Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver, reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Ruben Vargas converted the decisive spot kick. The Swiss will next face defending champions Argentina, who survived a major scare against Egypt earlier the same day.
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Poland's reformed State Labour Inspectorate came into force on 8 July. According to business representatives, the main upside of the new rules is that they turned out to be less restrictive than initially feared. Experts suggest that law-abiding companies may actually benefit from the changes.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday the signing of three new defence agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands. The deals focus on sharing Ukraine's battlefield-tested drone expertise with NATO allies. The move is part of Kyiv's broader effort to deepen defence cooperation as Russian missile strikes continue.
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California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has identified anomalies in the driving test results of around 11,000 licence holders, according to a report. The department may revoke the driving licences of all those affected. The DMV has not disclosed the exact nature of the irregularities or how they occurred.
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Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that eliminate margin calls and forced liquidations. CEO Jack Mallers stated the trade-off is an interest rate of up to 14.2% per year and a strict repayment obligation. The product is marketed as "volatility-proof" and targets borrowers during the current crypto bear market.
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Polish long jumper Piotr Tarkowski won a World Athletics meeting at the Estadio Municipal Joan Serrahima on Montjuic hill in Barcelona. He landed just short of the eight-metre mark three times, putting him very close to qualifying for the European Championships in Birmingham. The event took place next to the Olympic stadium where FC Barcelona has been playing during Camp Nou's renovation.
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Torque converter shudder is an unpleasant vibration or shaking felt in vehicles with automatic transmissions, typically at certain speeds. The most common cause is worn or contaminated transmission fluid, and replacing the fluid is usually the first and least expensive fix. More serious cases may require rebuilding or replacing the torque converter itself.
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Okan Ozkan, scouting and recruitment director at Pogoล Szczecin, has accepted the role of sporting director at Hull City, who have just been promoted to the Premier League. It is an unusual career leap, taking him directly from Polish football to England's top flight. The move marks a notable step forward for a Polish football executive.
Blumhouse Television has built a three-part true crime franchise for Netflix over four years, starting with "Worst Roommate Ever" and expanding into "Worst Ex Ever" and "Worst Neighbor Ever." Producer Jason Blum, known for modern horror, has turned each five-episode anthology into a bingeable series. The franchise is now considered one of the most watchable true crime offerings on the platform.
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SpaceXAI is reportedly set to release a major new artificial intelligence model this week. According to the report, it will be the first joint product developed by SpaceXAI and coding tool Cursor. No further details about the model's capabilities have been disclosed ahead of the launch.
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This soft yeast-based plum cake with a crumble topping is hearty enough to replace breakfast and doubles as an afternoon treat. The recipe follows a classic yeast dough base but includes one distinctive twist that sets it apart from traditional versions. The combination of juicy plums and a crunchy topping makes it a crowd favourite.
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Nintendo has added four new titles to the Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance library. Standard Switch Online subscribers can access the Game Boy games, while the Game Boy Advance title requires the more expensive Expansion Pack subscription. Wario Land is among the newly added games.
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Scientists have observed clear signs of quantum entanglement in a centimetre-sized crystal โ an object large enough to hold in your hand. The finding challenges assumptions about the scale at which quantum behaviour occurs and could help explain the mystery of so-called strange metals. It also opens new possibilities for developing ultra-precise quantum sensors and other advanced technologies.
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Germany's Travel Safety Fund announced it will cut contributions charged to tour operators by half starting in November, aiming to improve their cash flow. The German fund is the equivalent of Poland's Tourist Guarantee Fund. Travel agencies have welcomed the move but argue the reduction is insufficient to meaningfully ease their financial burden.
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A new survey shows that 11% of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, while 15% have ever used them โ up from 6% in 2024. The figures indicate a sharp rise in the popularity of this class of medication in the United States. The data highlights the growing mainstream adoption of GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment.
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In the early Beatles years, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote songs face to face, working line by line at the same instrument. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was composed this way in the basement of Jane Asher's London home, at a single piano. This intimate creative process produced many of the band's greatest hits.
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Renowned film critic and historian David Thomson has published "A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies" this week. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Thomson โ author of more than 40 books โ explains why he won't update his famous film dictionary and reveals his next subject will be Mickey Mouse.
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India's stock market had been experiencing a broadening rally attracting foreign capital flows, but US strikes against Iran have introduced fresh uncertainty. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East prompted investor caution. Emerging markets like India are particularly exposed to such external shocks.
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Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hรคkkรคnen declared the Arctic region critically important for NATO, coinciding with the launch of production work on the new Patria TRACKX armoured personnel carrier. The new vehicle is intended to strengthen defensive capabilities in a region of growing great-power competition. Finland, as a recent NATO member, places special emphasis on security along the alliance's northern flank.
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Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned along with his entire pro-European government. The resignation follows weeks of a corruption scandal involving relatives of the Moldovan president. Munteanu had been tasked with steering the country through reforms aimed at EU integration.
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Egypt lost 2โ3 to Argentina at the World Cup. The Egyptian national team coach, apparently unhappy with refereeing decisions, posted a photo of the match referee on social media accompanied by just two words. The post sparked reactions from fans and sports media.
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More than half of all traffic to online shops is now generated by bots rather than human users. E-commerce is shifting towards a model that rewards AI agents over human clicks, raising concerns for traditional SEO. Up to 80% of AI crawler activity is used solely for training language models, not for actual shopping.
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