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Disney's U.K. subsidiary posted over £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in revenue for 2025, an 11.1% year-on-year increase. Post-tax profits jumped 37.7%, rising from £589 million to £811 million. The growth was driven by the strong box-office performance of 'Moana 2' and rising Disney+ subscriber numbers.
Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a gas refinery and helium plant in Orenburg, southern Russia, more than 1,200 km behind the front line, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed on Wednesday. The Orenburg helium plant is the only facility of its kind in Russia, making the strike strategically significant. The attack represents one of Ukraine's deepest long-range strikes to date.
Rory Feldman, a young magic enthusiast, has been accused of deceiving, defrauding and stealing while attempting to build an extensive magic memorabilia collection. Feldman denies wrongdoing, claiming he has been the target of a relentless smear campaign by a powerful faction he calls the "magic mafia." The case has exposed deep internal conflicts within the insular world of magic collectors.
Jack Quaid has been cast to voice the character Gravitator in season 5 of Robert Kirkman's animated superhero series "Invincible." He joins returning stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons. No premiere date for the new season has been announced yet.
Tashkent is introducing additional incentives for foreign companies, building on the strong growth in foreign direct investment Uzbekistan has seen since 2017. The new measures aim to further attract international businesses to the Central Asian economy. Specific details of the new regulations were not disclosed in the announcement.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Treasury Department will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they are released. No timeline for the release or the total value of the funds was specified. Bessent's statement signals the administration's direct involvement in managing Iran-linked financial assets.
Sister Daira Rosales, director of the House of Divine Mercy in Panama, has explained the origins and spiritual significance of the veil worn by nuns. The veil is one of the most recognisable symbols of consecrated religious life, yet its deeper meaning is rarely understood by the general public. The tradition has roots in both biblical texts and historical cultural practices.
South Korea's largest chipmaker SK Hynix plans to raise approximately $29.65 billion through a Nasdaq listing, issuing 17.79 million new shares valued at 45.45 trillion won. The move would rank among the largest public offerings in the history of the semiconductor industry. SK Hynix is South Korea's biggest memory chip manufacturer.
President Trump announced that Iran has assured the United States there will be no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, carrying a large share of global oil exports.
Piotr Szenk, the current head of surgery at Warsaw's Southern Hospital, strongly distanced himself from statements made by his predecessor, Dr. Jędrzejewski. Speaking to Onet, he said no staff member had observed the practices Jędrzejewski described, calling himself "surprised and outraged" by the claims.
Soccer fans gathered on the Lucerne waterfront in Switzerland to watch World Cup matches on jumbo screens, but the air felt tropical rather than Alpine. Switzerland is experiencing unusually high temperatures that stand in sharp contrast to the country's traditionally temperate climate.
Scientists have discovered that the condition of the thymus — a small organ located behind the breastbone — may reveal a great deal about overall health and potential lifespan. The organ had long been overlooked even by researchers. New findings suggest that tracking thymus health could have significant diagnostic value.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, is widely regarded as the leading candidate to become the next UK Prime Minister. He is dubbed both the "King of the North" for his work in Manchester and "Captain Flip-Flop" by critics who point to shifts in his positions. A youthful photo of Burnham has recently gone viral online.
GKS Katowice officially confirmed on Wednesday the signing of goalkeeper Maciej Kikolski from Widzew Łódź. The deal is a one-year loan with an option for a permanent transfer. This is another summer reinforcement for the Katowice club's goalkeeping position.
France has identified its first case of Ebola. The patient is a doctor who had recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry confirmed. Medical workers are urgently working to trace all individuals who may have come into contact with the infected person.
Social media personality "Ciocia Halinka," known for posting about seniors' everyday finances, shared a letter from her local Social Welfare Centre (MOPS) informing her of a rise in home care costs. The increase is a direct result of March's pension indexation — a higher pension automatically raises the senior's contribution to care costs. The exact new amount is not specified in the source.
Prof. Piotr M. Majewski, speaking to Interia, explains why Ukraine glorifies the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) — an organisation Poland holds responsible for the Volhynia massacres and regards as a genocide. According to the historian, Ukraine's stance stems from the need to build an independence narrative rather than ignorance of the crimes. The issue remains one of the primary sources of tension in Polish-Ukrainian relations.
Uber is quietly writing $500 million checks to lock in robotaxi partnerships, racing to prevent Waymo — Alphabet's autonomous vehicle arm — from leaving it behind. Notably, Uber builds no cars itself yet is outspending many automakers in the robotaxi race. Tesla is also competing for the autonomous ride-hailing market.
The Euclid space telescope turned its gaze toward the Milky Way's central bulge and captured the most detailed image ever taken of our galaxy's core, resolving millions of individual stars. Euclid's visible-light camera is sensitive enough to distinguish single stars in the extremely crowded galactic centre without being blinded by their brightness. The observation is intended to support the search for exoplanets using the gravitational microlensing technique.
Starting July 1, 2025, China will launch a reward system for citizens who report illegal exports of strategic minerals. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that cash rewards will be paid for confirmed, named tips. The initiative is designed to tighten control over exports of raw materials critical to China's economy and industry.
Private longevity medicine clinics in Poland offer test packages costing up to 30,000 PLN, promising health control and a long, happy life. Experts question the value of many of these tests, noting that some lack proven clinical effectiveness. The piece examines which checks are genuinely worthwhile and which amount to an expensive illusion of control.
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