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England head coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed reports of a rift between himself and captain Ben Stokes, saying the two remain "good friends." Both men stated they have "no idea" how or why rumours of a falling-out have surfaced. The comments came as Stokes returned to the England squad following an absence.
Drawing a parallel to J. Robert Oppenheimer's 1954 testimony before the Atomic Energy Commission, the piece questions who has authorised AI companies to shape humanity's future. Tech firms are building transformative AI systems without democratic oversight or clear legal frameworks. The argument centres on accountability and legitimacy in the development of world-altering technology.
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that a Polish woman held captive in Libya has been freed and landed safely in Istanbul, where she is under consular care. Sikorski appealed to Polish citizens to heed the Foreign Ministry's travel warnings. He stressed that Libya remains a dangerous country.
China is tightening controls on exports of critical metals and launching a formal whistleblower system to report companies circumventing restrictions. The new regulations aim to close loopholes in oversight of raw materials essential for global electronics and weapons manufacturing. The move is part of Beijing's broader strategy to dominate global supply chains for strategic minerals.
The SEC has gone three consecutive seasons without a college football national championship, an unusually long drought for the dominant conference. Georgia and several other SEC programs are considered the leading contenders to restore the conference's grip on the title. Analysis examines which teams have the best shot at the championship in the upcoming season.
Iran has seen a rapid rebound in oil exports after a US-Iran deal granted immediate sanctions waivers. Washington is offering relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund. However, access to these benefits depends on Tehran meeting key political conditions set by the United States.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha has joined the list of Ukrainian officials skipping the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdańsk. President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena had already pulled out following a dispute over the White Eagle Order awarded by Karol Nawrocki. The conference is focused on coordinating international funding for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the physical retail box for GTA 6 will contain no disc — only a digital download code. Fans hoping for a traditional disc release will receive just the box packaging. The move marks another step in the gaming industry's shift away from physical media.
Authorities in the Cinque Terre region of Liguria, Italy, are enforcing anti-overtourism rules, recently fining a tour guide whose group lacked mandatory headsets. The headset requirement for tourist groups aims to reduce noise and congestion in the area's narrow pathways. The regulations are part of Italy's broader fight against mass tourism in its most popular destinations.
The newly released trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader season 2 reveals that the Riddler will be the primary villain. The animated series is tied to Matt Reeves' film universe, where the Riddler was also the central antagonist in the 2022 feature The Batman. The show continues to emphasise Batman's detective skills within Reeves' Gotham setting.
Former Olympic alpine skiing champion Bode Miller has been arrested in the state of Idaho and charged with a criminal offence. According to TMZ, he was found in possession of psilocybin mushrooms, which are illegal in Idaho. Miller is one of the most decorated alpine skiers in sports history.
After a match between Grom Nowy Staw and Polonia Chodzież, hooligans stormed the pitch and attacked players. Four footballers were injured, with one losing consciousness. Video footage of the incident has surfaced online and police are working to identify the perpetrators.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his "3-3-3" economic plan remains achievable in 2025 — targeting 3% GDP growth, a deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3%, and an increase of 3 million barrels per day in oil production. Bessent expressed confidence that GDP growth can return to 3% before the end of the year.
China's Ministry of Commerce launched a rewards system on Wednesday for citizens who report illegal exports of strategic minerals. Reports can include companies that allow inspections by foreign entities without Beijing's approval. The move is seen as a new weapon in China's ongoing trade war with Western nations, particularly the United States.
Poland's Airports Authority (PPL) has published its 2025 financial results, reporting revenues exceeding 4 billion PLN for the entire capital group. Net profit hit 1 billion PLN — a record figure in the company's history, never achieved before.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six FIFA World Cups. England drew 0:0 with Ghana, but Ghanaian coach Carlos Queiroz furiously criticised the referees for ignoring two fouls by the Three Lions, quipping that "VAR went for coffee." Colombia booked their place in the knockout round with a 1-0 win over DR Congo.
The latest NBP Macroeconomic Survey shows that inflation in Poland has returned to the central bank's target range. However, survey participants do not expect interest rate cuts anytime soon, and also forecast a clear slowdown in economic growth in the country.
Iga Świątek told Canal+ Sport that she failed to cope with the pressure at Roland Garros 2025, which she identified as the root cause of her poor performances there. The Polish tennis star said she is now focused on rebuilding her game ahead of the grass court season.
Polish activist Laura Kwoczała-Alsubaih, 24, who was detained over a month ago by authorities in eastern Libya while on an aid mission to Gaza, has been released from prison and safely arrived in Istanbul. The news was confirmed to PAP by Rafał Piotrowski, spokesman for the pro-Palestinian initiative Global Sumud Polska.
Goldman Sachs has cut its fourth-quarter crude oil price forecast to $80 per barrel. Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, cited three reasons for the rapid drop in oil prices following a U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement, noting that markets "underappreciated the flexibility" of global oil supply during the conflict.
The Sony PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntable has been discounted to $398 (from $499.99) on Amazon Prime Day in the U.S. and to £307 (from £399) in the UK. The device earned a 4.5-star rating and was called "one of the best pound-for-pound Bluetooth turntables around." It is recommended as a beginner alternative to cheap suitcase-style players like Crosley, which can damage vinyl records.
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