Japanese mayor's maternity leave announcement sparked national debate

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Japanese mayor's maternity leave announcement sparked national debate

Shoko Kawata, a 35-year-old mayor in Japan, announced she would take maternity leave, sparking a nationwide conversation about work-life balance and demographic decline. Despite public criticism, Kawata said she loves her job and is proud to take time off to have a baby. Her decision has become a symbol in Japan's broader debate about normalising parental leave for public officials.

Should a mayor be able to take maternity leave without public criticism?

BBC World · 8h ago · Source ↗

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USA vs Bosnia draws 33 million viewers — record for US soccer

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USA vs Bosnia draws 33 million viewers — record for US soccer

The USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina round-of-32 World Cup match (2:0) was watched by 33 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched soccer match in American history, according to Nielsen data. The result underscores football's rapidly growing popularity in the US market.

Will soccer become the most popular sport in the United States?

Bankier.pl · 29min ago · Source ↗

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ESA fast-tracks Ramses mission: CubeSat lander to touch down on asteroid Apophis

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ESA fast-tracks Ramses mission: CubeSat lander to touch down on asteroid Apophis

The European Space Agency is accelerating preparations for the Ramses mission, in which a miniature lander named Don Quijote is set to land on the surface of asteroid Apophis. It marks a historic first: a CubeSat spacecraft conducting direct, ground-level scientific research on another celestial body. The mission aims to gather data on Apophis's composition and structure.

Should ESA prioritise planetary defence missions over other space projects?

benchmark.pl · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Binance dropped its MiCA application but remains committed to the EU

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Binance dropped its MiCA application but remains committed to the EU

Binance's Europe head Gillian Lynch said the exchange withdrew its MiCA licence application days before the July 1 deadline but remains committed to operating in the EU. Binance has already met Greece's licensing requirements and holds a licence there. Lynch argued that MiCA should be judged by who it licenses rather than who it excludes.

Are MiCA regulations too restrictive for major crypto exchanges?

CoinDesk · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Waterspout spins for 15 minutes over Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen

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Waterspout spins for 15 minutes over Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen

A large waterspout appeared over Lake Constance near the German city of Friedrichshafen and spun above the water for around 15 minutes. Onlookers rushed out of nearby restaurants to watch the spectacle, and the captains of vessels on the lake also witnessed the phenomenon. No injuries or damage were reported.

TVN24 · 30min ago · Source ↗

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UBTECH humanoid robot recognises emotions, remembers owners and dances on demand

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UBTECH humanoid robot recognises emotions, remembers owners and dances on demand

Chinese robotics firm UBTECH has unveiled a humanoid robot capable of walking, holding conversations, remembering its owners and recognising their emotions. The machine can also dance on command. The company is positioning the robot for the consumer market, targeting private households.

Would you want a humanoid robot in your own home?

benchmark.pl · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Chilled fruit soup as a summer meal: a refreshing no-cook dish for hot days

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Chilled fruit soup as a summer meal: a refreshing no-cook dish for hot days

When July temperatures hit 30°C in the shade, a chilled fruit soup makes a light, refreshing alternative to a traditional hot meal. The dish uses the same fruits typically blended into lemonades or smoothies, but served as a cold soup in a bowl rather than a drink in a jug. It requires no cooking and is ready quickly.

WP Kuchnia · 37min 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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Ukrainian firm General Cherry reaches final of US Drone Dominance Program

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Ukrainian firm General Cherry reaches final of US Drone Dominance Program

Ukrainian company General Cherry has qualified for the final stage of the US Drone Dominance Program, becoming one of 19 finalists selected from the broader field. It marks one of the biggest achievements in the firm's history. The programme is aimed at developing advanced drone capabilities for military use.

Should the US deepen cooperation with Ukrainian defence companies?

Defence24 · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Skyline Media and Galaxy Play send Vietnamese originals to international markets for the first time

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Skyline Media and Galaxy Play send Vietnamese originals to international markets for the first time

Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media and streaming platform Galaxy Play have agreed a partnership that will bring more than 20 Galaxy Play original miniseries to international markets for the first time. Skyline Media has been named the exclusive international sales agent for the titles. The deal was announced at the DANAFF Industry Days event during the fourth Danang Asian Film Festival.

Can Asian streaming platforms successfully compete with Netflix in global markets?

Variety · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Investors assess H2 2026: AI trade, geopolitics and growth concerns dominate outlook

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Investors assess H2 2026: AI trade, geopolitics and growth concerns dominate outlook

The first half of 2026 delivered a strong earnings season and record highs for global equity benchmarks, fuelled by enthusiasm around the AI trade. As the second half begins, investors, businesses and central banks are focused on geopolitical risks, growth concerns and uncertainty surrounding AI infrastructure build-out. Leading market voices surveyed by Bloomberg's Opening Trade are divided on whether the rally can continue.

