Geneva's landmark fountain known as "Jet d'Eau" is restared following the Covid-19 outbreak. The fountain was switched off on March 20, 2020, as the Swiss government further tightened measures against COVID-19. AFP
Geneva's landmark fountain known as "Jet d'Eau" is restared following the Covid-19 outbreak. The fountain was switched off on March 20, 2020, as the Swiss government further tightened measures against COVID-19. AFP
The sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City. AFP
The sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City. AFP
A protester holding the Lebanese flag runs as protesters block the Jounieh-Tripoli highway with tyres set ablaze during a demonstration against dire economic conditions in Jal Al Dibof, north-east of Beirut. AFP
A protester holding the Lebanese flag runs as protesters block the Jounieh-Tripoli highway with tyres set ablaze during a demonstration against dire economic conditions in Jal Al Dibof, north-east of Beirut. AFP
A man walks past a gloved fist painted on a wall at Graffiti Alley in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AFP
A man walks past a gloved fist painted on a wall at Graffiti Alley in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AFP
A man cycles past burning tyres in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli. AFP
A man cycles past burning tyres in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli. AFP
An aerial view of activists from the Brazilian NGO Rio de Paz digging mock graves on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
An aerial view of activists from the Brazilian NGO Rio de Paz digging mock graves on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
Nepalese youths are soaked by a water cannon during a protest near the Prime Minister's official residence, demanding better and effective response from the government to fight the coronavirus outbreak in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters
Nepalese youths are soaked by a water cannon during a protest near the Prime Minister's official residence, demanding better and effective response from the government to fight the coronavirus outbreak in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters
A boy dives into the Tigris river to cool down in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
A boy dives into the Tigris river to cool down in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
Locals wade through water inside an abandoned tunnel as they follow a safety line and drag inner tubes as they work to repair a self-created water system in Caracas, Venezuela. AP Photo
Locals wade through water inside an abandoned tunnel as they follow a safety line and drag inner tubes as they work to repair a self-created water system in Caracas, Venezuela. AP Photo
The Bighorn Fire breaks onto the southern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains and burns over a pair of homes in the foothills just east of the Finger Rock Trailhead in Tucson, Arizona. AP
The Bighorn Fire breaks onto the southern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains and burns over a pair of homes in the foothills just east of the Finger Rock Trailhead in Tucson, Arizona. AP

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World in focus - best photos for June 12, 2020

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

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Thu Oct 26, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
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Haircare resolutions 2021

From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

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