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 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Oil prices rise further after new round of strikes in the Gulf

Oil prices climbed further following another round of military strikes in the Gulf region. Stock and bond markets showed choppy trading as investors grew anxious about the war's potential effects on inflation and economic growth.

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NYT Business · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Hotel hands out canned water six-packs instead of fixing tap water outage

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Hotel hands out canned water six-packs instead of fixing tap water outage

A Polish reader staying at an upmarket hotel during her holiday experienced a tap water outage. Instead of promptly repairing the fault, the hotel's solution was to hand guests six-packs of canned water. The incident shows that even higher-category hotels can fail on basic amenities, making guest complaints entirely justified.

Are six-packs of canned water an acceptable hotel response to a water outage?

WP Turystyka · 18min ago · Source ↗

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France vs Morocco: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal — prediction and lineups

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France vs Morocco: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal — prediction and lineups

Title favourites France face African champions Morocco in the quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup. The match marks the last-eight stage of the tournament, with France entering as one of the top contenders for the title.

Will France beat Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal?

Al Jazeera · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Autopsy points to murder of Polish activist Monika Silva Koniuszek in Ecuador

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Autopsy points to murder of Polish activist Monika Silva Koniuszek in Ecuador

One month after the death of Polish anti-corruption activist Monika Silva Koniuszek in Ecuador, autopsy results indicate she was murdered rather than having died by suicide as initially suggested by local authorities. The case is being handled as a classified preliminary investigation that may last up to two years. Koniuszek was known for her anti-corruption activism in Ecuador.

Should Poland pressure Ecuador to speed up the Koniuszek murder investigation?

Onet Wiadomości · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Polish Science Ministry launches new support programme for PAN and international institutes

Poland's Ministry of Science and Higher Education is launching a new financial support programme aimed at institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) and international scientific institutes. Details on the programme's budget and eligibility criteria have not been provided.

Should PAN institutes receive more state financial support?

PAP Nauka · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Google search hits all-time traffic record, still beating AI chatbots

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Google search hits all-time traffic record, still beating AI chatbots

Google's search engine has set an all-time traffic record, surpassing all previous highs. Despite growing competition from AI-powered chatbots, users continue to prefer the traditional search engine. Google remains the dominant tool for finding information online.

Will AI chatbots replace Google search within the next 5 years?

Spider's Web · 25min 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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Ukraine's deep drone strikes on Russian refineries push NATO toward $40bn counter-drone plan

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Ukraine's deep drone strikes on Russian refineries push NATO toward $40bn counter-drone plan

Ukraine's sustained drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are reshaping the course of the war and disrupting Russia's energy infrastructure. NATO is responding with a $40 billion counter-drone investment plan. The campaign highlights how strategic drone warfare is fundamentally shifting alliance priorities and defence spending.

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CNBC · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Dorota Gardias eats around 1,500 calories a day to maintain her figure

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Dorota Gardias eats around 1,500 calories a day to maintain her figure

TVN weather presenter Dorota Gardias revealed that she maintains her figure by eating around 1,500 calories a day combined with regular physical activity. She has consistently kept her fitness routine over many years. Gardias emphasised that discipline and a healthy lifestyle are the foundation of her physique.

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Pudelek · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Singapore's Temasek still shuns crypto four years after $275m FTX loss

Singapore's state investment fund Temasek continues to shun cryptocurrency investments four years after the collapse of FTX, in which it lost $275 million through a writedown in 2022. The loss drew significant public and political criticism in Singapore. Fund executives have confirmed that crypto remains off the table as an asset class.

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CNBC · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Disney lands 125 Emmy nominations, including 46 for ABC

The Walt Disney Company received a total of 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards, including 46 for ABC. It was the first Emmy nominations morning for Debra OConnell since being elevated to chairman of Disney Entertainment Television four months ago. Among the recognised productions was Dancing With the Stars.

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Variety · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Lazy dumplings with strawberries and cherries — a summer dessert in minutes

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Lazy dumplings with strawberries and cherries — a summer dessert in minutes

Classic Polish lazy dumplings (leniwe) get a summer twist with fresh strawberries and cherries, served with buttery breadcrumbs and cinnamon. The simple dish works as a sweet lunch or dessert with a nostalgic, holiday feel. A step-by-step recipe is available in video format alongside an ingredient list.

WP Kuchnia · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Intimate Life in Communist Poland: Abortion and Withdrawal Were Main Contraception

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Intimate Life in Communist Poland: Abortion and Withdrawal Were Main Contraception

In 1960s Gomułka-era Poland, many women had no concept of orgasm and men were warned against condoms. While the West experienced a sexual revolution, the most common contraceptive methods in communist Poland were withdrawal and abortion. The lack of sex education and modern contraception shaped Polish intimate life for decades.

Should sex education be mandatory in Polish schools?

Newsweek Polska · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Warsaw to Buy 3 New Speed Cameras and Replace 4 Existing Ones

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Warsaw to Buy 3 New Speed Cameras and Replace 4 Existing Ones

Warsaw's Municipal Roads Authority has launched a tender for three new speed cameras to be installed on existing empty poles. The authority also plans to replace devices at four existing locations. The move aims to improve road safety in the city.

Do more speed cameras in cities effectively improve road safety?

TVN24 · 48min 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.

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Science Daily · 1h 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.

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Deutsche Bank eyes India and Indonesia bonds if oil stays below $70

Deutsche Bank's private arm is considering buying emerging market bonds in India and Indonesia if oil prices remain below $70 per barrel. Low oil prices could push down inflation and bond yields in those countries, creating favourable investment conditions.

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Bloomberg · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Infrasound and seismographs tracked an Alaskan fireball no camera caught

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Infrasound and seismographs tracked an Alaskan fireball no camera caught

A fireball over Alaska went unrecorded by cameras, but scientists reconstructed its final seconds using infrasound waves and earthquake sensors. The findings point to a new method of detecting space debris and incoming objects even when visual observation fails. Researchers say the approach could improve early warning systems for threats falling from space.

Should infrasound systems replace cameras for tracking space threats?

Universe Today · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Kane vs Haaland: who would you pick ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash?

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Kane vs Haaland: who would you pick ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash?

Harry Kane and Erling Haaland face off in a World Cup quarter-final, with a semi-final place at stake. The two strikers, widely regarded as among the world's best, are compared across key statistics and attributes. Readers are asked which of the two they would rather have leading their attack.

Is Harry Kane a better striker than Erling Haaland?

BBC Sport · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Russia deploys Arena-M active protection system on tanks at the front

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Russia deploys Arena-M active protection system on tanks at the front

Russia has reportedly overcome technical difficulties in fitting its tanks with the Arena-M active protection system. Signals from the front suggest the system is now being deployed on combat vehicles. The development marks a significant upgrade to the survivability of Russian armoured vehicles in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Will the Arena-M system significantly reduce the effectiveness of Ukrainian anti-tank attacks?

Defence24 · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Australia agrees to sell uranium to India for power generation in landmark deal

Australia and India signed a landmark agreement in Melbourne for Australia to supply uranium for India's nuclear power generation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The deal marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two nations. It aligns with India's strategy to expand its nuclear energy capacity.

Should Australia sell uranium to India given that India has not signed the NPT?

Bloomberg · 33min ago · Source ↗

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