Supporters of Imran Khan listen to his speech during a rally in Islamabad. The incumbent prime minister says there has been unacceptable meddling in Pakistan's democratic institutions and a transitional government should be formed to organise new elections. EPA
Supporters of Imran Khan listen to his speech during a rally in Islamabad. The incumbent prime minister says there has been unacceptable meddling in Pakistan's democratic institutions and a transitional government should be formed to organise new elections. EPA
Mohammed Dakhil Chyad, 55, an Iraqi cinephile who offers free screenings in his home cinema and at a cultural centre, feeds his cats in Baghdad. Reuters
Mohammed Dakhil Chyad, 55, an Iraqi cinephile who offers free screenings in his home cinema and at a cultural centre, feeds his cats in Baghdad. Reuters
Lines of graves at the Chinese Christian Cemetery in Hong Kong as people visit graveyards to honour their ancestors during the annual Tomb Sweeping Day, known locally as Ching Ming. AFP
Lines of graves at the Chinese Christian Cemetery in Hong Kong as people visit graveyards to honour their ancestors during the annual Tomb Sweeping Day, known locally as Ching Ming. AFP
Callixte Nsabimana, also known as Sankara, arrives at Rwanda’s Court of Appeal, to contest a 20-year jail sentence over his role in the FLN militia, which launched several attacks in the south of the country. AFP
Callixte Nsabimana, also known as Sankara, arrives at Rwanda’s Court of Appeal, to contest a 20-year jail sentence over his role in the FLN militia, which launched several attacks in the south of the country. AFP
People enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom in a field of rapeseed in Kashihara, western Japan. EPA
People enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom in a field of rapeseed in Kashihara, western Japan. EPA
Bangladeshi Muslims buy food for breaking their fast during Ramadan at a traditional food market at Chalk bazaar in Dhaka. EPA
Bangladeshi Muslims buy food for breaking their fast during Ramadan at a traditional food market at Chalk bazaar in Dhaka. EPA
A worker stacks vermicelli which is used in making traditional sweet dishes popularly consumed during the holy month, at a factory in Allahabad, India. AFP
A worker stacks vermicelli which is used in making traditional sweet dishes popularly consumed during the holy month, at a factory in Allahabad, India. AFP
South Korean Buddhists gather for a lamp-lighting ceremony outside Seoul City Hall. EPA
South Korean Buddhists gather for a lamp-lighting ceremony outside Seoul City Hall. EPA
Sri Lankan police officers wearing gas masks stand guard on a road leading to the parliament building, after the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost its majority, amid the country's economic crisis, in the capital Colombo. Reuters
Sri Lankan police officers wearing gas masks stand guard on a road leading to the parliament building, after the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost its majority, amid the country's economic crisis, in the capital Colombo. Reuters
Christian Ndombe, a park ranger, holds one of the eight weeks turtles at a hatching centre in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 5, 2022. Picture taken February 5, 2022. REUTERS / Justin Makangara TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Christian Ndombe, a park ranger, holds one of the eight weeks turtles at a hatching centre in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 5, 2022. Picture taken February 5, 2022. REUTERS / Justin Makangara TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Viktoria Mukhina, 33, plants tulips with her daughter Miroslava near their residential building which was damaged during the Ukraine-Russia conflict in the beleaguered southern port city of Mariupol. Reuters
Viktoria Mukhina, 33, plants tulips with her daughter Miroslava near their residential building which was damaged during the Ukraine-Russia conflict in the beleaguered southern port city of Mariupol. Reuters

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Today's best photos: from turtles hatching to rallies in Pakistan

‘The National’ picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

April 05, 2022

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Gothia Cup 2025

4,872 matches 

1,942 teams

116 pitches

76 nations

26 UAE teams

15 Lebanese teams

2 Kuwaiti teams

Brief scores:

QPR 0

Watford 1

Capoue 45' 1

Meydan race card

6pm Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

6.35Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m
1,800m 

7.10pm Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m ,400m 

7.45pm Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB)  $180,000  (T) 1,800m 

8.20pm Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

8.55pm Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

9.30pm Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m  

RESULTS

Dubai Kahayla Classic – Group 1 (PA) $750,000 (Dirt) 2,000m
Winner: Deryan, Ioritz Mendizabal (jockey), Didier Guillemin (trainer).
Godolphin Mile – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar
Dubai Gold Cup – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (Turf) 3,200m
Winner: Subjectivist, Joe Fanning, Mark Johnston
Al Quoz Sprint – Group 1 (TB) $1million (T) 1,200m
Winner: Extravagant Kid, Ryan Moore, Brendan Walsh
UAE Derby – Group 2 (TB) $750,000 (D) 1,900m
Winner: Rebel’s Romance, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
Dubai Golden Shaheen – Group 1 (TB) $1.5million (D) 1,200m
Winner: Zenden, Antonio Fresu, Carlos David
Dubai Turf – Group 1 (TB) $4million (T) 1,800m
Winner: Lord North, Frankie Dettori, John Gosden
Dubai Sheema Classic – Group 1 (TB) $5million (T) 2,410m
Winner: Mishriff, John Egan, John Gosden

Updated: April 05, 2022, 12:55 PM`
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