The Northern Lights illuminate the sky above Torassieppi in Lapland, Finland. Reuters
The Northern Lights illuminate the sky above Torassieppi in Lapland, Finland. Reuters
A military helicopter flies over a crowd at the Afghan Security Forces Exhibition at the Darul Aman Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. The three-day event allows civilians to have a first-hand look at equipment used by the military. AP
A military helicopter flies over a crowd at the Afghan Security Forces Exhibition at the Darul Aman Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. The three-day event allows civilians to have a first-hand look at equipment used by the military. AP
A Thai navy officer swims in the Andaman Sea with a rescued cat on his back. Reuters
A Thai navy officer swims in the Andaman Sea with a rescued cat on his back. Reuters
A group runs past the National Mall in Washington. Security has been tightened over concerns about further unrest in the US capital on March 4. AFP
A group runs past the National Mall in Washington. Security has been tightened over concerns about further unrest in the US capital on March 4. AFP
Children gather for the arrival of the rescued JSS Jangebe schoolgirls in Zamfara, Nigeria. Gunmen abducted 279 girls from their school last week. Reuters
Children gather for the arrival of the rescued JSS Jangebe schoolgirls in Zamfara, Nigeria. Gunmen abducted 279 girls from their school last week. Reuters
The SpaceX Starship SN10 prototype rocket explodes after landing at South Padre Island, Texas. Reuters
The SpaceX Starship SN10 prototype rocket explodes after landing at South Padre Island, Texas. Reuters
Streams of lava shoot into the night sky during an eruption of the Pacaya volcano in Guatemala. Authorities warned residents that volcanic material could rain down on nearby towns. Reuters
Streams of lava shoot into the night sky during an eruption of the Pacaya volcano in Guatemala. Authorities warned residents that volcanic material could rain down on nearby towns. Reuters
Italian singer Achille Lauro performs at the Ariston Theatre during the 71st Sanremo Music Festival. The event runs until March 6. EPA
Italian singer Achille Lauro performs at the Ariston Theatre during the 71st Sanremo Music Festival. The event runs until March 6. EPA
A protester holds up a Lebanese flag as he walks past burning tyres during a protest in central Beirut, Lebanon. AP
A protester holds up a Lebanese flag as he walks past burning tyres during a protest in central Beirut, Lebanon. AP
A child sits on a motorcycle as the Pacaya volcano erupts in the background. AP
A child sits on a motorcycle as the Pacaya volcano erupts in the background. AP
Residents wave national flags and fireworks after authorities in the Vietnamese province of Hai Duong ended 34 days of social distancing. Reuters
Residents wave national flags and fireworks after authorities in the Vietnamese province of Hai Duong ended 34 days of social distancing. Reuters
Sakae Kato walks his dog on an empty road between restricted zones in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. A decade ago, Mr Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the area during the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Reuters
Sakae Kato walks his dog on an empty road between restricted zones in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. A decade ago, Mr Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the area during the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Reuters
Myanmar protesters take cover after police open fire during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay. Teenager Kyal Sin, bottom left, was shot and killed. Reuters
Myanmar protesters take cover after police open fire during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay. Teenager Kyal Sin, bottom left, was shot and killed. Reuters
A climber prepares to tackle an ice wall near the Palandoken ski resort in Erzurum, eastern Turkey. AFP
A climber prepares to tackle an ice wall near the Palandoken ski resort in Erzurum, eastern Turkey. AFP
Supporters of Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hold a rally after Mr Sonko was arrested in the capital Dakar. He was set to appear in court to face a rape charge. AFP
Supporters of Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hold a rally after Mr Sonko was arrested in the capital Dakar. He was set to appear in court to face a rape charge. AFP

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From the Northern Lights to exploding starships – today's best pictures

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

The National

March 04, 2021

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Company Profile

Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

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

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

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

Rating: 2.5/5

Key products and UAE prices

iPhone XS
With a 5.8-inch screen, it will be an advance version of the iPhone X. It will be dual sim and comes with better battery life, a faster processor and better camera. A new gold colour will be available.
Price: Dh4,229

iPhone XS Max
It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: Dh4,649

iPhone XR
A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
Price: Dh3,179

Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.

BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Saturday, May 16 (kick-offs UAE time)

Borussia Dortmund v Schalke (4.30pm) 
RB Leipzig v Freiburg (4.30pm) 
Hoffenheim v Hertha Berlin (4.30pm) 
Fortuna Dusseldorf v Paderborn  (4.30pm) 
Augsburg v Wolfsburg (4.30pm) 
Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Monchengladbach (7.30pm)

Sunday, May 17

Cologne v Mainz (4.30pm),
Union Berlin v Bayern Munich (7pm)

Monday, May 18

Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen (9.30pm)

Our commentary on Brexit
Global Fungi Facts

• Scientists estimate there could be as many as 3 million fungal species globally
• Only about 160,000 have been officially described leaving around 90% undiscovered
• Fungi account for roughly 90% of Earth's unknown biodiversity
• Forest fungi help tackle climate change, absorbing up to 36% of global fossil fuel emissions annually and storing around 5 billion tonnes of carbon in the planet's topsoil

RESULT

Esperance de Tunis 1 Guadalajara 1 
(Esperance won 6-5 on penalties)
Esperance: Belaili 38’
Guadalajara: Sandoval 5’

The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

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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