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The return of a seeding formula at Grand Slams would create a huge mess in the draw, world number one Iga Swiatek said after record 14-times French Open champion Rafa Nadal was handed a tough first-round draw in the tournament. Nadal has plummeted down the rankings during an extended spell on the sidelines and, unseeded for the French Open, will face fourth seed Alexander Zverev in his opening match. In previous years, some Grand Slams employed a seeding formula based on past results, and there had been calls for Nadal to be included among the seeds at Roland Garros. Until…
Are you ready to return to the Wasteland? This weekend marks the arrival of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, George Miller’s next entry into the iconic franchise. Furiosa is a prequel set years before Mad Max: Fury Road, with Anya-Taylor Joy playing a young Imperator Furiosa. If you have kids, two movies to consider seeing this weekend are Garfield, the animated adventure starring Chris Pratt as the titular cat, and IF, John Krasinski’s family-friendly tale about imaginary friends. If you plan to stay inside this weekend, sign up for a FAST service and watch movies for free. All you have to do is…
Abu Dhabi’s environmental regulator has suspended operations of an industrial facility specialised in processing used oils for violations. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) said the action against the facility in Al Mafraq industrial area of Abu Dhabi was enacted after noticing violation of environmental laws and regulations. “Based on the periodic monitoring reports of the EAD’s air quality monitoring stations and inspection visits as well as the response to various complaints received from the public regarding the emission of irritating gas odours, it was found that their source was the facility. Numerous violations related to non-compliance with environmental…
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs on Friday to set up an IPL final against Kolkata Knight Riders, as spinner Shahbaz Ahmed starred with three wickets. Heinrich Klaasen smashed 50 off 34 balls to help Sunrisers post 175-9 and their bowlers combined to restrict Rajasthan to 139-7 as they reached their third IPL final, to be played in Chennai on Sunday. Ahmed came in as an impact substitute in Hyderabad’s batting innings to score 18 runs and then returned figures of 3-23 with his left-arm spin to flatten the opposition chase. Kolkata, who thrashed Hyderabad in the first…
PlayStation Plus users will be losing out on 12 games in June, and one of them is a must-play if you’re a fan of open-world action adventures from 2013. Grand Theft Auto 5 is widely considered to be one of the most iconic games all time, and it’s definitely the best Grand Theft Auto game. It’s also easy to play on nearly any platform (minus Nintendo Switch, of course). It even received a next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2022. That said, if you have a PlayStation Plus subscription and wanted to play it at some…
In the coming weeks, the temperature in UAE is set to go beyond 44ºC in UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Automobile experts in UAE have advised residents to prepare for the upcoming seasonal heat to ensure that they can drive safely. “With temperatures soaring, several aspects of your vehicle need attention, including the air conditioning system, tires, and electronic components,” said Sony Rajappan, an auto expert at Car Lynx based in Al Quoz. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Experts said that the air conditioning system should be serviced before…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed will commence a state visit to China on Thursday, May 30, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the visit, the Ruler will discuss with President Xi Jinping the bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities for further cooperation and collaboration, especially in the economic, developmental, and cultural fields. These discussions will be held within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and China, aimed at contributing to both countries’ sustainable development and economic growth. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The leader…
If you’re in the market for OTC hearing aids, but haven’t tapped “buy” yet, this is possibly the moment you’re looking for to change things around. Eargo, producer of some of the best OTC hearing aids, is having a sale on their wares for Memorial Day and you can save as much as $400. Tap the button below to find the hearing aids and investigate each one yourself — the site has a very professional product comparison window where you can compare you three favorites — or keep reading for our take, thoughts on the OTC hearing aid space, and…
Judges at the top UN court said on Friday the situation in Gaza had deteriorated since they last ordered Israel to take urgent steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis there. They also ordered Israel to halt the Rafah military offensive. Reading out a ruling by the International Court of Justice or World Court, the body’s president Nawaf Salam said provisional measures ordered by the court in March did not fully address the situation in the enclave now. Salam was reading the court’s ruling on a request to order Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah…
The batting blitz in the Indian Premier League this year has divided fans and players and triggered a debate ahead of the World Cup about what it means for Twenty20 cricket. The moneybags IPL reaches its conclusion on Sunday in Chennai, the last act of a campaign where batters have dominated like never before. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were scheduled to face Rajasthan Royals on Friday for a place in the final, have twice broken the IPL scoring record this term with innings of 277 and 287. The impact player rule — and smarter use of it — has been pinpointed…