebrates with teammates after scoring during a match against Racing Club as part of Copa de la Liga 2022 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty
Esequiel Barco of River Plate celebrates with teammates after scoring during a match against Racing Club as part of Copa de la Liga 2022 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty
A plane leaves vapour trails in the sky as it flies over Frankfurt, Germany. Germany, along with other European states, has imposed an airspace ban on Russian aircraft as part of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. EPA
A plane leaves vapour trails in the sky as it flies over Frankfurt, Germany. Germany, along with other European states, has imposed an airspace ban on Russian aircraft as part of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. EPA
A delegate looks at a sculpture made from plastic waste during the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Reuters
A delegate looks at a sculpture made from plastic waste during the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Reuters
A civilian man fleeing violence rests in Semera, Ethiopia. Thousands of Eritrean refugees, shell-shocked and separated from loved ones, have fled on foot through harsh terrain to escape the fighting. AFP
A civilian man fleeing violence rests in Semera, Ethiopia. Thousands of Eritrean refugees, shell-shocked and separated from loved ones, have fled on foot through harsh terrain to escape the fighting. AFP
Water floods streets and houses in Maryborough, Australia. Heavy rain is bringing record flooding to some east coast areas while the flooding in Brisbane is the worst since 2011. AP
Water floods streets and houses in Maryborough, Australia. Heavy rain is bringing record flooding to some east coast areas while the flooding in Brisbane is the worst since 2011. AP

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Today's best photos: from 'The Batman' to floods in Australia

'The National’ selects the most striking pictures from across the world

The National

February 28, 2022

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More from The National:

Sunday's best photos: from a carnival in Bolivia to the Swiss Air Force in flight

Saturday's best photos: from big waves in Portugal to models in Milan

Friday's best photos: from the invasion of Ukraine to a Philippine anniversary

Thursday's best photos: from swimming with sharks to donkey racing in Bahrain

Wednesday's best photos: from heavy snow in Srinagar to Ghanaian movie posters

Usain Bolt's World Championships record

2007 Osaka

200m Silver

4x100m relay Silver

 

2009 Berlin

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2011 Daegu

100m Disqualified in final for false start

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2013 Moscow

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2015 Beijing

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

Roger Federer's 2018 record

Australian Open Champion

Rotterdam Champion

Indian Wells Runner-up

Miami Second round

Stuttgart Champion

Halle Runner-up

Wimbledon Quarter-finals

Cincinnati Runner-up

US Open Fourth round

Shanghai Semi-finals

Basel Champion

Paris Masters Semi-finals

 

 

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The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

While you're here
RESULT

Esperance de Tunis 1 Guadalajara 1 
(Esperance won 6-5 on penalties)
Esperance: Belaili 38’
Guadalajara: Sandoval 5’

Score

Third Test, Day 1

New Zealand 229-7 (90 ov)
Pakistan

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat

Bio

Born in Dibba, Sharjah in 1972.
He is the eldest among 11 brothers and sisters.
He was educated in Sharjah schools and is a graduate of UAE University in Al Ain.
He has written poetry for 30 years and has had work published in local newspapers.
He likes all kinds of adventure movies that relate to his work.
His dream is a safe and preserved environment for all humankind. 
His favourite book is The Quran, and 'Maze of Innovation and Creativity', written by his brother.

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)

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The specs

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Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

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About Seez

Company name/date started: Seez, set up in September 2015 and the app was released in August 2017  

Founder/CEO name(s): Tarek Kabrit, co-founder and chief executive, and Andrew Kabrit, co-founder and chief operating officer

Based in: Dubai, with operations also in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon 

Sector:  Search engine for car buying, selling and leasing

Size: (employees/revenue): 11; undisclosed

Stage of funding: $1.8 million in seed funding; followed by another $1.5m bridge round - in the process of closing Series A 

Investors: Wamda Capital, B&Y and Phoenician Funds 

Updated: February 28, 2022, 1:01 PM
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