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This year's NBA playoffs (and Play-In) broadcasts will look a little different
For years, you could watch a first-round NBA playoff game on TNT or ESPN and start thinking to yourself, “I thought there were three games tonight.” Or you would turn on TNT or ESPN and think to yourself, “Are the Magic or the Raptors playing?”That’s when you’d remember that there are some first-round playoff games on NBA TV. You would flip over to that channel and lock in for DJ Augustin and Nikola Vučević trying to steal a game or know that you were about to watch DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry...
TV magician Paul Daniels' nephew stuns BGT judges 10 years since uncle's cancer death
EXCLUSIVE: TV magician Paul Daniels' nephew stuns BGT judges 10 years since uncle's cancer deathMagician James Phelan will transfix Simon Cowell and co on ITV's Britain's Got Talent tonight, an audition which he hopes will make his late uncle Paul Daniels proudCommentsNewsHannah Britt, Senior Reporter Mirror Features11:00, 11 Apr 2026Updated 11:11, 11 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesJames Phelan is a magician and nephew of the late Paul Daniels(Image: Tom Dymond)It’s a magic moment for...
Nigel Farage losing 'thousands every week' after stopping video messages
Nigel Farage losing 'thousands every week' after stopping video messagesNigel Farage stopped selling filmed messages for £71 each on the Cameo website last monthCommentsNewsDan Warburton Senior News Reporter and Jeremy Armstrong News Reporter11:00, 11 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNigel Farage on the campaign trail for the local elections(Image: Getty Images)Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is losing around £2,692 a week after halting his lucrative video shout-outs. He stopped selling filmed messa...
Sheikh Hamdan thanks Indian students for heartfelt rendition of UAE national anthem
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has expressed his thanks to Indian students who have performed the UAE national anthem using traditional Indian classical instruments. The video, posted by Dubai-based performing arts hub Malhaar, has captured the hearts of UAE residents, sparking an emotional response that has resonated across...
'Waving UAE flag for over 4 hours': How residents responded to Sheikh Mohammed's call
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]UAE residents driving down the Marasi Drive Street in Business Bay were met with a heartwarming sight on Saturday. A young man stood in the corner of the street waving a huge UAE flag.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels."I have been doing this for over four hours, starting at 5am," Ehsam told Khaleej Times. "This is the least I can...
Dubai Police forensic department handles over 81,000 examinations in 2024
Dubai: The General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology at Dubai Police carried out more than 81,000 scientific examinations in 2024, producing detailed reports for authorities across Dubai and the wider UAE.The figures reflect steady progress in the department’s use of advanced tools in criminal investigations, as well as efforts to improve the speed and accuracy of forensic work.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The results were revi...
Abandoned malls, whispers of nuclear war and young foreigners detained. This is what's REALLY going on in Dubai... and the chilling warning one taxi driver gave to the Mail's IAN BIRRELL
Abandoned malls, whispers of nuclear war and young foreigners detained. This is what's REALLY going on in Dubai... and the chilling warning one taxi driver gave to the Mail's IAN BIRRELLBy IAN BIRRELL IN DUBAI Published: 17:14, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 10:41, 11 April 2026 e-mail 209 shares
OpenAI CEO’s home hit with Molotov cocktail
The suspect was arrested after he also appeared at the company’s San Francisco headquarters and threatened to burn it down The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was struck with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, San Francisco police said in a statement later confirmed by Altman. The individual was later arrested after appearing at the company’s headquarters and allegedly threatening to burn it down. The incidents unfolde...
Mystery over how teens drove off M1 bridge in crash that killed the pair as images show how minibus was struck by car in thousand-to-one twist of fate
Mystery over how teens drove off M1 bridge in crash that killed the pair as images show how minibus was struck by car in thousand-to-one twist of fateBy ELEANOR MANN and ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:58, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 10:36, 11 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats
Landlords of more than 5,500 subdivided homes in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet size, safety and hygiene requirements following a new law on basic housing standards taking effect six weeks ago. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Saturday that the government had received applications for 5,557 subdivided units in 1,370 flats. That accounted for around 5 per cent of all subdivided units in Hong Kong, mostly located in Yau Tsim Mong district, followed by....
