Russia's economy sinking: banking crisis, corporate debt and fuel shortages

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Russia's economy sinking: banking crisis, corporate debt and fuel shortages

The war launched by Vladimir Putin is severely straining the Russian economy. Banks face a potentially explosive crisis, private companies are drowning in unpaid debts, and the defence industry is approaching its operational limits. Russia is simultaneously grappling with a deepening fuel shortage that threatens to worsen the country's economic outlook.

Are Western sanctions effectively destroying Russia's economy?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Manual-Swapped Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon With 500 HP Is Up for Sale

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Manual-Swapped Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon With 500 HP Is Up for Sale

A rare manual-swapped Mercedes E63 AMG wagon producing around 500 HP has come up for sale. The car represents an unusual combination that Mercedes never offered from the factory. Even buyers who normally avoid modified used cars may find this one hard to resist.

Is it worth buying someone else's project car if the result is as unique as this AMG?

Jalopnik · 14min ago · Source ↗

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These Natural Scents Keep Cockroaches Away From Your Kitchen

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These Natural Scents Keep Cockroaches Away From Your Kitchen

Cockroaches can infest even well-kept homes and reproduce rapidly once established. Certain natural scents — such as crushed herbs and essential oils — have long been used as home remedies to repel them. These methods can help deter cockroaches, though serious infestations typically require professional pest control.

Are home remedies enough to effectively repel cockroaches?

Interia Kobieta · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Wisła Kraków Fan Exposed Romanian Player Who Faked His Entire Career

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Wisła Kraków Fan Exposed Romanian Player Who Faked His Entire Career

Years ago, a mysterious Romanian player arrived at Wisła Kraków for trials with an impressive football CV. A Wisła fan quickly uncovered that the player's career history was entirely fabricated and that he was not who he claimed to be. Despite the fraud being exposed, the impostor had already featured in a friendly match wearing the Kraków club's colours.

Should football clubs more thoroughly verify players' CVs before trials?

Interia Sport · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Netflix Hits 74M Views for 'I Will Find You' Amid 111 Emmy Nominations

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Netflix Hits 74M Views for 'I Will Find You' Amid 111 Emmy Nominations

Netflix's first American Harlan Coben adaptation, "I Will Find You" starring Sam Worthington, has amassed 74.1 million views in 18 days and is on track to crack Netflix's Top 10 most popular English-language series. The streamer is simultaneously celebrating 111 Emmy nominations. Netflix's series chief also addressed the cancellation of "The Boroughs" and the future of "Virgin River."

Does "I Will Find You" deserve a spot in Netflix's Top 10 all-time series list?

Deadline · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Australia's Antisemitism Envoy Wants Oversight Committee to Vet ABC and SBS Israel Coverage

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Australia's Antisemitism Envoy Wants Oversight Committee to Vet ABC and SBS Israel Coverage

Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal told a royal commission on Thursday that a new independent oversight committee should be created to vet ABC and SBS coverage of Israel. Both public broadcasters already have independent ombudsmen to handle complaints. Segal argued the existing complaints system is insufficient.

Should public broadcasters face special oversight for their Israel-Palestine coverage?

The Guardian World · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Hormuz Strait Traffic Near Standstill After US Strikes Iran for Second Day

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill on Thursday after the United States struck Iran for a second consecutive day. A fragile ceasefire between the two sides is looking increasingly shaky. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, and its disruption has major consequences for global energy markets.

Should the US continue striking Iran despite the risk to the ceasefire?

Bloomberg · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation' earns Emmy nomination for Netflix

Author Emily Henry has officially become an Emmy nominee after the Netflix adaptation of her novel "People We Meet on Vacation" earned a nomination in the outstanding television movie category. Henry is one of the most popular contemporary romance authors, and the recognition marks a notable crossover moment from the literary to the television world.

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Climate Change May Bring Dangerous Microsporidian Fungi to Europe

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Climate Change May Bring Dangerous Microsporidian Fungi to Europe

Microsporidia — single-celled parasites that science only recently reclassified as fungi rather than protozoa — have until now been considered an exotic and little-known threat. Rising temperatures driven by climate change may, however, allow them to spread into Europe. Researchers warn they will need to dedicate increasing attention to these organisms in the coming years.

Does climate change pose a greater health threat than we are ready to admit?

Rzeczpospolita · 39min ago · Source ↗

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IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3% Amid Iran War Energy Shock

The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, citing the economic fallout from the war involving Iran, which has triggered an energy shock. Growing demand for artificial intelligence technology is partially offsetting the negative impact of higher energy prices. The revision signals a significant deterioration in the global economic outlook.

Can the global economy withstand the energy shock caused by the Iran war?

Al Jazeera · 41min ago · Source ↗

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CAA Slams Meta's Muse AI Tool for Opt-Out Rather Than Opt-In Consent

Talent agency CAA has publicly criticised Meta for making its Muse AI video and photo generation tool opt-out, meaning users must actively choose to be excluded. In a statement issued Wednesday night, CAA said no one's name, image, likeness, voice or creative work should be used by AI models without clear, documented consent. The agency called on Meta to move to an explicit opt-in model.

Should Meta require active opt-in consent before using people's likenesses in AI tools?

