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World Cup 2026: Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale
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World Cup 2026: Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale

Japan and Sweden drew in a dramatic conclusion to World Cup 2026 Group F, with both nations securing their place in the knockout stage of the tournament.

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Ukraine's PM Swyrydenko announces 10 billion euro reconstruction contracts in Gdańsk
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Ukraine's PM Swyrydenko announces 10 billion euro reconstruction contracts in Gdańsk

A conference on Ukraine's reconstruction opened in Gdańsk, where Ukrainian Prime Minister Swyrydenko announced contracts worth 10 billion euros. The event is taking place alongside news of the Polish government working on technological sovereignty, Apple raising device prices, and major AI-related stocks losing momentum.

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ZUS disability pension increased from March 2026 — which conditions qualify?
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ZUS disability pension increased from March 2026 — which conditions qualify?

Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) increased disability pension amounts from March 2026. The benefit is available to people deemed fully or partially unable to work due to health conditions. The article outlines the categories of illness most commonly used as grounds for granting the pension, though the exact new amounts are not specified in the source text.

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Airwallex raises $320 million, hits $11 billion valuation to build AI-powered finance
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Airwallex raises $320 million, hits $11 billion valuation to build AI-powered finance

Airwallex has raised $320 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $11 billion. The fintech company plans to build financial infrastructure designed for a future where AI agents autonomously handle business payments and corporate finance. It is one of the largest fintech funding rounds of the year.

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Dollar strengthens as Fed eyes rate hikes and US-Iran tensions persist
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Dollar strengthens as Fed eyes rate hikes and US-Iran tensions persist

The US dollar is strengthening on currency markets, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Additional upward pressure comes from uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict, as a preliminary agreement has been signed but a final resolution remains unclear. Analysts point to a rarely discussed scenario in which both factors reinforce dollar strength simultaneously.

Daniel Castellani, Former Poland Volleyball Coach, Has Died
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Daniel Castellani, Former Poland Volleyball Coach, Has Died

Daniel Castellani, the Argentine volleyball coach who served as head coach of the Polish national team, has died. Castellani made a significant mark on Polish volleyball during his tenure as national team selector. No cause of death or age was provided in the announcement.

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"The Bear" Finale: The Restaurant Closes and Carmy Moves On
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"The Bear" Finale: The Restaurant Closes and Carmy Moves On

"The Bear" aired its series finale on Hulu, bringing the show to a close. The Original Beef of Chicagoland restaurant shuts down, and Carmy moves on to a life outside the culinary world. The finale's emotional core centers on the friendships and bonds formed among the staff rather than professional success.

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Court Awards Damages to Woman Whose Hair Was Destroyed at Salon
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Court Awards Damages to Woman Whose Hair Was Destroyed at Salon

A court awarded compensation to a woman who sued a hair salon after a failed hair-lightening treatment caused significant damage. The hairdresser used an unfamiliar method that led to the destruction of the client's hair and a loss of self-esteem. The case sets a precedent showing that clients can successfully seek damages for aesthetic harm caused by salon treatments.

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Europe's heatwave is the worst ever recorded, scientists confirm climate crisis to blame
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Europe's heatwave is the worst ever recorded, scientists confirm climate crisis to blame

Scientists say the heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever recorded, and would not have been possible without the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning. Nearly half of Europe's 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress — a combination of temperature and humidity that makes sweating less effective at cooling the body. The findings underscore the growing danger of extreme heat across the continent.

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Paleontologist Steve Brusatte Separates Dinosaur Fact from Hollywood Fiction
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Paleontologist Steve Brusatte Separates Dinosaur Fact from Hollywood Fiction

Paleontologist Steve Brusatte, the science adviser behind Jurassic World, breaks down what fossils actually prove versus what Hollywood invented about dinosaurs. He traces dinosaur origins to footprints smaller than a house cat, discovered in Poland shortly after Earth's worst mass extinction. For millions of years, early dinosaurs were minor background creatures living alongside car-sized salamanders and armored crocodiles.

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0.7nm Processor Is Real: Scientists Stack Atoms to Build Chips
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0.7nm Processor Is Real: Scientists Stack Atoms to Build Chips

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in chip miniaturization, making 0.7-nanometer processors a reality. The new technique involves vertically stacking atoms, allowing engineers to push beyond previously assumed physical limits. This development could revolutionize the semiconductor industry and redefine computing power.

