Poland's Central Examination Commission (CKE) has released the results of this year's compulsory 8th-grade exam. Students scored an average of 65% in Polish language and 55% in mathematics. The exams were sat in May by pupils completing primary school.
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Arsenal have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway following her departure from Bayern Munich. The Lionesses international joins the London club, boosting their midfield options. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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Jan-Eric Mack's debut feature "A Happy Family" has become the first-ever Swiss film selected for the main competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The director explains that warmth, humour and character complexity were central to his approach, aiming to spark reflection and discussion. The film is described as a hope-filled, thriller-tinged social drama unlike others in the genre.
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Perfectionism is often listed as a strength on a CV, but it can mask a deep fear of failure rather than a genuine drive for excellence. Young people are growing up in a culture of constant evaluation โ at school, at work and on social media โ which reinforces the belief that any mistake can be catastrophic. This mindset leads to chronic stress and decision paralysis rather than real personal growth.
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Writer Caelyn Ellis praises Baldur's Gate 3 for its queer representation while arguing that triple-A games still fall short when it comes to exploring lesbian stories with real depth and complexity. The piece was published as the conclusion of Eurogamer's seventh annual Pride Week. Ellis calls on mainstream game developers to be bolder in their LGBTQ+ storytelling.
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Reddit user me_hill posted footage showing their new Steam Machine displaying the Red Line of Death โ an error indicating a GPU failure โ within just 20 minutes of first use. The fault occurred while installing an update for No Man's Sky. The situation is particularly troubling because the Steam Machine's GPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced by the user. Valve opened reservations for the device only late last month.
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France's third heat wave of the year triggered chaos outside Paris supermarkets on Thursday as crowds fought over cheap air conditioners. Police were called to at least two discount stores to restore order. Standard air-conditioning units are too expensive for many residents.
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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 Kanaล 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.
Artur Osuchowski has been acting president of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) since 1 July. According to Rzeczpospolita, 17 candidates have entered the competition for the permanent head of the agency.
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US sources told Polish media that Vladimir Putin may be plotting an attack on NATO, with Poland as a potential target, to use as a bargaining chip in Ukraine war negotiations. The alleged plan would test the resolve of the North Atlantic Alliance. The claims have raised serious concerns about regional security.
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Irish authorities seized another 500 Bitcoin in criminal proceeds, bringing the Criminal Assets Bureau's 2026 total to 1,500 BTC โ worth approximately $92 million. The seizure is the latest in a series of large operations by Irish law enforcement targeting crypto assets linked to crime.
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Lovage, best known as a broth herb, was used far more widely in folk medicine โ including as a remedy for indigestion and rheumatism. Today it is largely overlooked, though older generations grew it in every garden. The herb can be brewed as tea or added to soups, sauces and marinades.
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The Barcode House, a distinctive villa designed by the renowned Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, has been listed for sale. The building, now 20 years old, features a striking striped facade resembling a barcode. It is a rare opportunity to own a home by one of the world's most recognisable architectural studios.
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Magda Butrym is the only Polish designer on the prestigious BoF 500 list of the 500 most influential names in fashion. Her clothes are worn by stars including Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lawrence, Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa. Global shopping platform Lyst ranked her brand among the fastest-growing in fashion, with experts praising her sharp market instinct.
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The hummingbird hawk-moth, a moth native to southern Europe that looks and behaves like a hummingbird, is being spotted with increasing frequency in Polish gardens and on balconies. It can hover over flowers and change direction rapidly, often being mistaken for a bird. The insect is completely harmless to humans and valuable as a pollinator.
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Fourteen-year-old Polish rally driver Bruno Gryc continues his busy international season. Just one week after competing at Rally Talsi in Latvia, he lines up for the Louna-Eesti Ralli, a joint round of the Estonian and Latvian championships. The teenager is showing remarkable activity on the international rally circuit.
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Canadian singer Nelly Furtado was photographed attending the Portugal vs Croatia match in Toronto. While no longer at the peak of her fame, she retains a large and dedicated fanbase. Photos from the event show that the artist's appearance has changed noticeably compared to a few years ago.
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A growing online movement is urging PlayStation fans to cancel their PS Plus subscriptions and boycott the upcoming PS6 console. The backlash is directed at Sony's decision to abandon physical game media, which many dedicated players consider a line-crossing move. Organisers say the campaign is meant to send Sony a message it cannot ignore.
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Matches for round 11 of the PGE Ekstraliga and the Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga are scheduled for 3 and 5 July. For the top-flight teams, this will be the last round before the mid-season break. Teams in the second-tier Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga will continue competing for league points.
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Pope Francis has excommunicated the Lefebvrists โ followers of the Society of Saint Pius X โ cutting them off from the Catholic Church. It is the most significant rupture in Catholicism in 972 years, since the Great Schism of Christianity. The traditionalist movement has been in conflict with Rome for decades over liturgy and church authority.
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The Polish Sejm passed the Personal Investment Accounts (OKI) act on Friday. Investment assets held in such accounts will be exempt from the 19% capital gains tax (known as the Belka tax) up to 100,000 PLN, while savings assets will be exempt up to 25,000 PLN. The law aims to encourage Poles to invest long-term and now heads to the Senate.
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US tech giants Microsoft, Google, IBM and Dell have been building data centres, R&D facilities and engineering teams in Poland since the 1990s. Their investments increasingly focus on artificial intelligence projects. Poland has become one of the key European technology hubs for these companies.
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