The sun rises behind the Grand Camlica Mosque as the Bosphorus in Istanbul is shrouded in fog. Reuters
The sun rises behind the Grand Camlica Mosque as the Bosphorus in Istanbul is shrouded in fog. Reuters
Yachts compete in the Barcolana, the world's largest regatta, off the coast of Trieste, Italy. Reuters
Yachts compete in the Barcolana, the world's largest regatta, off the coast of Trieste, Italy. Reuters
Indian rail workers survey the site of a derailment after two trains collided at Kavaraipettai Station, 40km north of Chennai. AFP
Indian rail workers survey the site of a derailment after two trains collided at Kavaraipettai Station, 40km north of Chennai. AFP
From left, US President Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attend a memorial for Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington, DC. EPA
From left, US President Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attend a memorial for Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington, DC. EPA
People try to extricate the injured from the rubble of a collapsed building after Israeli bombs were dropped on Jabalia, northern Gaza. AFP
People try to extricate the injured from the rubble of a collapsed building after Israeli bombs were dropped on Jabalia, northern Gaza. AFP
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visits a naval base in Taoyuan after China carried out military drills near the island. AFP
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visits a naval base in Taoyuan after China carried out military drills near the island. AFP
Hindu priests lead evening prayers on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, India's Uttar Pradesh state. AFP
Hindu priests lead evening prayers on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, India's Uttar Pradesh state. AFP
The aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Getty Images
The aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Getty Images
The Hunter's supermoon rises behind the Berlin TV Tower. AP
The Hunter's supermoon rises behind the Berlin TV Tower. AP
Clowning around at the opening ceremony of Dubai's Global Village. Pawan Singh / The National
Clowning around at the opening ceremony of Dubai's Global Village. Pawan Singh / The National
The Hunter's supermoon soars above Edinburgh Castle. PA
The Hunter's supermoon soars above Edinburgh Castle. PA
Shinto priests bow during a ritual at the autumn festival at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Reuters
Shinto priests bow during a ritual at the autumn festival at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Reuters
Buddhist devotees observe a full moon day at a temple in the Kelaniya suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. EPA
Buddhist devotees observe a full moon day at a temple in the Kelaniya suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. EPA
Relatives and friends of Israelis taken hostage on October 7, 2023, block a road in Jerusalem to pray for their release at the start of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. AFP
Relatives and friends of Israelis taken hostage on October 7, 2023, block a road in Jerusalem to pray for their release at the start of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. AFP
A moment of peace as police officers take position to control a public protest against rising crime levels in Lima, Peru. EPA
A moment of peace as police officers take position to control a public protest against rising crime levels in Lima, Peru. EPA
Devotees take part in the Sindoor Khela ritual, in which married women anoint each other with vermilion powder, in Varanasi, India. AFP
Devotees take part in the Sindoor Khela ritual, in which married women anoint each other with vermilion powder, in Varanasi, India. AFP
Devotees pay tribute to Brazil's national patroness at the Basilica of the National Shrine in Aparecida, Sao Paulo. AFP
Devotees pay tribute to Brazil's national patroness at the Basilica of the National Shrine in Aparecida, Sao Paulo. AFP
Comet Tsuchinshan darts over Trona Pinnacles, California. Reuters
Comet Tsuchinshan darts over Trona Pinnacles, California. Reuters
Minima Sherpa lifts his son, Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, who has become the youngest person to climb the world’s 14 highest peaks, in Kathmandu, Nepal. AP
Minima Sherpa lifts his son, Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, who has become the youngest person to climb the world’s 14 highest peaks, in Kathmandu, Nepal. AP
Pigeons fly past a statue of Guanyin, a deity venerated in Buddhism for her compassion, at a temple in Keelung, Taiwan. Reuters
Pigeons fly past a statue of Guanyin, a deity venerated in Buddhism for her compassion, at a temple in Keelung, Taiwan. Reuters
A Palestine mountain gazelle in the wilderness near the village of Dura Al Qara, north-east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. AFP
A Palestine mountain gazelle in the wilderness near the village of Dura Al Qara, north-east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. AFP
Visitors queueing outside Soumaya Museum in Mexico City. AFP
Visitors queueing outside Soumaya Museum in Mexico City. AFP
Navy personnel stand in position on the combat supply ship FGS Frankfurt am Main as it arrives at Port Klang in Kuala Lumpur. AP
Navy personnel stand in position on the combat supply ship FGS Frankfurt am Main as it arrives at Port Klang in Kuala Lumpur. AP
Alreem Alduways of Team Al Nassr, left, competes against Sahaf Alshammari of Team AlUla in women's taekwondo at the Saudi Games 2024. Getty Images
Alreem Alduways of Team Al Nassr, left, competes against Sahaf Alshammari of Team AlUla in women's taekwondo at the Saudi Games 2024. Getty Images
Fishermen and environmental workers attach a tow line to a dead humpback whale washed up in Cape Town. Reuters
Fishermen and environmental workers attach a tow line to a dead humpback whale washed up in Cape Town. Reuters
A stand at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
A stand at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Mars by artist Luke Jerram is unveiled at Gloucester Cathedral in England. PA
Mars by artist Luke Jerram is unveiled at Gloucester Cathedral in England. PA
It's difficult to navigate this flooded street amid heavy rainfall in Chennai. AFP
It's difficult to navigate this flooded street amid heavy rainfall in Chennai. AFP
Mount Lewotobi spews volcanic ash from its crater during an eruption as seen from Duripali village in Flores, Indonesia. AFP
Mount Lewotobi spews volcanic ash from its crater during an eruption as seen from Duripali village in Flores, Indonesia. AFP
Libyan horsemen and motorcyclists take part in the reopening of a renovated sports complex in Libya's eastern coastal city of Derna. AFP
Libyan horsemen and motorcyclists take part in the reopening of a renovated sports complex in Libya's eastern coastal city of Derna. AFP

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The specs: 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet

Price, base: Dh429,090

Engine 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission Seven-speed automatic

Power 510hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque 700Nm @ 1,750rpm

Fuel economy, combined 9.2L / 100km

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Karnataka Tuskers 110-5 (10 ovs)

Tharanga 48, Shafiq 34, Rampaul 2-16

Delhi Bulls 91-8 (10 ovs)

Mathews 31, Rimmington 3-28

Karnataka Tuskers win by 19 runs

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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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