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Israel on Monday slammed as a “historical disgrace” an application by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prosecutor, Karim Khan, applied for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as well as top Hamas leaders on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that Khan “in the same breath mentions the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence of the State of Israel alongside the abominable Nazi monsters of Hamas — a historical disgrace that will be remembered forever”. Stay up…

Movie star Scarlett Johansson said Monday she was “shocked” by an OpenAI synthetic voice that sounds like her, which was released after she declined to work with the ChatGPT-maker on such a project. The artificial intelligence powerhouse headed by Sam Altman said it was working on temporarily muting the Johannson-sounding voice it calls “Sky.” “I was shocked, angered, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine that my closest friends and news outlets couldn’t tell the difference,” Johannson said in a statement. Johannson said Altman in September offered to hire her…

You and I might be hotly anticipating what Intel’s next-generation Arrow Lake processors will do later this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about what comes after or even alongside it, right? Intel’s Lunar Lake is its next, next-generation design, tentatively outlined for a launch maybe before the end of the year. Maybe alongside Arrow Lake on desktop, with Lunar Lake focused on mobile instead. Curious to see what Intel’s been cooking up in the labs? We are, too, and as we get closer to Lunar Lake’s debut, we’re starting to learn some intriguing details. Lunar Lake…

Eight private schools out of 153 were rated outstanding in the National Identity Mark inspections conducted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The inspections looked into national identity programmes that are integrated into the curricula with emphasis on students’ knowledge of Emirati traditions, customs, and values. And according to the evaluation conducted by ADEK, 33 schools were rated good, while 79 were rated acceptable. A total of 33 schools were rated weak, while other private schools were yet to be assessed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Six schools…

The UAE condemned the coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a statement on Tuesday (May 21). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the importance of maintaining stability and security in the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ministry highlighted that it supports the sovereignty and unity of Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UAE shares deep-rooted ties with the Central African country, noting that its support is within the framework of constitutional institutions and the rule of law, to achieve the hopes and aspirations of its…

Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged the film industry to take a leap and include their “incredible” stories. “People who are displaced have a voice, they have a story,” said the Oscar-winning actor at a talk at the Cannes Film Festival. “Their stories are so incredible and inspiring.” Blanchett, who has met refugees as a UNHCR envoy since 2016, said 114 million people had been displaced around the world by violence and war. “I’m always bewildered as to why more films don’t speak directly or obliquely to this,” she said. “The…

The women’s tennis tour (WTA) on Monday announced “a multi-year partnership” with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund (PIF), emulating a deal made by the men’s tour (ATP) in February. The WTA said in a statement that it shared with PIF an “ambition to grow women’s professional tennis and inspire more women and girls around the world to take up the game.” “We look forward to sharing the journey of our talented players across the season, as we continue to grow the sport, creating more fans of tennis and inspiring more young people to take up the game,” said Marina…

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 MSRP $50.00 “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a visual stunner for Xbox even if its gameplay isn’t too creative.” Pros Well-written narrative Stunning visuals Industry-leading sound design Excellent performances Intuitive photo mode Cons Derivative gameplay Runs at 30 fps on console If Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was about accepting trauma, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is about learning to live with it. Senua, Hellblade’s tortured hero, goes through a lot in her sequel. She winds up shipwrecked, faces off against overwhelming giants, constantly experiences the grisly deaths of people around her, sees the return of the darkness represented by…

Dubai can get busy, especially during peak hours. On Fridays, mosques can get packed, making parking difficult for those who are there to pray and pay their respects. It’s a good thing that imams and muezzins in the emirate can apply to reserve a parking space at mosques. Here’s how: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Required documents Before you apply for a reservation permit, make sure your requirements are ready. You need to prepare: A letter from the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (DIACA) or from the mosque owner or…

The police detained the Father of the minor accused in the Pune car accident case on Tuesday morning, said police officials. The father of the minor was identified as Vishal Agarwal. According to the Commissioner of Police, Pune, Amitesh Kumar, father of the minor accused, has been detained from the Sambhajinagar area of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra this morning. In the early hours of Sunday, two individuals, including a young woman, lost their lives after a Porsche collided with their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, said police officials. On Monday, the Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar said that…