Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the launch of Project Freja, aimed at developing a cheaper domestic alternative to the Patriot air defence system. The initiative is intended to strengthen Ukraine's air defence capabilities and reduce dependence on costly Western systems.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Friday that Russia's offensive pace in the first half of 2026 has more than halved compared to the previous period. The number of active offensive directions has dropped from 13 to six or seven. This signals a significant slowdown in Russian military pressure along the front line.
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Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has reflected on Franco Colapinto's future with the team as the Argentinian's contract is set to expire at the end of 2026. Nielsen indicated that "everyone wants more," suggesting openness to extending the partnership. No final decision has yet been announced.
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"Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will make his Menier Chocolate Factory debut playing Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen's play "Tru," directed by Rob Ashford. The production opens on September 27, with previews from September 19, and runs until November 14. It arrives in London following a well-received New York staging.
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Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, has built a large following through his Substack newsletter "Inside Medicine." During the Trump era he became known as a loud, unafraid voice on public health issues. He balances a busy emergency department career with prolific writing and public commentary.
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Gigi Hadid was photographed in Paris at a dinner attended by her partner Bradley Cooper and Pedro Pascal with his sister. The model wore a summer dress combining a lingerie-inspired cut with fashionable polka dots. The look quickly attracted attention as an example of current fashion trends.
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The war involving Iran is pushing Japan to reconsider its heavy dependence on plastic. Disruptions to oil supplies from the region are hitting plastics production, prompting Japanese policymakers and industry to seek alternatives.
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Speculation is mounting in Poland over who will referee the 2025 World Cup final. Commentator Rafaล Rostkowski assessed that Szymon Marciniak's chances of getting the final are increasing, which would make it his second consecutive World Cup final after officiating the 2022 final in Qatar.
Nvidia has announced the launch of physical "GeForce Trading Cards" celebrating iconic moments in GeForce PC gaming history. The cards are aimed at fans and collectors of gaming hardware and commemorate significant milestones from the GeForce brand's history.
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Japanese long-term government bonds rallied, prompting analysis from Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Lizzy Burden and Paul Dobson on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." The trio highlighted the move as a key theme for analysts and investors to watch closely.
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Komputronik surveyed nearly 5,000 Polish parents about their children's gaming habits. A study published in Scientific Reports found a positive correlation between gaming and higher IQ scores in children, though researchers did not examine effects on sleep, physical activity or school performance. The survey reveals that Polish children most commonly play on smartphones rather than consoles.
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Simulations examining NASA's planned crewed lunar base suggest that mission success depends heavily on crew size and the reliability of resupply missions from Earth. Optimal configurations require at least several astronauts and a regular logistics schedule. Too small a crew or gaps in supply deliveries significantly increase the risk of mission failure.
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Four incidents of wrong-way driving or illegal U-turns have been recorded on the S1 expressway within less than a year of its opening. Road administrators point to the Google Maps navigation app as an indirect cause, leading drivers along incorrect routes. The situation poses a serious safety risk on the road.
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Inflationary cryptocurrencies have an unlimited or growing token supply, which can erode their value over time. Deflationary tokens have a fixed or shrinking supply, which theoretically supports price appreciation. The choice between the two depends on investment strategy and risk tolerance.
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Classic Caesar salad works equally well as a dinner or a party snack. The recipe covers juicy chicken, homemade dressing and crispy croutons. Step-by-step preparation instructions are available in video format alongside a full ingredient list.
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A Barometr Providenta survey found that half of Poles prefer to organise their holidays independently, while fewer than 14% opt for all-inclusive packages. The biggest holiday fears reported are bad weather, high prices and overcrowded tourist destinations. The findings suggest Poles increasingly value flexibility when travelling.
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Isabella of France endured her husband Edward II's favourites for nearly 20 years before taking action alongside her lover Roger Mortimer, officially acting in the name of her son, to dethrone the king. According to historical accounts, Edward II was subsequently murdered with a red-hot poker. The piece challenges the romanticised portrayal of Isabella in popular culture, arguing she was in fact a greedy, ruthless and amoral political operator.
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The Boys' Club of New York, a 150-year-old organisation, runs after-school and weekend programmes for around 2,500 boys, many from disadvantaged backgrounds or at risk of immigration enforcement. The club has developed a time-tested model for supporting boys' mental health, drawing media attention as a positive counterpoint to the broader US mental health crisis among young males. Its participants often come from single-parent households with limited access to academic support.
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Gen. Andreas Kuhne, commander of Germany's Special Forces Command (KSK), told "Die Welt" how the elite unit is transforming in response to current security challenges. He stressed that German soldiers are drawing lessons from Ukraine's full-scale war experience. His guiding principle: it is better to be prepared than surprised.
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Szymon Boลkowski, coach of KSW legend Mamed Ch., responded to the guilty verdict sentencing the fighter to 1.5 years in prison and a 280,000 PLN fine. The coach openly admitted he harbours no illusions about his fighter's innocence, and took to social media to criticise the Polish justice system. Two other names were also mentioned in his statement.
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The psychological thriller "Zima pod znakiem Wrony" (Winter of the Crow), directed by Kasia Adamik and inspired by an Olga Tokarczuk short story, is now streaming on CANAL+ as of July 2026. Set in Warsaw on the night of 12โ13 December 1981, the film follows British psychiatry professor Joan Andrews, whose academic visit turns into a fight for survival as martial law is declared.
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Google announced it will begin labelling ads created with generative AI tools through a new "How this ad was made" section in the "My Ad Center" panel, accessible via the three-dot menu or info icon on ads. Businesses will also get a new control to self-declare that their ad was made using AI, aiming to help users spot potentially misleading AI-generated advertising.
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