Emma Raducanu has announced via social media that she is withdrawing from Wimbledon 2025 due to a health issue. The 23-year-old Briton's absence opens up a place in the main draw for Polish player Katarzyna Kawa. Kawa's potential inclusion would make her another Polish representative in a Grand Slam main draw.
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"KPop Demon Hunters," Netflix's most-streamed film of all time, is making a comeback with a new merchandise line ahead of its upcoming sequel. The film broke numerous streaming records and a world tour is also being planned off the back of its massive success. The merch launch marks the latest expansion of the franchise.
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More than one million children in England have been referred for mental healthcare, with anxiety cited as the primary reason. Demand has surged far beyond the system's capacity, leaving many children waiting years for treatment. Experts warn the situation requires urgent systemic intervention.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Chris Kent said in Sydney that the central bank is better prepared for future crises following a review of alternative monetary policy tools. The cash rate target remains the primary instrument, but additional tools can play an important supporting role during extraordinary times. Kent, who oversees financial markets at the RBA, made the remarks in a speech in Sydney.
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The knockout stage of the football World Cup kicked off on Sunday evening. Brazil will face Japan in the round of 16, and Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has described the match as a "death match," emphasising the high stakes. Both sides now have just one game to secure their place in the next round.
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The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other ahead of peace talks resuming this week, covering issues including the Strait of Hormuz. The deal paves the way to end days of tit-for-tat strikes that tested a fragile truce. Negotiations are set to resume in the coming days.
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Around 27,500 years ago, a 15-year-old boy was fatally mauled by a bear at Arene Candide cave in Liguria, Italy, suffering severe injuries to his jaw, neck and left shoulder. Evidence from the site suggests he was not alone when he died and that his community performed mourning rituals. This is considered the oldest known evidence that Paleolithic humans grieved in ways comparable to modern humans.
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Teams competing in the Volleyball Nations League have now each played eight matches across two tournaments. Poland currently sits third in the standings, placing them among the contenders for a spot at the final tournament. The group of teams likely to qualify for the finals is becoming increasingly clear.
Kawasaki's H2 was the fastest and most feared motorcycle of the 1970s, nicknamed the 'Widowmaker' for its unpredictable handling. The company eventually engineered out its dangerous traits, making the bike more controllable. However, purists argue that in doing so Kawasaki stripped the H2 of the raw, uncompromising character that made it legendary.
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Users on Hacker News are frustrated that tech news sites like Techmeme are now almost entirely dominated by AI stories, crowding out other technology topics. They are calling for filters on existing platforms or entirely new outlets dedicated to non-AI tech news. Specific complaints include fake model benchmarks, inflated AI coding hype and high RAM prices driven by AI demand.
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German tourism industry representatives are calling for reduced bureaucracy and greater political recognition. They argue that tourism creates jobs, stabilises economies, and can help counter social radicalisation. The sector wants to be seen not merely as a leisure industry but as a key part of development and security policy.
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Salman Rushdie appeared at the inaugural Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal, joking about death during a sold-out Q&A: "I'd prefer not to." The Indian-born British-American novelist reflected on his 2022 knife attack and explained his disinterest in writing polemical fiction. He indicated a preference for literature rooted in human experience over ideological debate.
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Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay footage of Bob returning to Tekken 8. The character, first introduced in Tekken 6, is back in a garish tracksuit, clutching cheeseburgers and onigiri. Developers promise he's "bigger than ever."
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Binance has shut down its services in the European Union after failing to secure the necessary regulatory licence. Meanwhile, BitMine and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin have backed a new non-profit called EthLabs, aimed at spurring adoption of the Ethereum network. The developments are among the top crypto stories from June 14–28.
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Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following fresh US airstrikes. Tehran warned it would completely halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz if Washington continues its military strikes. The escalation has raised serious concerns about stability in the Persian Gulf region.
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Sounds made during sex — moaning, screaming or heavy breathing — do not always signal an orgasm, and can also indicate tension, a message to a partner or even discomfort. Experts warn that assuming loudness equals satisfaction is one of the most common mistakes couples make. Open communication about feelings and experiences is essential for a fulfilling sex life.
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The nursery rhyme "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" has seemingly innocent lyrics, but its theorised origin is surprisingly dark. One leading theory links it to HM Prison Wakefield in England, where female inmates allegedly walked around a mulberry bush in the prison yard. Historians have not definitively confirmed the theory, but the rhyme joins a long list of children's songs suspected to have troubling roots.
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Four days after an earthquake struck Venezuela, search and rescue teams pulled a father and son out alive from under the rubble of a collapsed building. Footage of the rescue operation has been released showing workers extracting the survivors. The rescue is a rare positive outcome following the natural disaster.
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The Philippines has cut its economic growth targets and forecasts a weaker peso beyond the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term in 2028. Headwinds include Middle East tensions and an intense El Niño weather event. The revisions signal a more cautious outlook for the country's macroeconomic prospects.
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The World Health Organization reports that more than 1,300 deaths have been recorded across Europe since a record heatwave began on June 21. WHO stresses that Europe is warming faster than any other region on Earth, and that extreme temperatures significantly raise the risk of death from heat stress. The organisation is calling for urgent public health measures.
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Stephen Eustaquio scored for Canada in their World Cup match against South Africa, turning the spotlight on the midfielder. Throughout his youth and senior career, Eustaquio switched between representing Canada and the country of his parents. His goal brought wider recognition to a player who was not previously widely known internationally.
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To mark the anniversary of her 2025 LP 'Virgin', Lorde uploaded 49 demo recordings to her XRAYS page. Alongside the demos, the page features new photos, personal notes and early artwork ideas related to the album. The release gives fans an inside look at the creative process behind the record.
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