Iran's military command has threatened ships against using unapproved routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came a day after Qatari mediators praised "positive progress" in indirect US-Iranian talks. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil-shipping chokepoints.
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Bank Millennium is offering new customers a combined bonus of up to 900 PLN for opening a free Millennium 360° personal account. The promotion also includes a reward for opening a child's account alongside the main one. Bonuses are paid out after meeting specific conditions set by the bank.
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Actress Monika Mrozowska posted throwback photos on Instagram from her high school days 30 years ago, including a shot showing her with a nose ring. She admitted her main criterion for choosing a high school was which one threw the best parties. She captioned the photo "Young rebel."
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In Poland, anyone can register a business and start seeing patients as a psychotherapist, as the profession remains legally unregulated. Training costs can reach up to 100,000 PLN, yet this does not guarantee proper qualifications. The psychotherapy market is booming, raising serious concerns about patient safety in the absence of oversight.
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Switzerland secured their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria. The Swiss side dominated the match throughout and needed only two goals to advance. They join the last-16 stage without significant difficulty.
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US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to "practically everything we need" in the context of negotiations over its nuclear programme. He did not specify the details of any agreement or the timeline for its implementation.
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Biologists in Brazil have identified five previously unknown freshwater fish species living in the Rio Grande river basin. Some of the newly discovered species are endangered, with one considered to be critically close to extinction. The find highlights both the biodiversity and its fragility in the region.
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Anna Lewandowska posted a candid message on social media admitting she fears the family's move to the US following her husband Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire. The club's coach, in an interview published by Kanał Sportowy, promised the club would look after not just the player but his entire family to help Anna feel at home in Chicago. Lewandowski's move to MLS is among the biggest transfers in the league's history.
German defence company Helsing is supplying AI-powered combat drones to Ukraine's armed forces. DW journalists joined a Ukrainian combat mission to assess how effective the systems are on the front line. The drones are also set to be delivered to the German Bundeswehr in the near future.
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Record heatwaves in Poland are driving a sharp rise in mountain holiday bookings. The number of overnight stays booked in mountain areas rose by 60% week-on-week. Experts point to the growing trend of "coolcation" – the deliberate choice of cooler destinations for summer holidays.
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An analysis argues that the free-market model fails to deliver top-tier internet infrastructure, using Switzerland's 25 Gbit/s broadband as a counterexample to the US approach. Despite a more regulated and publicly supported model, Switzerland outpaces the US significantly in internet speeds. The piece contends that quality broadband requires active state intervention, not just market competition.
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The phenomenon of "silver divorce" — separating after age 60 — is growing rapidly. Couples who have been together for decades increasingly choose to split when closeness, respect and shared goals disappear from the relationship. A long marriage is no longer seen as sufficient reason to stay.
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Philosopher Zena Hitz walked away from an elite academic career to spend three years washing dishes in a monastery. She argues that real philosophical thought belongs to taxi drivers, office clerks and prisoners — everyday people outside academia. In her view, intellectual life has nothing to do with degrees or institutional prestige.
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Apple's digital car key feature appears to be coming to Volkswagen vehicles, with support spotted in Apple's code. The feature allows users to lock, unlock and start their car using an iPhone. Neither Volkswagen nor Apple has officially confirmed the integration yet.
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New data from blockchain analytics firm Allium shows that US users are circumventing Polymarket's geoblocks to place political bets on the platform. Polymarket is a blockchain-based prediction market where users bet on the outcomes of political and other events. Despite being formally excluded from the service, Americans remain a significant share of the platform's participants.
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With Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe losing steam, the author argues Hollywood should adapt the works of prolific pulp Western writer Louis L'Amour. The recommended starting point is "The Daybreakers," the first published novel in L'Amour's popular Sackett family saga. L'Amour wrote a vast catalogue of Westerns that have yet to receive a major TV adaptation.
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"Orbitals," a co-op exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a retro-anime aesthetic, will receive a physical retail release in September 2025. The announcement comes amid a broader industry debate sparked by Sony's revelation that PlayStation will end disc-based physical releases by 2028, prompting several developers to promote hard copies of their own titles.
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Bankier.pl has published its July ranking of bank deposits, listing only offers with an annual interest rate of at least 4.20%. The top of the ranking features deposits paying up to 7% per year. The comparison also covers maximum deposit amounts and conditions required by individual banks.
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Polish short-track skater Kamila Sellier has spoken to Interia Sport about life following her dramatic accident at the Milan Winter Olympics, when a rival's skate blade struck her face and the ice was covered in blood. The 26-year-old says she still experiences occasional dizziness and blurred vision, and bears visible scars on her face. Her return to sport remains uncertain.
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Iran has warned the United States and Israel that any attack during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will be met with "harsh retaliation." Tehran called on both countries to refrain from any military action during the mourning period. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions following Trump's statements about a nuclear agreement.
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Turkey, Greece and Egypt continue to dominate Polish travel agency bookings, while Malta, Spain, Bulgaria, Albania and Italy are also seeing strong demand. Marzena Buczkowska-German, an expert from Wakacje.pl, told the Newsroom WP programme that popular destinations are recording double-digit growth in reservations. Flights to these countries are regularly full of Polish tourists.
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Biedronka is expanding its self-checkout capabilities with product-recognition technology. The system can automatically pause a transaction and summon a cashier when it detects a suspicious discrepancy in scanned items. The feature is designed to reduce shoplifting across the chain's stores.
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