• A weed-covered, rusted shopping trolley sits on a sandbank in the Rhine, exposed as drought causes the river level to fall. Reuters
    A weed-covered, rusted shopping trolley sits on a sandbank in the Rhine, exposed as drought causes the river level to fall. Reuters
  • Soldiers from Belarus on a T-72 B3 battle tank compete in an individual race during the Tank Biathlon 2022 near Moscow. The event runs until 27 August. EPA
    Soldiers from Belarus on a T-72 B3 battle tank compete in an individual race during the Tank Biathlon 2022 near Moscow. The event runs until 27 August. EPA
  • Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak clasps his hands at the Federal Court in Putrajaya. The court dismissed his application to introduce new evidence in his final appeal against a conviction for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering. EPA
    Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak clasps his hands at the Federal Court in Putrajaya. The court dismissed his application to introduce new evidence in his final appeal against a conviction for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering. EPA
  • Resham Sunar, 11, stands in a queue with his friends for lunch, at Jeevan Jyoti secondary school in Punarbas, Kanchanpur district, south-west Nepal. "I feel good to go to school with mum," said Resham, who is a grade behind his mother. Reuters
    Resham Sunar, 11, stands in a queue with his friends for lunch, at Jeevan Jyoti secondary school in Punarbas, Kanchanpur district, south-west Nepal. "I feel good to go to school with mum," said Resham, who is a grade behind his mother. Reuters
  • Devotees pray before forming a human pyramid to break a clay pot containing curd, during the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Hindu Lord Krishna, in Mumbai, western India. Reuters
    Devotees pray before forming a human pyramid to break a clay pot containing curd, during the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Hindu Lord Krishna, in Mumbai, western India. Reuters
  • A farmer drying marigold flowers in Bijie, in China's south-western province of Guizhou. AFP
    A farmer drying marigold flowers in Bijie, in China's south-western province of Guizhou. AFP
  • Supporters listen as Liz Cheney, US representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, speaks at a primary election day gathering in Jackson, Wyoming. Ms Cheney lost to Republican challenger Harriet Hageman. AP
    Supporters listen as Liz Cheney, US representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, speaks at a primary election day gathering in Jackson, Wyoming. Ms Cheney lost to Republican challenger Harriet Hageman. AP
  • Gurnam Singh, founder of Singh's Motorcycle Club UAE and Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group UAE, in Dubai before the start of a rally to mark 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan. Pawan Singh / The National
    Gurnam Singh, founder of Singh's Motorcycle Club UAE and Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group UAE, in Dubai before the start of a rally to mark 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, has emerged from Valdecanas reservoir in the outskirts of El Gordo, central Spain, as drought causes the water level to fall. Reuters
    The dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, has emerged from Valdecanas reservoir in the outskirts of El Gordo, central Spain, as drought causes the water level to fall. Reuters
  • North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un poses for a photo with Korean People's Army medics during a meeting to recognise their contribution in fighting Covid-19, in the capital Pyongyang. Reuters
    North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un poses for a photo with Korean People's Army medics during a meeting to recognise their contribution in fighting Covid-19, in the capital Pyongyang. Reuters
  • Visitors admire the 'Tell Me Your Story' installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, at the 14th European Nomadic Biennale art event, in Pristina, Kosovo. AFP
    Visitors admire the 'Tell Me Your Story' installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, at the 14th European Nomadic Biennale art event, in Pristina, Kosovo. AFP
  • Visitors inside 'Fields of EveryWhen', a 25-metre high hot air balloon artwork created by artists musson+retallick celebrating Thamesmead, in south-east London. Getty
    Visitors inside 'Fields of EveryWhen', a 25-metre high hot air balloon artwork created by artists musson+retallick celebrating Thamesmead, in south-east London. Getty
  • A dog receives acupuncture and physiotherapy at a clinic in Beijing. A growing number of animals are being signed up for traditional medicine in China. AFP
    A dog receives acupuncture and physiotherapy at a clinic in Beijing. A growing number of animals are being signed up for traditional medicine in China. AFP
  • A 'bathtub ring' of mineral deposits left by higher water levels at the drought-stricken Elephant Butte Reservoir, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US. Getty
    A 'bathtub ring' of mineral deposits left by higher water levels at the drought-stricken Elephant Butte Reservoir, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US. Getty
  • Fishing boats head out to sea on the first day of the season in Yangjiang, in China's southern Guangdong province. AFP
    Fishing boats head out to sea on the first day of the season in Yangjiang, in China's southern Guangdong province. AFP
  • Emirati Abdulla Al Eisaei, pictured at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai, lost his leg in a car accident but is now a professional body builder. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Emirati Abdulla Al Eisaei, pictured at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai, lost his leg in a car accident but is now a professional body builder. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Residents watch television at a shop as they wait for the results of Kenya's presidential election, in the port city of Kisumu. William Ruto was declared the winner, sparking anger from followers of rival Raila Odinga, over claims of irregularities. AFP
    Residents watch television at a shop as they wait for the results of Kenya's presidential election, in the port city of Kisumu. William Ruto was declared the winner, sparking anger from followers of rival Raila Odinga, over claims of irregularities. AFP
  • An array of lights at the Torchlight Marian procession in Lourdes, southern France. AFP
    An array of lights at the Torchlight Marian procession in Lourdes, southern France. AFP
  • Lightning over Blackrock diving tower at Salthill beach in Galway, western Ireland, as a storm ends a heatwave. Reuters
    Lightning over Blackrock diving tower at Salthill beach in Galway, western Ireland, as a storm ends a heatwave. Reuters
  • Colored powder is poured on participants during the Colour Run event in Jurmala, Latvia. Reuters
    Colored powder is poured on participants during the Colour Run event in Jurmala, Latvia. Reuters
  • Ancient statues on Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey, where stargazers gathered to watch the Perseid meteor shower at the Unesco World Heritage Site. AP
    Ancient statues on Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey, where stargazers gathered to watch the Perseid meteor shower at the Unesco World Heritage Site. AP
  • A child on the way to a Sunday service at the St Michael Legion Maria of African Church Mission within Highrise, in the Kibera district of Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters
    A child on the way to a Sunday service at the St Michael Legion Maria of African Church Mission within Highrise, in the Kibera district of Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters
  • Birds fly above Lake Tuzkol in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan. Reuters
    Birds fly above Lake Tuzkol in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan. Reuters
  • A bird's-eye-view of Sunday league amateur footballers on a parched pitch during the heatwave, at Hackney Marshes, east London. Reuters
    A bird's-eye-view of Sunday league amateur footballers on a parched pitch during the heatwave, at Hackney Marshes, east London. Reuters
  • A FlySafAir airline aircraft flies over Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, before the Rugby Championship international rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. AFP
    A FlySafAir airline aircraft flies over Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, before the Rugby Championship international rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. AFP
  • Staff introduce three newborn lion cubs at Nama Zoo in Gaza City. AFP
    Staff introduce three newborn lion cubs at Nama Zoo in Gaza City. AFP
  • A spectacular sunset after heavy rain at the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France. AFP
    A spectacular sunset after heavy rain at the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France. AFP
  • Pedestrians cross London Bridge during heavy rain in the British capital that brought a heatwave to a sudden end. EPA
    Pedestrians cross London Bridge during heavy rain in the British capital that brought a heatwave to a sudden end. EPA

