• Participants take part in the Up Helly Aa festival parade through the streets of Lerwick, Shetland Islands on January 31, 2023. - Up Helly Aa celebrates the influence of the Scandinavian Vikings in the Shetland Islands and culminates with up to 1,000 'guizers' (men in costume) throwing flaming torches into their Viking longboat and setting it alight later in the evening. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP)
    Participants take part in the Up Helly Aa festival parade through the streets of Lerwick, Shetland Islands on January 31, 2023. - Up Helly Aa celebrates the influence of the Scandinavian Vikings in the Shetland Islands and culminates with up to 1,000 'guizers' (men in costume) throwing flaming torches into their Viking longboat and setting it alight later in the evening. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP)
  • Flooded grounds after a storm at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Reuters
    Flooded grounds after a storm at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Reuters
  • Pilgrims attend the annual Hindu festival of Magh Mela, at the Sangam, the confluence of three revered rivers, in India. AP
    Pilgrims attend the annual Hindu festival of Magh Mela, at the Sangam, the confluence of three revered rivers, in India. AP
  • Waste floats on the Lim river near Priboj, Serbia. AP
    Waste floats on the Lim river near Priboj, Serbia. AP
  • A stand during the inauguration of the Integrated Systems Europe fair, the largest audiovisual show in the world, in Barcelona, Spain. EPA
    A stand during the inauguration of the Integrated Systems Europe fair, the largest audiovisual show in the world, in Barcelona, Spain. EPA
  • Dozens of German-made Leopard 1 tanks, owned by Freddy Versluys chief executive of Belgian defence company OIP Land Systems, are parked in a hangar in Tournais, Belgium. Mr Versluys has offered to help Ukraine if he receives export permits from the Belgian regional government of Wallonia and from Germany to sell them. Reuters
    Dozens of German-made Leopard 1 tanks, owned by Freddy Versluys chief executive of Belgian defence company OIP Land Systems, are parked in a hangar in Tournais, Belgium. Mr Versluys has offered to help Ukraine if he receives export permits from the Belgian regional government of Wallonia and from Germany to sell them. Reuters
  • A woman walks home after fishing at a beach in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
    A woman walks home after fishing at a beach in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
  • Catholic worshippers gather to celebrate Holy Mass with Pope Francis in Kinshasa, Congo. AP
    Catholic worshippers gather to celebrate Holy Mass with Pope Francis in Kinshasa, Congo. AP

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Today's best photos: from Vikings in Scotland to the Pope in DR Congo

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 01, 2023

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Tuesday's best photos: from dogs on show in the US to cycling's Saudi Tour

Monday's best photos: from Flamingos in Albania to tourists in Rajasthan

Sunday's best photos: from a bridge in China to a green desert in Sharjah

Saturday's best photos: from face-painted children in India to waves in Costa Rica - in pictures

Friday's best photos: from a Zulu pilgrimage to a fire in Uruguay

Thursday's best photos: from a Brazilian highliner to cranes in Israel

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

The specs: 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Price, base: Dh1.2 million

Engine: 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 725hp @ 6,500pm

Torque: 900Nm @ 1,800rpm

Fuel economy, combined:  12.3L / 100km (estimate)

UAE rugby in numbers

5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons

700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams

Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams

Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season

Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Angela Bassett, Tina Fey

Directed by: Pete Doctor

Rating: 4 stars

Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

Updated: February 01, 2023, 12:29 PM
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