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Conflict Minerals Finance DR Congo War Despite US Sanctions on Rwanda

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies accused of financing armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through illicit trade in conflict minerals. Raw materials such as coltan and cassiterite are mined in rebel-controlled areas and sold on international markets, fuelling the ongoing war. The sanctions target a supply chain that continues to generate revenue for armed factions despite international pressure.

Will US sanctions effectively stop the conflict minerals trade?

Al Jazeera · 2h ago · Source ↗

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PS Plus boycott works: Sony offering discounts to keep cancelling subscribers
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PS Plus boycott works: Sony offering discounts to keep cancelling subscribers

PlayStation users have been mass-cancelling their PS Plus subscriptions as a protest against Sony. In response, Sony is offering discounted renewal deals to players who attempt to cancel. Many participants believe the collective action is producing real results.

Is boycotting PS Plus an effective way to pressure Sony?

GRYOnline · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Notion kills its email app and launches new Agents iPhone app
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Notion kills its email app and launches new Agents iPhone app

Notion has shut down its year-old email app, Notion Mail, and replaced it with a brand-new iPhone app called Agents. The company announced the discontinuation of the email product last month. The new app focuses on AI-driven task automation, marking Notion's continued pivot toward artificial intelligence tools.

Was Notion right to drop its email app in favour of AI tools?

9to5Mac · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Norway, Canada, Denmark and Germany to jointly buy Patriot missiles for Ukraine
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Norway, Canada, Denmark and Germany to jointly buy Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Norway, Canada, Denmark and Germany announced on Tuesday a joint purchase of missiles for Patriot air-defence systems destined for Ukraine. The deliveries will be carried out under the NATO-coordinated PURL programme, which organises the procurement of advanced military equipment from the United States. The exact value of the order was not disclosed.

Should NATO countries increase weapons deliveries to Ukraine?

Rzeczpospolita · 33min ago · Source ↗

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"Backrooms" passes $350M globally, setting A24 records in multiple countries
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"Backrooms" passes $350M globally, setting A24 records in multiple countries

"Backrooms" has grossed over $350 million worldwide, setting A24 box office records in China, France and Taiwan. It is the indie studio's top-performing film in each of those three markets. The result underscores A24's growing global reach as a film distributor.

Has A24 become a major force in mainstream global cinema?

The Hollywood Reporter · 35min ago · Source ↗

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$20M stolen from BonkDAO: attacker bought voting quorum and approved own transfer
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$20M stolen from BonkDAO: attacker bought voting quorum and approved own transfer

Around 4.43 trillion BONK tokens worth nearly $20 million were drained from the BonkDAO treasury on Monday. The attacker exploited no code vulnerability and stole no private keys; instead, they submitted a transfer proposal, bought enough tokens to reach the voting quorum, and voted it through single-handedly. The protocol executed the transfer automatically, as the DAO's rules required.

Is the DAO voting model a safe way to manage crypto funds?

BitHub.pl · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Ford's 1983 Probe IV concept achieved a 0.152 drag coefficient — lower than any production car today
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Ford's 1983 Probe IV concept achieved a 0.152 drag coefficient — lower than any production car today

Ford's 1983 Probe IV concept car achieved a drag coefficient of 0.152, a figure still lower than any production vehicle on sale today. Its sci-fi body was designed and built in Italy, while aerodynamic testing was conducted in Lockheed's wind tunnel. The concept was created to maximise fuel efficiency.

Jalopnik · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Polish coaches impress at Wimbledon with Kostjuk and Osaka
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Polish coaches impress at Wimbledon with Kostjuk and Osaka

Polish coaching talent is making its mark at Wimbledon 2025. Sandra Zaniewska coaches Ukrainian player Marta Kostjuk, while Tomasz Wiktorowski is guiding Japan's Naomi Osaka. Both players impressed spectators with their performances, reflecting well on their Polish coaches.

Do Polish coaches deserve more recognition in world tennis?

Polsat Sport · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Doctor Kacprzyk Also Worked in Częstochowa — Paid Standard Wage Scale
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Doctor Kacprzyk Also Worked in Częstochowa — Paid Standard Wage Scale

Dawid Kacprzyk, a doctor who earned a total of 1.6 million złoty in 2025, worked not only at a Warsaw emergency ward but also at the specialist hospital in Częstochowa. The Częstochowa hospital told PAP that he was paid according to the standard wage scale in force at the time. The case relates to wider controversy over high earnings by doctors working shifts at multiple facilities simultaneously.

Should doctors be banned from working at multiple hospitals simultaneously?

Bankier.pl · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Citi: US debt and global fiscal ratios remain a concern despite solid economy

Conrad DeQuadros, head of economics at Citi Wealth, warned that US debt levels and global fiscal ratios remain a concern for economists despite the economy currently being in good shape. He highlighted uncertainty about how much room the deficit has to act as a stabilising force in a potential economic downturn. The comments were made to Bloomberg.

Does the high US public debt pose a real threat to the global economy?

