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Wealth often brings luxury, but not everyone chooses to spend it that way. Some of the world’s richest celebrities have stayed true to the practical habits they developed long before fame, proving that success doesn’t always change the way they live.Here are a few celebrities who have stayed true to those modest habits despite their success.1. Tom Holland, estimated net worth: $25 millionTom Holland recently reminded fans of that after admitting he still shares streaming subscriptions with friends and family.While promoting Spider Man: Brand New Day during an interview with LADbible, the actor laughed that he probably “shouldn’t say this,” before revealing he…

Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, the Premier League club said on Sunday.Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.The 22-year-old midfielder was part of the Argentina squad that lost 1-0 to Spain in last month’s World Cup final. He spent last season at Strasbourg after the French club made his loan move from Premier League side Brighton Hove Albion permanent.”Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Argentinian international Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg,” the club said in a statement.”The versatile midfielder has signed a contract until 2033…

ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — In Abu Dhabi, mental health is no longer a specialised service confined to a limited number of centres. It has become an integral part of everyday life, more accessible, more present, and closer to individuals at every stage. In line with this vision, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, continues to advance a comprehensive mental health ecosystem, shifting from reactive care to proactive, continuous support that enhances quality of life and addresses individuals’ needs before challenges escalate. Today, the emirate is home…

Apple said on Monday it briefly removed the Telegram messaging app from its App Store after a review found content that violated its guidelines “prohibiting child sexual abuse material.”Earlier in the day, a message on Telegram’s Apple app store page read, “The page you’re looking for can’t be found.”Telegram later said that its messaging app has been restored on Apple’s App Store, after Reuters checks showed it was not available.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”Telegram has been restored on the App Store and should soon be available again for all users,” it said,…

DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with Mastercard, supported by Pemo, to launch a new founder finance solution designed to help startups and SMEs save money, strengthen cashflow, and operate more efficiently. Eligible businesses can access over AED10,000 in first-year value, including up to 2 percent cashback on eligible foreign exchange and advertising spend, complimentary access to Pemo’s spend management platform, Mastercard-powered corporate cards, and exclusive business offers and benefits. Participating businesses can typically recover AED500-1,200 per month in previously untracked expenditure, reduce administrative workloads by more than 60 hours per month through automated expense…

A few major music acts have had as complicated a relationship with the Grammy Awards as BTS.Despite becoming one of the biggest groups in the world and earning multiple Grammy nominations over the years, the K pop superstars recently announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.The decision came after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.BTS said the move goes against the group’s belief that music should be recognized beyond regional or linguistic boundaries.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.All seven members…

The Philippines erupted in cheers as the country’s tennis darling, Alex Eala, won her first Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title in spectacular fashion in Washington, DC, on Monday (Aug 3, US time)Social media in the country lit up in the wee hours of Tuesday (Aug 4, Philippine time) as the Filipina ace eked out a come-from-behind victory against top seed Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, in the rain-delayed final of the Mubadala (Washington) DC Open.Eala fan Mando Pangyarihan congratulated the newly-crowned champion for her hard work and determination, adding she is “an inspiration to many Filipinos around the world.”Stay up…

DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that eye test services linked to obtaining and renewing driving licences in Dubai recorded notable growth during the first half of 2026. A total of 100 new centres were added during the period, bringing the number of approved centres across the emirate to 434, an increase of 30% in the number of centres. The total number of eye test transactions completed across all centres, with results submitted electronically, reached 940,728 in 2025. In the first half of the current year, 854,213 transactions were recorded. Eye tests required…

The OPPO Reno16 5G makes a strong first impression, especially its Pop White version, on which the 3D Pop Planet finish creates the illusion of a design floating above the rear panel, changing subtly as light moves across it. It is playful without being extra and gives the Reno16 an identity beyond yet another oversized camera island.The rest of the hardware is similarly well judged. Its 6.32-inch AMOLED display makes the phone compact by current standards, while the aluminium frame and flat sides provide a reassuring grip. Twilight Violet and Dream Purple weigh around 182g, while the more elaborate Pop…

ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of “Aani” and “Jaywan” solutions as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, making it the first federal government entity to implement the initiative. The move follows Cabinet Resolution No. (176M/4M) of 2026 concerning the adoption of the two systems and the fees applicable to their use. The announcement paves the way for the adoption and rollout of both systems by other federal entities and collection banks, each in accordance with their approved procedures, reinforcing integration across the UAE Government’s payments ecosystem. This…