Taiwan drills for nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, quake and full invasion

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Taiwan drills for nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, quake and full invasion

Taiwan conducted military drills simulating a "nightmare scenario" — a multi-layered crisis combining a Chinese naval blockade, an earthquake and a full-scale military invasion. The exercises were designed to test the island's government readiness to manage simultaneous, compounding threats. The drills were reported by Reuters.

Is Taiwan sufficiently prepared for a potential Chinese invasion?

Rzeczpospolita · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Dwayne Johnson's Jumanji films beat Robin Williams' original — here's why

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Dwayne Johnson's Jumanji films beat Robin Williams' original — here's why

A film critic argues that the 2017 Jumanji reboot starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart surpasses the beloved 1995 original with Robin Williams — and it's not even close. The author admits initial scepticism about swapping the board game for a video game setting, but says the new films won him over. The piece is a personal, opinion-based film review.

Is Dwayne Johnson's Jumanji better than Robin Williams' original?

Polygon · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Peet stands by "loss of identity" comments ahead of Magic Weekend derby

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Peet stands by "loss of identity" comments ahead of Magic Weekend derby

Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has doubled down on his claim that rivals St Helens have "lost their identity" ahead of their Magic Weekend derby clash on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. The match is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the rugby league weekend.

Have St Helens genuinely lost their identity as a team?

Sky Sports Football · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Polish finance minister says 2.5% inflation gives no grounds for rate hike

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Polish finance minister says 2.5% inflation gives no grounds for rate hike

Finance Minister Andrzej Domański said that June inflation in Poland came in at 2.5% year-on-year according to a flash GUS estimate — below expectations. He argued this gives the Monetary Policy Council no grounds to raise interest rates, which should keep borrowing costs low for Polish consumers.

Should Poland's central bank cut interest rates given the low inflation?

Bankier.pl · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Trump says Iran agreed to "practically everything" and was militarily destroyed

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Trump says Iran agreed to "practically everything" and was militarily destroyed

US President Donald Trump said in a CNBC interview that Iran has agreed to "practically everything" the United States is demanding, even as negotiations continue. Trump also declared that Iran "has been militarily destroyed." Iran responded with threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Trump right that Iran has been militarily destroyed?

Bankier.pl · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Analysis: Russia could test NATO by attacking Lithuania, but Vilnius is well prepared

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Analysis: Russia could test NATO by attacking Lithuania, but Vilnius is well prepared

An analysis outlines two scenarios in which Russia could attack Lithuania as a way of testing NATO's resolve. However, Vilnius is assessed as better prepared for such aggression than most other NATO member states. Lithuania has been consistently strengthening its defence capabilities and deepening cooperation within the alliance.

Is Lithuania sufficiently prepared for a potential Russian attack?

Onet Wiadomości · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin ETFs see $221 million inflow, ending 10-day outflow streak

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Bitcoin ETFs see $221 million inflow, ending 10-day outflow streak

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest single-day inflow in two months, pulling in $221 million and ending a painful 10-day outflow streak. The surge was driven by funds other than BlackRock's IBIT. Analysts see the reversal as a sign of renewed investor appetite for crypto exposure.

Does the Bitcoin ETF inflow signal a lasting market recovery?

CoinDesk · 14min ago · Source ↗

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Chicago Fire Coach Reassures Anna Lewandowska: "We'll Make Her Feel at Home"

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.

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Heat waves intensify – can the human body adapt?

Temperatures across the US are forecast to surge around the July 4 holiday, just a week after Europe set new heat records. Scientists warn that heat waves will become more frequent and more severe due to climate change. Research suggests the human body can partially acclimatise, but the limits of that adaptation are narrow, especially for the elderly and those with chronic illness.

Can the human body sufficiently adapt to increasingly intense heat waves?

DW News · 18min ago · Source ↗

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US Civil War: industrial North vs feudal South – a fight over money and slavery

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US Civil War: industrial North vs feudal South – a fight over money and slavery

In the mid-19th century the US was starkly divided: the capitalist North was building industry while the South maintained a feudal plantation economy based on enslaved labour. The Civil War was therefore a conflict not only over the rights of Black Americans but also over economic dominance and the country's direction. The two regions held incompatible visions for the nation's future.

Was economics a more important cause of the Civil War than slavery?

Newsweek Polska · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Unpaid debts strain friendships – Gen Z most vulnerable to financial stress in relationships

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Unpaid debts strain friendships – Gen Z most vulnerable to financial stress in relationships

New research shows that money has become the leading source of stress in Gen Z friendships. Unpaid debts between friends are increasingly causing lasting damage to relationships. Experts note that young people are especially vulnerable because they tend to lend money informally, without clear agreements.