Bloomberg · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Le Pen confirmed as presidential candidate despite upheld embezzlement conviction
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Le Pen confirmed as presidential candidate despite upheld embezzlement conviction

A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction on Tuesday but shortened her ban from office, allowing her to run for president. Le Pen immediately confirmed she will stand in next year's presidential election. The case has sparked intense debate about the rule of law and democratic eligibility in France.

Should a convicted Le Pen be allowed to run for president?

France 24 · 41min ago · Source ↗

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2,000-year-old gold rings with Indian script found in Iron Age burial in Thailand
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2,000-year-old gold rings with Indian script found in Iron Age burial in Thailand

Two gold rings approximately 2,000 years old have been unearthed at an Iron Age burial ground in Thailand. One ring is engraved with Indian script that appears to reference an "auspicious" zodiac sign in Vedic astrology. The find suggests ancient trade and cultural links between South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Should archaeological finds be returned to the cultures they originated from?

Smithsonian Magazine · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Hachette Book Group employees form largest union in trade book publishing history

Employees at Hachette Book Group, a major publishing house, have voted to unionize, establishing what organisers describe as the largest union in trade book publishing history. The vote is part of a broader wave of unionisation sweeping through the US media and culture industries. No further details about the union's demands or timeline have been disclosed.

Do unions improve working conditions in the publishing industry?

NYT Arts · 48min ago · Source ↗

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Matcha's history and spiritual meaning: origins, traditions and cultivation explained

Matcha is a powdered green tea with roots in Japanese tea ceremony culture, grown mainly in the Uji and Nishio regions. The leaves are shade-grown for several weeks before harvest to boost chlorophyll and L-theanine content. It is surging in global popularity thanks to its energising and calming properties.

Mental Floss · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Author of Book on Polish Women's Sexuality: Sex Always Carries Emotional Consequences
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💄 Lifestyle

Author of Book on Polish Women's Sexuality: Sex Always Carries Emotional Consequences

Justyna Kwil, author of the book "(Nie)udane życie seksualne Polek" (The (Un)successful Sex Life of Polish Women), appeared on the Wirtualna Polska programme "Balans" and argued that sex without emotional consequences is a myth. She maintained that every sexual act carries emotional implications and cannot be fully separated from the emotional sphere. The book explores the sexual challenges and experiences of Polish women.

Is sex without emotional consequences truly possible?

WP Kobieta · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poland ranks 4th in EU for number of trips as travel becomes a lifestyle staple
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Poland ranks 4th in EU for number of trips as travel becomes a lifestyle staple

Poland has ranked fourth among EU member states for the number of trips taken by its citizens, according to a Bank Pekao report. Analysts say travel has become an integral part of Polish lifestyle and one of the clearest signs of the country's growing wealth. Poland now ranks among the top European nations for travel activity.

Are Poles right to spend more and more on travel?

TVN24 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Discord AI moderation bug wrongly banned over 8,000 users
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Discord AI moderation bug wrongly banned over 8,000 users

Discord has admitted that a bug in its AI moderation system wrongfully banned more than 8,000 users over the past two months. The system incorrectly flagged harmless images — including spreadsheets, chessboards, game textures and transparent backgrounds — as harmful content. The issue had been affecting accounts since May and has since been resolved by the company.

Should platforms face financial liability for AI moderation errors?

TechCrunch · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Ukraine strikes shadow fleet tankers in one of the war's largest maritime attacks
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Ukraine strikes shadow fleet tankers in one of the war's largest maritime attacks

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces carried out one of the largest attacks on Russian maritime logistics since the start of the war. The targets were tankers belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, used to circumvent international sanctions. The attack was documented in footage released by the Ukrainian military.

Is attacking Russia's shadow fleet an effective strategy to pressure Russia?

Wirtualna Polska · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Craig Kilborn makes directorial debut with murder mystery "The Life Golden"
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Craig Kilborn makes directorial debut with murder mystery "The Life Golden"

Former late-night host Craig Kilborn is making his directorial debut with "The Life Golden," an independent stylish murder mystery. The film stars Lauren German, known for "Lucifer," and Tom Byrne, known for "The Crown." The story follows a character nicknamed The Golden Griff, real name Griffin Fairhurst Gates.

Variety · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Świątek drops at least 4 places in WTA rankings after Wimbledon loss
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Świątek drops at least 4 places in WTA rankings after Wimbledon loss

Iga Świątek's loss to Alexandra Eala at Wimbledon 2025 has cost her significant WTA ranking points. In the live virtual standings, another rival has already overtaken her. The Polish player is set to drop at least four places in the next official WTA ranking update.

Should Świątek change her preparation approach for Wimbledon?

Polsat Sport · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Euclid Space Telescope finds 31 new ancient quasars, including the oldest ever known
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Euclid Space Telescope finds 31 new ancient quasars, including the oldest ever known

The Euclid Space Telescope, just 1.5 years into its Euclid Wide Survey, has discovered 31 new quasars dating from the Universe's first 800 million years, including the most ancient quasar ever found. The survey was not specifically designed to find quasars but has proven remarkably effective at it. This large sample will advance research into early galaxies and supermassive black holes.

Should space missions like Euclid receive more public funding?

Universe Today · 45min ago · Source ↗

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