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More than 100 people were reported killed early on Saturday in overnight strikes across Gaza, as Israel’s spy chief was in Paris for talks seeking to “unblock” progress towards a truce and the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants. The Paris negotiations come after a plan for a post-war Gaza unveiled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew criticism from key ally the United States and was rejected by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas on Friday. They also come as fears for civilians in the territory are deepening, with the UN warning of the growing risk of famine and…

Former World No6 Gael Monfils, Jordanian youngster Abdullah Shelbayh and No1 ranked Indian player Sumit Nagal, have all accepted wildcards to compete at the 32nd edition of this week’s ATP tournament at the ongoing Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. At 37 years and five months, Monfils is proving age is very much just a number; defeating Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-4 at the Qatar Open this week to become the oldest semifinalist in the tournament’s history. Shelbayh, ranked 230 in the world, put in an impressive performance during the same tournament to push Australian World No46 Alexei Popyrin to three…

Currently in electrifying form, Arsenal take on eighth-place Newcastle in a compelling Premier League battle today at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have won five straight league matches in truly dominant fashion–they’ve outscored their opponents 21-2 in that stretch–but Newcastle present an interesting test, as they’ve scored multiple goals in eight straight matches across all competition. This one sets up as a potential thriller that you don’t want to miss. If you live in the United States, the match, which starts at 3:00 p.m. ET, will be broadcast solely on Peacock. Here’s everything you need to know to watch. Watch Arsenal…

Here’s an opportunity for residents and tourists to explore the rich Emirati culture and heritage as museums in Sharjah are open to the public for free until March 3. Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will grant free entry to its museums such as Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Bait Al Naboodah, and Hisn Khorfakkan. Additionally, SMA has rolled out ‘Museums Express’, a mobile bus museum initiative operational in Dibba Al Hisn on February 28, and at the Heart of Sharjah on March 1 and March 3, that will enable visitors to journey through various Sharjah Museum collections. Aside from…

A World War II-era bomb whose discovery prompted one of the largest peacetime evacuations in British history has been detonated at sea, the Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. The 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) explosive was discovered on Tuesday in the backyard of a home in Plymouth, a port city on the southwestern coast of Britain. More than 10,000 residents were evacuated to ensure their safety as a military convoy transported the unexploded bomb through a densely populated residential area to a ferry slipway, from which it was taken out to sea. “I think it is fair to say that the last…

In the midst of one of their best stretches of the season, Manchester United look to make it five league wins in a row when they take on 12th-place Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday. If you want to watch the match in the United States, it starts at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock. That unfortunately means you can’t watch it for free, but Peacock is nevertheless a must-have streaming service for all Premier League fans. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Manchester United vs Fulham. Watch Man United vs Fulham on Peacock…

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Friday became the youngest ATP finalist since Carlos Alcaraz three years ago when he defeated French veteran Gael Monfils at the Qatar Open. Mensik, 18, followed up his quarter-final win over fifth-ranked Andrey Rublev by seeing off 37-year-old Monfils 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. At 18 years and five months, Mensik is the fifth youngest ATP finalist since 2005 and youngest since Alcaraz went to the Umag championship match in 2021. Mensik, who will rise from 116 in the world to inside the top 100 next week, will take on Karen Khachanov in Saturday’s final. “It’s amazing.…

You’d think that few types of software are as trustworthy as some of the best antivirus programs, but it turns out that perceptions can be deceiving. Avast, one of the most recognizable antivirus solutions for PCs, was found to be secretly collecting and selling user data to third-party corporations for a period of six years. Following an investigation, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined Avast $16.5 million and banned it from doing this again in the future. Even if you weren’t using Avast, your data may still have been compromised, as there are several antivirus software programs that all fall…

The time has come. The fourth Arab Hope Maker will be crowned at a prestigious ceremony at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday. More than 58,000 nominations from across the region were received for the 4th edition of the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab region celebrating philanthropists, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). The winner of the Arab Hope Makers award will receive a cash prize of Dh1 million from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Stay up to…

A new bus service between UAE-Oman will connect Sharjah and Muscat, public transport company Mwasalat announced. Oman’s National Transport Company Mwasalat signed an agreement with Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority, which will see the daily services starting from February 27. There will be four trips — two each from Sharjah and Muscat. The service will operate via Shinas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Passengers are allowed to carry 23kg as check-in baggage with 7kg allowed as hand baggage. Fares start from 10 Oman Rials (Dh95.40) and 29 Oman Rials (Dh276.66). The first…