Belarus Shuts Down Drone Relay Stations After Zelensky's Ultimatum

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Belarus Shuts Down Drone Relay Stations After Zelensky's Ultimatum

Belarus has switched off relay stations used to control Russian drones, following an ultimatum from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky had previously warned that if Belarus did not dismantle the equipment, Ukraine would do so itself. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko had repeatedly stated he has no intention of taking military action against Ukraine.

Should Ukraine carry out strikes on military infrastructure inside Belarus?

Polsat News · 19h ago · Source ↗

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Terraforming Mars: scientists take the sci-fi idea seriously

The concept of terraforming Mars — making it habitable for humans — is gaining serious traction among scientists, moving beyond science fiction into genuine academic discussion. Nature magazine consulted key researchers to produce an experimental interactive feature on the topic, published on 25 June 2026. The piece explores what it would realistically take to transform the Martian environment.

Should humanity pursue terraforming Mars?

Nature · 13min ago · Source ↗

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WP SportoweFakty · 14min ago · Source ↗

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US proposes removing brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles

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Should fully autonomous vehicles be allowed without a brake pedal?

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Southern Hospital scandal: lawyer urges caution before judging whistleblower doctor

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Should prosecutors investigate the whistleblower's claims before judging him?

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Polish energy giants PGE, Orlen, Enea and Tauron join forces to rebuild Ukraine

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Should Polish state companies invest in rebuilding Ukraine?

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Moscow reportedly pressuring Lukashenko — source offers no specifics

The article claims Moscow is blackmailing Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, but provides no concrete details about the nature of the alleged pressure or its context. The quote "There's no need to shout" is referenced in the title but not explained in the available text. No verifiable facts are present in the source.

Is Lukashenko still a genuine partner for the Kremlin?

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Adesanya vows comeback after four straight UFC losses

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Should Adesanya retire after four consecutive UFC losses?

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Tesla to boost Berlin plant output by 20% to 7,500 cars per week from October

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Is Tesla's European expansion good news for the European auto industry?

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Google rolls out Play Store changes after losing antitrust court case

Google lost a court case some time ago and is now implementing changes to the Google Play Store on Android. The source does not specify what exactly the changes entail or detail the court ruling that forced them. It is known only that the company acted under legal pressure.

Should courts have the power to force changes to app store rules?

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Polygon · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Smartwatches can flag sleep apnea signs but cannot diagnose the condition

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Should FIFA ban politically symbolic flags at World Cup matches?

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Zelensky skips Ukraine reconstruction conference in Gdańsk — German media react

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Was Zelensky's absence from the Gdańsk conference a diplomatic mistake?

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