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King Charles III Paid Nearly £13 Million in Tax — First Ever Royal Disclosure
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King Charles III Paid Nearly £13 Million in Tax — First Ever Royal Disclosure

For the first time in history, the British royal household has disclosed how much tax the monarch paid. King Charles III paid nearly £13 million in taxes during the last financial year. The unprecedented move marks a significant step toward greater financial transparency for the Crown.

Lewandowski Earned Around €35 Million a Year, Says Former Manager Kucharski
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Lewandowski Earned Around €35 Million a Year, Says Former Manager Kucharski

Cezary Kucharski, Robert Lewandowski's former manager, revealed details about the striker's earnings in an interview with "Świat Gwiazd." According to Kucharski, Lewandowski's annual income from football and commercial activities reached tens of millions of euros. The Polish striker has long been considered one of the world's highest-paid footballers.

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AC Installers Earn Up to 20,000 PLN a Month as Heat Wave Drives Demand
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AC Installers Earn Up to 20,000 PLN a Month as Heat Wave Drives Demand

An incoming heat wave has triggered a surge in demand for air conditioning installation, with orders up by as much as 100 percent. Warsaw-based installer Dawid says his phone "almost never stops ringing." Experienced technicians willing to work weekends can earn up to 20,000 PLN per month during the summer peak.

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How to Help Pets and Wildlife Survive the Heat Wave
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How to Help Pets and Wildlife Survive the Heat Wave

High temperatures pose serious risks not only to people but also to pets and wild animals. The article offers practical advice on how to provide animals with access to water, shade, and cool spaces during heat waves. Proper care can protect animals from overheating and dehydration during summer peaks.

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Charli XCX Drops Provocative "Wink Wink" Music Video
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Charli XCX Drops Provocative "Wink Wink" Music Video

Charli XCX has released the music video for "Wink Wink," the third and final single from her upcoming album "Music, Fashion, Film." The clip features the provocative aesthetic the artist is known for. The song includes controversial lyrics, including the deadpan line "Maybe I fucked your dad."

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Paris uses Seine river water through 120km of pipes to cool buildings instead of AC
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Paris uses Seine river water through 120km of pipes to cool buildings instead of AC

Paris is expanding one of the world's largest district cooling networks, which uses chilled water from the Seine distributed through 120km of underground pipes. The system already serves museums, offices, hospitals and schools including the Louvre and the Grand Palais, replacing thousands of individual air-conditioning units. The city plans to triple the network's capacity as heatwaves across Europe intensify.

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Emotionally cold upbringing leaves lasting scars — why many adults struggle to show feelings
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Emotionally cold upbringing leaves lasting scars — why many adults struggle to show feelings

The article explores the phenomenon of emotionally cold upbringing, where parents love their children but are unable to show warmth or closeness. This emotional coldness often manifests as absence, busyness and lack of genuine connection rather than harsh punishment. Adults raised in such environments frequently struggle to recognise and express their own emotions and to build close relationships.

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Catastrophe 70,000 Years Ago Nearly Wiped Out Humanity
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Catastrophe 70,000 Years Ago Nearly Wiped Out Humanity

All modern humans may descend from a tiny group of survivors of a catastrophic event that occurred just over 70,000 years ago. The disaster nearly wiped out the human species, leaving only a small population that became the ancestors of every person alive today.

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Venezuela Earthquakes Magnitude 7.5 Kill 188 — Waves Reached Poland in 12 Minutes
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Venezuela Earthquakes Magnitude 7.5 Kill 188 — Waves Reached Poland in 12 Minutes

Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck Venezuela just one minute apart, killing at least 188 people. The seismic waves traveled over 9,000 kilometers and were recorded by Polish seismological stations in just 12 minutes. The disaster caused widespread destruction across the affected region.

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GSMA CEO: China Is Best Positioned to Lead the Agentic AI Era in Mobile
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GSMA CEO: China Is Best Positioned to Lead the Agentic AI Era in Mobile

GSMA CEO John Hoffman said on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Shanghai that China is well positioned to lead the next era of mobile communications, particularly in agentic AI. Agentic AI refers to systems that autonomously take actions to complete tasks. Hoffman made the comments at one of the world's largest telecoms industry events.