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The best photos of the week: from drought along the Rhine to rainstorms in London

Striking pictures from around the world

Tim Knowles
Tim Knowles

August 19, 2022

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Friday's best photos: from Kim Jong-Un to Iowa State Fair

Thursday's best photos: Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week to marigold farmers

Wednesday's best photos: from greased pole climbing to a rogue wild boar in Barcelona

Tuesday's best photos: from fishing season in Yangjiang to an arty hot-air balloon

Monday's best photos: from London's Hackney Marshes drought to Kenyans awaiting election outcome

Sunday's best photos: from the World Pipe Band Championship to a triathlon

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2pm: Serve U – Maiden (TB) Dh60,000 (Dirt) 1,400m; Winner: Violent Justice, Pat Dobbs (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

2.30pm: Al Shafar Investment – Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,400m; Winner: Desert Wisdom, Bernardo Pinheiro, Ahmed Al Shemaili

3pm: Commercial Bank of Dubai – Handicap (TB) Dh68,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Fawaareq, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson

3.30pm: Shadwell – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Xavier Ziani, Salem bin Ghadayer

4pm: Dubai Real Estate Centre – Maiden (TB) Dh60,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Rakeez, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar

4.30pm: Al Redha Insurance Brokers – Handicap (TB) Dh78,000 (D) 1,800m; Winner: Capla Crusader, Bernardo Pinheiro, Rashed Bouresly

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While you're here
What drives subscription retailing?

Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.

The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.

The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.

The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.

UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.

That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.

Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.

The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

Updated: August 19, 2022, 6:01 PM
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