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Germany scraps multi-billion euro F126 frigate project, dealing blow to Rheinmetall
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Germany scraps multi-billion euro F126 frigate project, dealing blow to Rheinmetall

Germany is set to abandon plans to build the F126 frigates — which would have been the country's largest warships since World War II — according to the Financial Times. The cancellation of the multi-billion euro programme is a major blow to arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. German officials are describing it as one of the biggest procurement failures in the country's recent history.

Is Germany right to scrap the F126 frigate programme?

Interia Biznes · 3h ago · Source ↗
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Science needs the humanities more than ever, says Nature
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Science needs the humanities more than ever, says Nature

Breakthroughs in AI and biotechnology are generating ethical and social challenges that technical expertise alone cannot address, argues Nature. The journal makes the case that humanities disciplines — philosophy, ethics, social sciences — must be embedded in modern scientific practice. Without them, rapid technological progress risks outpacing society's ability to govern it responsibly.

Should humanities be mandatory in science education?

Nature · 5min ago · Source ↗
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Jesy Nelson outraged at postcode lottery for muscle disease screening for her twins
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Jesy Nelson outraged at postcode lottery for muscle disease screening for her twins

Singer Jesy Nelson has spoken out after UK MPs debated screening for a muscle condition that affects her twins, describing the current situation as a "postcode lottery." Testing for the disease is staggered across the country, meaning a child's access to early diagnosis depends on where they live. Nelson called the inequality outrageous and urged parliament to standardise screening nationally.

Should newborn screening be uniform across the entire country?

BBC Entertainment · 7min ago · Source ↗
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EU hosts Taliban in Brussels for first-ever migrant repatriation talks
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EU hosts Taliban in Brussels for first-ever migrant repatriation talks

An Afghan Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday for the first time ever, in talks focused on making it easier to repatriate failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan. The EU defended the meeting as a pragmatic step on migration management. Human rights groups denounced the talks as a move that legitimises the Taliban's Islamist regime.

Was the EU right to meet the Taliban to negotiate deportations?

France 24 · 8min ago · Source ↗
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Slovak actress-turned-ambassador Magda Vašáryová honoured at Karlovy Vary festival
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Slovak actress-turned-ambassador Magda Vašáryová honoured at Karlovy Vary festival

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival awarded an honorary prize to Slovak actress and former ambassador Magda Vašáryová, whom the festival describes as "one of the greatest Slovak actresses of all time." The honour also recognises the unique artistic bond between Czech and Slovak filmmakers. The festival drew a colourful comparison between Vašáryová's Renaissance-woman career and that of footballer-turned-cultural-figure Eric Cantona.

The Hollywood Reporter · 8min ago · Source ↗
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Venezuela's debt restructuring set to dwarf Greece's 2012 record of $200bn
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Venezuela's debt restructuring set to dwarf Greece's 2012 record of $200bn

Venezuela is preparing to disclose its true financial liabilities, which insiders say will far exceed current market estimates of $150–$200 billion. The scale is expected to surpass Greece's 2012 debt restructuring of $200 billion, making it the largest sovereign debt restructuring in history.

Should Venezuela's creditors agree to write off part of its debt?

Bankier.pl · 8min ago · Source ↗
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, detected in a doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities have activated isolation protocols and begun contact tracing. The case marks the first recorded Ebola infection on French soil.

Should France have restricted returns of medical workers from DR Congo?

France 24 · 9min ago · Source ↗
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Spain's Sanchez denies widespread corruption after ex-aide jailed for graft
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Spain's Sanchez denies widespread corruption after ex-aide jailed for graft

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday rejected allegations of "widespread corruption" within his Socialist party after a former top aide was jailed in a graft scandal. The case is the latest in a series of corruption investigations touching Sanchez's inner circle, including his wife Begoña Gómez and former senior political allies. Sanchez insisted the problems are not systemic within his government.

Should Sanchez resign over the corruption scandals surrounding his circle?

France 24 · 9min ago · Source ↗
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England could face Scotland in World Cup knockout stage
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England could face Scotland in World Cup knockout stage

The current World Cup knockout bracket could set up an England vs Scotland clash, according to BBC Sport's live predictor tool. The interactive feature lets fans plot their country's possible route through the knockout rounds with real-time updates. No specific match results or confirmed fixtures are provided beyond the bracket's current state.

BBC Sport · 11min ago · Source ↗
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Chwalińska's manager negotiates million-złoty sponsorship deal in London
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Chwalińska's manager negotiates million-złoty sponsorship deal in London

Maja Chwalińska's manager Piotr Szczypka is in London during Wimbledon, holding talks with agents about a major sponsorship deal for the Polish tennis player. Szczypka stated plainly that he hopes to return with a one-million-złoty advertising contract, which he believes could further boost Chwalińska's career. The player herself has not yet been informed about the ongoing negotiations.

Should a manager negotiate a major deal without the athlete's knowledge?

Interia Sport · 14min ago · Source ↗
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Anja Rubik turns heads in sheer lace look at Saint Laurent Paris show
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Anja Rubik turns heads in sheer lace look at Saint Laurent Paris show

Polish supermodel Anja Rubik attended the Saint Laurent menswear show on June 23, 2026, during Paris Fashion Week. She chose a bold, contrasting outfit featuring sheer fabrics and lace that quickly became one of the most talked-about looks at the event. Her appearance drew widespread attention from fashion media around the world.

