The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on 24 June has risen to 4,333, according to parliamentary speaker Jorge Rodriguez. Authorities had previously reported 4,118 deaths. The disaster is one of the deadliest natural catastrophes in Latin American history.
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A taste test compared blueberry buns from three bakeries and pastry shops in Rzeszów, looking at price, weight and flavour. The seasonal treat can cost anywhere from a few to several dozen złoty per piece. The test examines whether a higher price actually means better quality.
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At least two people were killed and four wounded in a shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival in Toronto. The perpetrators fled the scene and police launched an intensive manhunt. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep grief over the tragedy and thanked emergency services for their rapid response.
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Argentina secured a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a 3–1 win over Switzerland in a match that proved harder than the scoreline suggests. Captain Lionel Messi was caught on camera clashing verbally with referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro, telling him to "speak to me properly." The incident was widely covered by Argentine and Spanish media.
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EU Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva said the proposed EU Inc. company form is realistically expected to be introduced by the end of 2025. The new legal structure is designed to make it easier to do business across the EU's single market. Zaharieva also highlighted parallel work on a Capital Markets Union and a Savings and Investments Union.
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US forces struck 140 Iranian military targets overnight from Saturday to Sunday in retaliation for an attack on a commercial vessel, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced its own strikes on American bases and units. Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again, threatening a critical global shipping lane.
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"Five Years, Four Months" centres on a grieving Colombian mother searching for her forcibly disappeared son, set against the backdrop of Colombia's decades-long armed conflict involving the government, paramilitaries and guerrilla groups. Critics praise the film's impressive command of tension and its emotionally affecting performances. The subject remains painfully relevant, as thousands of Colombians have been forcibly disappeared since the mid-1960s.
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China's Beijing Institute of Technology released footage of three eight-wheeled trucks interlocking to form a road-mobile electromagnetic catapult capable of launching a propeller-driven drone without a runway. The system miniaturises the EMALS technology already used on China's newest aircraft carrier. Transported in standard shipping containers, it could theoretically be deployed anywhere in the world.
The all-electric Renault 4 E-Tech returns in a Plein Sud variant featuring a fabric soft-top instead of a rigid roof. The car was put through its paces on various roads near Barcelona, including a check of the engineers' claim of exceptional cabin quietness at 130 km/h. The tester describes the drive as enjoyable and nostalgic, evoking the spirit of the original R4.
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Monica Bellucci attributes her radiant complexion to a consistent evening skincare routine, specific beauty products and a focus on quality sleep. The Italian actress follows these simple habits regularly, crediting them as the key to maintaining a youthful appearance.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that he and co-founder Chris Larsen considered winding the company down and distributing its XRP holdings to shareholders. The option was weighed before they decided to fight the SEC lawsuit filed against Ripple in 2020. Ultimately both chose to contest the case in court rather than dissolve the company.
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A morning walk energises and refreshes the body, an evening walk calms the nervous system and aids sleep, while a post-lunch walk supports digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Each time of day offers distinct benefits, and the best choice depends on individual needs and lifestyle.
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Pixelating faces, long used to protect identities in photos and videos, is no longer a reliable anonymisation method. New AI-based techniques can reconstruct faces hidden by pixelation, undermining a widely trusted privacy tool.
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Growing numbers of Poles are choosing short three-day getaways instead of traditional long holidays abroad. These brief trips allow a change of scenery without a large financial outlay or extended time off work. The trend reflects increasing consumer caution about spending.
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Author Alice Lugen, whose books "Imperium gniewu" (Czarne, 2026) and "Zato" (Czarne, 2025) are published by Czarne, warns that post-Putin Russia will be difficult to understand and navigate. She argues that Russian society has been deeply shaped by Putinism, and that the anger cultivated there risks being directed at the West.
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A new study has found evidence of reduced brain volume in former elite footballers, who also report difficulties with thinking and decision-making. The research shows that ex-footballers are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than the general population. The findings suggest that years of professional football may have lasting neurological and mental health consequences.
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Pokémon Pokopia, a social simulation game released on Nintendo Switch 2 by Koei Tecmo, has sold over four million copies, making it a surprise hit. Koei Tecmo president and CEO Hisashi Koinuma told Famitsu that the team had "no real expectations" for the title before its launch. Despite this, the team aimed to make it the best-selling spin-off in the Pokémon franchise — a goal they appear to have achieved.
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England beat Norway 2–1 after extra time in Miami to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Both goals for England were scored by Jude Bellingham. Manager Thomas Tuchel was pleased with the result but openly admitted he was not satisfied with his team's overall performance.
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Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Syzran, Russia, triggering a fire, according to Kyiv Independent. Videos circulating on social media show thick black smoke rising above the facility following the attack.
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A shooting near the historic Casa Loma castle in Toronto left two people dead and four others wounded. No further details about the perpetrators or the circumstances of the incident have been reported.
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A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" is in production, with Daisy Edgar-Jones cast as Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as her sister. The 1995 version directed by Ang Lee, starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, grossed around $135 million worldwide and earned Thompson an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Interest in Austen's work has been further boosted by the 250th anniversary of her birth last year.
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The BIP 110 proposal would cap arbitrary data on the Bitcoin network for one year, but it has so far attracted zero miner support as its fork deadline approaches. Prominent figures including Michael Saylor and Adam Back warn that turning a spam dispute into a consensus battle could pose a greater risk than the spam itself.
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