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US President Joe Biden joins striking auto workers on the picket line in Michigan, a day before rival Donald Trump makes his own bid for the blue collar vote in the battleground electoral state. AFP

Moments from the three-day Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair, organised by the Arab Cultural House (Al Diwan) of the Embassy of Qatar in Berlin, that concluded Sunday with the participation of 66 publishing houses from various Arab and foreign countries.

Roberto Mancini say he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal on Monday, just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach. AFP

Migrants wade into the Rio Grande from the Mexican shore to avoid the string of large orange buoys placed by Texas to block their passage, and slog on toward the United States. They cross to Eagle Pass in south Texas, where that state's governor, Greg Abbott, has deployed the military in an effort to contain the influx of migrants. "I'm traveling with two children. In the forest, it took almost five days," says a Venezuelan migrant. "My husband and I do not believe in open borders but we also don't believe that we should treat people inhumanely," shares Magali Urbina, who owns a pecan farm located in front of the buoys. AFP

Over 1,700 fans dressed up as the fictional magician Harry Potter gather in front of the townhall in Hamburg, Germany, to break the world record of the highest number of Harry Potters in one place. The previous number stood at 997. The event also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book in Germany. AFP

India becomes the first nation to land a craft near the moon's south pole. The unmanned Chandrayaan-3, which means "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, touched down at 6:04 pm India time (1234 GMT) as mission control technicians cheered wildly and embraced their colleagues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi smiled broadly and waved an Indian flag on a live broadcast to announce the mission's success as a triumph that extended beyond his country's borders.

Brazilian superstar Neymar is greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal's King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh as he becomes the latest world-famous footballer to join the Saudi Pro League. AFP

Brazilian footballer Neymar greets fans upon arrival at a private airport in Riyadh ahead of his unveiling as Al-Hilal's new player. The forward player signed a two-year deal with the Saudi club having been offered an eye-watering salary. AFP

Imran Khan supporters in Muzaffarabad protest the arrest of the former Pakistani prime minister, after a judge found him guilty of failing to properly declare gifts he received while in office and sentenced him to three years in prison. of Khan's PTI party supporters. AFP

Armed with fire hoses and small canadairs, Portuguese firefighters are battling wildfires not far from the village of Carrascal, in the centre of the Iberian country, which has been the scene of numerous forest fires in recent days. AFP

"We're trying to keep our historic heritage alive and running": nearly a thousand vehicles over 30 years old take part in the 16th Traversée de Paris estivale, organised by the association "Vincennes en Anciennes." The two and four-wheeled vehicles cross a number of Parisian squares from the Château de Vincennes on their way to the Observatory de Meudon. AFP

Globally renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose has completed the world’s longest LED-lit, single-building slackline to cross one of Qatar’s newest and most iconic architectural landmarks.Read more here.

Local residents volunteer to battle raging wildfires in Bejaia, Algeria. Blazes have killed 34 people across Algeria's tinder-dry north, destroyed homes and coastal resorts and turned vast forest areas into blackened wastelands. AFP

Yuan Meng, the first baby panda born in France, in August 2017 at Beauval ZooParc, leaves his box before joining the transport truck and leaving Beauval Zoo for the airport for its trip to China. He is going back to China, "for the conservation of the species", assures the director of Beauval Zoo, Rodolphe Delord. "Goodbye Yuan Meng!" says Rodolphe Delord, the zoo's director. AFP

Yemenis take to the streets of Sanaa to protest the burning of copy of the Holy Qur'an in Sweden and Denmark. "The response will be harsh, God willing, from us, the Yemeni people," one protester, tells AFP.

Animals at the Rome Zoo enjoy tasting frozen fruits to help them cool off from the heat in the Italian capital. It is expected that Rome will record 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, and between 42 and 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, breaking the record temperature recorded in August 2007, which amounted to 40.5 degrees Celsius. AFP

Drone images show Jenin in the occupied West Bank after a two-day Israeli military operation in which 12 Palestinians were killed. AFP

Flooded streets and inundated homes in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar after torrential rains forces hundreds of people to flee their homes. As heavy flooding inundated basement apartments, authorities placed the city on high alert. Swathes of Asia have been hit by extreme weather that scientists say has been exacerbated by climate change, with over a dozen killed by heavy rain in China since Monday. AFP

The fireworks that marked the culmination of Wednesday's Eid Festival at Lusail Boulevard.Video: Shaji Kayamkulam

An illusionist engages a volunteer on stage during a magic show Wednesday at The Galleria, Msheireb Downtown Doha.Video: Joey Aguilar