New 48-team World Cup format: great stories, but less jeopardy in the group stage

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New 48-team World Cup format: great stories, but less jeopardy in the group stage

The expanded 48-team World Cup format produced fascinating storylines and surprise results, but the group stage drew criticism for lacking sufficient jeopardy, with more teams advancing making early exits rarer. Fans and analysts are debating whether the new structure genuinely improves the tournament or dilutes the competition.

Does the new 48-team World Cup format improve the tournament?

BBC Sport · 3h ago · Source ↗

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Tyrowicz votes against RPP monetary policy report for 2025

Joanna Tyrowicz was the sole dissenting member of Poland's Monetary Policy Council (RPP), voting against a resolution approving the 2025 monetary policy implementation report. The information was published in the Court and Economic Monitor. Tyrowicz has long stood apart from the RPP majority, advocating for a more restrictive interest rate policy.

Is Tyrowicz right to oppose the RPP majority's monetary policy stance?

Bankier.pl · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Montenegro is summer 2026's hottest destination: cheap all-inclusive, no crowds

Montenegro is emerging as one of the hottest summer 2026 holiday destinations, offering turquoise water, wide beaches and no crowds. All-inclusive packages there are cheaper than comparable options on the Polish Baltic coast, making it an attractive choice. The country is making a strong comeback among Polish tourists after years of being overlooked.

Is Montenegro a better summer holiday choice than the Polish Baltic coast?

WP Turystyka · 19min ago · Source ↗

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T-Mobile brings back free 12-month DashPass starting tomorrow

T-Mobile is bringing back its free DashPass offer starting tomorrow for eligible customers, as part of its 10th anniversary "Member Month" celebrations. The deal includes 12 months of free DoorDash deliveries, dining cashback, sweepstakes and a limited-edition streetwear drop. The perk follows last year's DashPass offer and is designed to keep customers who used the previous benefit without a gap.

Is free DashPass a good enough reason to stay with T-Mobile?

Android Authority · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival marks 80th anniversary with ambitious global lineup

Karlovy Vary Film Festival artistic director Karel Och has previewed the lineup for the 80th anniversary edition of the Czech event. The festival looks back on its ambitious history, including the year Italian auteur Pier Paolo Pasolini met Brazilian director Glauber Rocha there. This year's edition promises a wide international scope.

The Hollywood Reporter · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Hidden secret in cosy bookshop game moves player – a reflection on queer culture

As part of Eurogamer's Pride Week, writer Lottie shares how she uncovered a long-buried secret in the cosy game Tiny Bookshop that moved her deeply. The discovery prompted personal reflection on the intersection of queer culture and gaming. The piece opens a week-long series of features on LGBTQ+ themes in video games.

Are indie games an important space for queer culture representation?

Eurogamer · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Verona traffic light didn't melt in the heat – the real cause was different

A video circulating online purports to show a melted traffic light in Verona, Italy, during the recent European heatwave. However, analysis indicates the damage was caused by something other than the heat, making the clip misleading. While temperatures in the region were high, they were not sufficient to melt a metal traffic signal.

Should media verify viral videos more quickly before publishing them?

TVN24 · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Volleyball Nations League: Poland Third After Eight Matches

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.

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Linette faces Roland Garros champion Andreyeva in Wimbledon first round

Magda Linette will face Mirra Andreyeva, the recent Roland Garros champion, in the first round of Wimbledon. The Russian is a strong favourite, although the two have never previously met on a grass court. It is a tough opening draw for the Polish player.

Does Linette have a realistic chance of upsetting Andreyeva at Wimbledon?

WP SportoweFakty · 22min ago · Source ↗

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New Hyundai Elantra N teased as wider than the outgoing model

Hyundai has hinted that the next-generation Elantra N will be even wider than the current model. The standard Elantra already features wide hips, and the performance N variant is set to bulk up further. No technical specifications or launch date have been announced yet.

Is making the Elantra N wider the right direction for the next generation?

Motor1 · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Why we get sick at the start of holidays: the "let-down effect" explained

Despite summer heat, colds and infections remain common, especially at the very start of holidays. Scientists point to the so-called "let-down effect": as the body shifts from stress mode to relaxation, the immune system temporarily lowers its guard. This makes the first days of a holiday a prime time for catching respiratory infections and stomach bugs.

Is the let-down effect the main reason people fall ill at the start of holidays?

