• Pope Francis speaks to nuns during the weekly general audience, in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, November 29, 2023. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
    Pope Francis speaks to nuns during the weekly general audience, in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, November 29, 2023. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
  • Scotland's Robert MacIntyre plays a shot from the ninth tee during the first round of the Australian Open at the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney. EPA
    Scotland's Robert MacIntyre plays a shot from the ninth tee during the first round of the Australian Open at the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney. EPA
  • A horse rolls in the snow in Ballater, Scotland. Getty Images
    A horse rolls in the snow in Ballater, Scotland. Getty Images
  • The partially illuminated Berlin headquarters of Signa after it announced it will file for insolvency. The European property developer has stakes in New York's Chrysler Building, and luxury department stores KaDeWe in Berlin and Selfridges in London. EPA
    The partially illuminated Berlin headquarters of Signa after it announced it will file for insolvency. The European property developer has stakes in New York's Chrysler Building, and luxury department stores KaDeWe in Berlin and Selfridges in London. EPA
  • Schoolchildren in Amritsar, India, line up to represent a ribbon on the eve of World Aids Day. AFP
    Schoolchildren in Amritsar, India, line up to represent a ribbon on the eve of World Aids Day. AFP
  • A dog walker ventures out after this winter's first snowfall in Zurich, Switzerland. EPA
    A dog walker ventures out after this winter's first snowfall in Zurich, Switzerland. EPA
  • Families gather on the beach at Deir Al Balah, Gaza, during the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. AFP
    Families gather on the beach at Deir Al Balah, Gaza, during the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. AFP
  • People visit a Christmas-themed park in Taguig, Manila, in the Philippines. AFP
    People visit a Christmas-themed park in Taguig, Manila, in the Philippines. AFP
  • Israeli soldiers gather for a briefing next to tanks on the southern border with the Gaza strip during the temporary truce. AFP
    Israeli soldiers gather for a briefing next to tanks on the southern border with the Gaza strip during the temporary truce. AFP
  • A worker gathers poinsettas, the traditional Christmas flowers, at Uniplumo nursery in Wyestown, Dublin, Ireland. Reuters
    A worker gathers poinsettas, the traditional Christmas flowers, at Uniplumo nursery in Wyestown, Dublin, Ireland. Reuters
  • A dog looks out from its cage as police in Seoul, South Korea, block a protest against government plans to ban dog meat. Getty Images
    A dog looks out from its cage as police in Seoul, South Korea, block a protest against government plans to ban dog meat. Getty Images
  • Tourists shelter under umbrellas as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. AFP
    Tourists shelter under umbrellas as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. AFP

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Today's best photos: From Pope Francis with an audience of nuns to rain at the Taj Mahal

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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Europa League semi-final, second leg
Atletico Madrid (1) v Arsenal (1)
Where: Wanda Metropolitano
When: Thursday, May 3
Live: On BeIN Sports HD

Jigra
Director: Vasan Bala
Starring: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, Manoj Pahwa, Harsh Singh
Rated: 3.5/5
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Favourite books: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life' by Jane D. Mathews and ‘The Moment of Lift’ by Melinda Gates

Favourite travel destination: Greece, a blend of ancient history and captivating nature. It always has given me a sense of joy, endless possibilities, positive energy and wonderful people that make you feel at home.

Favourite pastime: travelling and experiencing different cultures across the globe.

Favourite quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.

Favourite Movie: Mona Lisa Smile 

Favourite Author: Kahlil Gibran

Favourite Artist: Meryl Streep

Citadel: Honey Bunny first episode

Directors: Raj & DK

Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon

Rating: 4/5

Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah To The Last Goodbye
By Dave Lory with Jim Irvin

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