• A Venezuelan opposition supporter attends a protest in Santiago, Chile, before the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro in her homeland. Reuters
    A Venezuelan opposition supporter attends a protest in Santiago, Chile, before the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro in her homeland. Reuters
  • Police in Plains, Georgia, line the side of a road as the hearse carrying former US president Jimmy Carter passes by. EPA
    Police in Plains, Georgia, line the side of a road as the hearse carrying former US president Jimmy Carter passes by. EPA
  • Chinese badminton player Wang Zhi Yi competes in a match against Yeo Jia Min of Singapore, at the Petronas Malaysia Open. EPA
    Chinese badminton player Wang Zhi Yi competes in a match against Yeo Jia Min of Singapore, at the Petronas Malaysia Open. EPA
  • The burnt ruins of homes in Malibu, California, show the path of destruction left by the Palisades Fire, which has raged in the state. AFP
    The burnt ruins of homes in Malibu, California, show the path of destruction left by the Palisades Fire, which has raged in the state. AFP
  • A man dressed as the Chinese god of wealth distributes Fai Chun, traditional decoration that symbolises good luck and prosperity, at a Lunar New Year event in Hong Kong. AFP
    A man dressed as the Chinese god of wealth distributes Fai Chun, traditional decoration that symbolises good luck and prosperity, at a Lunar New Year event in Hong Kong. AFP
  • Fog obscures Vasco da Gama Bridge, in Lisbon, Portugal. AFP
    Fog obscures Vasco da Gama Bridge, in Lisbon, Portugal. AFP
  • People take a closer look at The Wave, an installation by Danish art company Vertigo, during the Lux Helsinki Light Festival. EPA
    People take a closer look at The Wave, an installation by Danish art company Vertigo, during the Lux Helsinki Light Festival. EPA
  • Worshippers arrive for Friday prayers at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
    Worshippers arrive for Friday prayers at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
  • Catholic worshippers attend the annual religious procession of the Black Nazarene, in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
    Catholic worshippers attend the annual religious procession of the Black Nazarene, in Manila, the Philippines. AFP

Best photos of January 10: From a protest in Chile to Lunar New Year in Hong Kong


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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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Abdullah Al Ruwaished

(Rotana)

The Kites

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Penguin Modern Classics

How to avoid crypto fraud
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  • Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
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The specs

Engine 60kwh FWD

Battery Rimac 120kwh Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNiMnCoO2) chemistry

Power 204hp Torque 360Nm

Price, base / as tested Dh174,500 

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Opening Rugby Championship fixtures: Games can be watched on OSN Sports
Saturday: Australia v New Zealand, Sydney, 1pm (UAE)
Sunday: South Africa v Argentina, Port Elizabeth, 11pm (UAE)

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

Director: Goran Hugo Olsson

Rating: 5/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?

Some facts about bees:

The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer

The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days

A queen bee lives for 3-5 years

This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony

About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive

Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.

Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen 

Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids

Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments

Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive,  protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts

Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain

Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities

The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes

Is beekeeping dangerous?

As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.

“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”

 

 

MEFCC information

Tickets range from Dh110 for an advance single-day pass to Dh300 for a weekend pass at the door. VIP tickets have sold out. Visit www.mefcc.com to purchase tickets in advance.

Election pledges on migration

CDU: "Now is the time to control the German borders and enforce strict border rejections" 

SPD: "Border closures and blanket rejections at internal borders contradict the spirit of a common area of freedom" 

PROFILE OF SWVL

Started: April 2017

Founders: Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah and Mahmoud Nouh

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: transport

Size: 450 employees

Investment: approximately $80 million

Investors include: Dubai’s Beco Capital, US’s Endeavor Catalyst, China’s MSA, Egypt’s Sawari Ventures, Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures, Property Finder CEO Michael Lahyani

Places to go for free coffee
  • Cherish Cafe Dubai, Dubai Investment Park, are giving away free coffees all day. 
  • La Terrace, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, are serving their first 50 guests one coffee and four bite-sized cakes
  • Wild & The Moon will be giving away a free espresso with every purchase on International Coffee Day
  • Orange Wheels welcome parents are to sit, relax and enjoy goodies at ‘Café O’ along with a free coffee
Updated: January 10, 2025, 11:08 AM