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Volkswagen, Germany's leading carmaker, is preparing to lay off up to 15% of its workforce in a major restructuring move. The cuts are the latest sign of the deteriorating condition of the European automotive industry, with Germany losing its historically dominant position. The sector is struggling with rising competition and the costs of the energy transition.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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