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Iga Swiatek admitted she was running on empty at Wimbledon as the exhausted world number one suffered a shock third round defeat against Yulia Putintseva on a day when Andy Murray’s career at the All England Club came to an end. Top seed Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak came to a stunning end on Court One as Russian-born Kazakh Putintseva battled to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory. Murray’s iconic Wimbledon career ended with a whimper when his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out of the event, denying the former champion one last appearance at the All England Club. Murray was…
Picking the best password manager for Windows is tricky. There is a lot of competition out there and many of the options offer unique features to try to stand out from the pack. Which one is right for you depends on what kind of password manager experience you’re looking for, but there’s one password manager we think that stands above the rest. The best password manager for Windows is 1Password, but I’ve offered one alternative as well. There are a number of great password managers for Windows, but the best is 1Password. It offers a comprehensive range of features, from…
The Motorola Razr 2024 is officially out just in time for the summer, giving you two new folding phones to compete with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. There are technically two models: the base Motorola Razr 2024 and the higher-tier Motorola Razr Plus 2024, each with some variation in specs and design. Now, you might be wondering if both phones come with premium features like wireless charging. The good news is that the answer is yes, though there are some caveats we’ll explore below. Does the Razr 2024 have wireless charging? Yes, the Razr…
The crescent of the month of Muharram 1446 was photographed from Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 6. In a social media post, the UAE’s Astronomy Centre shared an image of the faint crescent as captured by the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory at 7.26pm UAE time. UAE residents are set to get one day off on July 7, it was announced on Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. On Saturday afternoon, the Astronomy Centre also shared an image of the faint crescent captured by the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatoryat 3pm UAE time. The Ministry of…
England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday after beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the last eight. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive spot-kick to send England into a last-four clash with either the Netherlands or Turkey in Dortmund on Wednesday. Bukayo Saka’s stunning equaliser with 10 minutes remaining, which the Arsenal forward lashed in off the inside of the post, took the match to extra time. England had looked to be heading out of the tournament five minutes before when Breel Embolo forced in Switzerland’s opener. Neither team scored in the following 30 minutes,…
The most iconic image of Donald Sutherland’s career is a spoiler. To describe it would risk giving way more than the uninitiated might want to know about Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philip Kaufman’s 1978 adaptation of the Jack Finney novel about extraterrestrial imposters out to replace humanity with emotionless doubles. But you know the image. You’ve almost certainly seen it used as a meme sometime over the last couple of decades — or maybe the last couple of weeks, in response to the actor’s death in June. For those who have watched the movie, there’s always been some cognitive…
Public parking will be free in Sharjah on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) on Sunday, July 7, authorities announced on Saturday. However, this exemption does not apply to the seven-day paid public parking zones, which are operational throughout the week and on official holidays, and are identified by blue parking information signs, Sharjah Municipality said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority later added that the municipal medical fitness centres in the emirate will also be shut on Sunday, July 7, on the occasion of Hijri New…
More and more EVs are finally rolling out, and customers are getting greater choice when it comes to electric vehicles of different sizes. While the first wave of electric vehicles was largely made up of sedans and small crossovers, these days there are at least a few electric SUVs that are worth considering for those who want something larger. In fact, there are even some three-row electric SUVs that are great for those with a family or who simply want more room. However, the selection of large electric SUVs is still somewhat limited. When we first set out to write…
The UAE, in a joint operation with other countries and international authorities seized illegal items that have been valued at over $32 million, and arrested 25 suspects across the region. This operation, named ‘Green Justice’, dealt a significant blow to organized crime groups by seizing 2.4 tonnes of illegal wildlife and fish catches, 37 illegal fishing equipment, 229 pieces of illegal mining equipment, and over 10,498 cubic meters of illegally harvested timber. Coordinated by the International Law Enforcement for Climate Initiative (I2LEC), the regional law enforcement operation has uncovered extensive environmental crimes in the Amazon region. Stay up to date…
At least 47 people have been killed in monsoon-related disasters of flood, landslide, and lightning in Nepal in less than a month since the onset of the rainy season, as per Home Ministry records. In the meeting of the National Assembly on Friday, the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, informed the members of the upper house about the casualties during the monsoon mayhem. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Until now, a total of 55 incidents of flooding have been recorded, claiming 4 lives, one missing, and two…