Oil falls to $72.24 a barrel — below pre-Iran war levels as Hormuz traffic doubles
Brent crude fell to $72.24 a barrel on Thursday, dipping below the price recorded the day before the US and Israel launched missile attacks on Tehran on 28 February. Oil prices have dropped more than 20% this month. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doubled in 24 hours to its highest level since late February, easing fears of a prolonged energy crunch.
The heads of Polish state energy companies PGE, Orlen, Enea and Tauron signed a letter of intent in Gdańsk to coordinate efforts in rebuilding Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun stressed that Polish companies must play a role in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired General Chris Donahue, according to Rolling Stone. Donahue gained recognition for helping soldiers during the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. His dismissal is the latest in a series of high-profile Pentagon firings under Hegseth.
Alina Kamińska, celebrating her 59th birthday on June 25, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke after an aneurysm ruptured during a holiday. Doctors gave her minimal chances of survival, but through determination and intensive rehabilitation she returned to work on camera.
French footballer Kenzo Kies, aged 21, drowned in the Rhone River earlier this week. His body was pulled from the water during an extreme heatwave affecting France. No further details about the circumstances have been provided.
The Eurasian water shrew (ryjówka aksamitna) is one of the few venomous mammals and lives widely across Poland. Despite resembling a mouse, it is a highly beneficial garden predator that helps control insect pests. If encountered in a garden, the advice is not to touch or disturb it but to leave it alone.
Poland's Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime, working alongside FBI and HSI agents, arrested a hacker group that broke into IT systems. The criminals hijacked phone numbers and email addresses to launder money totalling tens of millions of Polish zloty.
A growing trend among young travellers focuses on visiting as many countries as possible, prioritising quantity over quality of experience. The "country collecting" phenomenon is breaking popularity records on social media, driven by a new generation seeking to maximise the number of nations on their list.
The article presents a subjective ranking of every Olivia Rodrigo song across her three studio albums. The author praises her catalogue, calling her a "budding rock and roll legend." No specific ranking order or song-by-song reasoning is provided in the available text.
Four major manufacturers — Alstom, Talgo SL, Siemens Mobility and a Hitachi Rail/Pesa consortium — have submitted bids for a contract to build high-speed trains for PKP Intercity. The tender result is expected in October 2027.
A Taliban delegation's visit to Brussels has sparked growing backlash against the European Union. A Taliban spokesperson described the meeting as a "trust-building" exercise with EU member states, further fuelling criticism of the bloc's decision to host the group.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to leave FC Barcelona on loan after losing his place in the starting lineup. Spanish outlet AS reports the German goalkeeper will join Ajax Amsterdam, with the deal close to being finalised.
Olivia Wilde appeared at an industry premiere in an outfit that drew mixed reactions from fashion observers. Critics noted the look seemed inconsistent and visually distorted her figure's proportions. The actress is known for her experimental approach to fashion.
On 25 June 2024, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski flew to the International Space Station, becoming officially the second Polish person in space. One year on, the article examines the current state of Poland's space sector and the developments that have followed this milestone.
An analysis published by VPN provider Mullvad argues that an increasing number of governments are actively competing to build the most extensive mass surveillance systems. The piece highlights growing global threats to individual privacy. It is worth noting that Mullvad, as a privacy-focused VPN provider, has a commercial interest in raising surveillance concerns.
California's proposed Thrive Act would create a pilot programme offering mental health resources to shooting survivors and witnesses under 25. Research shows three in five young gun violence survivors receive no mental health care. One such survivor, Marvin Pérez of Oakland, was shot in the leg in 2023 and spent months suffering nightmares and trauma with no psychological support.
The Thrive Act will create a pilot program that offers mental health resources for shooting survivors and witnesses under 25When Marvin Pérez and his family moved from their home country of Guatemala to Oakland, California, he thought it would lead to a better life for them all. But two years ago, when he was 23, Pérez was walking home from a store just four blocks from his family’s house. Someone drove past him and shot at Pérez multiple times, hitting him in his left leg.His physical recovery was difficult. The bullet couldn’t be removed and remains lodged inside the leg. Pérez spent about three months doing physical therapy and resting at home, which meant he couldn’t play soccer, his favorite pastime. The mental toll he endured, however, was far tougher. During the day, all he could think about was the shooting, and when he slept, he had nightmares about what happened to him. It was made even harder by the fact that he felt as if he didn’t have anyone he could share these feelings with. Continue reading...
IFC Films has acquired the horror film "Nightborn," starring Harry Potter alumnus Rupert Grint alongside Finnish actress Seidi Haarla, known from "Compartment No. 6." The film is directed by Hanna Bergholm, who previously helmed the acclaimed horror "Hatching." No release date has been announced yet.
More than 700 animals have disappeared from a rescue shelter in California, with police fearing a "worst-case scenario." The shelter remains open and animal control officers along with a veterinarian are visiting three times a week to monitor the remaining animals.
Neymar, 34, returned to the Brazilian national team after nearly three years away and played at the World Cup. After the match against Scotland, he revealed he was inspired by Lewis Hamilton, who had recently won his first Formula 1 race driving for Ferrari.
US consumer spending rose 0.3% in May in inflation-adjusted terms, showing resilient demand despite rising prices. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — climbed 4.1% year-on-year, the fastest pace in over three years. The figures are likely to factor into the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions.
The Anker Zolo is a 10,000 mAh, 30W powerbank featuring built-in USB-C and Lightning cables, eliminating the need to carry separate cords. A hands-on review tests whether the device truly stands out in a crowded market. It is aimed at travellers looking for a compact, versatile charging solution.
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