• A firefighter pulls a hose while protecting a home along Crystal Springs Road while battling the Glass Fire in St. Helena, California. AP
    A firefighter pulls a hose while protecting a home along Crystal Springs Road while battling the Glass Fire in St. Helena, California. AP
  • South Africa's Nikita Robb catches a wave during a surfing competition organised to revive local tourism on the island at Arugam Bay in the east of Sri Lanka. AFP
    South Africa's Nikita Robb catches a wave during a surfing competition organised to revive local tourism on the island at Arugam Bay in the east of Sri Lanka. AFP
  • People along with local government officials prepare to ride on bicycles during a launch ceremony encouraging people to take bicycles to their workplaces, Mall of Asia in Manila. AFP
    People along with local government officials prepare to ride on bicycles during a launch ceremony encouraging people to take bicycles to their workplaces, Mall of Asia in Manila. AFP
  • Members of an Orthodox church choir sing and dance during the celebration of the eve of the Ethiopian Orthodox holiday of Meskel. AFP
    Members of an Orthodox church choir sing and dance during the celebration of the eve of the Ethiopian Orthodox holiday of Meskel. AFP
  • A worker cleans barrels used to contain chemicals in Buriganga river in Dhaka on September 27, 2020. AFP
    A worker cleans barrels used to contain chemicals in Buriganga river in Dhaka on September 27, 2020. AFP
  • Riders pedal under a cloudy sky during the men's elite event, at the road cycling World Championships, in Imola, Italy. AP Photo
    Riders pedal under a cloudy sky during the men's elite event, at the road cycling World Championships, in Imola, Italy. AP Photo
  • Birds fly inside the stadium during the match between AS Monaco and RC Strasbourg. REUTERS
    Birds fly inside the stadium during the match between AS Monaco and RC Strasbourg. REUTERS
  • Kashmiris catch fish as they sit on a small boat near a lotus flowers on the waters of Nageen Lake in Srinagar. EPA
    Kashmiris catch fish as they sit on a small boat near a lotus flowers on the waters of Nageen Lake in Srinagar. EPA
  • Luke Jerram's 'In Memoriam' artwork installation on Sandbanks beach in Poole, England. Getty Images
    Luke Jerram's 'In Memoriam' artwork installation on Sandbanks beach in Poole, England. Getty Images
  • Feminist anarchists clash with female police officers in Mexico City. AP Photo
    Feminist anarchists clash with female police officers in Mexico City. AP Photo

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World in focus - best photos for September 28, 2020

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

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September 28, 2020

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UAE’s third miniature satellite set to be launched from Russia

Tens of thousands of residents return as UAE eyes jobs recovery

Overnight fighting rages between Armenia and Azerbaijan

On patrol with Abu Dhabi’s skyscraper inspectors

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
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
While you're here
Results

6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 (PA) US$100,000 (Dirt) 2,000m, Winner Bandar, Fernando Jara (jockey), Majed Al Jahouri (trainer).

7.05pm Meydan Classic Listed (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,600m, ​​​​​​​Winner Well Of Wisdom, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

7.40pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m, ​​​​​​​Winner Star Safari, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

8.15pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,600m, Winner Moqarrar, Fabrice Veron, Erwan Charpy.

8.50pm Nad Al Sheba Trophy Group 2 (TB) $300,000 (T) 2,810m, Winner Secret Advisor, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

9.25pm Curlin Stakes Listed (TB) $175,000 (D) 2,000m, ​​​​​​​Winner Parsimony, William Buick, Doug O’Neill.

10pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m, Winner Simsir, Ronan Whelan, Michael Halford.

10.35pm Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 1,400m, ​​​​​​​Winner Velorum, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

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