The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that June was the hottest month ever recorded in Western Europe and the second hottest globally. Temperatures in Western Europe ran nearly 5.5 degrees above average. The findings mark another alarming milestone in the region's climate record.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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