The Hollywood Reporter · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Crypto VC Paradigm Raises $1.2B Fund, Expanding Into AI

Crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm has raised a $1.2 billion fund and announced plans to broaden its investment focus beyond cryptocurrency into artificial intelligence and other frontier industries. The move signals growing convergence between the crypto VC world and the wider tech investment landscape. Paradigm did not specify which AI companies or sectors it intends to target.

Should crypto venture funds be expanding into AI investments?

Cointelegraph · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Nintendo Releases Four-Pin Set to Mark Super Mario's 40th Anniversary

Nintendo is releasing a promotional pin set of four Mario-themed pins to celebrate Super Mario's 40th anniversary. The set also includes the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary logo pin. It will be available at select retailers as a limited promotional item.

Nintendo Life · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Heatwaves Hit Women Harder – Experts Call for Targeted Protection

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Heatwaves Hit Women Harder – Experts Call for Targeted Protection

Health experts are warning that heatwaves pose a disproportionately greater risk to women than to men due to biological and social differences. They are calling for increased public awareness of heat-related risks specific to women and for more targeted protective measures. The appeal comes amid growing concern over increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves globally.

Should women receive separate targeted warnings during heatwaves?

BBC Health · 3h ago · Source ↗

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Switzerland spent millions to spread tourists around – it didn't work

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Switzerland spent millions to spread tourists around – it didn't work

Switzerland has spent two years and millions of francs trying to divert tourists away from its most crowded destinations to lesser-known spots. Despite the costly new promotional strategy, statistics show the results are weak — visitors continue to flock to the same popular locations. The campaign has failed to meaningfully change tourist behaviour.

Should governments restrict tourist access to the most popular destinations?

Rzeczpospolita · 5h ago · Source ↗

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HBO's 'Big Little Lies' Season 3 Coming – Show Has Outgrown Its Source Novel

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HBO's 'Big Little Lies' Season 3 Coming – Show Has Outgrown Its Source Novel

HBO's "Big Little Lies" is considered one of the most significant TV events of the 21st century, bringing major movie stars to the small screen and sparking important conversations about domestic abuse. The show proved too successful to remain a faithful one-book adaptation, with season two built entirely on new material. A third season is now on the way.

Should "Big Little Lies" continue beyond the source novel's story?

Collider · 24min ago · Source ↗

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World Cup Quarterfinals: Qatar Revenge Match and Messi Chasing Maradona's Record

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World Cup Quarterfinals: Qatar Revenge Match and Messi Chasing Maradona's Record

The World Cup quarterfinals begin on Thursday, featuring a rematch of the Qatar 2022 semi-final and a clash between the world's best strikers. Lionel Messi will be chasing a record previously held by Diego Maradona, adding a historic dimension to the tournament. The stage is set for some of the most dramatic football of the competition.

Will Messi break Maradona's World Cup record at this tournament?

Rzeczpospolita · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Barcelona Breaks Heat Record With 40.7°C on 8 July 2025

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Barcelona Breaks Heat Record With 40.7°C on 8 July 2025

Barcelona recorded a temperature of 40.7°C on 8 July 2025, surpassing the previous record set in 2024, according to Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia. The extreme heat gripped the Catalan capital, forcing residents to seek shelter from the scorching conditions. The record is seen as another indicator of intensifying climate extremes in southern Europe.

Should extreme heatwaves in Europe prompt governments to declare a climate emergency?

Rzeczpospolita · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Jean-Philippe Imparato Leaves Stellantis After 36 Years

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Jean-Philippe Imparato Leaves Stellantis After 36 Years

Stellantis has made a major change to its European management structure: Jean-Philippe Imparato, one of the group's most experienced executives, is leaving after 36 years with the company. From 1 July 2026, Santo Ficili and Luca Napolitano took over the new roles. The reshuffle is part of broader reorganisation being carried out by the group's new CEO.

Are the management changes at Stellantis a good move for the group's future?

Rzeczpospolita · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Ex-NATO Adviser Doubts US Would Defend Allies If Attacked

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Ex-NATO Adviser Doubts US Would Defend Allies If Attacked

Jim Townsend, a former senior US adviser on NATO affairs, has said he is unsure whether the United States would actually send troops to defend a NATO ally if it were attacked. His comments cast doubt on the credibility of American security guarantees to Europe. The remarks come amid broader debate about Washington's commitment to collective defence on the continent.

Can the US still be trusted as a reliable guarantor of NATO security?

Al Jazeera · 59min ago · Source ↗

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DHL Poland CEO Denies InPost Allegations of Profit Transfers Abroad

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DHL Poland CEO Denies InPost Allegations of Profit Transfers Abroad

Agnieszka Świerszcz, CEO of DHL eCommerce Polska, has flatly denied allegations made by InPost founder Rafał Brzoska that DHL transfers profits abroad. She called suggestions of profit extraction "simply untrue" and signalled continued investment in Poland. The two companies are rivals in the fast-growing parcel locker market, and the dispute has spilled into the public domain.

Is InPost right to accuse DHL of transferring profits out of Poland?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shuts down after 7 years

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Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shuts down after 7 years

Zapper, a DeFi dashboard backed by billionaire Mark Cuban, has shut down after seven years of operation. At its peak, the platform served over 2 million monthly active users and processed more than $13 billion in transactions. The service provided crypto market data and portfolio tracking for decentralised finance users.

Does Zapper's closure signal a crisis in the DeFi sector?

Cointelegraph · 1h ago · Source ↗

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