• A man walks next to a 13-metre-long dead humpback whale beached on El Tulate Beach, Guatemala. AFP
    A man walks next to a 13-metre-long dead humpback whale beached on El Tulate Beach, Guatemala. AFP
  • A protester stands near a memorial following a day of demonstration in a call for justice for George Floyd, who died while in custody of the Minneapolis police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Demonstrations are being held across the US after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25. AFP
    A protester stands near a memorial following a day of demonstration in a call for justice for George Floyd, who died while in custody of the Minneapolis police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Demonstrations are being held across the US after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25. AFP
  • US Vice President Mike Pence and US President Donald Trump watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, lift off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. AFP
    US Vice President Mike Pence and US President Donald Trump watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, lift off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. AFP
  • NASA astronauts Bob Behnken (rear) and Doug Hurley are strapped in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida for their launch to the International Space Station. AFP
    NASA astronauts Bob Behnken (rear) and Doug Hurley are strapped in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida for their launch to the International Space Station. AFP
  • A firecracker thrown by protesters explodes under police one block from the White House in Washington DC, during a protest over the death of George Floyd. AFP
    A firecracker thrown by protesters explodes under police one block from the White House in Washington DC, during a protest over the death of George Floyd. AFP
  • Smoke rises from a fire on a police cruiser in Center City during the Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia Protest in Philadelphia. AP
    Smoke rises from a fire on a police cruiser in Center City during the Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia Protest in Philadelphia. AP
  • Workers in protective suits spray disinfectant inside a movie theatre ahead of its reopening after the Thai government eased isolation measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    Workers in protective suits spray disinfectant inside a movie theatre ahead of its reopening after the Thai government eased isolation measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
  • A protester raises his fist in reaction as he and others stand on an overhanging fence as thousands of protesters gather at the Pan Pacific Park to demonstrate following the death of George Floyd, in Los Angeles. EPA
    A protester raises his fist in reaction as he and others stand on an overhanging fence as thousands of protesters gather at the Pan Pacific Park to demonstrate following the death of George Floyd, in Los Angeles. EPA
  • Workers unload a shipment of medical supplies from an Antonov AN-225 Mriya aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bloomberg
    Workers unload a shipment of medical supplies from an Antonov AN-225 Mriya aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bloomberg
  • Pedestrians wearing protective masks take shelter under umbrellas while crossing a street in the Central district in Hong Kong, China. An overwhelming majority of Hong Kong residents said they oppose a controversial new security legislation that China plans to impose on the city, a move that has generated criticism from western democracies amid concerns over basic freedoms in the financial hub. Bloomberg
    Pedestrians wearing protective masks take shelter under umbrellas while crossing a street in the Central district in Hong Kong, China. An overwhelming majority of Hong Kong residents said they oppose a controversial new security legislation that China plans to impose on the city, a move that has generated criticism from western democracies amid concerns over basic freedoms in the financial hub. Bloomberg

World

World in focus - best photos for May 31, 2020

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

The National

May 31, 2020

  • English
  • Arabic

More galleries from The National:

US unrest: police charge protesters defying Minneapolis curfew

Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS 4.0 – exciting drives for troubled times

Five best and five worst Manchester United kits

Pearls on a Branch: Oral Tales
​​​​​​​Najlaa Khoury, Archipelago Books

Ahmed Raza

UAE cricket captain

Age: 31

Born: Sharjah

Role: Left-arm spinner

One-day internationals: 31 matches, 35 wickets, average 31.4, economy rate 3.95

T20 internationals: 41 matches, 29 wickets, average 30.3, economy rate 6.28

While you're here
What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying or online bullying could take many forms such as sending unkind or rude messages to someone, socially isolating people from groups, sharing embarrassing pictures of them, or spreading rumors about them.

Cyberbullying can take place on various platforms such as messages, on social media, on group chats, or games.

Parents should watch out for behavioural changes in their children.

When children are being bullied they they may be feel embarrassed and isolated, so parents should watch out for signs of signs of depression and anxiety

While you're here
THE%C2%A0SPECS
%3Cp%3EEngine%3A%204-cylinder%202.5-litre%20%2F%202-litre%20turbo%0D%3Cbr%3EPower%3A%20188hp%20%2F%20248hp%0D%3Cbr%3ETorque%3A%20244Nm%20%2F%20370Nm%0D%3Cbr%3ETransmission%3A%207-speed%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3EOn%20sale%3A%20now%0D%3Cbr%3EPrice%3A%20From%20Dh110%2C000%0D%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
The%20specs
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%201.8-litre%204-cyl%20turbo%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E190hp%20at%205%2C200rpm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20320Nm%20from%201%2C800-5%2C000rpm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESeven-speed%20dual-clutch%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFuel%20consumption%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%206.7L%2F100km%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20From%20Dh111%2C195%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENow%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Zayed Sustainability Prize
The%20specs
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204.4-litre%20twin-turbo%20V8%20with%2048V%20mild%20hybrid%20system%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E544hp%20at%205%2C500rpm%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E750Nm%20at%201%2C800-5%2C000rpm%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E8-speed%20auto%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom%20Dh700%2C000%20(estimate)%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Elate%20November%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Results

5pm: Warsan Lake – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 2,200m; Winner: Dhaw Al Reef, Sam Hitchcott (jockey), Abdallah Al Hammadi (trainer) 

5.30pm: Al Quadra Lake – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Mrouwah Al Gharbia, Sando Paiva, Abubakar Daud 

6pm: Hatta Lake – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: AF Yatroq, George Buckell, Ernst Oertel 

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Ashton Tourettes, Adries de Vries, Ibrahim Aseel 

7pm: Abu Dhabi Championship – Listed (PA) Dh180,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Bahar Muscat, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami 

7.30pm: Zakher Lake – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Alfareeq, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi.  

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home. 

UAE currency
MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg

Tottenham v Ajax, Tuesday, 11pm (UAE).

Second leg

Ajax v Tottenham, Wednesday, May 8, 11pm

Games on BeIN Sports

World