Is lending money to friends too great a risk to the relationship?

Newsweek Polska · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Industry analyst: Sony ending disc releases by 2028 unlikely to change Nintendo's plans

Sony announced it will end disc-based PlayStation game releases by 2028, prompting questions about the future of physical media across all console platforms. Circana senior director Mat Piscatella told VGC he does not expect the move to influence Nintendo's strategy, saying simply, "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo." Nintendo has historically followed its own path regardless of competitors' decisions.

Should Nintendo follow Sony and phase out physical game releases?

Nintendo Life · 39min ago · Source ↗

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How to make clarified butter at home in three simple steps

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How to make clarified butter at home in three simple steps

Clarified butter is made by slowly melting butter, skimming the foam from the surface, then straining it through a sieve or cheesecloth to separate the pure fat from the whey. Making it at home is significantly cheaper than buying a ready-made product. A step-by-step video guide is provided.

WP Kuchnia · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Kacprzyk worked in the most critical ER zone despite reported intubation difficulties

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Kacprzyk worked in the most critical ER zone despite reported intubation difficulties

According to Zero.pl, Dawid Kacprzyk — a young doctor with no prior experience in emergency departments — was assigned to the most critical cases in the "red zone" of Warsaw hospital ERs. Sources cited by the portal claim he had difficulties with patient intubation, a procedure requiring years of practice.

Should inexperienced doctors be allowed to work in the most critical emergency zone?

Onet Wiadomości · 59min ago · Source ↗

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Łukasiewicz Centre: defence spending could boost Polish innovation

Poland's Łukasiewicz Research Network says that defence-related activities could serve as a significant driver of innovation for the Polish economy and technology sector. Increased military investment may accelerate the development of new technologies with civilian applications. No specific projects or funding figures were disclosed.

Should defence spending be Poland's main driver of technological innovation?

PAP Nauka · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poles flee the heat to mountains – bookings up 60% week-on-week

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Poles flee the heat to mountains – bookings up 60% week-on-week

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.

Are mountain holidays a better choice than the seaside during a heatwave?

Interia Biznes · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Philosophy belongs to everyone, not just academics, argues Zena Hitz

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Philosophy belongs to everyone, not just academics, argues Zena Hitz

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.

Does genuine philosophical life exist outside of academia?

Big Think · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Apple digital car keys spotted for Volkswagen in iOS code

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Apple digital car keys spotted for Volkswagen in iOS code

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.

Are digital car keys on iPhone a safe solution?

AntyWeb · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Hussain urges England to shed "mental baggage" before Women's T20 final vs Australia

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Hussain urges England to shed "mental baggage" before Women's T20 final vs Australia

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has urged the England women's team to clear their heads of any "mental baggage" ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup final against favourites Australia. Hussain stressed that the right mental approach will be crucial to any upset.

Does England have a realistic chance of beating Australia in the T20 final?

Sky Sports Football · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,595 with 50,000 still missing

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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,595 with 50,000 still missing

A double earthquake that struck Venezuela on 24 June has killed at least 2,595 people, injured 12,400 and left around 50,000 missing, according to acting president Delcy Rodriguez. NASA is monitoring the disaster from orbit. Rodriguez rejected accusations of a slow government response as search-and-rescue operations continue in the rubble.

Did Venezuela's government respond quickly enough to the earthquake disaster?

Bankier.pl · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian report: Rheinmetall's Skynex failed to shoot down Shahed drone on April 1

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Ukrainian report: Rheinmetall's Skynex failed to shoot down Shahed drone on April 1

German weekly Stern obtained a Ukrainian military report casting doubt on the effectiveness of Rheinmetall's Skynex air-defence system. The document concerns a Russian attack on 1 April 2026, during which a Shahed drone was not intercepted despite multiple targeting opportunities. Rheinmetall is one of the key arms suppliers to Ukraine.

Should Ukraine publicly challenge the effectiveness of Western weapons systems?

Wirtualna Polska · 13min ago · Source ↗

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New home demand drops sharply – Łódź, Trójmiasto and Wrocław hit hardest

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New home demand drops sharply – Łódź, Trójmiasto and Wrocław hit hardest

Data from BIG DATA RynekPierwotny.pl show that demand for new flats fell significantly across most Polish cities in Q2 2025, even as prices held steady. The steepest sales declines were recorded in Łódź, Trójmiasto and Wrocław. The figures suggest the housing boom of recent years is losing momentum.

Is the drop in housing demand good news for buyers?

TVN24 · 15min ago · Source ↗

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