Abu Dhabi bus shelters look picture perfect thanks to Department of Municipalities and Transport's project. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi bus shelters look picture perfect thanks to Department of Municipalities and Transport's project. Victor Besa / The National
A young girl dressed as Hindu Goddess 'Durga' at the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. AFP
A young girl dressed as Hindu Goddess 'Durga' at the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. AFP
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, seen at the Angel of the North in Gateshead, UK. Reuters
Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, seen at the Angel of the North in Gateshead, UK. Reuters
A man walks between graves at a cemetery in Hong Kong on October 11, during the Chung Yeung Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, where people honour their ancestors. AFP
A man walks between graves at a cemetery in Hong Kong on October 11, during the Chung Yeung Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, where people honour their ancestors. AFP
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the San Damaso courtyard ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Reuters
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the San Damaso courtyard ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Reuters
Believers attend an Orthodox service at St Nicholas Cathedral in Mariupol in Russian-controlled Ukraine. Reuters
Believers attend an Orthodox service at St Nicholas Cathedral in Mariupol in Russian-controlled Ukraine. Reuters
Members of the Harris-Walz campaign team steam wrinkles out of the US national flag in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AFP
Members of the Harris-Walz campaign team steam wrinkles out of the US national flag in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AFP
Residents check their apartment destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Beirut. AP
Residents check their apartment destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Beirut. AP
Mexican Army members take part in the commemoration of the 'Bicentennial of the Republic' at the Zócalo in Mexico City. EPA
Mexican Army members take part in the commemoration of the 'Bicentennial of the Republic' at the Zócalo in Mexico City. EPA
Water begins to recede from flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit. AFP
Water begins to recede from flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, after Hurricane Milton hit. AFP
People in a Seoul bookstore read 'The Vegetarian' by Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Reuters
People in a Seoul bookstore read 'The Vegetarian' by Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Reuters

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Best photos of October 11: Abu Dhabi street art to Nobel Prize in Literature winner

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

October 11, 2024

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Director: Ayan Mukerji

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana

Rating: 2/5

The specs: 2018 Maxus T60

Price, base / as tested: Dh48,000

Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder

Power: 136hp @ 1,600rpm

Torque: 360Nm @ 1,600 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Fuel consumption, combined: 9.1L / 100km

Updated: October 11, 2024, 10:31 AM`
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