Extreme heat in Portugal during the first week of July 2026 caused the deaths of more than 200 people, mostly elderly. The regions of Minho and Alentejo were the hardest hit. Emergency services confirmed the death toll as the heatwave continued to grip the country.
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A market analyst predicts that OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, may face severe financial difficulties in the near future. The forecast suggests the company could be absorbed by a larger tech player. While ChatGPT launched the era of widely accessible AI, sustaining its growth requires enormous capital investment.
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Grupa Azoty is set to receive nearly PLN 1.2 billion from Orlen for the Polyolefins company. The entire sum will be used to repay debts covered by a creditor arrangement, as confirmed by the Group at the general meeting of the Police chemical plant. The transaction is intended to help the chemical group overcome its serious financial difficulties.
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Opposition to unification with China among Taiwanese has risen to a record 61.7%, the highest in two decades, according to a survey cited by the Taipei Times. Support for joining the PRC fell to a historic low of 7.8%. The results reflect a growing sense of distinct Taiwanese national identity despite ongoing Chinese military and political pressure.
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A Russian missile strike hit Kyiv after midnight on Saturday, with residents reporting at least five explosions across the city. Ukrainian authorities urged residents to remain in shelters. The attack came in the wake of recent Ukrainian battlefield successes.
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British company DEEP has launched an underwater habitat called Vanguard, designed as a test platform for a much larger project called Sentinel. Vanguard represents the first step toward long-term human habitation beneath the ocean surface. The project will test whether a permanent underwater base for humans is feasible.
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Erling Haaland is one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup — Norway has reached the quarter-finals and the Manchester City striker has scored 7 goals, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot. Off the pitch, he is known for his passion for expensive cars, with a collection worth over PLN 50 million, including one vehicle valued at around PLN 16 million.
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Germany failed to win a single set against the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League, allowing the Dutch side to move ahead of Poland in the standings. With one round left in the group stage, the Netherlands now sit above Poland in the table. Poland will need a strong result in the final round to improve their position.
Two new rapid diagnostic tests for endometriosis are to be made available on the NHS, offering faster answers to women who have long suffered without a diagnosis. Patients have welcomed the move, with one saying the tests "would have given me years back." Endometriosis affects millions of women and often goes undetected for many years.
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Poland is rolling out new first letters on licence plates for its largest cities: "A" for Warsaw, "M" for Poznań and "X" for Gdańsk. The new codes are already appearing on personalised and reduced-size plates ordered by drivers. The change will gradually cover more vehicles as new plates are ordered.
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The 17th edition of Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) wrapped on 10 July with a surge in attendance: 2,336 accredited participants, 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings. Colombia also announced the addition of a massive new soundstage. The project prizes in the Rookies section were swept by a project led by a star of the series Narcos.
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German banks are integrating cryptocurrency trading into their banking apps, potentially reaching up to 80 million customers. The move marks a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption in one of Europe's largest economies. No specific banks or launch dates were named in the report.
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Pokémon Go's Go Fest: Global 2026 offers players a Special Research Task set called "A Thunderous Discovery," which rewards the mythical Pokémon Zeraora upon completion. The quest is claimable as part of the event. This is a key opportunity for collectors who do not yet have Zeraora in their roster.
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The "silver shape hair" trend focuses on the cut rather than colour, celebrating natural grey hair as a deliberate style choice. The key elements are proportions, movement and lightness that add volume and make hair look fresh at any length. The trend is gaining momentum on TikTok, Instagram and in fashion magazines.
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The car is the most popular mode of holiday transport among Poles, offering independence and flexible route planning. However, nearly every second Polish driver fears a vehicle breakdown during their trip, especially abroad. Fear of being stranded is the dominant concern among travelling motorists.
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European accounts labelled Madagascar's Queen Ranavalona I "Caligula in a skirt," but historians increasingly challenge this narrative. She ruled for 33 years (1828–1861) and died in her own bed — facts that sit uneasily with the image of a mad despot. Her harsh policies are increasingly interpreted as a response to French and British colonial pressure.
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Italians — especially those from Bologna — are baffled by the worldwide fame of "spaghetti bolognese," a dish that simply does not exist in the local cuisine. In Bologna, the traditional meat ragù is always served with tagliatelle, never spaghetti. Spaghetti bolognese is a foreign invention that has become one of the biggest myths about Italian cooking.
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According to the EY Entrepreneurship Barometer survey, only 43% of Polish entrepreneurs rate business conditions in Poland as favourable or very favourable. The biggest obstacles remain bureaucracy, intense competition and a shortage of qualified workers. The results point to persistent structural challenges for Polish businesses.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if it proceeds with any assassination attempt against him, the U.S. military will fire thousands of missiles and destroy Iranian targets for a full year. Trump posted that "1,000 missiles are already loaded." The threat comes amid reports of Iranian plots targeting American officials.
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Iga Świątek was eliminated from this year's Wimbledon in the third round. Her WTA ranking position could deteriorate further depending on the outcome of Saturday's Wimbledon final. The exact scale of potential ranking losses is not yet clear.
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A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed. The American was working in the field when the infection was detected. It is an uncommon case of an Ebola infection in a U.S. national abroad.
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The Toyota Aygo X Hybrid GR Sport is a small city car with sporty styling but, according to the reviewer, fails to deliver on the promise of above-average performance. The GR Sport badge raises expectations that the hybrid drivetrain in this compact urban vehicle cannot fully meet. It works well in city conditions but is likely to disappoint driving enthusiasts seeking genuine thrills.
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