Interia Zdrowie · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Ayran: the three-ingredient yoghurt drink perfect for summer

Ayran is a traditional drink made from just yoghurt, water and a pinch of salt, widely consumed in Turkey, the Middle East and the Balkans. It contains no sugar, is light and refreshing, and pairs well with grilled meats and spicy dishes. Choosing a good-quality yoghurt also makes it beneficial for digestion.

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BIS warns stablecoins act more like ETFs than money, creating FX risk

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published its latest annual report warning that stablecoins behave more like exchange-traded funds than genuine money. The BIS argues these instruments create foreign exchange risk and fail to act as a stable means of payment. The report also examines AI trends in the financial sector.

Should stablecoins be regulated like ETFs?

CoinDesk · 28min ago · Source ↗

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A star passed near the Sun 2.5 million years ago, sending more comets our way

Scientists from the Planetary Science Institute in the US and the University of Bordeaux have determined that a star passed close to the Sun roughly 2.5 million years ago. The encounter's effects are still visible today in the form of an elevated number of comets entering the inner Solar System. The stellar flyby is believed to have gravitationally disturbed the Oort Cloud, deflecting many comets toward the Sun.

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Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan, wound 160

Pakistani forces carried out overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing at least 36 civilians and wounding more than 160, according to Afghan officials. The strikes mark a significant escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

Are Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan militarily justified?

ABC News · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Soft serve nails: the summer gradient manicure rivalling the classic French

"Soft serve nails" is a manicure trend inspired by soft-serve ice cream, featuring pastel colours blended in a subtle ombré gradient for a creamy, fluid finish. The style suits everyday wear, weddings and holidays alike, and works on any nail length. It is being seen as a fashionable alternative to the classic French manicure and baby boomer nails.

Are soft serve nails a better summer choice than the classic French manicure?

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Neuroscientist Lisa Genova: everyday forgetting is not an Alzheimer's warning sign

Neuroscientist Lisa Genova dispels the widespread fear that ordinary forgetting is an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. She uses the example of a retired Japanese engineer who memorised over 111,000 digits of pi using storytelling and visualisation, yet forgot his wife's birthday. In a 58-minute lecture, she explains how to protect the brain and distinguish normal memory lapses from disease.

Should everyday forgetfulness prompt us to get tested for Alzheimer's?

Big Think · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Watling's "Statecraft" review: US made critical errors in the conflict with Iran

Jack Watling's new book "Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World" (Macmillan, 2026) analyses the failures of US foreign policy during the conflict with Iran. Watling argues that sound statecraft requires the integrated use of all instruments of state power to achieve international goals. He concludes that the current US administration is unlikely to conduct an honest assessment of its many shortcomings in the Iran campaign.

Should the US publicly account for its failures in the conflict with Iran?

War on the Rocks · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Dollar retreats from one-year high, Swiss franc holds sideways trend

The US dollar retreated from its highest level in over a year, easing pressure on currency markets. The Swiss franc continued to trade within a narrow sideways range that has held since April. The dollar's pullback was not sufficient to push the franc out of its established trading band.

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Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey: hi-fi audio as a design object

Bang & Olufsen has released the Beosystem 3000c in a Dune Grey Edition, blending high-quality audio with exceptional design aesthetics. The reviewer highlights a split in today's audio market between convenient gadgets and devices that are also beautiful objects. The Beosystem 3000c falls firmly in the latter camp, aimed at listeners who treat hi-fi equipment as a collector's item.

Is it worth paying a premium for audio equipment that doubles as a design object?

Focus.pl · 20min ago · Source ↗

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BBC to air 4-part documentary series on the life of Jesus Christ in 2027

Wonderhood Studios is producing a four-part documentary series about the life of Jesus Christ for the BBC, planned to broadcast in 2027. The series will draw on new historical research, archaeological discoveries, technological innovations and expert testimony to present a fresh picture of the religious figure. The project is currently untitled.

Is the BBC the right place for a documentary series on the life of Jesus Christ?

Deadline · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Ex-Dutch international Afellay backs Morocco over Netherlands at World Cup

Ibrahim Afellay, a former Dutch international of Moroccan origin, admitted he will support Morocco when the two countries meet in the World Cup round of 16. The confession angered many Dutch fans, who feel he should back the Netherlands given his international career with the "Oranje."

Should Afellay support the Netherlands rather than Morocco?

WP SportoweFakty · 26min ago · Source ↗

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