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

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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 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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New Mazda CX-5 bets on driving pleasure and analogue controls over touchscreens

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New Mazda CX-5 bets on driving pleasure and analogue controls over touchscreens

The new Mazda CX-5 stands out by embracing the "jinba ittai" philosophy — unity between driver and car — 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.

Should carmakers replace touchscreens with physical buttons in new cars?

naTemat · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Trump resumes strikes on Tehran, declares ceasefire 'over' as sirens sound across Middle East

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Trump resumes strikes on Tehran, declares ceasefire 'over' as sirens sound across Middle East

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.

Should the US continue military strikes on Iran?

The Independent World · 19min ago · Source ↗

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20 World Cup players risk suspension: Morocco and England have five yellow cards each

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20 World Cup players risk suspension: Morocco and England have five yellow cards each

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.

Should FIFA clear yellow cards before the World Cup final?

Interia Sport · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Italy's Calabria defies US pressure and keeps Cuban doctors programme

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Italy's Calabria defies US pressure and keeps Cuban doctors programme

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.

Should Calabria keep the Cuban doctors programme despite US pressure?

The Independent World · 26min ago · Source ↗

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China steers municipal borrowers away from short-term LGFV bond issuance

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China steers municipal borrowers away from short-term LGFV bond issuance

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.

Should China impose stricter limits on local government borrowing?

Bloomberg · 27min ago · Source ↗

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A 40-zloty phone case instead of an expensive one — is the premium worth it?

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A 40-zloty phone case instead of an expensive one — is the premium worth it?

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.

Is an expensive phone case worth the price?

Spider's Web · 34min 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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Quick summer lunch with courgette and tomatoes — a mum's kitchen trick

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Quick summer lunch with courgette and tomatoes — a mum's kitchen trick

A quick summer lunch built around seasonal vegetables — ripe tomatoes and young courgettes — 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.

Interia Kobieta · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Ozempic and Wegovy dosing mistakes behind thousands of poison control calls

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.

Should Ozempic manufacturers be held responsible for patients' dosing mistakes?

Science Daily · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Malaysia seizes 75,000 Bitcoin miners in crackdown on illegal crypto farms

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.

Are such harsh crackdowns on illegal Bitcoin mining justified?

BitHub.pl · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Western Europe records hottest-ever June — temperatures 3°C above average

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with surface air temperatures 3.06°C 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.

Is Europe doing enough to adapt to extreme heat?

The Guardian World · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Mini Majka: Friz repainted her new car without permission

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Mini Majka: Friz repainted her new car without permission

Paulina Kozłowska, 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.

Is repainting someone's car without their consent a serious violation?

Pudelek · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Brides starving before weddings: "I woke up on a drip"

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Brides starving before weddings: "I woke up on a drip"

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.

Is social pressure on brides to look perfect too great today?

WP Kobieta · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Japan triples departure tax and raises visa fees for first time in 50 years

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Japan triples departure tax and raises visa fees for first time in 50 years

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.

Are higher taxes and visa fees an effective way to fight overtourism?

Rzeczpospolita · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Sony CEO sold most of his shares just after PlayStation's all-digital announcement

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Sony CEO sold most of his shares just after PlayStation's all-digital announcement

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.

Is PlayStation's move to digital-only games a good decision?

BitHub.pl · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Ecuadorian MP on Polish activist Monika Silva's death: "It was murder"

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Ecuadorian MP on Polish activist Monika Silva's death: "It was murder"

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.

Should the investigation into Monika Silva's death be declassified?

Wirtualna Polska · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Fed warns AI boom sustains inflation pressure, complicating rate decisions

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Fed warns AI boom sustains inflation pressure, complicating rate decisions

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.

Should the AI boom prompt the Fed to raise interest rates?

Cointelegraph · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Polish Apache base delayed by funding row and ground squirrel habitat dispute

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Polish Apache base delayed by funding row and ground squirrel habitat dispute

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.

Should a ground squirrel habitat be allowed to delay a military base?

Spider's Web · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Men's average testosterone levels have halved over the past 50 years

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.

Are environmental chemicals the main cause of falling testosterone levels in men?

The Guardian Science · 41min ago · Source ↗

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MEPs demand FIFA probe over Infantino's role in suspending Balogun's ban

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MEPs demand FIFA probe over Infantino's role in suspending Balogun's ban

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 Marczułajtis-Walczak, who called the affair "a scandal for the whole world." She stated that such interference is not normal practice in football governance.

Should FIFA launch an independent investigation into Infantino?

WP SportoweFakty · 42min ago · Source ↗

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570-million-year-old fossils found in Canada shed light on complex life's origins

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570-million-year-old fossils found in Canada shed light on complex life's origins

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.

Should palaeontological research receive more public funding?

Focus.pl · 44min ago · Source ↗

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