• People lie on the grass in the Malieveld to form a message that reads 'help' during a protest in The Hague, to highlight the plight and lack of work in the 'events industry' because of the lockdown. AFP
    People lie on the grass in the Malieveld to form a message that reads 'help' during a protest in The Hague, to highlight the plight and lack of work in the 'events industry' because of the lockdown. AFP
  • Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Francis, in Newhaven, England. Getty Images
    Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Francis, in Newhaven, England. Getty Images
  • Los Angeles Clippers' Montrezl Harrell, left, dives for the ball against Dallas Mavericks' Antonius Cleveland during the second half of an NBA basketball first round play-off game, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. AP Photo
    Los Angeles Clippers' Montrezl Harrell, left, dives for the ball against Dallas Mavericks' Antonius Cleveland during the second half of an NBA basketball first round play-off game, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. AP Photo
  • A Canadair firefighting plane drops flame retardant over a wildfire in Istres, southeastern France. AFP
    A Canadair firefighting plane drops flame retardant over a wildfire in Istres, southeastern France. AFP
  • Smoke and flare are seen in the sky, as pictured from Houla village near the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon. Reuters
    Smoke and flare are seen in the sky, as pictured from Houla village near the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon. Reuters
  • A protester kicks a smoke canister in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Outrage over the Sunday shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police spilled into the streets for a third night. AP Photo
    A protester kicks a smoke canister in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Outrage over the Sunday shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police spilled into the streets for a third night. AP Photo
  • Andy Murray, of Great Britain, grimaces as he returns a shot during his match with Milos Raonic, of Canada, during the third round at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, in New York. AP Photo
    Andy Murray, of Great Britain, grimaces as he returns a shot during his match with Milos Raonic, of Canada, during the third round at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, in New York. AP Photo
  • A man shows a picture of Mother Teresa as he waits to receive food packets being distributed by the nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity after special prayers held at the tomb of Teresa to mark her 110th birth anniversary in Kolkata. AFP
    A man shows a picture of Mother Teresa as he waits to receive food packets being distributed by the nuns from the Catholic Order of the Missionaries of Charity after special prayers held at the tomb of Teresa to mark her 110th birth anniversary in Kolkata. AFP
  • Children sit under the shade of a partially submerged hut as the water level of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rises, in Allahabad. AFP
    Children sit under the shade of a partially submerged hut as the water level of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rises, in Allahabad. AFP
  • Members of the Red Ants carry a mattress on their heads during a joint eviction operation between the Red Ants and the South African Police Service (Saps) of people that illegally occupied apartment buildings in Roodepoort, near Johannesburg. AFP
    Members of the Red Ants carry a mattress on their heads during a joint eviction operation between the Red Ants and the South African Police Service (Saps) of people that illegally occupied apartment buildings in Roodepoort, near Johannesburg. AFP
  • Initiator of the Sun-powered stratospheric SolarStratos plane project, Raphael Domjan, is seen landing after a successful World record attempt by jumping with a parachute from a solar-powered plane in Payerne, western Switzerland. AFP
    Initiator of the Sun-powered stratospheric SolarStratos plane project, Raphael Domjan, is seen landing after a successful World record attempt by jumping with a parachute from a solar-powered plane in Payerne, western Switzerland. AFP

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World in focus - best photos for August 26, 2020

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

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August 26, 2020

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Opulent three-day Dubai wedding wins an award 

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The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo

Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000

Engine: 5.6-litre V8

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

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Henrik Stenson's finishes at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship:

2006 - 2
2007 - 8
2008 - 2
2009 - MC
2010 - 21
2011 - 42
2012 - MC
2013 - 23
2014 - MC
2015 - MC
2016 - 3
2017 - 8

FIXTURES

Thu Mar 15 – West Indies v Afghanistan, UAE v Scotland
Fri Mar 16 – Ireland v Zimbabwe
Sun Mar 18 – Ireland v Scotland
Mon Mar 19 – West Indies v Zimbabwe
Tue Mar 20 – UAE v Afghanistan
Wed Mar 21 – West Indies v Scotland
Thu Mar 22 – UAE v Zimbabwe
Fri Mar 23 – Ireland v Afghanistan

The top two teams qualify for the World Cup

Classification matches
The top-placed side out of Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong or Nepal will be granted one-day international status. UAE and Scotland have already won ODI status, having qualified for the Super Six.

Thu Mar 15 – Netherlands v Hong Kong, PNG v Nepal
Sat Mar 17 – 7th-8th place playoff, 9th-10th place playoff

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Austrian Grand Prix race timings

Weekend schedule for Austrian Grand Prix - all timings UAE

Friday

Noon-1.30pm First practice

4-5.30pm Second practice

Saturday

1-2pm Final practice

4pm Qualifying

Sunday

4pm Austrian Grand Prix (71 laps)

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THE SPECS

Engine: 3.5-litre V6
Transmission: six-speed manual
Power: 325bhp
Torque: 370Nm
Speed: 0-100km/h 3.9 seconds
Price: Dh230,000
On sale: now

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The biog

Name: Fareed Lafta

Age: 40

From: Baghdad, Iraq

Mission: Promote world peace

Favourite poet: Al Mutanabbi

Role models: His parents 

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Get inspired

Here are a couple of Valentine’s Day food products that may or may not go the distance (but have got the internet talking anyway).

Sourdough sentiments: Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom has introduced a slow-baked sourdough loaf dusted with flour to spell out I (heart) you, at £2 (Dh9.5). While it’s not available in the UAE, there’s nothing to stop you taking the idea and creating your own message of love, stencilled on breakfast-inbed toast.  

Crisps playing cupid: Crisp company Tyrells has added a spicy addition to its range for Valentine’s Day. The brand describes the new honey and chilli flavour on Twitter as: “A tenderly bracing duo of the tantalising tingle of chilli with sweet and sticky honey. A helping hand to get your heart racing.” Again, not on sale here, but if you’re tempted you could certainly fashion your own flavour mix (spicy Cheetos and caramel popcorn, anyone?). 

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