BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up another painful chapter in Scotland's football history as the national team again failed to qualify for the World Cup. Scotland has a long tradition of failed qualifying campaigns and once again could not break the pattern.
Polish pop singer Margaret opened up in an interview with Plejada about her apostasy from the Catholic Church and the depression she experienced during the process. She sharply criticised the Church, saying: "What is happening in this institution is hopeless โ it would be foolish not to notice." She described leaving the Church as a long and difficult journey.
Ghana qualified for the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, but head coach Carlos Queiroz openly criticised the tournament's expanded format. The Portuguese manager argued that a 48-team World Cup loses prestige and sporting value. Queiroz directed his criticism squarely at FIFA for the decision.
Meta used keylogging software to monitor its employees' keystrokes, but subsequently lost the data it had collected. Details about the scale of the monitoring and the circumstances of the data loss were not specified in the source. The incident raises serious questions about privacy practices and data security within the company.
A new analysis of original recordings from Stanley Milgram's famous obedience experiment, published in the journal "Political Psychology", challenges its landmark conclusion. For over 60 years the study was seen as proof that ordinary people will harm others when ordered to by an authority figure. Researchers now suggest participants were more aware of their right to refuse than previously believed, fundamentally altering how the results should be interpreted.
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Australian actor Paul Hogan, famous for playing Crocodile Dundee, called One Nation leader Pauline Hanson a "pelican" after she cited his character as a symbol of Australian monoculture and used it to attack multiculturalism. Hogan clearly distanced himself from her anti-immigration stance. In Australian slang, "pelican" is a term for a foolish or ridiculous person.
Wild rose hips are rich in vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids, supporting the body against oxidative stress and inflammation. Used in folk medicine for centuries, their health properties are now confirmed by modern scientific research. The plant grows wild on forest edges and roadsides across Poland yet remains largely overlooked.
Until recently, overpaying a mortgage whenever possible was the obvious financial move in Poland. In 2026 the picture has changed: interest rates have fallen, inflation has returned close to the NBP target and the cost of money has stabilised. Experts now say the decision requires careful calculation weighing the mortgage rate against potential returns from alternative investments.
Poland is currently experiencing peak black fly season โ these insects are smaller than mosquitoes but cause more painful swelling and can lead to infections. Planting certain species such as lavender, mint, basil and marigolds in the garden or on the balcony acts as a natural repellent. This approach allows gardeners to avoid chemical insecticides entirely.
Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland's head coach within an hour of the country's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The 62-year-old had been in charge since 2019 and had signed a four-year contract extension shortly before the tournament began. Scotland failed to advance from Group L, where three teams progressed to the knockout stage.
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Donald Trump unveiled a limited-edition US passport design to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The commemorative document is set to become available from the first half of July 2025. The passport is a special edition tied to the national jubilee celebrations.
New research suggests that early humans learned to control fire far earlier than previously assumed, marking a major shift in our understanding of human evolution. The discovery challenges established timelines and raises new questions about the cognitive and social development of early hominids.
OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, formerly president of Uber Technologies for India and South Asia, as its managing director for India. The move deepens OpenAI's investment in one of its fastest-growing markets. Singh will lead the company's operations in a country OpenAI considers strategically vital for its expansion.
The comic book "Do Adolfรณw" can be naive in its dramatic plot twists, but the reviewer argues that its very melodramatic excess is the source of its strength. The work explores the theme of the name Adolf and its historical baggage. Despite some narrative weaknesses, the review is ultimately positive.
An emergency medicine specialist warns that during heat stroke the body's temperature rises so rapidly it begins to destroy internal organs โ describing the process as "cooking from the inside." Unlike heat exhaustion, heat stroke means the body's cooling mechanisms have completely failed. The doctor urges immediate cooling and calling emergency services at the first signs of the condition.
The US-Iran memorandum has calmed financial markets, but it has not reversed the effects of three months of energy shock caused by the conflict. Higher prices for oil, gas, fertilisers and metals will continue to weigh on inflation, GDP growth and central bank decisions worldwide. Economists warn that the global economy will feel the consequences for some time to come.
The late July 2026 horoscope covers three zodiac signs. Leo faces an important turning point linked to a solar eclipse, signalling the start of a new chapter. Virgo can expect a surprisingly pleasant encounter with a former partner, while Libra is advised to find a new way out of recurring arguments.
Striker Maciej Rosoลek has permanently left GKS Katowice and joined Pogoล Siedlce, the club where he came through the academy. He had previously been on loan at the Siedlce-based side. The move keeps Rosoลek in the Polish first division rather than returning to the top-flight Ekstraklasa.
The Alsterschlรถsschen โ considered Germany's smallest castle โ has been listed for sale in Hamburg's Alster river valley. Despite its historical exterior, the property features a surprisingly modern interior. The asking price was not disclosed in the source.
Swiss watchmaker Norqain has unveiled the Adventure Chrono Swiss Football, blending football aesthetics with Swiss mechanical precision. The reviewer praises the restrained design, which nods to football without crossing into stadium-souvenir territory. The watch is aimed at football fans who value elegance alongside team loyalty.
Astronomers have identified NGC 1052-DF9 as a third galaxy whose movements can be explained without invoking dark matter, joining the previously known DF2 and DF4. All three objects are located in the same region of space. The finding challenges standard galaxy formation models and hints at previously unknown cosmological processes.
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