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One Walmart heiress owns $300M yacht, another has a giant Texas ranch
Walmart heiresses Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie are icons of immense wealth, each showcasing their lifestyle choices through extravagant assets. While Ann is the proud owner of the sprawling Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest in the U.S., Nancy indulges in her luxurious $300 million superyacht, Kaos, which has drawn the ire of environmental activists.
LIVE: France vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage, text updates and build-up from our full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France face Morocco.
Why India's housing market is in consolidation phase; premium demand to drive H2
India's housing market is expected to remain stable through late 2026. Demand is supported by urbanisation and infrastructure expansion, while growth moderates. Premium homes are driving market growth, and affordable housing faces pressure. Developers may use incentives as launches outpace buyer absorption. Continued investment and stable employment will keep the market resilient.
Shreyas surpasses Rohit, equals Kohli in unique captaincy record
Shreyas Iyer equalled Virat Kohli's record of six consecutive toss wins as India captain in T20Is and is now one shy of MS Dhoni's record of seven. Despite Iyer's luck at the toss, India have lost their last two matches to England. Injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy have further dented India's hopes ahead of the final two T20Is.
How to get Holofoil Sprite in Fortnite: Location, ability, and more
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 introduces Holofoil Sprites which boost rare item discovery chances. These companions offer a five percent increase to finding rarer Sprite variants. Players can find these Sprites near Golden Fishing Spots and specific map locations. A special Holofoil Hours event on July 11, 2026, will increase spawn rates. This event also provides players with a Self-Revive Device and Shock Rock effects.
'We don't wear rose-tinted glasses': Russia reacts to US Patriot missile licence for Ukraine
Russia acknowledges continued US weapons supply to Ukraine after a new license. Moscow believes the United States desires a peace process, despite military aid. Russia rejects the idea that deeper Ukrainian strikes could end the conflict. Such actions will prolong the war and expand Russia's security buffer zone. The Kremlin views the US position as dualistic regarding peace and escalation.
Tinubu under pressure as fake Nigerian government agency sparks political storm
President ordered investigation after fictitious federal body allocated funding and office space, triggering renewed scrutiny of corruption A fictitious federal entity that was allocated 1.3 billion naira (£705,248) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has precipitated a political storm in Africa’s largest democracy in the run-up to January’s general election.The fake agency came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, wrote to the police alleging that his signature, al...
10 World Cup winners who have crossed paths with F1
From Lionel Messi and Pele to Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, here are 10 FIFA World Cup winners who have appeared at Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends.
Turkish president gives Nato leaders engraved guns and bullets at summit
Keir Starmer revealed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s strange choice of gift on the flight back from AnkaraWhat does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum Nato leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit.Keir Starmer was the first to mention the highly unusual gift presented by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to his guests. On the flight back from Ankara, where Nato leaders had gathered for two days, the British prime minister said he...
Dems lose Maine attraction; scandal scarred candidate quits Senate race
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The abrupt collapse of Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has thrown one of America's most closely watched midterm contests into turmoil and revived a recurring question in US politics: how much do allegations of sexual misconduct still matter to voters?
Protests threaten to spiral out of control after rape and murder of girl, 12, in India
Violent protests are threating to spiral out of control in India after the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl.
Andy Burnham says Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ as he apologises for its stance on Gaza
Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership, as he signalled a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East.The prime minister-in-waiting told the Guardian he would put more pressure on the Israeli...
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation.
Capita expects to lose up to £40m over pension scheme fiasco
Outsourcing firm counts cost of failures that left retired UK civil servants without an income for monthsCapita has revealed that the bill for cleaning up its mess at the crisis-hit civil service pension scheme could wipe up to £40m off annual profits – a day after its chief executive apologised to MPs for a “very poor service”.The company had faced a grilling at a Commons committee hearing on Wednesday, with its chief executive, Adolfo Hernandez, repeatedly apologising for failures that have ke...
Hours after joining BJP, ex-TMC leaders named Rajya Sabha bypoll candidates
Three former Trinamool Congress leaders have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. They were immediately nominated as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. These by-elections are for seats that fell vacant after their resignations last month. Their move follows internal turmoil and a significant defeat for the TMC. The BJP aims to strengthen its West Bengal presence with their experience.
'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
Health 'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone July 9, 202611:58 AM ET By Ashley Milne-Tyte How to prepare for the rise of solo agers Listen · 3:56 3:56 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after a pair of deadly earthquakes struck the coast.
A stylist's guide to retro England kit: The 'cool vintage' football shirts worth splashing out on... and the naff gear best left in the past
England have reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, meaning there's no better time to splash out on a football shirt. And what could be better than purchasing a new one? Going vintage, of course.
Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet
Haigh, who resigned as transport secretary in 2024, said she was one of several women to be victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefsLouise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies of briefing “consistently and viciously” against her after she resigned as transport secretary as she spoke openly about her departure from the cabinet in 2024 and her reasons for backing Andy Burnham.Talking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson, she said she had been a victim of a “cabal of men mistreating women”, who als...
Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress
Syria regains voting rights in the OPCW as new leadership makes progress in addressing chemical weapons issues.