The State of the European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a debate on 'The State of the European Union' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Hurricane Nicholas aftermath
Brianna Werbil, 18, fishes in floodwaters surrounding a neighbourhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicholas in League City, Texas.
Greenland's melting ice
Melting ice near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
President Biden at Long Beach
US President Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One at Long Beach Airport, California for a flight to Denver, Colorado to visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and deliver a speech on his Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda.
Broken Afghan billboard
A billboard with a shattered picture of Afghan politician Ahmed Shah Massoud, in Kabul.
Fishing in Kashmir
People fish on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, India. After a decline in Covid-19 cases, Indian Kashmir has witnessed a surge in tourism as authorities reopened the region.
Arms in the air
Ethiopian National Defence Forces armed soldiers shout slogans after finishing training in the field of Dabat, 70 kilometres north-east of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia.
Preparation for Yom Kippur
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and children perform the Tashlich ritual in Netanya, Israel during which "sins are cast into the water to the fish", before Yom Kippur, the most important day in the Jewish calendar, which this year starts at sunset on Wednesday.
The years Ramadan fell in May
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The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Specs
Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric
Range: Up to 610km
Power: 905hp
Torque: 985Nm
Price: From Dh439,000
Available: Now
Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
Points to remember
- Debate the issue, don't attack the person
- Build the relationship and dialogue by seeking to find common ground
- Express passion for the issue but be aware of when you're losing control or when there's anger. If there is, pause and take some time out.
- Listen actively without interrupting
- Avoid assumptions, seek understanding, ask questions
UAE rugby in numbers
5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons
700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams
Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams
Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season
Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
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The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
