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Uefa is to investigate England midfielder Jude Bellingham for potential indecent conduct after he was seen grabbing his crotch while looking at the crowd following a last-16 victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024. Bellingham, 21, scored an astonishing 95th-minute equaliser to push the game into extra time, gesturing after his goal at England fans who had been critical, then making the crotch gesture following the final whistle with the game won 2-1. “An Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English Football Association player,…

If you have a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a phone, you’ll want to avoid doing a factory reset on it. Why? Apparently, doing so may brick the phone right now, according to a report on Tech-Issues Today and found by The Verge. Google is aware of the issue and investigating, according to a comment found in the Pixel support forums. Users within this forum thread have attempted to reset their phones, but then the phone does not boot up. Instead, it throws up the following error message: “Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt.…

Sharjah has set up ‘Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation’, a new humanitarian organisation that will help protect children, especially those affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and poverty. The organisation was named after the late son of Sharjah ruler and Supreme Council member Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi. Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation will pay tribute to the late royal’s vision of fostering a safer world for children. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikha Jawaher announced the launch of the…

Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said on Monday. People on BA flight 149 were taken off the Kuala Lumpur-bound plane when it landed in the Gulf state on August 2 that year, hours after Iraq’s then leader Saddam Hussein invaded the country. Some of the 367 passengers and crew spent more than four months in captivity, including as human shields against Western attacks on the Iraqi dictator’s troops during the first Gulf war. Ninety-four of…

As a part of its mandate to regulate digital payment services, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) recently announced a new licensing regime for stablecoins. Chainalysis data reveals that globally, fiat purchases of stablecoins reached $40 billion in March 2024 alone. “The CBUAE is once again demonstrating its ability to keep a finger on the pulse of the market, and roll out relevant and effective regulations to ensure emerging trends can thrive in a controlled and secured environment,” Arushi Goel, Policy Lead for Middle East & Africa at Chainalysis, told Khaleej Times in an interview. By providing regulatory clarity…

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz endured an early test in his Wimbledon title defence but the Spaniard quelled the challenge of Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6(3) 7-5 6-2 and moved into the second round on Monday. The 21-year-old, bidding to add a fourth Grand Slam trophy to his cabinet after his maiden French Open triumph last month, dropped serve midway through a high-quality opening set before battling back to clinch it in a tiebreak. Lajal broke Alcaraz again early in the next set but the dreadlocked world number 269 was unable to make the advantage count and his opponent broke back…

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Nintendo will hold a free seven-day Nintendo Switch Online trial for all Switch owners, even if you’ve had a Nintendo Switch Online subscription before or participated in a previous free trial. Nintendo Switch Online is Nintendo’s version of PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core. It gives members access to online play in games like Splatoon 3 or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, cloud backups for game saves, some exclusive discounts and game trials, and some retro game libraries. You can even buy Game Vouchers to get two first-party Nintendo games for $100 during…

Dubai-based Taaleem has acquired the rights to Harrow International Schools Ltd from the UK, securing exclusive ownership and operational rights for these schools throughout the UAE. Harrow has been renowned as the educational institution of choice for British prime ministers, aristocrats, and prominent societal figures over the centuries. Notably, Harrow School has educated and nurtured some of the world’s most influential figures, including Lord Byron, Winston Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, King Hussein of Jordan, the former rulers of Iraq and Zanzibar, Lord Rayleigh, seven UK Prime Ministers and numerous influencers, inventors, artists, and Nobel Laureates. Stay up to date with the…

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister announced on Monday the discovery of multiple oil and gas fields in the country’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter, the official Saudi news agency said. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, stated that the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) was able to discover two unconventional oil fields, a reservoir of light Arabian oil, two natural gas fields, and two natural gas reservoirs. While concluding his statement, he thanked God and extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Crown Prince for the achievements made. Stay up to…

Reliance on social media continues to rise rapidly. Be it for mindless yet entertaining scrolling, or interesting content, social media knows no bounds. And now netizens increasingly rely on social media for movie and series reviews and recommendations, something which previously had a fan base among traditional reviewers who produced long-form written or video content. With platforms like TikTok and Instagram, however, shorter forms of content have become a hit among audiences who consume the required information in 30 seconds or less. The platforms also make room for real-time feedback from creators and audiences in the comments section, which can…