Colonel Urszula Tauer, known by her wartime codename "Ala," has died at the age of 105. She served as an officer of the Home Army (AK) High Command and took part in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. Her passing marks the loss of another of the last surviving witnesses of that historic struggle.
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Carolina Chacarra claimed her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the Hulencourt Women's Open in Belgium, finishing on 12 under par. It is the first LET victory of her professional career.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony attended by dozens of celebrities. Among the guests was Jessica Alba, who attended with her new partner, 12 years her junior. Alba described it as "a beautiful evening."
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European travel industry associations have raised concerns about a new EU deal between the Council and the European Parliament on passenger rights enforcement rules. They warn the changes could harm independent travel agents and restrict consumer choice across the sector.
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Samsung is reportedly planning notable specification upgrades for its Galaxy S27 flagship series, spurred by competitive pressure from Apple. The South Korean manufacturer had stagnated in several areas for years, but Apple's moves appear to have pushed it towards change. The S27 launch is still many months away.
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The dispute over Swiss-held Patriot air-defence systems remains at a standstill. Switzerland continues to withhold consent for their transfer to third countries, preventing allies from using those systems to support Ukraine.
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Turkish police raided multiple provinces, detaining journalists, academics and members of left-wing groups ahead of a major NATO summit in Ankara this week. Critics are linking the wave of arrests to the presence of foreign alliance leadership in the country. Turkey is hosting the summit in its capital city.
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An Irish court will re-examine the case of Leszek Sychulec, a Polish former combat sports athlete serving a life sentence for the murder of 23-year-old Patryk Krupa. His lawyer applied for a new hearing after it emerged that a police officer involved in the investigation may have had links to a criminal organisation. Sychulec and a co-defendant are both serving life sentences.
Fitting an aftermarket airbag suspension system to a pickup truck can significantly improve its levelling and stability when towing heavy loads. The airbags supplement the factory springs, reducing rear-end sag and cab pitch under load, resulting in better handling and control.
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Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond crossover sets — including the recent Marvel Super Heroes release — are drawing new players into local game stores that previously sat nearly empty during open play. The author argues that despite veteran backlash, these IP collaborations are keeping the game commercially viable. Without them, he contends, the game would be losing players faster than it gains new ones.
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NASA is recruiting four volunteers for its CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) experiment in Houston, where participants will spend 12 months in an enclosed facility simulating lunar and Mars mission stages without leaving the building. Candidates must meet strict physical and psychological requirements. The study aims to gather data for planning long-duration deep-space human missions.
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Psychologist Magdalena Chorzewska appeared on the programme "Miłość" with Nikola Zbyszewska-Strus to explain why setting limits with loved ones is the hardest challenge. She outlined how family members and partners induce guilt to get what they want, and warned that repeatedly giving in damages both mental and physical health.
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EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.2 billion takeover by Castlelake LP at £6.90 per share in cash, as announced in a joint statement on Sunday. This was Castlelake's fifth takeover offer for the British low-cost airline. The deal marks a significant moment for one of Europe's largest budget carriers.
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Bitcoin approached $63,500 over the weekend, reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks as the weekly candle closed. Despite the positive momentum, traders have warned that Mondays have historically shown "absolutely terrible" price action for BTC. Market participants are watching closely to see whether the recent gains can hold into the new trading week.
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Dill sauce is enjoying a comeback in Polish cuisine, gaining more fans each year. Dill is rich in vitamins and nutrients, making the sauce a healthy addition to a variety of dishes. It pairs well with both meat and vegetables and is quick and simple to prepare.
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"Wypisy" is a new poetry collection by Marcin Świetlicki, one of Poland's most prominent poets. Świetlicki, who has described his creative material as "antimatter," continues to explore themes of emptiness, unfaithfulness and everyday nothingness. The review praises his characteristically minimalist style.
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Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) recommends washing blueberries only under running water, immediately before eating. Soaking them in disinfectant solutions is not advised by most experts and can reduce their freshness and flavour. Washing blueberries too early and storing them while still wet accelerates spoilage.
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The English phrase "put a sock in it," meaning "be quiet," has been in use for over a century. Its most likely origin lies in the practice of stuffing a sock into the horn of an early gramophone to muffle the sound before volume controls existed. The expression quickly crossed over into everyday speech as a blunt command to stop talking.
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Newcastle United have signed winger Bazoumana Toure from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for £42 million. The deal represents a significant outlay for the English club in the summer transfer window.
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Emmy-winning actress Liza Colón-Zayas, who plays Tina Marrero in FX on Hulu's The Bear, says the role reshaped her outlook on her career after filming wrapped. She described herself as "a lot like" Tina — a line cook who finds her calling late in life — and said the character taught her there is "no expiration date" on reaching one's dreams.
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Google is rolling out the ability to change a Gmail address to all users, a feature that was previously unavailable or highly restricted. The update should already be visible in account settings for most users.
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London's Heathrow Airport is planning a third runway that will require the demolition of 750 homes. As a form of compensation, affected residents have been offered free individual therapy sessions and a round-the-clock mental health helpline, according to The Independent.
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