Russia Deployed 45,000 Bot Messages in 2 Days to Influence Brexit Vote a Decade Ago
Ten years ago this week, the UK voted to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum of June 23, 2016. In the two days before the vote, Russian bots sent 45,000 messages designed to influence British public opinion. Russia also deployed state media as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign ahead of the ballot.
European natural gas prices are falling as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improves, according to market brokers. Qatar, a key LNG supplier, is preparing to restart exports through the strategic waterway. The easing of tensions on this critical maritime route is having a direct impact on European energy markets.
Poland's men's volleyball team will compete in Gliwice during the second week of the Nations League. Their opening opponents are Belgium, a side Poland has beaten in every match except one — a loss back in 2007. The Poles enter the home tournament as heavy favorites.
American teenager Brady Landon claimed the SGP3 World Championship silver medal at Friday's event. Three riders in total stood on the podium. Landon said after the race: "It's a wonderful feeling. I had a very good day." Polish riders played a role in helping him reach the podium.
A new gadget called Cyber-G has arrived on the market, blending the functions of a Bluetooth speaker, a musical instrument and a toy in one device. It defies the usual categories of consumer electronics. The reviewer admits it's hard to classify but says he genuinely likes it.
Elijah Pemberton, a basketball player with experience in the Polish league, has been included in the 12-man US roster for the July 2027 World Cup qualifying games. That is the sole concrete detail provided by the source.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi suggested on Wednesday that inspectors would visit Iran's nuclear facilities, but gave no specific date. US administration officials had previously stated that an inspection would take place, while Iranian authorities have not confirmed this. The conflicting signals between the parties leave the timeline of any inspection uncertain.
Oil prices are falling as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increases, signaling to markets a potential de-escalation of regional tensions. On Wednesday morning, Brent crude stands just above $75 per barrel while WTI drops to around $72. Investors are hoping the geopolitical situation continues to ease.
Poland's men's volleyball team returns to action on Wednesday in Gliwice as the Nations League resumes. Simultaneously, tournaments are being held in Ljubljana and Orléans, France. The Orléans event is under threat due to an extreme heatwave, with three scenarios under consideration, including full cancellation of the tournament.
Berlin is planning to cancel the multi-billion-euro F126 frigate construction program, according to the Financial Times. The news triggered a sharp sell-off in defense stocks, with Rheinmetall shares dropping 13%. Germany's decision could have significant consequences for the European defense industry.
Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded in France since measurements began in 1947. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed to visitors due to the record-breaking heat. In the UK, the heatwave led to widespread train cancellations, and forecasters warn even higher temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking to be removed from a blacklist of companies linked to China's People's Liberation Army. Being on the list carries serious business consequences for the Chinese e-commerce giant. The lawsuit is the latest sign of escalating tensions between Washington and major Chinese tech corporations.
Reuters released satellite imagery from Vantor showing the aftermath of strikes on Russian military and transport infrastructure in occupied Crimea. The images show thick black smoke rising over fuel depots, damaged bridges, and fire damage at key logistical sites. The footage provides visual documentation of a series of targeted attacks on Russia's presence on the peninsula.
PKO BP is recommending that its customers notify the bank before travelling outside the European Union. Registering a trip can prevent card transactions from being flagged as suspicious and potentially blocked. Failing to inform the bank may result in payment difficulties abroad.
Łukasz Jankowski, president of the Supreme Medical Chamber (NIL), said on Kanał Zero that he was "devastated" by the interview given by Dr Emil Jędrzejewski of the Southern Hospital. Jankowski stated that at least some of the doctor's allegations are corroborated by other physicians working at the facility. The case concerns alleged irregularities in the hospital's operations.
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals at a single World Cup, set in 1958, is under serious threat for the first time in decades. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are leading the Golden Boot race at the current tournament, with Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo also in contention. It marks a historic opportunity to break one of football's longest-standing records.
According to Statistics Poland (GUS), the unemployment rate in Poland stood at 5.9% in May 2026, confirming earlier estimates from the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. The number of registered unemployed fell to 915,900 from 934,300 the previous month. This marks another consecutive monthly decline in unemployment.
User search behaviour has shifted: instead of clicking through to websites, people increasingly read AI-generated answers directly in search results. Businesses absent from those AI responses lose leads without even realising it. Optimising for AI-powered search is now a revenue issue, not just a branding one.
