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A severe heatwave swept across France, with temperatures reaching 43°C and records broken on Monday. By Tuesday, most of the country was experiencing temperatures around 40°C. At least 40 people drowned as crowds flocked to rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water to escape the heat.
The author spent a full day competing in a Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Sealed win-a-box tournament, motivated by a mix of skill practice, preparation for future events and escaping a heatwave in an air-conditioned hotel. After 10 hours of play, the experience delivered one significant personal lesson about competitive gaming and expectations at large events.
Brooke Shields has been named the new host of "Hearts of Heroes," a weekend educational series from Hearst Media Production Group focused on first responders, returning for its eighth season on Saturday, July 11. The show airs on ABC stations as part of the "Weekend Adventure" children's programming block. Shields replaces previous host Ginger Zee of "Good Morning America."
StoReel, an AI-native short-form drama platform, has launched Canvas, an end-to-end production and monetization environment aimed at microdrama creators. The launch follows a $34 million seed and user-acquisition financing round. Canvas is designed to integrate creators, technology and audiences into a single ecosystem, streamlining every stage of the production pipeline.
Japanese chart-topping singer Ado, who rose to fame as a teenager while never publicly revealing her identity, has signed with talent agency WME. Earlier this year she released her first live-action music video, appearing only in shadow or from the side to preserve her anonymity. She remains one of the most enigmatic figures in contemporary Japanese pop music.
Revolut has been counted among Polish banks for the first time and immediately ranks fifth by number of clients, overtaking mBank and Alior Bank. Polish banks collectively serve over 60 million customers. Revolut is also set to begin operating as a fully licensed bank branch in Poland soon, which is expected to further strengthen its market position.
Blues legend Buddy Guy will be celebrated at "Buddy's Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration" on October 1 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The star-studded lineup includes Eric Clapton, John Mayer and Jon Batiste. Guy recently gained renewed recognition for his role in Ryan Coogler's Oscar-winning film "Sinners."
Real Madrid will not be able to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich this summer and have shifted their transfer focus, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. The club's new priority target is Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine international is now the top name on Real Madrid's wishlist for the summer transfer window.
ONE Friday Fights 160 takes place this Friday at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, featuring nine Muay Thai bouts. The card includes several high-profile debuts and fighters competing for a spot on the main ONE Championship roster. The full event airs live on Polish sports channel Fightklub.
The Polish Senate began work on Tuesday on a bill to improve monitoring of wages in the healthcare sector. Dr Grażyna Cebula-Kubat, head of the National Union of Physicians (OZZL), told PAP that high pay anomalies affect only a narrow group of doctors with unique skills, and that the proposed regulations will change little in practice. The legislation aims to increase salary transparency across the public health sector.
A Nature editorial calls on Europe to step up as the global champion of free, open, and accessible science for all researchers worldwide. The journal describes Europe as an underappreciated research powerhouse with a responsibility to defend democratic values in academia. The call comes amid broader geopolitical turmoil affecting the international scientific community.
The first round of the Mazda Odyssey Warsaw Sailing League 2026 took place at Zegrze Południowe, delivering exciting racing and demanding conditions for competitors. Sailors faced complex tactical challenges throughout the event. The regatta officially opened the 2026 sailing season in the Masovian region of Poland.
Tennis legend Boris Becker, 58, experienced an embarrassing moment just before giving a public interview. Police and a court bailiff entered the venue and seized his luxury watch in front of a live audience. The incident took place as Becker was preparing to speak before viewers.
A new Samsung smartphone has launched in Poland. The source suggests there is a competing alternative on the market that may be a better buy, but does not name specific models or provide pricing details for either device. The comparison remains unresolved in the available text.
Politico reported on Monday that European right-wing parties are increasingly distancing themselves from US President Donald Trump. For years, his endorsement was seen by these groups as validation of their international standing. The shift reflects growing tensions over Trump's policies toward Europe.
Valve has launched its PC-console hybrid, the Steam Machine, at a price of £879 in the UK. The company says the cost reflects a broader industry trend of rising component prices over time. The device is designed to combine the power of a personal computer with the convenience of a gaming console.
Russia's debt market is under heavy selling pressure, with government bond yields reaching multi-year highs. Investors are reacting to surging war-related spending, high inflation and a deteriorating fiscal position. The wave of bond sell-offs signals growing concern about the health of Russia's public finances.
Iga Świątek will face American Emma Navarro in the last 16 of the WTA 500 grass-court tournament in Bad Homburg. Navarro secured her spot by defeating German Eva Lys 7:6(6), 6:3. The match will be played on grass, a surface on which Świątek has historically struggled.
Biologists from the University of Porto and the Landscape Laboratory in Guimarães have confirmed the first recorded occurrence of the parasitic wasp Exephanes ischioxanthus in Portugal. The insect was photographed in the municipality of Baião in the Porto district. The species was already known from several countries including Poland, and its discovery in Portugal expands its known geographic range.
Brothers Diego and Alex Barragán have discussed their genre-bending film "Jardines del Bosque," which examines the normalization of violence and the epidemic of disappearances in Mexico. The directors drew inspiration from coming-of-age classics like Rob Reiner's "Stand by Me" and Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides," as well as George Sluizer's thriller "The Vanishing." They describe Mexico's reality as "far more frightening than any horror story."
Jayati Bharadwaj, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, says Japan is running out of options to support the yen, which is trading near its weakest level against the dollar in four decades. She discussed the prospects for currency intervention in an appearance on Bloomberg Surveillance. A weak yen fuels inflation in Japan and complicates the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decisions.
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