Verizon Communications and the UK's BT Group are in advanced talks to combine parts of their international business operations into a joint venture. The news comes from people familiar with the matter. No further details about the deal's structure have been publicly disclosed.
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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.
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Volkswagen's restructuring plans could involve up to 100,000 job cuts. The carmaker raised around $10 billion from the sale of its marine engine division Everllence, but Financial Times experts warn the sum may not be enough to save the company. The situation is described as serious.
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Paparazzi caught pregnant model Karolina Pisarek and her partner, businessman Roger Salla, in central Warsaw. Salla was driving Pisarek in a striking green Audi worth one million zลoty. The couple cut an eye-catching figure in the luxury vehicle.
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Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero, equipping the revived SUV with a dedicated off-road screen โ a feature reminiscent of older generations of the model. The new Pajero revives the nameplate's rugged heritage with a modern in-cabin technology nod to its past. Full technical specifications and a launch date have not yet been fully disclosed.
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The Strawberry Moon โ the year's lowest, smallest and palest full moon โ will appear on the night of Monday to Tuesday, 29โ30 June. Science populariser Karol Wรณjcicki of the "Z gลowฤ w gwiazdach" astronomy page called it "one of the most beautiful sights of the year" despite its modest size. The phenomenon occurs because the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
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Andy Burnham is set to become UK Prime Minister in three weeks. In his first major speech in Manchester, he will outline economic plans, welfare reform and the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times, pledging "good growth in every postcode." A battle for future cabinet jobs is already under way, with one senior role reportedly eyed for David Miliband.
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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.
To stop blueberry pierogi filling from turning into runny jam during cooking, simply mix fresh blueberries with potato starch and a little sugar before filling the dough. The potato starch binds the fruit juice and keeps the filling firm. This is a simple trick used by experienced deli cooks to keep the pastry from breaking open.
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Armand Duplantis returned from his defeat in Stockholm to win the pole vault at the Diamond League meeting in Paris. The Swedish world record holder attempted to beat his own world record at 6.32 metres but failed to clear the bar. Despite falling short of the record, the win marks his return to top form.
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Developer JohnnyCollado has released Play Field Portal on GitHub โ an Android frontend that replicates Sony's PSP XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface, complete with the original icons and default wallpaper. The app joins a growing number of gaming-themed Android frontends, such as the existing 3DS-style IISU app. The developer confirmed using AI in development, though not as a solely AI-generated project.
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Bitcoin is experiencing one of its worst months since mid-2022, dropping roughly 18.5% in June and struggling to hold the key $60,000 psychological support level. Analysts point to a significant price magnet visible on the chart that may determine the next directional move. The situation is seen as a serious test for bullish momentum.
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The World Health Organization has reported that Europe's current heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 deaths. Some 85% of victims were aged 65 or older, with the sharpest mortality increases recorded in areas under red extreme heat warnings. The WHO is calling for stronger protection measures for elderly people during heatwave events.
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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.
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Starting next week, California will require streaming platforms to air commercials at the same volume as the shows and movies they accompany. The new law extends existing TV and cable loudness rules to streaming services. Ads are not being banned โ they simply cannot be noticeably louder than the content they interrupt.
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Every spring in Poland's Barycz Valley, herds of female deer and their newborn calves swim between isolated islands and the mainland twice a day in a remarkable natural spectacle. The young spend daylight hours on islands protected from predators, then cross the water at dusk and dawn. Unlike Kenya's Masai Mara, this migration unfolds in near-total solitude, accompanied only by birdsong and frog calls, with herds exceeding 100 animals.
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Col. Paweล Szota, head of Poland's Foreign Intelligence Agency (AW), told "Rzeczpospolita" that Russia views Poland and other eastern NATO flank states as obstacles to its goals. Szota assessed that Putin is unlikely to attack another country before resolving the war in Ukraine, but is a "hostage to the situation" โ determined to have the Ukraine conflict recorded in history books as his success. He also highlighted ongoing threats posed by the Russian dictator to the region.
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UFC president Dana White teased that he has information about the location of the planned Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight, but did not disclose it. He also did not dismiss the possibility that Zuffa could promote Oleksandr Usyk's farewell bout against Deontay Wilder. The specific venue and date for JoshuaโFury remain undisclosed.
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The latest Ukrainian history textbook covers the "Volhynia tragedy" in just three pages. Outside western Ukraine, awareness of the massacre is minimal, and most Ukrainians view the UPA solely as a symbol of resistance against the Soviets, not against Poles. This fundamental difference in historical memory remains a major obstacle in Polish-Ukrainian relations.
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Ethereum-based zkRollup project Loopring has announced it is shutting down its decentralised exchange (DEX), citing a lack of meaningful adoption. All remaining user funds will be returned through a smart contract upgrade, and users will not need to cover any transaction costs. The closure marks a significant setback for the project.
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Around 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region after World War II, but many now stand empty. The Manifesta 16 art biennale is exploring new ways to repurpose these buildings and give them renewed meaning. The initiative is part of broader questions about cultural heritage and the post-industrial transformation of the region.
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Despite the risk of a trade war between Europe and China, the transport industry is betting on continued growth in Chinese imports and investing in expanding European container terminals. Logistics companies are prioritising long-term volume growth over short-term trade-war risks. The expansion of port infrastructure is being treated as a strategic long-term investment.
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