The peloton during the third stage of the Tour of Oman. EPA
The peloton during the third stage of the Tour of Oman. EPA
A local resident and a soldier work to extinguish a wildfire in Dichato area, Chile, February 12, 2023. REUTERS / Ivan Alvarado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A local resident and a soldier work to extinguish a wildfire in Dichato area, Chile, February 12, 2023. REUTERS / Ivan Alvarado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A sleigh competition brings the curtain down on the Highlander Carnival in Bialka Tatrzanska, Poland. EPA
A sleigh competition brings the curtain down on the Highlander Carnival in Bialka Tatrzanska, Poland. EPA
Donated goods in Cairo destined for earthquake survivors in Turkey. Reuters
Donated goods in Cairo destined for earthquake survivors in Turkey. Reuters
An Equinor ASA platform in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. The second phase of Equinor’s giant Johan Sverdrup oil field is now on stream. Bloomberg
An Equinor ASA platform in the North Sea off the coast of Norway. The second phase of Equinor’s giant Johan Sverdrup oil field is now on stream. Bloomberg
A delegate from Vietnam takes photographs on day one of Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, India. AP
A delegate from Vietnam takes photographs on day one of Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, India. AP
Israeli protesters in costume attend a rally outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, protesting against legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. AFP
Israeli protesters in costume attend a rally outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, protesting against legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government. AFP
Palestinians inspect a wedding photography studio damaged by Israeli strikes in Gaza city. AFP
Palestinians inspect a wedding photography studio damaged by Israeli strikes in Gaza city. AFP
Al Hilal take centre stage in Riyadh after finishing second in the Fifa Club World Cup, won by Real Madrid. Reuters
Al Hilal take centre stage in Riyadh after finishing second in the Fifa Club World Cup, won by Real Madrid. Reuters
Rihanna performs at half-time of Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the NFL showdown. EPA
Rihanna performs at half-time of Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the NFL showdown. EPA

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Today's best photos: from Oman's cycle tour to Rihanna's half-time show

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 13, 2023

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Sunday's best photos: From Russia cross country skiing to the Great Wall of China

Saturday's best photos: from from carnival in Venice to cycling in Oman

Friday's best photos: from North Korea's military parade to the war in Ukraine

Thursday's best photos: from Sydney Opera House tribute to China's terraced fields

Wednesday's best photos: from fighting flamingos to rush hour in Chennai

Tuesday's best photos: from Muay Thai Guinness record to a carnivorous plant

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
War 2

Director: Ayan Mukerji

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana

Rating: 2/5

Updated: February 13, 2023, 3:12 PM`
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