Colombia and Portugal played out a gripping 0-0 draw, with both sides qualifying for the World Cup last 32. Colombia topped the group. A late goal by Davinson Sanchez was ruled out for offside, denying Colombia a dramatic winner in what was one of the games of the tournament.
From 1 July 2026, the EU will scrap the customs exemption for parcels from outside the bloc worth up to โฌ150. A flat fee of โฌ3 per parcel will replace the current exemption. The change will hit shoppers on platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress hardest, though all parcels from outside the EU will be affected.
Scientists have developed a synthetic material resembling cotton that provides better thermal insulation than natural cotton and repels water instead of absorbing it. The material is said to be resistant to extreme cold, making it a promising candidate for outdoor and winter clothing. The exact composition and manufacturing method were not specified in the source.
An analysis of nearly 1,000 TikTok videos about UV sunscreen found that while the vast majority promoted sun protection, videos discrediting sunscreen attracted significantly more engagement. Misinformation about the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens is outperforming accurate, expert-backed content on the platform. This trend raises concerns that users may be discouraged from using sun protection products.
Lionel Messi scored again in the group stage and leads the top scorers chart at the tournament. Chasing him are Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. The Argentine has opened a clear gap over his rivals in the race for the Golden Boot.
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Two NATO intelligence sources warned The Guardian that Russia is preparing a limited provocation aimed at testing Alliance cohesion and US commitment to defending the Baltic states or Poland. The sources did not disclose the specific nature of the planned action. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine.
Weronika Truszczyลska, a Polish woman living in China, describes the Chinese approach to marriage. In China, a wedding is considered a matter involving two families, not just two individuals, and parents can veto a partner they deem unsuitable. This contrasts sharply with the more individualistic European view of choosing a spouse.
Smart home technology was supposed to revolutionise Polish households, automatically adjusting heating and saving energy without user input. In practice, the expected boom never materialised and smart homes remain a niche product in Poland. The article explores why Poles have not embraced the technology, though it does not provide specific market figures.
Hasbro, owner of the Peppa Pig brand, has reportedly been inserting AI-related clauses into contracts with child voice actors, according to Deadline. The proposals sparked strong opposition within the industry, leading to an open letter signed by nearly 1,000 people. The specific wording of the AI clauses has not been made public.
Several inventions from ancient civilisations remain only partially understood by modern science. Greek fire, a devastating incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire, and Roman concrete, which has outlasted modern equivalents by millennia, are among the most studied mysteries. Despite advances in archaeology and chemistry, researchers still cannot fully replicate or explain these technologies.
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At the Loud Congress conference, experts debated how brands built around youth culture โ from viral products to luxury fashion houses โ attract capital faster than ever before. At the same time, the stock market can be unforgiving for companies that miss their moment in the spotlight. The discussion brought together the hard language of financial markets and the unpredictable trends driven by TikTok creators.
Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute against Jordan and scored his sixth goal of the tournament. It was his seventh consecutive World Cup match with a goal, breaking the long-standing record held by Just Fontaine. Argentina won the match 3-1.
Wayfinder Router is an open-source project on GitHub that enables deterministic routing of queries between local and hosted large language models (LLMs). It allows developers to decide which queries are handled locally and which are sent to an external hosted service. The project has received 3 points on Hacker News with no comments yet.
The number of Americans applying for Irish citizenship has surged over the past decade, reaching a record high last year. Interest in so-called emergency passports is growing amid concerns about the direction of the US under the Trump administration. Last year, for the first time, more people left the United States than arrived.
After the age of 45, women's metabolism slows noticeably, meaning the same diet produces worse results than before. Hormonal changes and loss of muscle mass alter the way the body processes calories. Effective weight loss at this age requires adapting nutritional strategies to the body's new needs, though the article does not detail specific dietary recommendations.
After more than 25 years of research, archaeologists have successfully located the wreck of HM Bark Endeavour โ the ship aboard which Captain James Cook undertook his first great voyage to the Pacific between 1768 and 1771. The location was determined through years of archaeological and historical analysis that gradually eliminated competing theories. The discovery resolves one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history.
Poland's meteorological service IMGW has warned of temperatures exceeding 35ยฐC in the coming days. Dietitian Martyna Puc advises that high heat causes significant loss of electrolytes and minerals, and recommends drinking milk (which hydrates better than water), eating watermelon, cold soups and chia seeds to replenish them.
Jennifer Lopez made a surprise appearance at Prime Video's Obsessed Fest to kick off the panel for the upcoming series "Off Campus." She was joined by cast members Belmont Cameli, Ella Bright, Stephen Kalyn, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks and Josh Heuston, as well as creator Louisa Levy.
Argentina topped Group J at the 2026 World Cup after beating Jordan 3-1 in their final group stage match. Austria secured their place in the Round of 32 with a dramatic last-gasp 3-3 draw against Algeria. Both teams advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
The Indian government has advised citizens planning the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage in Tibet to obtain all required Chinese visas and entry permits before beginning their journey. The advisory followed reports of pilgrims stranded in Nepal while waiting for documentation. The pilgrimage route passes through Chinese-controlled Tibetan territory.
US federal regulators revoked certification for Polestar while sparing the closely related Volvo brand. Industry commentators warn that this selective regulatory decision sets a worrying precedent for the entire automotive sector. The specific reasons behind the different treatment of the two brands are not detailed in the available source text.
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