• Firefighters look on as the Oak Fire burns in Darrah in Mariposa County, California, U. S. July 22, 2022. REUTERS / David Swanson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
    Firefighters look on as the Oak Fire burns in Darrah in Mariposa County, California, U. S. July 22, 2022. REUTERS / David Swanson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
  • Vehicles cross the Cristo Redentor international land border between Argentina and Chile at Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina. It was closed two weeks ago because of harsh weather conditions. Reuters
    Vehicles cross the Cristo Redentor international land border between Argentina and Chile at Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina. It was closed two weeks ago because of harsh weather conditions. Reuters
  • An officer sprays disinfectant on a cattle farm in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, that was infected with highly-contagious foot-and-mouth disease. Getty
    An officer sprays disinfectant on a cattle farm in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, that was infected with highly-contagious foot-and-mouth disease. Getty
  • Keeping cool with a jump into the River Treska on a hot day near Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. A heatwave with temperatures of 41°C hit North Macedonia and its neighbours. EPA
    Keeping cool with a jump into the River Treska on a hot day near Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. A heatwave with temperatures of 41°C hit North Macedonia and its neighbours. EPA
  • Women leave the tomb of King Mirwais Khan in Kandahar city, Afghanistan. AFP
    Women leave the tomb of King Mirwais Khan in Kandahar city, Afghanistan. AFP
  • A competitor and their dog practise before the Dog Masters 2022 UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Dene Chine beach in Poole, Dorset, southern England. PA
    A competitor and their dog practise before the Dog Masters 2022 UK Dog Surfing Championships at Branksome Dene Chine beach in Poole, Dorset, southern England. PA
  • Spiderman cosplayers at this year's Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California. AFP
    Spiderman cosplayers at this year's Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California. AFP
  • French glassmaker Flavie Vincent-Petit works on cleaning stained glass windows from Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris at her workshop in the town of Troyes, north-eastern France. The windows are scheduled to be reinstalled by next spring. AFP
    French glassmaker Flavie Vincent-Petit works on cleaning stained glass windows from Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris at her workshop in the town of Troyes, north-eastern France. The windows are scheduled to be reinstalled by next spring. AFP
  • Supporters of Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto of the United Democratic Alliance and Kenya Kwanza political coalition run to meet him at Namanga on the Kenya-Tanzania border during a campaign tour for the presidential elections. Reuters
    Supporters of Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto of the United Democratic Alliance and Kenya Kwanza political coalition run to meet him at Namanga on the Kenya-Tanzania border during a campaign tour for the presidential elections. Reuters
  • Festival goers cheer as French rapper Ninho performs on the main stage during the 45th Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland. The Paleo is the largest open-air music festival in the western part of Switzerland and ran from Tuesday until yesterday. EPA
    Festival goers cheer as French rapper Ninho performs on the main stage during the 45th Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland. The Paleo is the largest open-air music festival in the western part of Switzerland and ran from Tuesday until yesterday. EPA

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Today's best photos: from California fires to festival goers

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

The National

July 24, 2022

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Saturday's best photos: from a protest in Sri Lanka to India's Behdienkhlam festival

Friday's best photos: from the Paleo Festival to the Tour de France - in pictures

Thursday's best photos: from a train driving across a salt lake to Ivana Trump's funeral

Wednesday's best photos: from sedated cats to The Rolling Stones

Tuesday's best photos: from the annual swan census to Farnborough Airshow

Monday's best photos: from an overheating Queen's Guard to a bull jumping into the sea

Episode list:

Ep1: A recovery like no other- the unevenness of the economic recovery 

Ep2: PCR and jobs - the future of work - new trends and challenges 

Ep3: The recovery and global trade disruptions - globalisation post-pandemic 

Ep4: Inflation- services and goods - debt risks 

Ep5: Travel and tourism 

Zayed Sustainability Prize
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Company profile

Company: Eighty6 

Date started: October 2021 

Founders: Abdul Kader Saadi and Anwar Nusseibeh 

Based: Dubai, UAE 

Sector: Hospitality 

Size: 25 employees 

Funding stage: Pre-series A 

Investment: $1 million 

Investors: Seed funding, angel investors  

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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)

Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

Red Joan

Director: Trevor Nunn

Starring: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Tereza Srbova

Rating: 3/5 stars

Updated: July 24, 2022, 1:10 PM
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