Oscars 'super fan' Vivianne Robinson wearing Hollywood-themed attire, near the red carpet arrivals area, before the 95th Academy Awards, in Hollywood, California. AFP
Oscars 'super fan' Vivianne Robinson wearing Hollywood-themed attire, near the red carpet arrivals area, before the 95th Academy Awards, in Hollywood, California. AFP
Thick smoke rises during an eruption of Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. AFP
Thick smoke rises during an eruption of Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. AFP
Japan's Daiki Oda competes in the men's long jump event, during the 2023 Sydney Track Classic athletics, in Australia. AFP
Japan's Daiki Oda competes in the men's long jump event, during the 2023 Sydney Track Classic athletics, in Australia. AFP
A firefighter speaks on the phone as members of his team put out a blaze in a house shelled by Russian forces, in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine. AP
A firefighter speaks on the phone as members of his team put out a blaze in a house shelled by Russian forces, in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine. AP
China's Luo Jinjun catches the ball as Australia's Jake Bowey slides into second base during their Pool B game, at the World Baseball Classic, in Tokyo, Japan. AP
China's Luo Jinjun catches the ball as Australia's Jake Bowey slides into second base during their Pool B game, at the World Baseball Classic, in Tokyo, Japan. AP
A panda plays with one of its twin cubs at the Sibao Science Park in Xian in China's northern Shaanxi province. AFP
A panda plays with one of its twin cubs at the Sibao Science Park in Xian in China's northern Shaanxi province. AFP
Indian fans react in the stands during the cricket match between India and Australia, in Ahmedabad. Reuters
Indian fans react in the stands during the cricket match between India and Australia, in Ahmedabad. Reuters
Ballet dancers perform Swan Lake at The Empire Theatre in Sunderland, Britain. Reuters
Ballet dancers perform Swan Lake at The Empire Theatre in Sunderland, Britain. Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen through a camera's viewfinder during the closing session of the ruling Communist Party's national committee, in the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. EPA
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen through a camera's viewfinder during the closing session of the ruling Communist Party's national committee, in the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. EPA

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Today's best photos: from an Oscars super fan to a volcano eruption

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

March 11, 2023

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Moonfall

Director: Rolan Emmerich

Stars: Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry

Rating: 3/5

While you're here
How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Starring: Ali El Ghoureir, Khalil El Roumeithy, Mostafa Abo Seria
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Updated: March 11, 2023, 12:16 PM

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