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NIK audit: 90% of clinical hospitals broke work rules – longest shift was 70 hours
🏥 Health

NIK audit: 90% of clinical hospitals broke work rules – longest shift was 70 hours

Poland's Supreme Audit Office (NIK) released a report finding that 90% of audited clinical hospitals violated work organisation regulations. The longest recorded shift lasted 70 hours and 10 minutes. NIK concluded that such conditions pose a direct threat to patient safety.

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Best business accounts for sole traders — low fees and activity bonuses
📈 Business

Best business accounts for sole traders — low fees and activity bonuses

Business accounts for sole traders in Poland can now offer more than just low fees — banks are competing with bonuses for regular incoming transfers, card payments and tax or social insurance settlements. A new comparison ranks banks by the combination of low account and transfer fees with the highest activity bonuses. Choosing the right account can meaningfully cut a sole trader's monthly banking costs.

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Dexter Sol Ansell, 11: from 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' to feature films
🎬 Entertainment

Dexter Sol Ansell, 11: from 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' to feature films

Dexter Sol Ansell, the 11-year-old star of HBO's "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," is now starring in the feature film "500 Miles," currently in UK cinemas. In an interview, he talks about his rapid rise to fame through the Game of Thrones universe. His co-star Bill Nighy offered him two key pieces of advice: "Pay your taxes and don't smoke."

Why tennis breeds pushy parents — and what needs to change
⚽ Sport

Why tennis breeds pushy parents — and what needs to change

Tennis has long attracted parents who put intense pressure on their children, drawn by the prospect of multi-million-pound prize money at the top level. The article explores why the sport's environment encourages such behaviour and what structural changes could help. Experts point to competitive culture and high financial stakes as the main drivers.

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Budanov warns Nawrocki's revocation of Zelensky's Polish order may escalate tensions
🌍 World

Budanov warns Nawrocki's revocation of Zelensky's Polish order may escalate tensions

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, sharply criticised Polish President Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest state decoration. Budanov warned that current diplomatic tensions between Poland and Ukraine could escalate further. The move has visibly strained bilateral relations.

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How to protect your dog in a heatwave — signs of overheating and what to do
🏥 Health

How to protect your dog in a heatwave — signs of overheating and what to do

A dog's body overheats far faster than a human's — just a few minutes in a locked car or a walk in direct sunlight can trigger heatstroke. Vets and police are urging owners never to leave animals in hot vehicles and to act immediately if a dog shows danger signs. Early warning signs include heavy panting, excessive drooling and unsteady movement.

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Rzeszów university introduces VR system for forensic science education
🔬 Science

Rzeszów university introduces VR system for forensic science education

The University of Law and Administration (WSPiA) in Rzeszów has implemented an advanced virtual reality (VR) system for teaching forensic science to students. The technology is intended to enable realistic training in crime scene analysis and evidence collection. Details about the system's supplier or specific features were not provided.

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PS5 and Xbox stock shortages expected around GTA 6 launch
💻 Technology

PS5 and Xbox stock shortages expected around GTA 6 launch

A major games retailer has warned The Game Business that PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles could run out of stock later in 2025 around the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The shortage is attributed to ongoing hardware component availability issues. The retailer stated: "Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year-end period."

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Balmain Beauty launches new fragrance Destin De Balmain
💄 Lifestyle

Balmain Beauty launches new fragrance Destin De Balmain

Balmain Beauty is launching a new women's fragrance called Destin De Balmain. The scent is a bold floral-fruity eau de parfum designed to embody the brand's vision of an independent, young, and daring woman. It represents the untamed energy associated with the Balmain woman.

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Miniature temple to Minerva found in Roman quarry in Spain
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Miniature temple to Minerva found in Roman quarry in Spain

Archaeologists have discovered a small rock-cut temple in an ancient quarry at Campos del Paraíso, near the Roman city of Segóbriga in central Spain. The miniature facade with a niche is dedicated to Minerva, goddess of wisdom and craftsmanship. The site is being studied by researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Museo Histórico Minero Felipe de Borbón y Grecia.

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JSW signs deal to fund mass miner departures as savings drive begins
📈 Business

JSW signs deal to fund mass miner departures as savings drive begins

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) has signed a grant agreement with the Ministry of Energy to finance mining leave and leave for coal processing plant workers as part of a major cost-cutting programme. This is the second key agreement, following an earlier deal covering one-time severance payments. Thousands of JSW miners are expected to leave their posts under the scheme.

