DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Visitors gather and take photos at the sprawling temporary lake at Badwater Basin salt flats, which was caused by flooding in August from Tropical Storm Hilary, at the recently reopened Death Valley National Park on October 21, 2023 in Death Valley National Park, California. The storm delivered a year’s worth of rain to Death Valley in a single day and flood damage forced the iconic desert park’s closure for eight weeks. Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth and Badwater Basin is located 282 feet below sea level, the lowest elevation in North America. Parts of the park remain closed as repair work continues. Mario Tama / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Visitors gather and take photos at the sprawling temporary lake at Badwater Basin salt flats, which was caused by flooding in August from Tropical Storm Hilary, at the recently reopened Death Valley National Park on October 21, 2023 in Death Valley National Park, California. The storm delivered a year’s worth of rain to Death Valley in a single day and flood damage forced the iconic desert park’s closure for eight weeks. Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth and Badwater Basin is located 282 feet below sea level, the lowest elevation in North America. Parts of the park remain closed as repair work continues. Mario Tama / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador looks out the window of his vehicle – stuck in mud – during a visit to the Kilometro 42 community after Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco. AFP
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador looks out the window of his vehicle – stuck in mud – during a visit to the Kilometro 42 community after Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco. AFP
Damage caused by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico. AFP
Damage caused by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico. AFP
A woman dressed as a pre-Hispanic Catrina in a field of Mexican marigolds during preparations for the Day of the Dead celebration in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Mexico. AFP
A woman dressed as a pre-Hispanic Catrina in a field of Mexican marigolds during preparations for the Day of the Dead celebration in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Mexico. AFP
Jorge Martin during the first free practice session at MotoGP Thailand. AFP
Jorge Martin during the first free practice session at MotoGP Thailand. AFP
Workers spray mosquito repellent as part of a prevention campaign against dengue fever in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Workers spray mosquito repellent as part of a prevention campaign against dengue fever in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Israeli tanks entering northern Gaza in an overnight raid as the country's military said it was preparing for 'the next stage of combat' in the conflict. Reuters
Israeli tanks entering northern Gaza in an overnight raid as the country's military said it was preparing for 'the next stage of combat' in the conflict. Reuters
Carved pumpkins on display at The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, ahead of Halloween. AFP
Carved pumpkins on display at The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, ahead of Halloween. AFP
UAE Industrialist Career Fair for Emiratis held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The National
UAE Industrialist Career Fair for Emiratis held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The National
Barges on the Grand Canal in Huaian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
Barges on the Grand Canal in Huaian, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
An embrace for Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour Party, at a by-election victory event for Sarah Edwards, newly elected MP for Tamworth, Staffordshire, October 20, 2023. Reuters
An embrace for Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour Party, at a by-election victory event for Sarah Edwards, newly elected MP for Tamworth, Staffordshire, October 20, 2023. Reuters
Environment-conscious Taiwanese bride Iris Hsueh and her groom Ian Ciou in front of a rubbish heap in Puli Township, Nantou county, as a green message for their wedding guests. AFP
Environment-conscious Taiwanese bride Iris Hsueh and her groom Ian Ciou in front of a rubbish heap in Puli Township, Nantou county, as a green message for their wedding guests. AFP
Thunder, lightning and rain hit the coast of Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Thunder, lightning and rain hit the coast of Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Volunteers and NGO workers return to the Egyptian side of the border on October 21, 2023, after making food and medicine deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza. Getty Images
Volunteers and NGO workers return to the Egyptian side of the border on October 21, 2023, after making food and medicine deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza. Getty Images
The Indian Space Research Organisation's Gaganyaan Test Vehicle lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, an island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh state. AFP
