Theo Jackson, the photographer's son, picks pumpkins for Halloween at Garson Farm PYO in London, England. Getty Images
Theo Jackson, the photographer's son, picks pumpkins for Halloween at Garson Farm PYO in London, England. Getty Images
A musician plays his instrument during the ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the 1950-53 Korean War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
A musician plays his instrument during the ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the 1950-53 Korean War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
Pistachio, a puppy who was born with green fur, is seen on the day he was born on a farm on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Reuters
Pistachio, a puppy who was born with green fur, is seen on the day he was born on a farm on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Reuters
Victoria Police are seen in large numbers during a protest at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Victoria Police are seen in large numbers during a protest at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Visitors wearing traditional Korean hanbok dress pose for photos at Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul. AFP
Visitors wearing traditional Korean hanbok dress pose for photos at Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul. AFP
Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukweze kicks the ball during the UEFA Europa League group match between Villarreal and Sivasspor at the Ceramica stadium in Villarreal. AFP
Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukweze kicks the ball during the UEFA Europa League group match between Villarreal and Sivasspor at the Ceramica stadium in Villarreal. AFP
A general view of a street work of art by Luis Bueno, known as BuenoCaos, that depicts football player Pelé hugging Mona Lisa as a tribute to the player during his 80th birthday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Getty Images
A general view of a street work of art by Luis Bueno, known as BuenoCaos, that depicts football player Pelé hugging Mona Lisa as a tribute to the player during his 80th birthday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Getty Images
People take refuge in a bomb shelter in Stepanakert, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. AP Photo
People take refuge in a bomb shelter in Stepanakert, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. AP Photo
A boy receives donation foods from a volunteer at a flooded area in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. Reuters
A boy receives donation foods from a volunteer at a flooded area in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. Reuters
Daughter and Senior Advisor to the US President Ivanka Trump attends the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. AFP
Daughter and Senior Advisor to the US President Ivanka Trump attends the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. AFP
People gather outside the venue of the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. EPA
People gather outside the venue of the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. EPA
Flames rise from mountain ridges as a wildfire burns near Granby, Colorado, USA. AP Photo
Flames rise from mountain ridges as a wildfire burns near Granby, Colorado, USA. AP Photo
A person drives a prototype on the Urbanloop test loop at the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine headquarters in Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, northeastern France. AFP
A person drives a prototype on the Urbanloop test loop at the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine headquarters in Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, northeastern France. AFP

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World in focus - best photos for October 23, 2020

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

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Jebel Ali card

1.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,400m

2.15pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,400m

2.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,000m

3.15pm: Handicap Dh105,000 1,200m

3.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,600m

4.15pm: Handicap Dh105,000 1,600m

4.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,800m

 

The National selections

1.45pm: Cosmic Glow

2.15pm: Karaginsky

2.45pm: Welcome Surprise

3.15pm: Taamol

3.45pm: Rayig

4.15pm: Chiefdom

4.45pm: California Jumbo

UAE squad

Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Emily Thomas, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh.

UAE tour of Zimbabwe

All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – First ODI
Sunday, Sept 28 – Second ODI
Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
Thursday, Oct 2 – Fourth ODI
Sunday, Oct 5 – First T20I
Monday, Oct 6 – Second T20I

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The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

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 First Monday in May
Director: Andrew Rossi
Starring: Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, John Paul Gaultier, Rihanna
Three stars

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