Sudanese national charged after four migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt
Sudanese national charged after four migrants die in English Channel crossing attemptFour people, two men and two women, died after trying to cross the English Channel in a small boat which sunk off the coast of CalaisNewsChristopher Mallett10:26, 11 Apr 2026Updated 10:38, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFrench emergency services at Plage Sud d'Equihen in France, after two men and two women died trying to cross the English Channel(Image: PA)A man has been charged with endangering life after four mi...
China may send Iran air defenses during US cease-fire: Report
U.S. intelligence indicates China could provide Iran with new air defense systems in the coming weeks, despite an ongoing ceasefire with Washington, CNN...
Gurudwara, Hindu Temple in Dubai reopen as places of worship resume services
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Guru Nanak Darbar and Hindu Temple in Dubai have reopened their doors to devotees, announcing timings and urging adherence to safety guidelines, days after places of worship across the city were temporarily closed as a precaution amid regional tensions.In a circular issued on April 11, the management of Guru Nanak Darbar said the gurudwara is now open daily from 6...
Abu Dhabi launches campaign to keep beaches clean and safe
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the capital have stepped up efforts to promote cleaner, safer beaches, launching a public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging visitors to take greater responsibility for preserving the emirate’s coastline.The initiative, titled “Our Home, Our Responsibility – Our Beaches Are Beautiful,” was organised by Abu Dhabi Municipality to raise awareness among beachgoers about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and protecting public facilities, in a move designed to en...
Canary Islands bus crash update: 'Brake failure' probe as Brit dead and dozens hurt
NewsUK NewsCanary IslandsLIVEUpdated 8 mins agoCanary Islands bus crash update: 'Brake failure' probe as Brit dead and dozens hurtThe bus came of the GM-2 on the island of La Gomera and crashed into a ravine with 27 Brits onboard. One has died and another four are seriously injuredA bus carrying British tourists has crashed in the Canary Islands(Image: SOLARPIX.COM)CommentsNewsPatrick Hill Senior News Reporter, Olivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network and Christopher MallettA Britis...
Parents' fury that army's failure to notice their son had gone missing for two weeks may have cost him his life
Parents' fury that army's failure to notice their son had gone missing for two weeks may have cost him his lifeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ED HOLT Published: 09:54, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 11:00, 11 April 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Kuwait dismisses viral airport video
KUWAIT: The Ministry for Health of Kuwait has rejected claims linked to a widely shared social media video that appears to show medicines being improperly handled at an airport, clarifying that the footage is outdated and unrelated to the ministry. In a statement issued on Friday, the officials of the health ministry said the footage was outdated and unrelated to the Ministry of Health’s current operations. They added that the video does not reflect existing systems or regulatory procedure...
Dubai Police warn of rise in fake calls posing as officials and banks
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed their warning to residents about a surge in fraud attempts involving fake phone calls and text messages posing as officials or bank staff.The alert comes as part of the force’s ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign, which aims to educate the public on how scammers are becoming more convincing in their methods.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to Dubai Police, fraudsters often pretend to be representatives...
UAE rain alert: Abu Dhabi Police urge caution, slower speeds and safe driving
Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to exercise caution and follow safety measures during fluctuating weather conditions and rainfall, warning against distractions while driving.The Traffic Directorate and Safe Patrols stressed the importance of staying focused on the road at all times, especially during rain, and adhering to speed limits when variable speed reduction systems are activated. Drivers were advised to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, avoid sudden braking, and reduce spee...
Hins Cheung to lead arrested 2019 Hong Kong protesters on mainland exchange trips
Cantopop singer Hins Cheung, who previously expressed support for social movements in Hong Kong, will lead young people arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests on visits to mainland China to witness the country’s prosperity and serve as a mentor for a “special rehabilitation project” under the Security Bureau. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung also revealed on Saturday that the project, which had been running over the past two years, targeted about 7,000 people arrested but....