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Kerr targets El Guerrouj's mile world record at London Diamond League on July 18
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Kerr targets El Guerrouj's mile world record at London Diamond League on July 18

Scottish middle-distance runner Josh Kerr plans to break Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League meeting on 18 July. His preparation includes the use of aerodynamic speed suits and altitude rooms that simulate high-altitude training conditions. El Guerrouj set the record in 1999 and it remains one of the most coveted marks in athletics.

Will Josh Kerr break the mile world record on 18 July?

BBC Sport · 12h ago · Source ↗
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US Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Singapore Merchant Ship
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US Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Singapore Merchant Ship

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Friday that American forces carried out strikes against Iran. The attack was a direct retaliation for Iran's Thursday assault on a Singaporean merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned in response that "violence will be met with violence."

Were the US justified in carrying out retaliatory strikes against Iran?

Gazeta.pl · 31min ago · Source ↗
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7 Concealers That Hold Up in 40°C Heat – ELLE's Top Picks
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7 Concealers That Hold Up in 40°C Heat – ELLE's Top Picks

ELLE's editors have selected 7 concealers that perform best in extreme heat, including the current Polish heatwave reaching 40°C. No concealer can fully prevent creasing, as skin naturally moves with facial expressions. The recommended formulas stand out for flexible finish, all-day coverage, and nourishing ingredients that soften skin during wear.

Elle Polska · 35min ago · Source ↗
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Heatwave Disinformation: False Claims About Records and Weather Control
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Heatwave Disinformation: False Claims About Records and Weather Control

As Poland experiences a record heatwave, disinformation is spreading online — including false claims about weather manipulation and doubts about the authenticity of temperature records. The article identifies and debunks the most common myths circulating during the extreme weather event.

Do social media platforms do enough to combat climate disinformation?

PAP Nauka · 36min ago · Source ↗
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Iran's Last-Minute Goal Ruled Out by VAR – Belgium Top Group at World Cup
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Iran's Last-Minute Goal Ruled Out by VAR – Belgium Top Group at World Cup

In the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Iran scored a stoppage-time winner, but Polish referee Szymon Marciniak disallowed it after a VAR review. The draw leaves Iran facing potential elimination from the tournament. Belgium won the group, with Egypt finishing second.

Was Marciniak's decision to disallow Iran's goal correct?

Rzeczpospolita · 37min ago · Source ↗
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VIP Syndrome: How Special Hospital Treatment Can Harm Patients
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VIP Syndrome: How Special Hospital Treatment Can Harm Patients

The head of the emergency department at Warsaw's Szpital Południowy reportedly set up a separate VIP emergency room. Research shows, however, that special treatment of high-profile patients can actually harm them — doctors tend to skip standard procedures under social pressure. The phenomenon is known as "VIP syndrome" and is well documented in medical literature.

Should VIP treatment in hospitals be banned?

OKO.press · 46min ago · Source ↗
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Social media bans for children spread globally after Australia's crackdown
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Social media bans for children spread globally after Australia's crackdown

Following Australia's landmark crackdown, a growing number of countries are moving to restrict children's access to social media platforms. Commentators are drawing parallels to the tobacco industry's reckoning, suggesting big tech could face a similar wave of regulation and litigation. The debate centres on whether governments should step in to protect minors from the harmful effects of social media.

Should governments ban children from using social media?

The Guardian World · 56min ago · Source ↗
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TVN24 Celebrates 25 Years with Birthday Tour Stop in Szczecin
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TVN24 Celebrates 25 Years with Birthday Tour Stop in Szczecin

TVN24's special birthday tour marking the channel's 25th anniversary has arrived in Szczecin. The celebration is set up near the iconic "crane-dinosaurs" on Łasztownia island. Guests include satirist Henryk Sawka, pole vault legend Monika Pyrek and rapper Adam "Łona" Zieliński, hosted by journalists Maciej Knapik and Anita Werner.

TVN24 · 1h ago · Source ↗
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Polish "pear tree holiday" benefit — who can get employer holiday cash and how much
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Polish "pear tree holiday" benefit — who can get employer holiday cash and how much

Some Polish employees are entitled to a holiday subsidy from their employer known as "wczasy pod gruszą" (pear tree holiday benefit), worth from a few hundred to several thousand zlotys. The amount depends on the rules of the company's social benefits fund and is typically means-tested based on the employee's financial situation.

Should the employer holiday subsidy be mandatory for all companies in Poland?

Interia Biznes · 1h ago · Source ↗
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Spain Beat Uruguay to Advance to Last 32 of the World Cup
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Spain Beat Uruguay to Advance to Last 32 of the World Cup

Spain defeated Uruguay to secure their place in the last 32 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Further details about the match, including the final score and goalscorers, were not included in the provided text.

Is Spain a genuine favourite to win this year's World Cup?

RMF24 · 43min ago · Source ↗
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Heat Panel Cancelled Due to Heat at London Climate Action Week
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Heat Panel Cancelled Due to Heat at London Climate Action Week

An event at London Climate Action Week focused on how communities can cope with extreme temperatures was cancelled because of — extreme temperatures. Agata Szafraniuk of ClientEarth Poland warns that media coverage focuses on temperature records while neglecting the underlying causes of the climate crisis. She notes that climate change is increasingly disrupting everyday life, including work, travel, and basic functioning.

