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Venezuela declared a state of emergency after powerful back-to-back tremors measuring magnitude 7.5 caused building collapses in the capital Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates a 44% chance the death toll could exceed 10,000. It is the most powerful earthquake to strike Venezuela in more than a century.
Wednesday's Wall Street session closed with broad declines, led by the technology sector — particularly semiconductor makers. Experts are increasingly warning that the AI frenzy is beginning to resemble the dot-com bubble of 2000. Investors are growing skeptical about whether AI company valuations are fundamentally justified.
Diego Maradona tested positive for doping at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, with five banned substances detected in his system. He was disqualified and expelled from the tournament by FIFA. "They cut off my legs," Maradona said at the time, reacting to the decision.
Historic earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing dozens of people. President Donald Trump pledged a rapid U.S. response with disaster assistance, reflecting a degree of diplomatic realignment between his administration and Venezuela's interim government. The swift offer marks a notable shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations.
Samsung has begun testing One UI 9 based on Android 17, with the beta already active for the Galaxy S26 series. Internal test builds also cover older flagships, foldables, tablets and select mid-range and budget models, revealing the company's rollout priorities. No public release date has been announced yet.
Three Brazilian sisters with a combined age of 316 years have been officially recognised as the world's longest-living trio of sisters. The women shared their thoughts on the secrets to a long life in a recent interview. Their record has drawn global media attention.
The article presents a selection of analogue gadgets and toys designed to keep children away from screens during the summer holidays. Suggestions include nature observation kits, board games and creative DIY sets. The aim is to encourage families to spend more time offline together.
A SW Research poll conducted for rp.pl found that a clear majority of Poles consider doctors' salaries in Poland to be too high. The results feed into the ongoing public debate about pay transparency in the healthcare sector. The survey comes amid the scandal surrounding Warsaw's Szpital Południowy hospital and reports about physician earnings.
Karl Stefanovic will not appear on his Friday radio show on Gold FM with Eddie McGuire following widespread backlash over his podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Nine Entertainment is expected to cut ties with the Today show host. ARN Media is reviewing Stefanovic's recently signed contract after advertisers threatened a boycott.
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.
Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday, moving back toward levels not seen since the war with Iran began in February. The resumption of shipping through the Persian Gulf has allowed stockpiled crude to flow back into global markets. The drop is a direct consequence of the Strait of Hormuz reopening to normal tanker traffic.
France had a dismal opening week in this year's Nations League, losing all three of their first matches. The Olympic champions bounced back at the start of the second week, defeating Iran in a tie-break. Meanwhile, Slovenia recorded their fourth victory of the tournament.
Female workers at Andrew Forrest's iron ore giant Fortescue have filed a class action in Victoria's federal court alleging systemic sexual harassment, violence and retaliation at the company's remote fly-in, fly-out sites in Western Australia. One woman claims a man entered her accommodation room uninvited; another alleges she was dragged into a dark alley and assaulted. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday and Fortescue has not yet publicly responded.
OpenAI has rolled out the GPT-5.5 model to free ChatGPT users, upgrading the default model they interact with most. The new version offers improved contextual understanding compared to its predecessor. The update is available without a paid subscription.
A military expert states that modern warfare is entirely dependent on space-based infrastructure, including navigation, intelligence and communications satellites. Without space support, effective military operations are considered practically impossible today. The source does not name the expert or provide further details about the statement's context.
A 2026 survey by UCE Research and Briju titled "Polish Wedding Gifts: Trends 2026" found that most Poles consider cash the most appropriate wedding present. Traditional gifts such as household appliances are now seen as outdated and no longer considered suitable.
Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda revealed that some Polish hospitals are spending up to 100% of their budgets on staff salaries, leaving nothing for treatment or equipment. Commenting on the Warsaw Szpital Południowy scandal, she confirmed that she and the Mazovian governor have launched their own audit of the facility. Proposed healthcare reforms are to include measures on pay transparency.
A Polish journalist covering the World Cup describes walking into the dressing room, tunnel and VIP lounge at the New York Red Bulls stadium armed with nothing more than a press credential around his neck and a dose of confidence. He also met fans who had flown halfway around the world without tickets to a single match. The column offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the tournament and highlights security gaps in access control.
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.
The Charlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks involving star point guard LaMelo Ball, with multiple teams aggressively pursuing him. No specific teams or financial details have been disclosed yet. The development signals a potential major shake-up for the Hornets franchise.
A bank report cited by Puls Biznesu shows that summer 2025 holidays in the most popular southern European destinations among Polish tourists will cost more than last year. Turkey is seeing the steepest price increases. Some destinations have recorded slight price drops, though the report does not name them specifically.
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