The Indian Space Research Organisation's Gaganyaan Test Vehicle lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, an island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh state. AFP
A football fan ties a scarf around a statue of Manchester United and England star Bobby Charlton outside the club's Old Trafford stadium after his death at the age of 86. Reuters
A football fan ties a scarf around a statue of Manchester United and England star Bobby Charlton outside the club's Old Trafford stadium after his death at the age of 86. Reuters
French skyscraper climber Alain Robert, alias the French Spiderman, climbs the 220m Hekla tower to call for peace in the Middle East. AFP
French skyscraper climber Alain Robert, alias the French Spiderman, climbs the 220m Hekla tower to call for peace in the Middle East. AFP
A participant at the Catrinas procession, part of the celebrations for the Day of the Dead, in Mexico City, Mexico. EPA
A participant at the Catrinas procession, part of the celebrations for the Day of the Dead, in Mexico City, Mexico. EPA
A child gives flowers to Hindu devotees at the Mahalaxmi temple of Bode during the Dashain festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. EPA
A child gives flowers to Hindu devotees at the Mahalaxmi temple of Bode during the Dashain festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. EPA
Palestinians flee following an Israeli air strike in Gaza. EPA
Palestinians flee following an Israeli air strike in Gaza. EPA
A roadside vendor selling marigolds waits for customers in Hyderabad, India. AFP
A roadside vendor selling marigolds waits for customers in Hyderabad, India. AFP
A worker produces soya sauce in Rugao, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
A worker produces soya sauce in Rugao, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
Devotees immerse an idol of Hindu deity Durga in a tank on the final day of the 'Durga Puja' festival in New Delhi. AFP
Devotees immerse an idol of Hindu deity Durga in a tank on the final day of the 'Durga Puja' festival in New Delhi. AFP
A protester scales barricades during a rally against copper mining outside the National Assembly in Panama City, Panama. EPA
A protester scales barricades during a rally against copper mining outside the National Assembly in Panama City, Panama. EPA
China's Gu Haiyan, left, duels with Hong Kong's Yu Chui-yee in the women's foil team gold medal wheelchair match at the Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou, China. AFP
China's Gu Haiyan, left, duels with Hong Kong's Yu Chui-yee in the women's foil team gold medal wheelchair match at the Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou, China. AFP
US Representative Mike Johnson addresses the media after securing the nomination for House Speaker. Reuters
US Representative Mike Johnson addresses the media after securing the nomination for House Speaker. Reuters
Members of a riverside community carry food and drinking water distributed by the state in drought-hit Careiro da Varzea, Brazil. AP
Members of a riverside community carry food and drinking water distributed by the state in drought-hit Careiro da Varzea, Brazil. AP
A rainbow over St Peter's Basilica before Pope Francis's weekly general audience at the Vatican. AP
A rainbow over St Peter's Basilica before Pope Francis's weekly general audience at the Vatican. AP
The Polesie cargo ship is guided into the harbour of Cuxhaven, northern Germany, on October 25, after it collided with another freight vessel, the Verity, in the North Sea. AFP
The Polesie cargo ship is guided into the harbour of Cuxhaven, northern Germany, on October 25, after it collided with another freight vessel, the Verity, in the North Sea. AFP
A collapsed cliff at the Gedser Odde Marine Station after strong winds and severe weather in Gedser, southern Denmark. Reuters
A collapsed cliff at the Gedser Odde Marine Station after strong winds and severe weather in Gedser, southern Denmark. Reuters

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October 27, 2023

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Friday's best photos: From mosquito repellent to a field of marigolds

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Wednesday's best photos: From a maritime rescue to drought in the Amazon

Tuesday's best photos: From wheelchair fencing to the Durga Puja

Monday's best photos: From Diwali preparations to a flood in Death Valley

Sunday's best photos: From Bobby Charlton tributes to Death Valley salt flats

GIANT REVIEW

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

Jumanji: The Next Level

Director: Jake Kasdan

Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Nick Jonas 

Two out of five stars 

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  • 2:04:55: Paul Tergat (KEN) on 28/09/2003 in Berlin
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AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

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Nov 08-11: v Cricket Australia XI, Adelaide
Nov 15-18 v Cricket Australia XI, Townsville (d/n)
Nov 23-27: 1ST TEST v AUSTRALIA, Brisbane
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Updated: October 27, 2023, 7:43 PM
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