George Russell is unexpectedly losing the internal Mercedes battle to 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 50 points in the F1 standings. The 28-year-old Briton says he has identified the root cause of his dip in form, but the source does not specify what that cause is. The gap is a surprise given Russell's experience compared to his rookie teammate.
The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is available for preorder ahead of its July 8 UK launch at a base price of £1,699. Using the code PAYPALXR at Samsung's online store and paying via PayPal knocks £100 off the price — no subscription required, just a PayPal account. The discount expires on July 7, and Samsung also offers a 10% saving when bundling other Galaxy products.
The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is now available for preorder ahead of its July 8 launch in the UK, and while you can’t pick it up at Amazon, that doesn’t mean you can't snag a Prime Day-like deal or two.Best of all, you won’t need to be a Prime or other subscription service member; Samsung’s discounts are available to every shopper through its online store — you’ll just need to bundle a few things with your purchase, or sign up to PayPal (if you haven’t already) and check out using that as your payment method.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleFor that PayPal offer, you’ll get £100 off using the code PAYPALXR at Samsung's online store. That’s a serious saving off the £1,699 asking price, but you only have until July 7 to take advantage of this offer.Plus, if you’re looking to upgrade your Samsung tech, or dive deeper into its ecosystem, it has deals that will save you 10% on Galaxy smartphones, a Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds.Today's best Samsung Galaxy XR dealsCode: PAYPALXRIf you buy the Samsung Galaxy XR headset using PayPal then you can save £100 with the code PAYPALXR. You only have until July 7 to use this deal, but if you’re strongly considering getting the Samsung Galaxy XR headset then it’s a hefty saving on the device for little to no effort (especially for folks with a PayPal account already).View DealSave 10% on Galaxy smartphones — August 4, 2026Save 10% on Galaxy watches and buds — September 30, 2026If you don’t want to simply buy a Galaxy XR headset, but also upgrade your whole Samsung setup, then this combo deal is for you, as you can save 10% on Galaxy gadgets. I currently use a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro 4, and a Galaxy S26 Ultra, and they are all superb, and this kind of discount only makes the tech even better.View DealSave 30% on a travel case & controllers — September 30, 2026Lastly, much like the above tech offer you can also save big on an official travel case and Samsung controllers when they’re bought with the Galaxy XR headset.The controllers will be required for some titles, though most games rely on hand tracking so I’m not convinced you need a pair straight away. A case, however, is a must-buy.Whether it’s this one or an unofficial box, any VR headset is much easier to carry around with a case, and it helps keep the headset’s lenses from getting damaged by direct sunlight.Besides a silicone facial interface (which this headset lacks), a case is the only accessory every VR headset user should own.View DealAfter spending a week with the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, Lance Ulanoff called it “an impressive multimodal AI spatial computer,” though Android XR and the overall experience didn’t hold a candle to visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro, especially the M5 version.He also noted that, at launch, Gemini felt less deeply integrated as he had originally imagined, and the lack of precision with controls dulled the ‘wow’ factor.At the same time, the Galaxy XR headset is half the price of the Vision Pro, so technical downgrades are to be expected, and as Google and Samsung iterate on the software, you could find the Samsung Galaxy XR headset seriously ups its game — especially as more apps get XR support.It delivers some impressive OLED visuals despite costing less, and can integrate with the full G Suite of apps for some spatial productivity. So, if you want something that balances work and play, with great performance, at a more affordable price point, and don’t mind missing out on the Quest gaming library, you’ll struggle to find something better than Samsung’s XR machine.More Prime Day deals in the UKAmazon Prime: get a 30-day free trialAmazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99Amazon Haul: up to 30% offApple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple WatchAppliances: up to 45% off Ninja & TefalBeauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-BEssentials: household goods from £5Fans: from £20Fashion: up to 50% offGaming: £90 off PlayStation 5Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & SonyLaptops: from £149Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99Toys: up to 25% off Lego and ToniesTVs: from £129.99Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & RoborockWearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura
Disc golf world champion Gregg Barsby will visit Wrocław on Sunday, June 28. According to the announcement, this will be the first-ever visit by a world champion of his calibre to Poland. The article does not specify the programme or organiser of the visit.
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