A woman holds a grenade launcher during a military picnic in Siemianowice, Poland. The country is seeking more part-time volunteers for its Territorial Defence Force. Getty Images
A woman holds a grenade launcher during a military picnic in Siemianowice, Poland. The country is seeking more part-time volunteers for its Territorial Defence Force. Getty Images
People wade through flood water to collect food aid after heavy monsoon rainfall in Companiganj, Bangladesh. AFP
People wade through flood water to collect food aid after heavy monsoon rainfall in Companiganj, Bangladesh. AFP
New Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives a victory speech alongside running mate Francia Marquez at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, after winning the election. The former guerrilla becomes the country's first left-wing president after beating rival Rodolfo Hernandez at the polls. AFP
New Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives a victory speech alongside running mate Francia Marquez at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, after winning the election. The former guerrilla becomes the country's first left-wing president after beating rival Rodolfo Hernandez at the polls. AFP
People take part in a demonstration in Brussels over the rising cost of living. Reuters
People take part in a demonstration in Brussels over the rising cost of living. Reuters
South Korea's second home-grown space rocket, called Nuri, is raised for launch at Naro Space Centre in Goheung. The event was rescheduled for Tuesday after aerospace engineers replaced a malfunctioning part. EPA
South Korea's second home-grown space rocket, called Nuri, is raised for launch at Naro Space Centre in Goheung. The event was rescheduled for Tuesday after aerospace engineers replaced a malfunctioning part. EPA
A journalist watches Marine Le Pen giving a speech on TV after the results of the second round of French legislative elections. The polls are held to elect the 577 members for the French parliament. EPA
A journalist watches Marine Le Pen giving a speech on TV after the results of the second round of French legislative elections. The polls are held to elect the 577 members for the French parliament. EPA
An athlete competes in the Ironman triathlon in Rapperswil, Switzerland. EPA
An athlete competes in the Ironman triathlon in Rapperswil, Switzerland. EPA
The Red Arrows, the British RAF's aerobatic team, in formation at the Danish Air Show at Karup Airport. EPA
The Red Arrows, the British RAF's aerobatic team, in formation at the Danish Air Show at Karup Airport. EPA
A fire in San Martin de Unx in Navarre region, northern Spain. Some locals have been evacuated as a precaution, while others have left of their own accord. EPA
A fire in San Martin de Unx in Navarre region, northern Spain. Some locals have been evacuated as a precaution, while others have left of their own accord. EPA
Spain's Iris Tio Casas competes at the World Aquatics Championships at the Alfred Hajos swimming complex in Budapest. AFP
Spain's Iris Tio Casas competes at the World Aquatics Championships at the Alfred Hajos swimming complex in Budapest. AFP
Yoga at a park in Handan in China's northern Hebei province. The annual International Yoga Day is on Tuesday. AFP
Yoga at a park in Handan in China's northern Hebei province. The annual International Yoga Day is on Tuesday. AFP

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Today's best photos: from a military picnic in Poland to yoga in China

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

June 20, 2022

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Cricket World Cup League 2

UAE squad

Rahul Chopra (captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Tanish Suri, Vishnu Sukumaran, Vriitya Aravind

Fixtures

Friday, November 1 – Oman v UAE
Sunday, November 3 – UAE v Netherlands
Thursday, November 7 – UAE v Oman
Saturday, November 9 – Netherlands v UAE

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: Rawat Al Reef, Adrie de Vries (jockey), Abdallah Al Hammadi (trainer)

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Noof KB, Richard Mullen, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Seven Skies, Bernardo Pinheiro, Qaiss Aboud

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Jabalini, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7pm: UAE Arabian Derby – Prestige (PA) Dh150,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Dergham Athbah, Richard Mullen, Mohamed Daggash

7.30pm: Emirates Championship – Group 1 (PA) Dh1,000,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Somoud, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle

8pm: Abu Dhabi Championship – Group 3 (TB) Dh380,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Irish Freedom, Antonio Fresu, Satish Seemar

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