Peru coach Ricardo Gareca takes a press conference at Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia. Erik S. Lesser / EPA
Peru coach Ricardo Gareca takes a press conference at Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia. Erik S. Lesser / EPA
Lotus flowers are in full bloom at a pond in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Yonhap / EPA
Lotus flowers are in full bloom at a pond in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Yonhap / EPA
A man fishes near the ruins of Marawi city, southern Philippines. Aaron Favila / AP Photo
A man fishes near the ruins of Marawi city, southern Philippines. Aaron Favila / AP Photo
German finance minister Olaf Scholz speaks during the '70 Years of Social Market Economy' anniversary event at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin. Michele Tantussi / Reuters
German finance minister Olaf Scholz speaks during the '70 Years of Social Market Economy' anniversary event at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin. Michele Tantussi / Reuters
A boy waits for a ferry at Sunda Kelapa port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Darren Whiteside / Reuters
A boy waits for a ferry at Sunda Kelapa port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Darren Whiteside / Reuters
The media tribune inside the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
The media tribune inside the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
An Indian commuter crosses railway lines in Jalandhar, India. Shammi Mehra / AFP
An Indian commuter crosses railway lines in Jalandhar, India. Shammi Mehra / AFP
A photographer aims takes a photo of the Governor of Bank of Japan Haruhiko Kuroda in Tokyo. Kimimasa Mayama / EPA
A photographer aims takes a photo of the Governor of Bank of Japan Haruhiko Kuroda in Tokyo. Kimimasa Mayama / EPA
Russian police patrol near the central Mosque in Moscow. Vasily Maximov / AFP
Russian police patrol near the central Mosque in Moscow. Vasily Maximov / AFP
The steeple of the Maria-Hilf pilgrimage chapel and a maypole are surrounded by morning mist in Eisenberg, Germany. Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / dpa / AFP
The steeple of the Maria-Hilf pilgrimage chapel and a maypole are surrounded by morning mist in Eisenberg, Germany. Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / dpa / AFP
Workers clean the exterior of the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Yuri Cortez / AFP
Workers clean the exterior of the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. Yuri Cortez / AFP

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World in focus - best photos for June 15, 2018

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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June 15, 2018

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GOLF’S RAHMBO

- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)

england euro squad

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)

Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

FINAL RESULT

Sharjah Wanderers 20 Dubai Tigers 25 (After extra-time)

Wanderers
Tries: Gormley, Penalty
cons: Flaherty
Pens: Flaherty 2

Tigers
Tries: O’Donnell, Gibbons, Kelly
Cons: Caldwell 2
Pens: Caldwell, Cross

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

Abu Dhabi Card

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 1,400m

National selection: AF Mohanak

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 90,000 1,400m

National selection: Jayide Al Boraq

6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 100,000 1,400m

National selection: Rocket Power

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship Listed (PA) Dh 180,000 1,600m

National selection: Ihtesham

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 1,600m

National selection: Noof KB

7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 2.200m

National selection: EL Faust

Match info

Wolves 0

Arsenal 2 (Saka 43', Lacazette 85')

Man of the match: Shkodran Mustafi (Arsenal)

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