Is such a bold outfit an appropriate choice for a fashion show?

WP Kobieta · 14min ago · Source ↗
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Rubio visits Gulf states to sell US-Iran deal to worried Arab allies
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Rubio visits Gulf states to sell US-Iran deal to worried Arab allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched a week-long visit to Gulf Arab states to pitch Washington's peace deal with Iran to nervous regional allies. Gulf leaders fear that excessive concessions to Tehran will strengthen Iran and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Rubio himself acknowledged the diplomatic mission is a delicate one.

Did the US make too many concessions to Iran in the deal?

France 24 · 14min ago · Source ↗
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Chinese PM warns world risks 'losing control of technology' without AI rules
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Chinese PM warns world risks 'losing control of technology' without AI rules

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Dalian — dubbed the "summer Davos" — that failing to regulate artificial intelligence could have "serious consequences." He urged governments to urgently step up oversight of AI before it spirals out of control. The remarks represent one of the strongest calls for global AI governance from a senior Chinese leader.

Should governments introduce binding global regulations on AI?

France 24 · 14min ago · Source ↗
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Poland's CPK commissioner vows to sack underperforming state company managers
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Poland's CPK commissioner vows to sack underperforming state company managers

Piotr Malepszak, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and the government's CPK commissioner, announced on RMF24 radio that managers of state-owned companies tied to the Central Communication Port project who fail to deliver results will be dismissed. He stressed that these are well-paid positions that come with accountability for concrete outcomes. Malepszak said he will carry out a full personnel review across CPK-related companies.

Is the CPK commissioner right to threaten managers with dismissal for poor results?

Rzeczpospolita · 17min ago · Source ↗
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France records hottest day ever as hospitals overwhelmed with heat patients
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France records hottest day ever as hospitals overwhelmed with heat patients

France recorded its highest temperature ever on Tuesday as an extreme heat wave swept across Europe. Hospitals in Paris are already seeing an influx of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses, with medical services placed on red alert. Temperatures were forecast to remain scorching on Wednesday, raising fears of further health casualties.

Are European governments doing enough to protect citizens during heat waves?

France 24 · 17min ago · Source ↗
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Writer Domagalik: I had three great husbands and owe each something important
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Writer Domagalik: I had three great husbands and owe each something important

Writer and journalist Małgorzata Domagalik spoke about her three marriages in Magda Mołek's podcast. She said she always divorced without attributing fault and without dividing assets. Domagalik described all three ex-husbands positively, saying she owes each of them something important in her life.

Is publicly talking about ex-partners in the media a good idea?

WP Kobieta · 18min ago · Source ↗
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Poland promised bigger ambulance crews after paramedic's death — now cuts are planned
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Poland promised bigger ambulance crews after paramedic's death — now cuts are planned

After a paramedic died tragically in Siedlce, Polish authorities promised to increase ambulance crew sizes to three people. However, Rynek Zdrowia portal has established that in areas where the changes were already implemented, applications are now being filed to reduce crew sizes again, citing financial constraints. The pledges to improve paramedic safety are colliding with the healthcare system's budget realities.

Should paramedic safety take priority over ambulance crew cost savings?

Rzeczpospolita · 19min ago · Source ↗
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Alibaba sues Pentagon to be removed from Chinese military blacklist
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Alibaba sues Pentagon to be removed from Chinese military blacklist

Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking to be removed from the Pentagon's blacklist, which designates the company as linked to China's military. The case represents an unusual direct legal challenge by a major Chinese tech firm against the U.S. government. The designation has significant implications for Alibaba's business operations in Western markets.

Was the Pentagon right to blacklist Alibaba as a military-linked company?

TVN24 · 21min ago · Source ↗
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Widzew sacks sporting director and board rep after near-relegation season
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Widzew sacks sporting director and board rep after near-relegation season

Widzew Łódź owner Robert Dobrzycki is conducting a sweeping boardroom purge after the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Ekstraklasa on the final matchday. Following the dismissal of president Michał Rydz, the club's sporting board representative and sporting director have also been let go. Both men had been identified by supporters as those responsible for the club's dire situation this season.

Are the Widzew sackings the right response to a poor season?

Interia Sport · 23min ago · Source ↗
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Kowalski and Bloedorn shine at home but disappear away — U24 analysis
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Kowalski and Bloedorn shine at home but disappear away — U24 analysis

An analysis of U24 speedway riders Kowalski and Bloedorn highlights a striking contrast between their home and away performances. Unpredictability among U24-slot riders is identified as a widespread problem across Polish speedway clubs. For these two riders in particular, the match venue appears to be the single biggest factor determining their effectiveness on any given night.

Should speedway clubs drop unpredictable U24 riders from their lineups?

WP SportoweFakty · 23min ago · Source ↗
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He gave his brother half of his $1.5M home — can the brother now force a sale?
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He gave his brother half of his $1.5M home — can the brother now force a sale?

A man who gave his brother a half-share in his $1.5 million home now fears his brother could legally force a sale of the property. One lawyer estimated that after a forced sale, each brother would walk away with only a few hundred thousand dollars. The case highlights the serious legal and financial risks of voluntarily co-deeding a home to a family member.

Should a homeowner be able to block a forced sale by a co-owner?

MarketWatch · 23min ago · Source ↗