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Alex MilsomAlex Milsom says there was a lack of communication about the schedule changesPrimavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a “dampener” on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona. Organisers announced the performances by Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal would not be going ahead shortly before they were expected to play on Thursday night due to “safety reasons” caused by “adverse weather”. Earlier in the day, Alex G and Mac DeMarco’s sets were also pulled because of the yellow weather warning, with the festival apologising for “any inconvenience”.Addressing…
Getty ImagesJames Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West WingUS actor James Handy, known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been stabbed to death at his home in Los Angeles, police have said.Handy, who was 81, was found unconscious in the front garden of his home in Tarzana, California, on Wednesday with several stab wounds to the chest.Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Officers responded to a report of “unknown trouble”…
Getty ImagesA girl’s body was found near Puycasquier following a massive searchThere is fury in France over the murder of an 11-year-old girl after it emerged the principal suspect had been identified several times in the past as a potential child molester.Lyhanna disappeared after school a week ago in the Gers area of south-west France. A body, presumed to be hers, was found on farmland near the town of Fleurance on Thursday.A 41-year-old man named as Jérome B has been in custody since Monday. He is the father of a friend of Lyhanna, and two witnesses said they saw the…
Residents can legally wager on their favorite teams, players and several other factors of the matches of the Fifa World Cup for the first time With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, UAE residents can now place wagers on their favorite teams legally from within the country. They can do so through Play 971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). Players can wager on the entire [FIFA] competition, alongside a broader range of local and international leagues and competitions available on the…
Experts say AI-powered tools now allow criminals to generate professional-looking websites, marketing materials, emails, and social media content As UAE residents are gearing up for the Fifa World Cup 2026 which will kick off on June 11, cybersecurity experts are warning fans to watch out for fake ticket websites, fraudulent travel packages and phishing scams designed to steal money and personal data. The warning comes as cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it has identified 336 domains impersonating official World Cup sources, while Dubai-based travel agency Travel Finder reported receiving dozens of inquiries from UAE football fans planning to attend matches.…
CPSOne of the girls was attacked in an underpass beside the River AvonThree boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks were spared custody by a judge because of detailed evidence about the precise nature of their offending, prospects for rehabilitation, and the profound intellectual limitations of two of the teenagers.The boys’ sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs) after being found guilty of 10 counts of rape between them for their parts in the Hampshire assaults in 2024 and 2025.The full transcript of the judge’s sentencing remarks have been made publicly…
Observator Antena1In a separate incident, Ukraine confirmed one of its naval drones exploded off Romania’s coast on FridayUkraine says it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.The Ukrainian drone forces commander said the vessels were involved in “stealing” Ukrainian grain, as well as transferring military cargo and fuel.The strikes come as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to speak at a major economic event in St Petersburg, and a day after Ukraine’s President Zelensky offered face-to-face talks with the Russian leader on ending the war.Meanwhile, Ukraine has confirmed one…
The initiative seeks to help the community, made of multiple nationalities, ‘to speak with one voice in gratitude, commitment and loyalty’ to the UAE PresidentResidents may have seen recent social media posts of the UAE community, with pictures of a pledge to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This digital initiative allows citizens and residents alike to express their appreciation of the country and the role of the President in ensuring the safety and comfort of all those who reside in the country. Want to sign the pledge? Here are some key questions, answered. What is the UAE…
Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds will blow, freshening to strong at times, causing blowing dust and sand Humidity levels in the UAE will increase by night on Saturday, June 6, and on Sunday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Overall, skies will be fair, but conditions may turn dusty at times, and low clouds will appear eastward. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds will blow, freshening to strong at times, causing blowing dust and sand, reducing the horizontal visibility, with a…
Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the areaAt least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down, authorities said. The group had been returning from Mali where they had attended a Muslim festival when they ran out of water, stranded more than 80 km (50 miles) west of Assamaka, a major border crossing point between Niger and Algeria. “The travellers found themselves trapped in the heart of a hostile environment where extreme temperatures and lack of…