Hurkacz beats Mensik with 6:0 super tie-break third set at Wimbledon
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Hurkacz beats Mensik with 6:0 super tie-break third set at Wimbledon

Hubert Hurkacz defeated Jakub Mensik at Wimbledon, with the decisive moment coming in the third-set super tie-break, which the Pole won 6:0. Hurkacz, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals five years ago, advances in this year's tournament. The match came just days after the conclusion of Roland Garros.

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Imposter scams cost Americans $3.5 billion in 2025 — FTC's top fraud category for fifth year
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Imposter scams cost Americans $3.5 billion in 2025 — FTC's top fraud category for fifth year

Imposter scams — where fraudsters pose as trusted individuals or organisations — topped the FTC's fraud report for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, causing $3.5 billion in losses. Total fraud losses reported to the Federal Trade Commission reached $15.9 billion in 2025. The figures highlight a continuing surge in consumer fraud across the United States.

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How you rate your own health may predict how long you live, study finds
🏥 Health

How you rate your own health may predict how long you live, study finds

Researchers have found that a person's subjective assessment of their own health is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. Long-term medical studies confirm that people with a positive view of their own health tend to live longer. Scientists emphasise that personal beliefs about one's health condition have a measurable real-world impact on lifespan.

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Weekly homemade heel mask softens cracked, rough skin
💄 Lifestyle

Weekly homemade heel mask softens cracked, rough skin

In summer, heels suffer from heat, going barefoot, and open shoes, causing skin to dry out and harden. Applying a homemade foot mask once a week is recommended as an effective remedy for rough, cracked heels. Results appear quickly, but consistency is key to achieving lasting softness.

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Pixar unveils short film "Loving Dory" and teases "Gatto"
🎬 Entertainment

Pixar unveils short film "Loving Dory" and teases "Gatto"

Pixar has unveiled a new theatrical short film called "Loving Dory," featuring the beloved characters Nemo and Dory. In the short, Dory falls in love with a plastic bag, with director Lou Hamou-Lhadj describing it as "a new chapter in Dory's story." Pixar also teased an upcoming project titled "Gatto" at the same event.

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OpenAI and Anthropic face slowdown as companies cut AI budgets
💻 Technology

OpenAI and Anthropic face slowdown as companies cut AI budgets

Companies are tightening AI budgets and demanding a return on investment rather than continued expansion, shifting from a "tokenmaxxing" approach to efficiency. This trend poses a significant challenge to the growth rates of OpenAI and Anthropic, two of the leading AI firms. The move signals a broader industry maturation as businesses prioritise value over scale.

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Knowing art was made by AI changes how beautiful we find it
🔬 Science

Knowing art was made by AI changes how beautiful we find it

Research suggests that knowing a work was created by artificial intelligence affects how beautiful people perceive it to be. The same piece may be judged as less aesthetically pleasing once a viewer learns it was AI-generated rather than human-made. This raises broader questions about the nature of beauty, creativity, and the value we assign to human authorship.

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Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdańsk yields major contracts
📈 Business

Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdańsk yields major contracts

Half of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers attended the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdańsk, giving the event a strongly practical and economic character, according to Polish government envoy for Ukraine's reconstruction Paweł Kowal (KO). Kowal said businesses were "mega satisfied" and that a large number of contracts were signed during the conference. The event was aimed at mobilising private sector involvement in rebuilding Ukraine.

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Myanmar burns tons of seized drugs in public ceremony with live orchestra
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Myanmar burns tons of seized drugs in public ceremony with live orchestra

Myanmar held its annual ceremony of publicly burning tons of seized illegal drugs, accompanied by a live orchestra performing before a crowd in the capital. The Associated Press released footage of the event. Myanmar is reportedly the only country in the world to stage such public drug-burning ceremonies.

Kacper Urbański to leave Legia Warsaw and join Górnik Zabrze
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Kacper Urbański to leave Legia Warsaw and join Górnik Zabrze

Kacper Urbański was absent from Legia Warsaw's squad list for their training camp in Germany, confirming his departure from the club. The midfielder is set to join Górnik Zabrze for the upcoming season. The transfer was confirmed by journalist Mateusz Janiak.