• Kids jump off the breakwater into the ocean ahead the Fourth of July holiday in Gloucester, Massachusetts, U. S. , July 3, 2023. REUTERS / Brian Snyder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
    Kids jump off the breakwater into the ocean ahead the Fourth of July holiday in Gloucester, Massachusetts, U. S. , July 3, 2023. REUTERS / Brian Snyder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
  • An Afghan child carries dried clay bowls at a traditionally run factory in Istalif district of Kabul province. AFP
    An Afghan child carries dried clay bowls at a traditionally run factory in Istalif district of Kabul province. AFP
  • Residents of the Jenin refugee camp flee their homes during an Israeli military operation in the area. AP
    Residents of the Jenin refugee camp flee their homes during an Israeli military operation in the area. AP
  • Model Alek Wek presents a creation by designer Thom Browne during a fashion show at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Reuters
    Model Alek Wek presents a creation by designer Thom Browne during a fashion show at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Reuters
  • Police arrest demonstrator at Ben Gurion airport during protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms. Reuters
    Police arrest demonstrator at Ben Gurion airport during protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms. Reuters
  • Low water levels at Woodhead Reservoir in Glossop, England during the country's hottest June on record. Getty
    Low water levels at Woodhead Reservoir in Glossop, England during the country's hottest June on record. Getty
  • The Piton de la Fournaise volcano erupts on France's Reunion island. AFP
    The Piton de la Fournaise volcano erupts on France's Reunion island. AFP
  • French artist Saype works on his new giant land art fresco, "La Grande Dame", near Mont Blanc. AFP
    French artist Saype works on his new giant land art fresco, "La Grande Dame", near Mont Blanc. AFP
  • Ariane 5 rocket prepares for its last ever launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. AFP
    Ariane 5 rocket prepares for its last ever launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. AFP
  • Thousands of dead fish float down the Amshan river in drought-stricken southeastern Iraq. AFP
    Thousands of dead fish float down the Amshan river in drought-stricken southeastern Iraq. AFP
  • Local residents take part in aerobics exercise at a square in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province. AFP
    Local residents take part in aerobics exercise at a square in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province. AFP
  • Tour de France participants cycle along the Bay of Biscay coastline in northern Spain. AFP
    Tour de France participants cycle along the Bay of Biscay coastline in northern Spain. AFP

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Today's best photos: From the Fourth of July to the Tour de France

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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July 04, 2023

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AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

Updated: July 04, 2023, 3:01 PM
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