NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte closed the Ankara summit declaring the alliance is "the strongest in its history" and is "meeting its commitments." The summit concluded with joint declarations on defence spending and member-state engagement. Rutte stressed allies' growing determination to strengthen their own military capabilities.
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Paulina Kozลowska, known as Mini Majka, revealed that her ex-partner Friz repainted her brand-new car without her consent. She described it as "the worst surprise" she ever received and said she cried when she saw the changed colour. The incident took place during her time as part of Friz's content-creator group.
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A growing number of brides are resorting to extreme diets and starvation before their wedding day to look perfect in a white dress. Olga admitted that for months her entire life revolved around losing weight, and she ended up on an IV drip. She acknowledges her approach was extreme but says the pressure to look flawless proved overwhelming.
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Japan has tripled its departure tax levied on all tourists leaving the country and raised visa fees for the first time in nearly 50 years. The extra revenue is intended to help manage the negative effects of overtourism in popular destinations. The move is part of the government's broader efforts to control mass tourism.
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Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki sold the majority of his company shares last week, shortly after PlayStation announced that from 2028 all console games will be released exclusively in digital format. The move to eliminate optical drives has been met with widespread backlash from gamers. Totoki's share sale has sparked speculation about his own confidence in the strategy.
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Scientists have discovered a rich set of fossils nearly 570 million years old in the Mackenzie Mountains of northwestern Canada. The find could reshape the current understanding of how complex, multicellular life first emerged on Earth. It is one of the oldest and richest collections of such palaeontological evidence discovered in North America.
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Maks Kaลnikowski defeated Pedro Martinez in a three-hour, three-set battle to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger in Iaศi, Romania. It was the second consecutive match in which the Pole upset a higher-ranked opponent. Karol Drzewiecki and Piotr Matuszewski also made a successful start in the doubles draw.
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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.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a second wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets along Iran's coastline in response to threats to civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In total, nearly 170 targets were struck over two days. CENTCOM published footage of the strikes on X.
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CERT Orange has issued a warning about a new wave of scams exploiting the BLIK mobile payment system. Cybercriminals use various methods to steal BLIK codes and drain victims' bank accounts. Users are urged never to share BLIK codes with third parties, including apparent friends asking for help via social media.
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Rohit Sipahimalani, CIO of Temasek International, warned in a Bloomberg interview that a surge in US capital expenditure could create risks for financial markets. He discussed a range of investment opportunities in a wide-ranging conversation with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin.
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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 โ such as crushed herbs and essential oils โ 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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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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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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Warsaw Chopin Airport is lifting the existing duty-free alcohol purchase limit, but only for passengers travelling in business or first class. Economy-class travellers will continue to face the existing restrictions. The decision has sparked controversy over the unequal treatment of passengers based on ticket type.
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"Heated Rivalry", one of HBO Max's most-watched series and a major pop-culture phenomenon of 2025, received zero nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards. The snub has surprised critics and commentators, given the show's enormous viewership and cultural impact. No official explanation for the omission has been provided.
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Borussia Dortmund's president told Spanish newspaper "AS" that Erling Haaland makes no secret of his affection for Real Madrid and is open to a potential transfer. Haaland currently plays for Manchester City. The Dortmund chief offered no specific timeline, saying only that "the time will come" for such a move.
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Japan's five-year government bond auction on Thursday recorded demand broadly in line with the 12-month average. Elevated yields helped support investor interest in the securities.
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The $149 base NVIDIA Shield TV has reportedly been out of stock at major retailers for months, with signs pointing to a quiet discontinuation. Rising memory costs and NVIDIA's increasing focus on AI are cited as likely reasons for the move. The pricier Shield TV Pro model remains available.
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Barcelona recorded a temperature of 40.7ยฐC 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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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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