Do media explain the causes of the climate crisis rather than just reporting record temperatures?

Gazeta.pl · 44min ago · Source ↗
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"Shame Will Be With Me Forever" — Mothers of Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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"Shame Will Be With Me Forever" — Mothers of Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Eight-year-old Staś has the developmental level of a three-year-old, and two-year-old Zosia's diagnosis was suspected by a doctor at first glance — both children suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) because their mothers drank during pregnancy. Katarzyna, one of the mothers, says: "Shame will be with me for the rest of my life, and I grieve that my child pays for my sins." FAS causes permanent developmental damage that cannot be reversed.

Should drinking alcohol during pregnancy be a criminal offence?

Wirtualna Polska · 48min ago · Source ↗
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Earthquake Near Caracas: Venezuela's Rodriguez Spoke With Trump and Rubio
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Earthquake Near Caracas: Venezuela's Rodriguez Spoke With Trump and Rubio

Venezuela was struck by another earthquake, with the epicentre located less than 100 kilometres from the capital, Caracas. Acting president Delcy Rodriguez announced that she held phone calls with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The source does not specify the magnitude of the quake or the content of the conversations.

TVN24 · 48min ago · Source ↗
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BMW iX3 50 xDrive: the electric SUV that won over a sceptic
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BMW iX3 50 xDrive: the electric SUV that won over a sceptic

The reviewer, who previously never considered BMW when choosing a car, admits that the BMW iX3 50 xDrive completely changed his attitude towards the brand. The electric SUV impressed him enough that he would gladly drive it every day. The piece is a subjective review highlighting the model's strengths as a practical daily vehicle.

Is the BMW iX3 50 xDrive a good choice as an everyday electric car?

AntyWeb · 56min ago · Source ↗
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Mother of eight children: People online are shocked it was all planned
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Mother of eight children: People online are shocked it was all planned

Basia Sarnecka, a mother of eight children, told WP that she attracts the most emotional reactions online, while in person people are generally warm, amazed or simply disbelieving. She emphasised that having such a large family was a deliberate, planned choice — something many people find hard to believe.

Is having eight children a responsible choice in today's world?

WP Kobieta · 1h ago · Source ↗
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BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu holds talks across five Chinese provinces
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BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu holds talks across five Chinese provinces

BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu met with Shaanxi Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Yide and Governor Zhao Gang on Friday. This is the latest in a series of meetings with regional leaders across at least five Chinese provinces since March. The extensive tour suggests BYD may be pursuing significant expansion or investment plans across China.

Will BYD Chairman's meetings with provincial leaders accelerate the company's expansion in China?

Bloomberg · 1h ago · Source ↗
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Common shares playlist and work on ESPN's Stuart Scott documentary
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Common shares playlist and work on ESPN's Stuart Scott documentary

Rapper and actor Common discussed the uplifting music he listens to daily and his work crafting "Vision," an ESPN documentary about the late legendary sportscaster Stuart Scott. The interview is part of The Playlist series, where celebrities share their personal music choices.

The Hollywood Reporter · 1h ago · Source ↗
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Cape Verde Reach World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time
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Cape Verde Reach World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever, in one of the tournament's biggest surprises. The night's matches ended 5-0 and 1-4, while later games were lower-scoring but full of drama and historic moments. These were the final group-stage fixtures of the tournament.

Can Cape Verde cause another upset in the World Cup knockout stage?

Interia Sport · 44min ago · Source ↗
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Africa CDC Warns More Western Funding Needed as Ebola Spreads in Congo and Uganda
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Africa CDC Warns More Western Funding Needed as Ebola Spreads in Congo and Uganda

Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya is calling on Western governments to provide more funding to contain a rising Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Kaseya warned that closing borders will not stop the virus from spreading. The appeal comes as case numbers continue to grow in both countries.

Should Western governments increase funding to fight Ebola in Africa?

Bloomberg · 53min ago · Source ↗
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Venice Activists Plan Protest Against US Ambassador's 117-Metre Superyacht
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Venice Activists Plan Protest Against US Ambassador's 117-Metre Superyacht

Around 40 activists met in Venice on Thursday to plan disruption of a visit by US ambassador to Italy and billionaire Tilman Fertitta, who is expected to arrive on his 117-metre superyacht. Activist Stella Faye, 28, invoked last year's protests against Jeff Bezos's wedding in Venice as a model. Protesters fear Fertitta intends to dock the vessel in the lagoon city.

Should billionaire superyachts be banned from entering Venice?

The Guardian World · 56min ago · Source ↗
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Marie Antoinette's cake and pizza margherita: culinary myths of Europe
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Marie Antoinette's cake and pizza margherita: culinary myths of Europe

The article examines culinary myths and anecdotes surrounding European royal courts, such as the famous "let them eat cake" quote attributed to Marie Antoinette and the origin story of pizza margherita. Food has long been intertwined with power struggles and cultural identity. The author explores where history ends and myth or disinformation begins.

Can culinary myths be a form of historical disinformation?

OKO.press · 56min ago · Source ↗