Thousands of penguin (Manchots Royaux) are pictured on December 20, 2022 on the Possession Island, part of the Crozet Islands which are a sub-Antarctic archipelago of small islands in the southern Indian Ocean. - The Crozet Islands form one of the five administrative districts of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. They are home to four species of penguins. Most abundant are the macaroni penguin, of which some 2 million pairs breed on the islands, and the king penguin, home to 700,000 breeding pairs; half the world's population. Mammals living on the Crozet Islands include fur seals and southern elephant seals. Killer whales have been observed preying upon the seals. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP)
Thousands of penguin (Manchots Royaux) are pictured on December 20, 2022 on the Possession Island, part of the Crozet Islands which are a sub-Antarctic archipelago of small islands in the southern Indian Ocean. - The Crozet Islands form one of the five administrative districts of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. They are home to four species of penguins. Most abundant are the macaroni penguin, of which some 2 million pairs breed on the islands, and the king penguin, home to 700,000 breeding pairs; half the world's population. Mammals living on the Crozet Islands include fur seals and southern elephant seals. Killer whales have been observed preying upon the seals. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP)
Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated in the colours of the Brazilian flag to honour football great Pele, who died at the age of 82. AP
Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated in the colours of the Brazilian flag to honour football great Pele, who died at the age of 82. AP
A bird trader sells a vulture at a bird market during snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
A bird trader sells a vulture at a bird market during snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
People visit Sensoji temple before the start of the New Year holiday in Tokyo. AFP
People visit Sensoji temple before the start of the New Year holiday in Tokyo. AFP
An aerial view of the Red Sea coast of Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia. AFP
An aerial view of the Red Sea coast of Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia. AFP
A weather scientist releases a balloon on the Desolation Islands, north of the Antarctic region. AFP
A weather scientist releases a balloon on the Desolation Islands, north of the Antarctic region. AFP
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, waves after delivering a sermon in Bodh Gaya, in the Indian state of Bihar. AFP
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, waves after delivering a sermon in Bodh Gaya, in the Indian state of Bihar. AFP
The London skyline, as seen from Hampstead Heath, early in the morning. AFP
The London skyline, as seen from Hampstead Heath, early in the morning. AFP
Rohingya refugees wait to receive aid at a temporary shelter in Pidie, Aceh province, Indonesia. Reuters
Rohingya refugees wait to receive aid at a temporary shelter in Pidie, Aceh province, Indonesia. Reuters
Liao Xiaofeng sits besides her mother Chen Lifen, 86, who has Covid-19 symptoms, in China's Sichuan province. Beijing has removed its strict measures to curb the spread of the pandemic. Reuters
Liao Xiaofeng sits besides her mother Chen Lifen, 86, who has Covid-19 symptoms, in China's Sichuan province. Beijing has removed its strict measures to curb the spread of the pandemic. Reuters
Divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are escorted by police officers in Bucharest, Romania, after their arrest. Reuters
Divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are escorted by police officers in Bucharest, Romania, after their arrest. Reuters
A statue of Catherine the Great is demolished in Odesa after a Ukrainian council ruled that it symbolised Moscow's imperial past. Reuters
A statue of Catherine the Great is demolished in Odesa after a Ukrainian council ruled that it symbolised Moscow's imperial past. Reuters
A man passes pelicans as he paddles through the waters of Dana Point Harbour in California. AP
A man passes pelicans as he paddles through the waters of Dana Point Harbour in California. AP
An elderly man holds a snowball on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
An elderly man holds a snowball on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
Young men and women take part in the 68th International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel in New York. EPA
Young men and women take part in the 68th International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel in New York. EPA

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December 30, 2022

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

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

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Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

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Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh590,000

 

 

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Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 

Super Rugby play-offs

Quarter-finals

  • Hurricanes 35, ACT 16
  • Crusaders 17, Highlanders 0
  • Lions 23, Sharks 21
  • Chiefs 17, Stormers 11

Semi-finals

Saturday, July 29

  • Crusaders v Chiefs, 12.35pm (UAE)
  • Lions v Hurricanes, 4.30pm
Updated: December 31, 2022, 6:02 AM
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