Will equity markets maintain their gains in the second half of 2026?

Bloomberg · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Vera Wang celebrates 77th birthday in Paris looking decades younger

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Vera Wang celebrates 77th birthday in Paris looking decades younger

Vera Wang celebrated her upcoming 77th birthday at a party in Paris, appearing in a fitted dress with blonde hair and stunning onlookers with her youthful appearance. Photos from the event went viral, sparking wide online comment about the designer's remarkable looks. Wang, born 27 June 1949, is one of the most recognisable figures in global fashion.

Pudelek · 49min ago · Source ↗

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Kacprzyk treated critically ill patients without adequate experience, sources say

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Kacprzyk treated critically ill patients without adequate experience, sources say

Four sources confirmed to Zero.pl that Dawid Kacprzyk worked with critically ill patients at the Emergency Department of Szpital Południowy despite lacking adequate experience. Other doctors reportedly had to correct his mistakes. At the same time, 16 medical professionals signed a letter defending Kacprzyk and describing him as a good doctor.

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Interia Fakty · 50min ago · Source ↗

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Alicja Horosz: Bhutan was meant to be a trip of a lifetime — it turned out to be her biggest disappointment

Traveller Alicja Horosz spoke with Sabina Zięba about the countries that impressed her most and those that let her down the most. Bhutan — long shrouded in mystery and for years heavily restricted for foreign tourists — turned out to be her greatest travel disappointment. Despite having visited much of the world, Horosz says some journeys still stay with her for a long time, thanks to landscapes, people and the emotions they stir.

Is Bhutan worth its high cost and tourist restrictions?

National Geographic PL · 57min ago · Source ↗

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Orlen sells HVO100 abroad despite producing it in Płock, Poland

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Orlen sells HVO100 abroad despite producing it in Płock, Poland

Orlen has launched sales of renewable diesel HVO100 at its first station in Slovakia, having previously introduced it in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. The fuel is manufactured at Orlen's refinery in Płock, yet Polish drivers cannot buy it at domestic Orlen stations. HVO100 requires no engine modifications and is part of the company's decarbonisation strategy.

Should Orlen prioritise selling HVO100 at Polish stations before exporting it?

Rzeczpospolita · 58min 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 · 1h 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.

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Nintendo Life · 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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Noskova advances at Wimbledon after turning around match against Osorio

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Noskova advances at Wimbledon after turning around match against Osorio

Czech player Linda Noskova lost the opening set against Camila Osorio at Wimbledon but fought back to win the decisive third set and advance. Jasmine Paolini, Maria Sakkari and Sorana Cirstea also progressed to the next round. Noskova's strong performance in the final set proved decisive.

Does Noskova have a realistic chance of reaching the Wimbledon final?

WP SportoweFakty · 30min ago · Source ↗

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BlackRock, Fidelity and major institutions embrace Bitcoin after ETF launch

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BlackRock, Fidelity and major institutions embrace Bitcoin after ETF launch

Institutional adoption of bitcoin accelerated sharply after spot bitcoin ETFs launched in the United States in January 2024. Asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity now hold BTC directly or offer products built around it. The trend spans hedge funds, banks, pension funds and insurers across most categories of regulated institutions.

Is mass institutional adoption of bitcoin good for the crypto market?

The Block · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian historian: UPA dispute will only resolve after Kyiv power change

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Ukrainian historian: UPA dispute will only resolve after Kyiv power change

Ukrainian historian Jarosław Hrycak told PAP that the Polish-Ukrainian dispute over the UPA paramilitary organisation can only be resolved after a change of power in Kyiv. He warned that threatening Ukraine with exclusion from the EU over the Bandera issue could backfire and produce the opposite of the intended effect. Hrycak is a long-standing advocate of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation.

Is threatening Ukraine with EU exclusion over the Bandera issue an effective strategy?

Bankier.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Polish emigrants build billion-dollar AI companies in Silicon Valley

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Polish emigrants build billion-dollar AI companies in Silicon Valley

Polish engineers and entrepreneurs are increasingly settling in Silicon Valley, building AI startups valued at billions of dollars and building careers at companies like Google and SpaceX. This marks a shift from earlier waves of economic emigration — today Poles go to the US not out of poverty, but in pursuit of technological success. Poland is emerging as a key talent source for the global AI industry.

Should Poland do more to keep its tech talent at home?

Rzeczpospolita · 40min ago · Source ↗

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