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Ariana Grande has been granted permission to subpoena social media platforms and other third parties as she seeks to identify people accused of stealing and leaking her unreleased music, photos and videos.A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the singer expedited subpoena power this week, allowing her legal team to seek information from platforms allegedly used by those behind the leaks.The move comes after Ariana filed a lawsuit in July, 2026 against unidentified defendants.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The legal action could allow Ariana to obtain account, subscriber and login information that…

Anne Hathaway has revealed that efforts were made to bring Julie Andrews back for The Princess Diaries 3, but the legendary actress has decided not to return to the franchise.In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Anne, who is set to reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis in the long-awaited third instalment, said the team tried hard to persuade Julie to return as Queen Clarisse Renaldi.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.“We did push really hard to see if she would want to do it,” she said.However, the actress said Julie’s decision would be respected,…

Good American Family is returning for a second instalment, this time turning its attention to one of the most widely publicised criminal cases of the 1990s.Hulu has greenlit a limited series centred on Lorena and John Bobbitt, according to Deadline. The project will serve as the second instalment of the anthology series created by Katie Robbins.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The new season is inspired by the case of the Virginia couple whose story became an international media spectacle in 1993, prompting intense public debate about domestic violence, sexual assault and the way…

Gwyneth Paltrow has given her breakfast routine an Indian twist, whipping up homemade chilla and pairing it with eggs and mint chutney.The actor and Goop founder recently shared a video on Instagram showing her preparing the popular Indian breakfast dish from scratch.Paltrow began by making a batter using besan, or gram flour, before adding onions, tomatoes, grated ginger and spices. She then mixed the ingredients together and cooked small chillas in a pan.Chilla is a popular Indian breakfast and snack, commonly made using gram flour or lentils, with vegetables, herbs and spices added to the batter.Paltrow served her chillas alongside…

DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed integrated community market projects for workers in Muhaisnah 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 and Al Quoz 4, while a fourth market in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is scheduled to open in the coming period. Together, the projects span more than 69,000 square metres and form part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to provide safe, organised and accessible environments where workers can meet daily needs and access essential services, recreational amenities and sports facilities close to their accommodation. The markets combine affordable essential goods with everyday services and supporting facilities.…

BRUSSELS, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 C in early August. Human-caused climate change has added about 2 C of warming to the Mediterranean and around 1.4 C…

DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Hassan Waheed, Executive Vice President of Finance at DIEZ and Partner at Oraseya Capital, and Saeed Hamad Al Hamli, Founder and CEO of NQuBator, in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations. The agreement aims to strengthen alignment between structured…

MUSCAT, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Young people in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperform their global peers in several key information and communication technology skills, according to data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). This reflects the GCC countries’ growing investment in education and youth skills development to prepare young people for technological change and future labour market needs. Government spending on education in some GCC countries reached about 17 percent in 2024, above the global average of 12.6 percent. Information and communication technology skills are becoming increasingly important…

Christina Aguilera’s upcoming concert in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, according to multiple news outlets. The US pop star was scheduled to perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on September 25. Ticket holders were informed of the cancellation on Tuesday, August 18, according to reports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Ticketmaster UAE sent a notice directly to people who had purchased tickets, informing them that the concert would no longer take place. Outlets reported they had seen a message sent by the ticketing platform to a ticket buyer. Ticket holders are…

VIENNA, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Austria’s Ministry for Innovation and Mobility announced that the number of private battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the country’s roads has reached a record high of 304,328. BEVs accounted for more than a quarter of all new passenger car registrations last July, reaching 27.39 percent with 7,073 units. This milestone reflects rapid growth in Austria’s electric mobility sector. While reaching 200,000 vehicles from 100,000 in September 2022 took roughly 27 months, the jump to 300,000 vehicles was achieved in just 19 months. Source: Emirates News Agency