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Oracle's Larry Ellison owns 98% of Hawaii's Lanai Island, paid $300M

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison purchased 98 percent of Lanai, a Hawaiian island, for approximately $300 million. The island is roughly three times the size of San Francisco. Ellison now lives on Lanai full-time and has plans to develop it into a luxury destination while also building a sustainable community. His personal wealth has seen fluctuations tied to market movements, though Oracle's cloud business continues to perform strongly.

Amit Shah backs NIA-like Bengal outfit to tackle terrorism

Yamal becomes first teenager to feature in both Euro and World Cup finals

Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal has etched his name in football history by becoming the first teenager to appear in both a European Championship final and a World Cup final. The young winger was a pivotal figure throughout Spain's campaign as they advanced to the championship match. Spain faced Argentina in the high-stakes title clash. Yamal's consistent performances have been widely credited as a key driver behind Spain's deep run in the tournament.

Lamine Yamal's girlfriend Inés García rises to fame during Spain's World Cup run

Inés García Santos, a 21-year-old fashion and beauty influencer from Seville, gained global attention after her relationship with Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal became public. The couple confirmed their romance in May 2026 at Barcelona's La Liga title celebration. Despite a known fear of flying, García travelled to the United States to support Yamal throughout Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign, attending every match. She documented the journey for her growing social media audience, which now stands at over 1.4 million Instagram followers and 1.7 million on TikTok.

MacKenzie Scott donates record $20M to youth mental health nonprofit Active Minds

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a record $20 million donation to Active Minds, a nonprofit focused on youth mental health in the United States. The contribution is aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis among young Americans. Scott's own history of financial hardship is said to have shaped her approach to charitable giving. The funds will be used to expand mental health programs in schools and universities nationwide. Active Minds plans to use the support to reduce stigma and make mental health resources more accessible to young people.

Delhi Couple Falls Off 4-Storey Rooftop While Asleep; Man Dead, Woman Critical

A couple in Delhi fell from the rooftop of a four-storey building while they were asleep, resulting in the death of the man and critical injuries to the woman. The incident occurred after the couple had dinner with their family around 9 PM before retiring to sleep on the rooftop. Preliminary investigation suggests the fall was accidental, likely occurring during their sleep. The woman was rushed to a hospital and remains in a critical condition. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the fatal fall.

Messi becomes first captain to lead a nation in three World Cup finals

Lionel Messi has made history by captaining Argentina in his third FIFA World Cup final. He had previously led the Albiceleste in the 2014 and 2022 finals, the latter of which Argentina won. Messi now aims to secure back-to-back World Cup titles for his country. Argentina booked their place in the final following a comeback victory over England in the semifinal. Their opponents, Spain, reached the final after defeating France in the other semifinal.

Patient Dies After Ceiling Fan Collapses on Him in Hospital Bed

A patient named Akbar died after a ceiling fan fell on him while he was admitted in a hospital. Eyewitnesses reported that the fan suddenly came loose from the ceiling and struck Akbar directly in the abdomen. Hospital staff attended to him immediately following the incident. The hospital has attributed the death to a pre-existing medical condition rather than the falling fan.

4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped from Gujarat Railway Station Found Murdered

A four-year-old girl was kidnapped from a railway station in Gujarat and was subsequently found murdered. The child belonged to a marginalized family that had recently arrived in the area, just days before the incident. The case has raised serious concerns about the safety of vulnerable communities at public transit locations. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and killing of the young victim.

46% of Lok Sabha MPs Attended Over 90% of Budget Session Sittings

A new study has analysed MP attendance during the recent budget session of Parliament. Smaller regional parties recorded the highest attendance rates, with RLP and RLD achieving 100% presence across all 31 sittings. In contrast, larger parties such as the BJP and Congress posted comparatively lower average attendance figures. The trend was mirrored in the Rajya Sabha, where regional parties again led in participation rates. The findings shed light on attendance disparities across political parties in both Houses of Parliament.

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 5 in Peru's Huancayo Province

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region on Saturday night, killing at least five people. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake at 9:24 pm local time. The epicentre was located approximately 2 kilometres west-southwest of Sicaya, in Huancayo province. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometres underground.

Thrown into battle in two weeks': Russia plans 500,000-strong mobilisation, Ukraine claims

Israel Warns of Full-Force Retaliation if Iran Launches Missile Attack

Israeli official Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening a full-force military response if Iran fires missiles at Israel. The statement was made during Katz's visit to a rescue service facility. The warning signals Israel's readiness to escalate its response to any direct Iranian missile strike. Tensions between the two countries remain high as both sides exchange hostile rhetoric.

ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras After Two Fatal Traffic Stop Shootings

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now wear body cameras during stops, following two fatal shootings within six days of each other. The incidents occurred during traffic stops in Texas and Maine earlier this month. Both victims were shot and killed by federal immigration agents. No body-camera footage exists from either of the two fatal encounters. The policy shift was announced by ICE chief Tom Homan in response to the back-to-back deadly incidents.

2026 FIFA World Cup Sets Record $871M Prize Pool; Champions to Earn $51M

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record total prize fund of $871 million, the largest in the tournament's history. The winning nation's federation will receive $51 million, while the runners-up will take home $34 million. Every participating country is guaranteed a minimum of $12.5 million to cover qualifying and preparation costs. The expanded fund reflects FIFA's growing financial investment in the global tournament. Notably, the prize money is distributed to national federations rather than directly to individual players.

'Rise in instability in Iran': Indian embassy sounds alarm; urges people to leave, postpone travel

Iran's unseen Supreme Leader may turn to Putin as first foreign contact amid war

Delhi Launches Solarize East Campaign to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption

Delhi has introduced a new initiative called 'Solarize East' aimed at encouraging rooftop solar panel adoption among residents. The campaign will initially focus on the South-East Delhi district before potentially expanding further. Residents will receive guidance on available government subsidies to reduce the financial burden of solar installation. The initiative also covers net metering, which allows households to feed surplus electricity back into the grid. The campaign is designed to simplify the installation process and make solar energy more accessible to common citizens.

66 People Missing After Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana's Coast

The MV Barima, an 86-year-old ferry, capsized off the coast of Guyana on Saturday afternoon. The vessel had departed from the capital, Georgetown, carrying 133 passengers and crew bound for Port Kaituma. Following the accident, 66 people were reported missing. Search and rescue operations were launched to locate the missing individuals in the waters off the South American nation.