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Brazil beat Scotland at World Cup 2026 thanks to Vinicius Jr
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Brazil beat Scotland at World Cup 2026 thanks to Vinicius Jr

Brazil defeated Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup, ending Scotland's party at the tournament. Vinicius Jr scored the decisive goal. Scotland may still advance to the last 32 depending on other results.

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First footage from 'Common Side Effects' Season 2 unveiled at Annecy Festival
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First footage from 'Common Side Effects' Season 2 unveiled at Annecy Festival

The second season of animated series "Common Side Effects" had its first footage unveiled at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival during a work-in-progress session. Creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely, director Camille Bozec, and executive producer Benjy Brooke of Green Street Pictures participated in the presentation.

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Nintendo announces 'Star Fox 64' remake for Switch 2
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Nintendo announces 'Star Fox 64' remake for Switch 2

Nintendo has announced a remake of the classic 1997 space shooter "Star Fox 64" for the Switch 2. Fox McCloud had already made a surprise cameo in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," making 2026 a big year for the Star Fox franchise.

How to watch USA vs. Turkey World Cup group stage match
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How to watch USA vs. Turkey World Cup group stage match

The U.S. men's national team, having already secured advancement from their group, faces already-eliminated Turkey in a dead rubber World Cup group stage match. The article is a viewing guide but does not specify the broadcast channel or kick-off time in the provided text.

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NHS heatwave crisis: MRI scanners, radiotherapy machines and IT fail as hospitals declare critical incidents
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NHS heatwave crisis: MRI scanners, radiotherapy machines and IT fail as hospitals declare critical incidents

Hospitals across England are declaring critical incidents as extreme heat causes radiotherapy machines, MRI scanners, cooling units and IT systems to fail — the worst NHS heatwave crisis in years. Four frontline doctors describe conditions they say are unsafe and undignified for patients, warning that "infection control becomes almost impossible" in such heat.

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France's overcrowded prisons swelter in heatwave: three or four inmates crammed into single-person cells
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France's overcrowded prisons swelter in heatwave: three or four inmates crammed into single-person cells

A deadly heatwave sweeping France has exposed the chronic overcrowding in its prison system, with groups of three or four inmates crammed into airless cells built for one person. Analysts and prison staff are criticising a penal system that relies heavily on mass incarceration, leaving prisoners dangerously exposed to extreme heat.

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Nałęczów Zdrój sues Polish state over 23% VAT on mineral water
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Nałęczów Zdrój sues Polish state over 23% VAT on mineral water

Polish mineral water producer Nałęczów Zdrój has filed a complaint with the European Commission and a lawsuit against the Polish Treasury over what it calls unfair VAT treatment. Mineral water is taxed at 23% VAT in Poland, while certain flavored, sweetened waters benefit from lower rates. The company argues this creates an uneven playing field and constitutes discriminatory treatment.

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Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre launched on IGNIS mission anniversary
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Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre launched on IGNIS mission anniversary

On the anniversary of the IGNIS mission, a new Inter-University Space Ecosystem Centre has been established in Poland. The institution is intended to bring together Polish universities around space-related activities. Further details about the centre's structure and objectives were not provided in the announcement.

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Izabella Krzan in yellow bikini embraces summer fashion trends
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Izabella Krzan in yellow bikini embraces summer fashion trends

TV presenter Izabella Krzan posted a holiday photo on Instagram showing her posing by the water in a minimalist bikini in a bold, sunny yellow. The colour is one of the leading trends in summer beachwear fashion this season. Krzan once again demonstrated her ease with current style trends.

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Tom Hanks returns as narrator for NBC's 'The Americas' renewed for Season 2 in 2028
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Tom Hanks returns as narrator for NBC's 'The Americas' renewed for Season 2 in 2028

NBC has renewed its natural history series "The Americas" for a second season, set to premiere in 2028. Tom Hanks will return as narrator for the show.

Kucharski reveals Lewandowski earned hundreds of millions annually at his peak
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Kucharski reveals Lewandowski earned hundreds of millions annually at his peak

Cezary Kucharski, Robert Lewandowski's former agent, revealed in an interview on the "Świat Gwiazd" YouTube channel that the Polish striker earned enormous sums annually at the height of his career. Kucharski also said Lewandowski had "a specific approach to money," though the exact figure was not specified in the available text.

