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Only one in 37 participants of a social experiment hesitated to accept a free ice cream from a stranger in exchange for entering his van. The remaining 36 kids all readily accepted the stranger’s offer, highlighting how most children fail to detect stranger danger. The Sharjah Child Safety Department (CSD) revealed the alarming reality of the lack of awareness of children’s safety through the social experiment. Carried out at the emirate’s Kshisha Park, the experiment created a realistic scenario in a bustling public park teeming with families. A friendly ice cream vendor approached the children, offering free treats in exchange…

An arrest warrant issued for Syrian President Bashar Al Assad over the use of banned chemical weapons against civilians was upheld by a Paris court on Wednesday, one of the lawyers who lodged the initial case said. The warrant issued by French judges in November 2023 refers to charges of complicity in crimes against humanity and complicity in war crimes, followed a French investigation into chemical attacks in Douma and the district of Eastern Ghouta in August 2013, attacks which killed more than 1,000 people. Prosecutors, who would be responsible for asking the police to enact the warrant, had challenged…

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, the star of The Artful Dodger, is now hitched. The English actor married actress Talulah Riley on June 22, in the village of Anstey in Hertfordshire, reported The Sun. In photos published by The Sun, the couple can be seen holding hands and laughing, following their ceremony at at St. George’s Church. The Sun reported that the wedding had some unusual elements. “While they were inside for the ceremony, another horse arrived with white roses woven through its mane,” an onlooker was quoted as saying. “The horse was a bridesmaid, and I think [Brodie-Sangster] arranged it as a…

50 years after the barcode was first scanned, 22 leaders from the world’s biggest companies sign a global joint statement calling for the transition to QR Codes with GS1 standards to revolutionise the consumer experience  Signatories include industry champions like Alibaba.com, Carrefour, IGA, JD.com, JM Smucker, Mondelēz, Lidl, L’Oréal, Nestlé, P&G, and Savencia Thisinitiative aims to have QR Codes with GS1 standards widely adopted by retailers and manufacturers globally by the end of 2027  26 June 2024: On the 50th anniversary of the barcode being scanned for the first time, 22 industry champions – including marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, retailers…

Electric cars are finally getting cheaper. For years, EVs were becoming more widely available — but still at a high price. These days, the push is becoming less about simply developing an initial wave of EVs, and more about actually competing with them. Part of that has to do with price, so as we head toward a second, much wider wave of electric vehicles, we can expect to see some great inexpensive models. There are plenty of budget EVs that have been announced and are set to roll out in the near future — and we’re pretty excited about many…

An Indian engineer/instructor from Abu Dhabi won the latest $1 million Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw on Wednesday at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. Khaliq Naik Mohammed became a millionaire with ticket number 3813, which he purchased online on June 13. The 48-year-old expat lived in Abu Dhabi since 2012 and has been participating in Dubai Duty Free’s promotion for the past four years. He is a father of three and works as an engineer and instructor at Khalifa University. “This is really great; thank you so much, Dubai Duty Free! You have made the…

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale struck Manipur on Wednesday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the Bishnupur area of the Bankura district at a depth of 25 kilometres, the NCS stated. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The earthquake occurred at 7:09 pm, according to NCS. “EQ of M: 4.5, On June 26, 2024, 19:09:32 IST, Lat: 24.49 N, Long: 93.81 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Bishnupur, Manipur,” the NCS said in a post on ‘X’. Earlier this…

With summer vacation just around the corner, hotels around the UAE are offering attractive deals and offers for staycations. Some schools begin their summer vacation on June 28, while others will continue classes till July 4. Whether on a budget or looking for an extravagant place to escape the heat, the UAE has something for everyone. Here is a list of staycations to choose from: 1. Budget stay Premier Inn Middle East launched a four-day Summer Flash Sale on Tuesday, June 25, with room rates starting from just Dh99. These are valid for overnight stays until September 30. The deal…

The Colemans are back, wrote Disney on its Instagram page as it announced that the sequel of body swap comedy Freaky Friday is in the works. The movie, which stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis as Anna and Tess Coleman, is officially filming. The details of the plot are still under wraps, but Variety reports Freaky Friday 2 will open in theatres next year. The original film, which released in 2003, grossed $160 million (Dh587 million) in theatres worldwide, said Variety. A number of stars from the first movie will be joining the cast. This includes Mark Harmon, Chad…

A handful of England fans let manager Gareth Southgate know how they felt after an underwhelming 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Tuesday, hurling empty cups in his direction. Southgate, whose team finished top of Group C with five points but scored two goals in three games, said he will bear the brunt of the criticism but made a plea for the fans to support his players. “I understand it. I’m not going to back away from it. The most important thing is the supporters stay with the team,” Southgate told reporters. “I understand the narrative towards me…