UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hinted that he could declare a bank holiday if England win the World Cup, but said he did not want to "jinx it" and told reporters to "ask me again if we get to the final." England's World Cup campaign has prompted speculation about a potential public holiday in the event of a historic victory.
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The new Mazda CX-5 stands out by embracing the "jinba ittai" philosophy โ unity between driver and car โ rather than overwhelming the cabin with screens and software. While most modern SUVs resemble smartphones on wheels, Mazda opts for physical controls and driver-focused ergonomics. The reviewer praises the CX-5 as a rare island of normality in an increasingly digitised car market.
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US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States resumed strikes on Tehran. Air raid sirens sounded across several Middle Eastern countries in response to the renewed military action. The situation in the region is escalating rapidly.
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FIFA has listed 20 players at risk of suspension during the World Cup semi-final phase due to yellow card accumulation. Morocco and England are in the most precarious position, each with five players on a booking. France and Switzerland each have three players at risk, while other teams have one each. FIFA plans to clear single bookings after the next round to avoid depriving teams of players in the final.
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The Italian region of Calabria is refusing to end a long-running programme that places Cuban doctors in local hospitals, despite pressure from the United States. The programme addresses chronic healthcare staffing shortages in one of Italy's least developed regions. The US has been pushing internationally to curtail such cooperation with Cuba.
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Chinese authorities have asked bankers to avoid underwriting short-term bonds issued by local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) in the domestic market. The move is Beijing's latest step to curb fundraising by weaker municipal borrowers. It forms part of a broader push to reduce financial risk in China's local government debt sector.
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The author argues that expensive phone cases are not worth the money, with cheap alternatives costing around 40 PLN offering the same basic protection. Based on personal experience, the piece claims that branded premium cases provide no meaningful advantage over budget options. The key factors are proper fit and basic drop and scratch protection.
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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.
A quick summer lunch built around seasonal vegetables โ ripe tomatoes and young courgettes โ topped with a meat addition for protein and staying power, ready in just a few minutes. The recipe centres on pan-frying the vegetables and combines simplicity with nutritional value. It is inspired by a family kitchen tip passed down from mother to daughter.
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Calls to US poison control centres involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management. Researchers found that the increase was driven by accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse. Basic patient education about the weekly dosing schedule and gradual dose escalation could prevent most of these avoidable incidents.
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Malaysian authorities conducted 3,049 raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations, seizing over 75,000 mining rigs and arresting 629 people. The illegal miners stole electricity worth an estimated one billion dollars from the national grid. The crackdown highlights the scale of illegal crypto mining across Southeast Asia.
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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with surface air temperatures 3.06ยฐC above the recent-decades average, according to the EU's Copernicus climate service. The UK entered its third heatwave of the year while wildfires raged across France and Spain. Scientists warn that failure to adapt to intensifying heat carries mounting risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure.
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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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Ecuadorian MP Liliana Elizabeth Duran Aguilar told the Polish outlet Wirtualna Polska that the death of Polish activist Monika Silva was murder, and that the classified investigation is being used to conceal state corruption. Duran Aguilar vowed to pursue all corruption cases that Silva had been investigating. The case points to deep-rooted corruption within Ecuadorian state institutions.
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US Federal Reserve policymakers have warned that strong demand for AI infrastructure will likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity, feeding broader inflation. This complicates the Fed's next interest rate decision, as AI-driven demand becomes a new inflation driver. Central banks are increasingly factoring the AI investment boom into their monetary policy frameworks.
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Construction of a military base for Poland's Apache helicopters has been delayed due to a dispute over funding and the protected habitat of the European ground squirrel found on the planned site. The conflict involves both environmental concerns and disagreements over how costs should be divided between institutions. The base is considered critical for Polish military readiness.
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Scientists report that men's average testosterone levels have halved over the last 50 years, pointing to a growing male fertility crisis. Beyond rising rates of obesity and diabetes, researchers highlight endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday household items and global heating as potential environmental causes. The findings were discussed in a Guardian podcast by science correspondent Hannah Devlin.
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A group of MEPs has signed a letter calling for an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino's role in suspending a disciplinary ban on US footballer Folarin Balogun. Among the signatories is Polish MEP Jagna Marczuลajtis-Walczak, who called the affair "a scandal for the whole world." She stated that such interference is not normal practice in football governance.
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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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