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Xbox Series X and S prices rise by $100–$150 from August 1, 2026
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Xbox Series X and S prices rise by $100–$150 from August 1, 2026

Microsoft has announced that Xbox Series X and Series S console prices will increase effective August 1, 2026 — by $100 for 512 GB models and $150 for 1 TB models. The 2 TB model will be discontinued entirely. This is the second price hike in under a year, coming just ahead of the GTA VI launch.

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Maxwell claims Epstein files prove wrongful conviction; Trump DOJ wants her jailed
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Maxwell claims Epstein files prove wrongful conviction; Trump DOJ wants her jailed

Ghislaine Maxwell is arguing that newly released Jeffrey Epstein files prove she was wrongfully convicted. Prosecutors from Trump's Department of Justice have rejected her latest arguments as "baseless" and "unmoored from law, logic or the record." The DOJ is pushing to keep Maxwell imprisoned, opposing any bid for release or conviction reversal.

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Polish food inspectorate pulls more Biedronka biscuits over acrylamide levels
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Polish food inspectorate pulls more Biedronka biscuits over acrylamide levels

Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) has issued a second public warning in under two weeks about biscuits sold at Biedronka supermarkets, citing dangerously high acrylamide levels in additional product batches. The affected batches are being pulled from shelves across Poland. Acrylamide is a chemical compound that forms in starchy foods during high-temperature cooking and is considered a potential carcinogen.

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Janus Henderson's Hetts: earnings matter more than AI stock valuations
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Janus Henderson's Hetts: earnings matter more than AI stock valuations

Adam Hetts of Janus Henderson told Bloomberg Open Interest that investors are too fixated on AI stock valuations and missing the real market driver: earnings. He argued that sticky inflation is not necessarily a dealbreaker for equities, and that the current rally is broadening well beyond Big Tech. Hetts urged investors to focus on corporate earnings rather than price-to-earnings ratios.

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Avoid watering your garden at midday in heatwaves — it can scorch plants
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Avoid watering your garden at midday in heatwaves — it can scorch plants

Watering plants during the hottest part of the day in a heatwave can be harmful, as water droplets act like magnifying lenses and may scorch leaves. Gardening advice recommends watering early in the morning or in the evening when temperatures are lower. This approach also allows water to absorb into the soil more effectively rather than evaporating immediately.

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James Webb Telescope reveals 16.5 million stars in the Cigar Galaxy
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James Webb Telescope reveals 16.5 million stars in the Cigar Galaxy

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82), peering through dust and gas to image approximately 16.5 million of its stars. Combined with archival Hubble data, the new observations provide the most complete picture yet of this starburst galaxy. M82's intense star formation — likely triggered by a past merger with another galaxy — is generating plumes of material being ejected above and below the galaxy's disk.

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Jon Lovitz, Andy Richter and more set as Season 2 guest stars on Peacock's 'The Paper'
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Jon Lovitz, Andy Richter and more set as Season 2 guest stars on Peacock's 'The Paper'

Peacock's newsroom sitcom "The Paper" has announced its Season 2 guest stars: Jon Lovitz, Andy Richter, Lisa Gilroy, Matt Braunger, Toks Olagundoye, and Phil Hendrie. The series is a loose adaptation set in a newspaper office.

Caleb Williams denied 'Iceman' trademark by USPTO
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Caleb Williams denied 'Iceman' trademark by USPTO

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused NFL quarterback Caleb Williams' application to trademark the nickname "Iceman," according to USPTO records released Wednesday. Williams had sought to register the moniker, but the office rejected the application at the first stage of review.

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BLIK payments now available in Slovak Tatras for Polish tourists
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BLIK payments now available in Slovak Tatras for Polish tourists

Polish tourists visiting the Slovak Tatras can now pay using BLIK at hotels and resorts managed by the Tatry Mountain Resorts group. The payment option has been enabled on the group's booking website. This is a practical convenience for the many Polish visitors who regularly holiday at the nearby Slovak mountain resorts.

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Iranian parliament speaker mocks Trump's demand to buy US farm products
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Iranian parliament speaker mocks Trump's demand to buy US farm products

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf publicly ridiculed Donald Trump's claim that Iran should use unfrozen assets to buy U.S. agricultural products. In a social media post, Ghalibaf wrote: "The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust." The statement reflects deepening tensions between Washington and Tehran over the terms of any potential deal.