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Franco Baresi, the iconic sweeper and captain who embodied AC Milan’s dominance in the 1980s and 1990s and was widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, has died aged 66.A one-club man throughout a 20-year career, Baresi made 719 appearances for Milan between 1977 and 1997, becoming synonymous with the club’s red-and-black colours and earning a place among the game’s all-time greats.Baresi wore Milan’s number 6 shirt with such distinction that the club withdrew the number after his retirement.Born in Travagliato, near Brescia, Baresi overcame personal tragedy at a young age after he and his brother…

Bullion gains as oil prices tumble more than 5% following renewed US-Iran talks, while investors await key US employment dataLondon: Gold prices edged higher on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on fresh military action against Iran and signalled new talks with Tehran, helping to push oil prices sharply lower and easing concerns about inflation and higher interest rates.Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,055.76 per ounce, while US gold futures gained 0.9% to $4,054.00.Japanese yenThe US dollar also came under pressure after authorities intervened in foreign exchange markets to support the Japanese yen, making dollar-priced gold more affordable…

The NCM predicts convective cloud formation over Al Ain and Khor Fakkan, with slight sea conditions along both coasts. Dubai: If you’re in regions like Al Ain or Khor Fakkan today, you’re likely to experience rainfall this afternoon. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today will be partly cloudy in general, with a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward, associated with rainfall by afternoon. The NCM advises residents and visitors to take the necessary precautions in such conditions, including avoiding being in open or elevated areas during lightning and thunder, and staying alert to downdraft winds that…

ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced the opening of registration for the 8th edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, scheduled to take place on 12th December 2026, bringing together elite international runners and thousands of participants from various nationalities and age groups in one of the most prominent community and international sporting events on Abu Dhabi’s sporting calendar. The marathon is organised as part of Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s ongoing efforts to promote a culture of sports and physical activity, reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for major sporting events,…

OPPO has launched the Reno16 Series in the UAE, bringing three new smartphones and a creator-focused magnetic accessory that aims to enhance mobile photography and videography.The range includes the Reno16 Pro 5G, Reno16 5G and Reno16 F 5G. All three feature OPPO’s new design language, while the Pop White editions use HoloVerse 3D Technology to create a planet-like pattern that appears to float above the rear panel. The Reno16 and Reno16 Pro have compact 6.32-inch displays, while the Reno16 F moves up to 6.57 inches.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Photography remains the focus…

Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit after an unencrypted copy of the unreleased World War II film Fortitude, starring Nicolas Cage and Ben Kingsley, was allegedly stolen from its offices.According to Variety, Swiss businessman and producer Simon Afram filed the lawsuit, claiming he spent seven years and approximately $45 million developing the film before submitting it to Netflix for acquisition consideration.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The lawsuit alleges that an associate producer delivered a digital cinema package (DCP) containing the film to Netflix’s headquarters in June. After the company decided not to…

Joe Root said Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England’s Test coach was a “big reason” he agreed to return as captain of the squad. Root replaced Ben Stokes after the all-rounder retired following the home series against New Zealand. Fleming succeeds compatriot Brendon McCullum, whose four-year Test tenure ended last month, though he remains England’s white-ball coach.”If I’m being brutally honest, it was a big reason why I wanted to do it,” Root told the England and Wales Cricket Board.”I’m very excited by the way he sees the game, where he sees us sit as a team, and the work that…

KYRGYZSTAN, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — Victory Team’s Shaun Torrente won the Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, holding off Erik Stark by 0.047 seconds after a race that swung from a commanding lead to a nine-boat scrap in the space of one yellow flag. The main race of the World Championship stage of water motor “Formula 1” (F1H2O) – the Grand Prix of the Kyrgyz Republic 2026 – has concluded at Issyk-Kul. In the final of the competition, first place was taken by Torrente. The result also does something the race itself didn’t quite manage to settle on the…

Vivek Shah, Head of Corporate Banking at Emirates Islamic and Arnaud Prudhomme, Chief Financial Officer at Taaleem Holdings PJSC. Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the successful implementation of Host-to-Host (H2H) financial integration with Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem), one of the largest premium K-12 education providers in the UAE. Facilitating seamless, automated data exchange, this strategic collaboration marks a pivotal turning point in Taaleem’s digital transformation action plan to streamline financial operations and enhance the efficiency of payment processes across the group’s network of schools. Operating a portfolio of 36 schools and…

New SHIFFT venture aims to develop autonomous logistics solutions for ports and airports, with first commercial deployment targeted by 2027Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with global autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa, has launched the Autonomous Logistics Future Lab in Dubai through a joint venture named SHIFFT.The initiative is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous logistics solutions, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for intelligent logistics services.Launched under the Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Ecosystem, SHIFFT will serve as a platform for the development, testing and validation of advanced autonomous logistics technologies.…