China's Inner Mongolia is simultaneously expanding solar and wind energy capacity while maintaining heavy coal use. The region is a key energy producer in China and reflects the broader tension between the country's green transition goals and its ongoing energy demands.
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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson says he has no concerns about England's win over DR Congo, but admits the upcoming match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium genuinely worries him. The iconic Mexican ground is notorious for being a hostile environment for visiting teams. Merson expressed real doubt about England's chances of getting a result there.
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The British pound has crossed the 5 PLN mark against the Polish zลoty, reaching a multi-month high. The Swiss franc is at its strongest level since March. While the euro failed to break a key resistance level, both GBP/PLN and CHF/PLN pairs recorded significant gains.
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Sony has announced it will stop selling physical game discs, a move that shocked many players. Sales data clearly shows that digital downloads have come to dominate the gaming market over recent years. The decision reflects the broader industry shift toward digital-only game distribution.
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New research reveals that regular fentanyl users develop such extreme tolerance that common addiction treatments, including naltrexone and buprenorphine, are no longer effective for many patients. Users are now surviving doses that would previously have been considered unsurvivable. The findings suggest current opioid treatment protocols urgently need to be revised to address this new reality.
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Disney's upcoming animated feature "Hexed," starring Hailee Steinfeld as a teenager who discovers she has magical powers, was surprisingly inspired by a brutal R-rated anime rather than shows like "The Owl House," as fans had claimed. The filmmakers pushed back on those comparisons, pointing to the darker anime influence behind the film's visual and narrative style. The movie is set to release in a few months.
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The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 delivers strong performance and striking looks, but a new review finds it does not fully address the shortcomings of its predecessor. The desktop PC is powerful and stylish, yet some recurring issues from the previous generation remain unresolved. Buyers are advised to look beyond the aesthetic appeal before committing to a purchase.
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Senegal looked set to advance to the World Cup last 16 when Belgium dramatically equalised in the dying minutes to force extra time. The African side had been in control for much of the match and appeared to have qualification within reach. The stunning turnaround unfolded within a matter of minutes at the end of regulation.
Spot ETFs tied to XRP (Ripple) have recorded two consecutive days of capital outflows, suggesting that institutional investors are not rotating funds from Bitcoin or Ethereum into XRP to the degree many had anticipated. The development is seen as a worrying signal for Ripple supporters who had hoped for strong institutional inflows. Markets are watching to see whether the outflow trend continues.
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A stretch of road in the Zachodniopomorskie region of Poland creates a powerful optical illusion: water bottles appear to roll uphill and cars with engines off seem to drive themselves up a slope. The phenomenon is a classic "gravity hill" effect, caused by the local landscape tricking the eye into misjudging which way is actually down. The spot has become a popular curiosity for visitors to the region.
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To keep a kitchen cool during a heat wave, cooking early in the morning or after dark, using a microwave, slow cooker or outdoor grill instead of the oven, and making one-pot meals or no-cook salads all significantly reduce indoor heat. Ventilating the kitchen after sunset and placing a fan near an open window to push hot air out also helps. These simple adjustments make summer cooking far more bearable without sacrificing the joy of preparing food.
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British automaker Jaguar is going fully electric and will unveil its new flagship model this autumn, with customer deliveries scheduled for 2026. The brand's new design language abandons its trademark curves in favour of a blunter, more angular aesthetic โ a risky move that has already attracted prominent critics. The all-electric strategy represents a major gamble on Jaguar's future identity and market position.
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Iran is set to begin funeral ceremonies on Friday for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during US-Israeli strikes at the outset of the war. The ceremonies will span six days and take place across two countries. For the Iranian regime, the event is a critical opportunity to demonstrate its resilience and continuity after the loss of its supreme leader.
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Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris's "The Book of Birds" (W.W. Norton) tops this week's Independent Press Top 40 Nonfiction Bestsellers, compiled from sales at hundreds of independent US bookstores. Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass" holds second place, while Macfarlane's "Is a River Alive?" comes in third. The list is compiled and distributed by the Independent Publishers Caucus with data from the American Booksellers Association.
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Vladimir Putin has expanded his personal security detail to over 800 people โ the fourth such increase since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. New restrictions have also been imposed banning staff in his immediate circle from carrying mobile phones or even wearing watches. The moves are being interpreted as a sign of growing paranoia and fear within the Kremlin.
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Polar Lights by Biliotheque is a light, sparkling fragrance built around notes of champagne and apricot, lasting approximately nine hours. Its luminous, effervescent quality comes from aldehydes โ molecules widely used in so-called solar fragrances. It is aimed at those seeking a delicate, summery and long-lasting scent.
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The Future Frombork Festival returns for its third edition on 17โ18 July 2026 at the historic Cathedral Hill in Frombork, where Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked. The event aims to merge innovation talks with artistic performances in a format that goes beyond typical science conferences or music festivals. The unique historical setting is central to its identity.
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet purchased 2,823 bitcoin during the second quarter, spending $222 million at an average price of $78,608 per coin. The company's total bitcoin holdings now stand at 43,000 BTC. Metaplanet has been aggressively accumulating bitcoin, mirroring the strategy pioneered by US firm MicroStrategy.
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Gemini Live is praised as one of the most useful AI tools on Android, but its integration with Android Auto proved deeply flawed during real-world testing in a rental car. Despite working well on Pixel 9 devices and Google Home speakers, the in-car experience was riddled with problems. The feature has strong potential but needs significant fixes before it can be relied upon while driving.
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Belgian documentary filmmaker Isabelle Tollenaere is premiering her debut fiction feature "Paris Paris" in the Proxima competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film is a cinematic allegory for displacement and a meditation on the concept of home, described by the director as "very political, but not in your face." Tollenaere discusses how she shifted from documentary to fiction filmmaking for the project.
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As part of Eurogamer's Pride Week series, writer Kelsey Raynor explores Elden Ring through a queer lens, finding themes and symbolism in FromSoftware's game that resonate with the queer community. Raynor describes the experience as discovering a very different game than expected. The piece is one of several features this week examining the intersection of queer culture and gaming.
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Employees transferred from Citi Handlowy to VeloBank had their salary level guaranteed for 12 months, but both banks stress this did not amount to job security. Mass layoffs began just days after the merger was completed. Concerned workers contacted the press, and VeloBank confirmed the redundancies in a statement.
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