The statue of Saint Michael and the dragon at the top of the spire of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, in Normandy, northwestern France, during the sunrise. AFP
The statue of Saint Michael and the dragon at the top of the spire of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, in Normandy, northwestern France, during the sunrise. AFP
A surfer takes to the water at Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Australia. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga has brought heavy wind, rain and waves along Western Australia's coastline after combining with other cold fronts to create unprecedented storm conditions. Getty Images
A surfer takes to the water at Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Australia. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga has brought heavy wind, rain and waves along Western Australia's coastline after combining with other cold fronts to create unprecedented storm conditions. Getty Images
Muslims follow a stage performance during the celebration of Eid Al Fitr at Safi beach, along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi. AFP
Muslims follow a stage performance during the celebration of Eid Al Fitr at Safi beach, along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi. AFP
Children react from inside their family's car as a volunteer from the Muslim Community Centre blows bubbles at them as part of an Eid Al Fitr celebration in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. AP Photo
Children react from inside their family's car as a volunteer from the Muslim Community Centre blows bubbles at them as part of an Eid Al Fitr celebration in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. AP Photo
People gather to look at the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic squad of the Italian Air Force fly over Milan's Duomo cathedral, northern Italy on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic on June 2, 1946. This year the acrobatic squad will fly over several Italian cities to bring a message of unity and solidarity during the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
People gather to look at the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic squad of the Italian Air Force fly over Milan's Duomo cathedral, northern Italy on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic on June 2, 1946. This year the acrobatic squad will fly over several Italian cities to bring a message of unity and solidarity during the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
A view through a windshield of the usually busy Ocean Drive on Memorial weekend now almost empty due to coronavirus restrictions and the rain in Miami Beach, Florida. EPA
A view through a windshield of the usually busy Ocean Drive on Memorial weekend now almost empty due to coronavirus restrictions and the rain in Miami Beach, Florida. EPA
Schalke's goalkeeper Markus Schubert (Back) concedes the opening goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. AFP
Schalke's goalkeeper Markus Schubert (Back) concedes the opening goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 v FC Augsburg in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. AFP
A man transports bags of aluminium cans on his bicycle in Tokyo, Japan. AFP
A man transports bags of aluminium cans on his bicycle in Tokyo, Japan. AFP
Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina. AP Photo
Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina. AP Photo
A member of the Central Industrial Security Force talks with a passenger through a glass shield, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, at Indira Gandhi International airport, in New Delhi, India. Reuters
A member of the Central Industrial Security Force talks with a passenger through a glass shield, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, at Indira Gandhi International airport, in New Delhi, India. Reuters

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World in focus - best photos for May 25, 2020

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

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May 25, 2020

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THE BIO

Favourite holiday destination: Whenever I have any free time I always go back to see my family in Caltra, Galway, it’s the only place I can properly relax.

Favourite film: The Way, starring Martin Sheen. It’s about the Camino de Santiago walk from France to Spain.

Personal motto: If something’s meant for you it won’t pass you by.

SHOW COURTS ORDER OF PLAY

Centre Court (4pm UAE/12pm GMT)
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) v Heather Watson (GBR)
Rafael Nadal (ESP x4) v Karen Khachanov (RUS x30)
Andy Murray (GBR x1) v Fabio Fognini (ITA x28)

Court 1 (4pm UAE)
Steve Johnson (USA x26) v Marin Cilic (CRO x7)
Johanna Konta (GBR x6) v Maria Sakkari (GRE)
Naomi Osaka (JPN) v Venus Williams (USA x10)

Court 2 (2.30pm UAE)
Aljaz Bedene (GBR) v Gilles Muller (LUX x16)
Peng Shuai (CHN) v Simona Halep (ROM x2)
Jelena Ostapenko (LAT x13) v Camila Giorgi (ITA)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x12) v Sam Querrey (USA x24)

Court 3 (2.30pm UAE)
Kei Nishikori (JPN x9) v Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x18)
Carina Witthoeft (GER) v Elina Svitolina (UKR x4)

Court 12 (2.30pm UAE)
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x8) v Ana Konjuh (CRO x27)
Kevin Anderson (RSA) v Ruben Bemelmans (BEL)

Court 18 (2.30pm UAE)
Caroline Garcia (FRA x21) v Madison Brengle (USA)
Benoit Paire (FRA) v Jerzy Janowicz (POL)

The biog

Name: Mohammed Imtiaz

From: Gujranwala, Pakistan

Arrived in the UAE: 1976

Favourite clothes to make: Suit

Cost of a hand-made suit: From Dh550

 

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Squads

India: Kohli (c), Rahul, Shaw, Agarwal, Pujara, Rahane, Vihari, Pant (wk), Ashwin, Jadeja, Kuldeep, Shami, Umesh, Siraj, Thakur

West Indies: Holder (c), Ambris, Bishoo, Brathwaite, Chase, Dowrich (wk), Gabriel, Hamilton, Hetmyer, Hope, Lewis, Paul, Powell, Roach, Warrican, Joseph

ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo

Power: 178hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 280Nm at 1,350-4,200rpm

Transmission: seven-speed dual-clutch auto

Price: from Dh209,000 

On sale: now

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Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh

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The biog

Name: Younis Al Balooshi

Nationality: Emirati

Education: Doctorate degree in forensic medicine at the University of Bonn

Hobbies: Drawing and reading books about graphic design

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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