KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 29: People sit on an escalator as they shelter in a subway station during Russian missiles attack on May 29, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. In a second consecutive night of aerial attacks, more than 40 drones and rockets targeted the Ukrainian capital, city officials said. No casualties were reported but debris from intercepted drones damaged buildings and started fires. It was the 15th night of aerial attacks on the capital this month. The air attack on Kyiv continued later during the daytime. Ukrainian Air Forces said it had intercepted 11 Iskander missiles. (Photo by Roman Pilipey / Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 29: People sit on an escalator as they shelter in a subway station during Russian missiles attack on May 29, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. In a second consecutive night of aerial attacks, more than 40 drones and rockets targeted the Ukrainian capital, city officials said. No casualties were reported but debris from intercepted drones damaged buildings and started fires. It was the 15th night of aerial attacks on the capital this month. The air attack on Kyiv continued later during the daytime. Ukrainian Air Forces said it had intercepted 11 Iskander missiles. (Photo by Roman Pilipey / Getty Images)
People prepare to vote at a polling station during regional elections in Madrid. Reuters
People prepare to vote at a polling station during regional elections in Madrid. Reuters
A Palestinian couple collect wheat on a farm in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
A Palestinian couple collect wheat on a farm in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
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Fluorescent green waters below the Rialto Bridge as police continue to investigate the origin of the liquid. AFP
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Jockeys compete during a traditional horse race in Narathiwat town in the south of the country. AFP
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Pope Francis presents the Paolo VI Prize of Brescia to Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Vatican. Reuters
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Activists protest against Brij Bhushan Singh, the wrestling federation chief over allegations of sexual harassment. AFP
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Phurba Tashi Sherpa, a guide in the village of Khumjung has climbed Everest 21 times. AFP

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Today's best photos: from Kyiv's subway shelter to Mount Everest Day

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 29, 2023

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Sunday's best photos: From a human bicycle in Santiago to surfing in California

Saturday's best photos: From the Giau Pass to the Serbian Progressive Party

Friday's best photos: From a stork at sunrise to an explosion at sunset

Thursday's best photos: From giant rubber ducks to large warships

Wednesday's best photos: From poppy blooms to rapeseed fields

Tuesday's best photos: From an erupting volcano to a heavenly fireball

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

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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

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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Updated: May 29, 2023, 2:43 PM`