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AC Milan have turned down an approach from New York City FC for US international Christian Pulisic, confirming the player is not for sale. Sources confirmed the news to ESPN. Pulisic remains committed to the Italian club despite the MLS interest.
35% of all households in Poland are now single-person, as more Poles — especially women — deliberately choose to live alone. "I like having a place I come back to that is only mine," says one woman named Hania. Experts describe the trend as one of the biggest social and housing shifts in recent years.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to pre-war levels following the conflict with Iran. In the past 24 hours, 72 vessels carrying 20 million barrels of oil passed through the strait. The development signals a significant stabilisation of one of the world's most critical energy routes.
The Czech Republic finished bottom of Group A at the 2026 World Cup after a 0-3 defeat to Mexico in their final group-stage match. Czech media described the performance as one of "mistakes, chaos and a bitter farewell." It marks a deeply disappointing exit from the tournament for the Czechs.
SpaceX has officially registered a new project with a name meaning "star mind," expanding Elon Musk's already wide-ranging space portfolio. The source does not provide details on the new venture's goals or scope of activity. It represents the latest addition to SpaceX's growing list of registered entities.
Japan's 20-year government bond auction recorded its weakest demand in over a year, falling to its lowest level since May 2025. Concerns about inflation and Japan's fiscal policy have dented investor appetite for long-term government debt. The result signals growing uncertainty in Japan's bond market.
Singapore-based Hazelnut Media has acquired international rights to "Pinjar," a Bengali feature directed by Kolkata physician-filmmaker Dr. Rudrajit Roy. The film opens in Indian theaters on July 10 and will be accompanied by a real-world initiative supporting education for girls in rural West Bengal. The project blends filmmaking with social impact activism.
Prof. Bogdan Chojnicki of the Poznań University of Life Sciences explains that a cold air barrier that had been protecting Poland has now dissipated, allowing hot African air to spread freely across the entire European continent. While Poland enjoyed cooler temperatures, Spain, France and the UK were breaking heat records. The climatologist warns that African-style heatwaves are becoming Europe's new normal.
In the 1970s, Bali's southern coastline was rapidly transformed by a tourism boom that brought hotels, parking lots, and nightlife hotspots catering to young travellers from North America, Europe, and Australasia. This wave of mass tourism collided with the island's centuries-old social and religious order. The piece explores what survived of traditional Balinese culture amid that upheaval.
An Intercept Fund blog post argues that eliminating all respiratory infections — including influenza, COVID-19 and the common cold — is a realistic and achievable goal. The authors point to emerging technologies such as inhaled vaccines and improved air filtration as key tools for achieving this. The essay calls for significantly greater investment in airborne disease prevention.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia is transferring air-defence systems from various Russian regions to Moscow and the area around the Crimean Bridge. He said the move is a direct result of effective Ukrainian strikes that have forced the Kremlin to concentrate its defences around critical targets. Zelensky presented it as evidence of growing pressure on Russian infrastructure.
Brazil comfortably beat Scotland 3-0 in their final World Cup 2026 group-stage match. Vinicius Junior scored twice and Matheus Cunha added the third goal. The Real Madrid star was named player of the match for the third time in a row at this tournament.
Companies are legally prohibited from coordinating wages or employment conditions within an industry, as such agreements constitute illegal market collusion. Workers are market participants that employers must compete for fairly and lawfully. Experts warn that wage-fixing is treated the same as price-fixing cartels under competition law.
AI company Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of using fraudulent accounts to illicitly extract capabilities and data from its Claude AI model. Anthropic alleges the actions violated its terms of service. The case highlights growing tensions between U.S. and Chinese AI firms over intellectual property and competitive espionage.
On 5 October 1877, a Nez Percé leader on horseback faced five U.S. soldiers on the Montana prairie and surrendered, ending a months-long, hundreds-of-miles flight from the U.S. Army. The tribe had been fleeing forced relocation, fighting off pursuit across rugged terrain. His surrender speech — "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever" — became one of American history's most quoted.
New research reveals that plastic collected for recycling in wealthy Western countries is being shipped to developing nations, where it ends up in landfills or is burned under conditions that severely pollute the air. The practice is linked to rising air pollution levels and an increased risk of serious diseases for millions of people. Researchers place the origin of the problem firmly with recycling policies in rich countries.
Ella Bruccoleri, who plays Mary Bennet in BritBox's "The Other Bennet Sister," revealed she read "Pride and Prejudice" for the first time only when preparing for the lead role. In the interview she discussed Mary's romantic storyline with Tom and addressed the possibility of a second season. The article contains spoilers from Season 1.
Obesity cases are growing fastest among young adults, according to health experts. The key drivers identified are the rising cost of living, the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a boom in the availability of unhealthy food. The trend challenges the assumption that obesity is primarily a problem affecting older age groups.
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela, making it the most powerful quake to hit the country in over a century. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates a 44% chance that the death toll could exceed 10,000. The USGS noted the quake could prove far deadlier than a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Venezuela in 1900.
Tennis players are protesting against conditions set by Wimbledon organisers, and Iga Świątek's camp has officially joined the boycott. No agreement had been reached as the tournament approaches, with players describing their position as final. If the strike holds, it could significantly disrupt one of tennis's most prestigious events.
Alibaba Group shares fell to a 16-month low in Hong Kong after AI company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of "illicitly" accessing its artificial intelligence model. The allegation dealt a significant reputational and financial blow to Alibaba amid escalating US-China tech rivalry. No further details about the nature of the alleged access were immediately provided.
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