Opinion: KRS would benefit from judges outside Iustitia's nominees
Commentator Marek Domagalski argues that having two of KRS's fifteen judges unaffiliated with Iustitia's nominees could bolster the council's credibility. He acknowledges this would be more of a symbolic fig leaf than a genuine fix to the decade-long dispute between "old" and "new" judges over the KRS's composition. He suggests a more representative council would nonetheless be a step forward.
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.
Germany is reportedly planning to abandon its programme to purchase six F126 anti-submarine frigates, according to unofficial sources. The project would have been the largest procurement programme in German naval history. Cancelling it represents a significant blow to plans to expand the Bundesmarine's capabilities.
Poland's consumer protection authority UOKiK fined retailer Neonet 3 million PLN for misleading customers on the Allegro marketplace. The company falsely advertised 24-hour delivery that it did not actually deliver. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the UOKiK president.
Tomm Tennent was born in Australia in 1993 covered in folds and wrinkles that made him look far older than a newborn, shocking both doctors and his parents. His unusual appearance was linked to a rare skin condition. Now 33 years old, his story continues to draw attention as a remarkable example of how nature can surprise.
Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to discuss specifics of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Heat, which has not yet been made official. After drafting Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night, Horst repeatedly stressed a "theme of building" for the franchise's future.
Golden State Warriors selected Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. At the podium, Lendeborg openly admitted he is a big Kyrie Irving fan and "used to hate Steph Curry." He will now join the team of his former on-court enemy.
LiDAR laser scanning has revealed an extensive settlement system of the Casarabe culture hidden in the Llanos de Moxos region of northern Bolivia in the Amazon. The scans uncovered ancient cities, conical pyramids, and networks of roads and canals previously concealed by dense vegetation. The findings are reshaping understanding of pre-Columbian settlement patterns in the region.
The 2026 World Cup group stage concludes with six matches scheduled on the day. England are in action fighting for qualification, while Scotland face Brazil. The article is a live blog format and does not contain final match results.
Enea Abramczyk Astoria Bydgoszcz, a newly promoted club in the ORLEN Basket Liga, has appointed Danish coach Anders Sommer as head coach for the 2026/2027 season. Sommer held talks with three Polish clubs a year ago before ultimately choosing Astoria. He will be assisted by two Polish assistant coaches.
Louis Vuitton held its Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show on Tuesday at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. Creative director Pharrell Williams debuted new musical collaborations with Quavo, Lil Baby and Angelique Kidjo during the event. The show merged high fashion with live music performance on a prestigious Parisian stage.
Ferrari will bring an engine upgrade package to the Austrian Grand Prix, hoping to close the gap to Mercedes. The race in Austria is seen as a key test of whether the Maranello team can genuinely challenge for the F1 title. The outcome could significantly shift the balance of power in the championship.
British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised and withdrawn a five-minute advertisement released in China in which a man compares his ex-girlfriend to a "secondhand service" because she had previously lived with someone else. The brand said the ad was meant to criticise "toxic men," but it was widely condemned on Chinese social media as offensive to women. Dettol pulled the spot from all online platforms after the backlash.
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an advertisement released in China, which it said was intended to criticise “toxic men”, was widely condemned on social media as offensive to women.The five-minute advert for a multipurpose disinfectant, released across many online platforms at the end of May, features a man comparing his girlfriend with his former partner. Learning that his former girlfriend had previously lived with someone else, the man likens their relationship to a “secondhand service”. He then tells his friends that he intends to find a “clean and untouched” woman with whom he can be the first sexual partner. Continue reading...
Brazil face Scotland in the final group stage match, and bookmaker Superbet is offering new customers odds of 250 on a Brazilian win. Staking just 2 PLN could return a 500 PLN bonus. The promotion is available exclusively to new Superbet clients.
A gastroenterologist has named categories of food he personally avoids due to hidden sugars and processed additives that damage gut health and burden the liver. The expert warns that these ingredients gradually deteriorate digestive function. The source does not name specific products or cite particular studies.
A federal judge has sentenced a New York City high school senior to 5.5 years in prison for setting fire to a sleeping homeless man in a subway car. The teenager admitted guilt in the case. The incident sparked widespread outrage in New York and renewed debate about safety on the city's subway system.
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a vast Viking Age textile production site dating back more than 1,000 years. The discovery challenges the popular myth of Vikings as a barbaric society, highlighting instead their sophisticated level of organisation and manufacturing. Researchers describe it as one of the largest Viking-era industrial sites ever found.
Bloomberg analysts Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore discussed key themes for investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Their central argument is that market volatility has shifted from being an occasional disruption to a permanent feature of today's investment environment. The source does not provide specific data or name particular markets affected.
A 47-year-old man paralysed by ALS has regained the ability to communicate thanks to a brain-computer interface implant. The device allows him to independently operate digital platforms for extended periods without assistance. Scientists at the University of California, Davis announced the breakthrough, calling it a major advance in brain-computer interface technology.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa found that hot tea or coffee can paradoxically help the body cool down during a heat wave. The mechanism works by triggering increased sweating which, when sweat can evaporate freely, cools the body more effectively than cold drinks. The key condition is an environment that allows sweat to evaporate, such as dry air.
President Trump announced a probe into alleged petrol price gouging in the United States. Global oil prices have fallen since their peak but remain higher than pre-US-Israel-Iran war levels. The administration suggests oil companies may not be passing savings on to consumers at the pump.
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