Sunset on a hill in Ealing, west London, as a summer of hosepipe bans and fire warnings continues, and a heat health alert in place across much of the country. AP
Sunset on a hill in Ealing, west London, as a summer of hosepipe bans and fire warnings continues, and a heat health alert in place across much of the country. AP
A view of the Roman camp Aquis Querquennis, on the banks of the Limia river in the As Conchas reservoir, in Ourense, Spain. The camp is usually under water but is visible because of the low level of the reservoir. EPA
A view of the Roman camp Aquis Querquennis, on the banks of the Limia river in the As Conchas reservoir, in Ourense, Spain. The camp is usually under water but is visible because of the low level of the reservoir. EPA
Pope Francis with indigenous people from Mexico after the weekly general audience at the Vatican. Reuters
Pope Francis with indigenous people from Mexico after the weekly general audience at the Vatican. Reuters
A symbolic cemetery of cars destroyed by Russian troops, in Irpin, Ukraine, some of which have been painted by local artists. AFP
A symbolic cemetery of cars destroyed by Russian troops, in Irpin, Ukraine, some of which have been painted by local artists. AFP
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose walks at a height of almost 188 metres over a webbing from De Rotterdam in the Wilhelminapier to the De Zalmhaven towers at the Erasmus Bridge, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. EPA
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose walks at a height of almost 188 metres over a webbing from De Rotterdam in the Wilhelminapier to the De Zalmhaven towers at the Erasmus Bridge, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. EPA
A child plays cricket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy Tour at Mutitjulu in Uluru, Australia. Mutitjulu is an Aboriginal community located at the base of Uluru. Getty Images
A child plays cricket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy Tour at Mutitjulu in Uluru, Australia. Mutitjulu is an Aboriginal community located at the base of Uluru. Getty Images
Smoke from a forest fire over the village of Verdelhos in the Beijames glacial valley, Castelo Branco, Portugal. Almost 600 fire personnel, 205 vehicles and 13 aeroplanes are battling the fire. EPA
Smoke from a forest fire over the village of Verdelhos in the Beijames glacial valley, Castelo Branco, Portugal. Almost 600 fire personnel, 205 vehicles and 13 aeroplanes are battling the fire. EPA
Firefighters and members of a search-and-rescue team try to save a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine river in France. Despite the rescuers' efforts the whale died. Reuters
Firefighters and members of a search-and-rescue team try to save a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine river in France. Despite the rescuers' efforts the whale died. Reuters

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Today's best photos: from a British sunset to a Beluga whale

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

The National

August 10, 2022

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RACE CARD

6.30pm Maiden Dh165,000 (Dirt) 1,200

7.05pm Handicap Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m

7.40pm Maiden Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m

8.15pm Handicap Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m

8.50pm Handicap Dh175,000 (D) 1,400m

9.25pm Handicap Dh175,000 (D) 2,000m

 

The National selections:

6.30pm Underwriter

7.05pm Rayig

7.40pm Torno Subito

8.15pm Talento Puma

8.50pm Etisalat

9.25pm Gundogdu

ODI FIXTURE SCHEDULE

First ODI, October 22
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Second ODI, October 25
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Third ODI, October 29
Venue TBC

Brief scoreline:

Manchester United 0

Manchester City 2

Bernardo Silva 54', Sane 66'

Updated: August 10, 2022, 1:37 PM
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