• Roman Catholic cardinals attend a consistory to create 21 new cardinals from around the world, at the Vatican's St Peter's square. AFP
    Roman Catholic cardinals attend a consistory to create 21 new cardinals from around the world, at the Vatican's St Peter's square. AFP
  • Peter Pellegrini, leader of Slovakia's HLAS party, speaks after casting his ballot at a polling station in Bratislava during parliamentary elections. EPA
    Peter Pellegrini, leader of Slovakia's HLAS party, speaks after casting his ballot at a polling station in Bratislava during parliamentary elections. EPA
  • Artists stage a performance during the Seoul Street Art Festival, in the South Korean capital. EPA
    Artists stage a performance during the Seoul Street Art Festival, in the South Korean capital. EPA
  • A cat in costume is presented at a cat show event in Bangkok, Thailand. EPA
    A cat in costume is presented at a cat show event in Bangkok, Thailand. EPA
  • Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appears at the fall convention of the California Republican Party in Anaheim, California. Reuters
    Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appears at the fall convention of the California Republican Party in Anaheim, California. Reuters
  • Swiss artist Alain Roche plays a grand piano suspended from a crane 50m above a building site, during a dress rehearsal before two performances as part of an international festival, in Bordeaux, France. AFP
    Swiss artist Alain Roche plays a grand piano suspended from a crane 50m above a building site, during a dress rehearsal before two performances as part of an international festival, in Bordeaux, France. AFP
  • Alpacas and llamas are driven during the 'Alpabzug', from the Griesalp area back into the valley, in Kiental, Switzerland. In autumn, the animals descend from alpine pastures to lower grounds. EPA
    Alpacas and llamas are driven during the 'Alpabzug', from the Griesalp area back into the valley, in Kiental, Switzerland. In autumn, the animals descend from alpine pastures to lower grounds. EPA
  • Members of the fire dragon dance team spin balls of joss sticks, as the 'dragon' winds through the narrow streets and houses, during the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Hong Kong. AFP
    Members of the fire dragon dance team spin balls of joss sticks, as the 'dragon' winds through the narrow streets and houses, during the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Hong Kong. AFP
  • A man washes his face early in the morning outside a warehouse decorated with a wall mural in Mumbai, India. AFP
    A man washes his face early in the morning outside a warehouse decorated with a wall mural in Mumbai, India. AFP
  • Volunteers watch the squash medal ceremony through the doors Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Reuters
    Volunteers watch the squash medal ceremony through the doors Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Reuters
  • The full moon, a supermoon also known as the "Harvest Moon", rises above Macquarie Lighthouse and the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney. AFP
    The full moon, a supermoon also known as the "Harvest Moon", rises above Macquarie Lighthouse and the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney. AFP

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Today's best photos: From new Roman Catholic cardinals to the supermoon

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

September 30, 2023

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Expert input

If you had all the money in the world, what’s the one sneaker you would buy or create?

“There are a few shoes that have ‘grail’ status for me. But the one I have always wanted is the Nike x Patta x Parra Air Max 1 - Cherrywood. To get a pair in my size brand new is would cost me between Dh8,000 and Dh 10,000.” Jack Brett

“If I had all the money, I would approach Nike and ask them to do my own Air Force 1, that’s one of my dreams.” Yaseen Benchouche

“There’s nothing out there yet that I’d pay an insane amount for, but I’d love to create my own shoe with Tinker Hatfield and Jordan.” Joshua Cox

“I think I’d buy a defunct footwear brand; I’d like the challenge of reinterpreting a brand’s history and changing options.” Kris Balerite

 “I’d stir up a creative collaboration with designers Martin Margiela of the mixed patchwork sneakers, and Yohji Yamamoto.” Hussain Moloobhoy

“If I had all the money in the world, I’d live somewhere where I’d never have to wear shoes again.” Raj Malhotra

Favourite things

Luxury: Enjoys window shopping for high-end bags and jewellery

Discount: She works in luxury retail, but is careful about spending, waits for sales, festivals and only buys on discount

University: The only person in her family to go to college, Jiang secured a bachelor’s degree in business management in China

Masters: Studying part-time for a master’s degree in international business marketing in Dubai

Vacation: Heads back home to see family in China

Community work: Member of the Chinese Business Women’s Association of the UAE to encourage other women entrepreneurs

FIXTURES

All kick-off times 10.45pm UAE ( 4 GMT)

Tuesday
Mairobr v Liverpool
Spartak Moscow v Sevilla
Feyenoord v Shakhtar Donetsk
Manchester City v Napoli
Monaco v Besiktas
RB Leipzig v Porto
Apoel Nicosia v Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur

Wednesday
Benfica v Manchester United
CSKA Moscow v Basel
Bayern Munich v Celtic
Anderlecht v Paris Saint-Germain
Qarabag v Atletico Madrid
Chelsea v Roma
Barcelona v Olympiakos
Juventus v Sporting Lisbon

Updated: September 30, 2023, 12:24 PM