Following an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, volunteer doctors converted a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic to treat those affected. Medical staff are providing care in improvised conditions. The initiative highlights local communities' self-reliance in the face of natural disasters.
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The EU's transitional period for food-contact packaging containing bisphenol A (BPA) ends on 20 July 2025. A ban on the use and sale of BPA has been in force across the EU since early 2025, with further rules taking effect in July 2026. Some products may disappear from shop shelves as a result.
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Summer 2026 nail trends include Wimbledon-inspired tennis motifs, coloured French tips, milky lavender shades, sky blue and jewellery-style embellishments, according to celebrity manicurist Faye Louise Dennis, a Bio Sculpture ambassador. The season blends minimalism with maximalism, catering to those who want a natural look as well as those seeking bold, eye-catching detail.
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Jack Elliott, captain of Chicago Fire, spoke to TVP Sport about the anticipated arrival of Robert Lewandowski at the MLS club. Lewandowski is set to be the team's biggest star, and his potential transfer has generated significant excitement among players and fans.
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A new study published in "Science Advances" challenges key claims about Homo floresiensis, the so-called "hobbits" discovered in Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003. Marks on stegodon bones previously interpreted as evidence of tool use, fire and big-game hunting are now attributed to bites from prehistoric reptiles. The species, standing about one metre tall, apparently survived for nearly a million years without fire or large-animal hunting, reshaping our understanding of its intelligence and adaptability.
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The United States is demanding Iran publicly declare that the Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for transit. Washington wants the statement made on Saturday, following talks between the two delegations in Oman. The ultimatum marks a sharp escalation in US pressure on Tehran over the strategic waterway.
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"Zdrada" is a new Polish spy thriller starring Tomasz Ogrodnik, Maciej Damięcki and Marek Baka, inspired by real events from Polish counter-intelligence. The story spans 1991 to 2001 and moves between Warsaw and Israel. Filming took place in Poland and Greece, with a 2027 release planned.
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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.
Spotify is updating its Discover Weekly playlist to give users greater control over the recommendations it generates. The changes allow listeners to better tailor the playlist to their own tastes. It is one of the most significant updates to the popular feature since its launch.
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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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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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A $700 portable shower has hit the market, aimed at campers, music festival goers, and off-grid workers who spend days without access to running water. The device promises hot showers in backcountry and overlanding situations. It targets anyone who has spent a sweaty week in the wilderness and understands the value of a hot rinse.
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LEGO is retiring several popular sets soon, including the Harry Potter Gringotts set – already sold out in the US – and the Mona Lisa art set. Both are considered classics by LEGO fans. A full list of 10 retiring sets can be found in the "Retiring soon" section on the LEGO website, but only these two are described in detail in the source.
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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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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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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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The European Commission warns of a high probability of a strong El Niño event in 2026. The phenomenon could negatively affect agricultural output in parts of Asia and Australia. Direct impacts on European harvests are expected to remain limited.
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China evacuated more than 600,000 people on Saturday ahead of Typhoon Bavi making landfall. The storm is forecast to strike near the city of Wenzhou on Sunday. Reuters described the evacuation as one of the largest in recent typhoon history for the region.
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Andre Agassi, commentating for the BBC during Friday's Wimbledon semi-finals, expressed surprise at Novak Djokovic's on-court behaviour. Earlier, Arthur Fery repeatedly complained to the umpire that Alexander Zverev's serves were clipping the net. Net-related incidents dominated discussion on the day.
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Users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro are rebuilding their wardrobes after dramatic slimdowns. Hayley Grice, 50, from Shropshire dropped seven dress sizes in two years on the jab and says she plans to buy even more clothes. The trend is having a visible impact on clothing retail in the UK and US.
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Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles hosted four sold-out days of major announcements from studios and publishers. The biggest reveals included Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 and a new Ghost in the Shell project. Trailers, first episodes and sequel announcements were unveiled throughout the convention.
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