Poland's Crooked Forest: the mystery of its curved pine trees explained

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Poland's Crooked Forest: the mystery of its curved pine trees explained

The Crooked Forest near Gryfino in north-west Poland contains around 400 pine trees whose trunks bend sharply at ground level in a J-shape. Planted around 1930, the trees are most likely the result of deliberate human manipulation — possibly for furniture or shipbuilding timber — though no theory has been conclusively proven. The site draws tourists from around the world.

Should the Crooked Forest be listed as a UNESCO heritage site?

RMF24 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Rzeszów blueberry buns compared: price, weight and taste tested

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Rzeszów blueberry buns compared: price, weight and taste tested

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.

Is it worth paying a premium price for a top-quality blueberry bun?

WP Kuchnia · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Two dead, four wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival

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Two dead, four wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival

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.

Should Canada tighten its gun control laws?

Onet Wiadomości · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Messi clashes with referee Pinheiro after Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1

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Messi clashes with referee Pinheiro after Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1

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.

Should Messi have been punished for his behaviour towards the referee?

Interia Sport · 33min ago · Source ↗

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EU Commissioner Zaharieva: EU Inc. company form expected by end of 2025

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EU Commissioner Zaharieva: EU Inc. company form expected by end of 2025

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.

Will the EU Inc. company form make doing business in Europe easier?

Rzeczpospolita · 34min ago · Source ↗

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US strikes 140 Iranian military targets; Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again

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.

Were the US strikes on Iran a justified response to the attack on a commercial vessel?

Wirtualna Polska · 35min ago · Source ↗

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'Five Years, Four Months' review: a tense portrait of a Colombian mother searching for her disappeared son

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'Five Years, Four Months' review: a tense portrait of a Colombian mother searching for her disappeared son

"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.

Is cinema an effective way to raise awareness of Colombia's disappearances crisis?

Variety · 43min ago · Source ↗

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China tests truck-mounted electromagnetic drone catapult that needs no runway

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.

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Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud review: retro electric cabriolet tested near Barcelona

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Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud review: retro electric cabriolet tested near Barcelona

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.

Is the electric Renault 4 soft-top a worthy successor to the iconic original?

naTemat · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Monica Bellucci's glowing skin secret: evening skincare routine and quality sleep

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Monica Bellucci's glowing skin secret: evening skincare routine and quality sleep

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.

Interia Kobieta · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Ripple considered shutting down and giving XRP to shareholders before fighting SEC lawsuit

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Ripple considered shutting down and giving XRP to shareholders before fighting SEC lawsuit

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.

Was Ripple right to fight the SEC lawsuit rather than shut down?

CoinDesk · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Morning, noon or evening? When a walk benefits you most

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Morning, noon or evening? When a walk benefits you most

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.

Is a morning walk healthier than an evening walk?

Polsat Sport · 58min ago · Source ↗

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Pixelating faces no longer guarantees anonymity as AI can reconstruct them

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Pixelating faces no longer guarantees anonymity as AI can reconstruct them

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.

Should online platforms ban pixelation as an anonymisation method?

Spider's Web · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poles swap long holidays for short, budget city breaks

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Poles swap long holidays for short, budget city breaks

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.

Can short getaways truly replace a traditional long holiday?

naTemat · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Alice Lugen: Post-Putin Russia will be filled with people shaped by Putinism

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Alice Lugen: Post-Putin Russia will be filled with people shaped by Putinism

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.

Should the West actively try to shape Russian society after Putin's fall?

OKO.press · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Ex-footballers show reduced brain volume and higher rates of depression, study finds

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Ex-footballers show reduced brain volume and higher rates of depression, study finds

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.

Should football clubs be legally responsible for ex-players' mental health?

BBC Sport · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Pokémon Pokopia tops 4 million copies sold on Switch 2

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.

Does Pokémon Pokopia deserve its status as the best-selling Pokémon spin-off?

Nintendo Life · 2h ago · Source ↗

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England reach World Cup semis after extra-time win, but Tuchel unhappy with display

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England reach World Cup semis after extra-time win, but Tuchel unhappy with display

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.

Can England win the 2026 World Cup despite their unconvincing knockout performances?

Polsat Sport · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Syzran, sparking fire and black smoke

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Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Syzran, sparking fire and black smoke

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.

Are Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries an effective war strategy?

Interia Fakty · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Shooting near Casa Loma in Toronto: two dead, four wounded

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Shooting near Casa Loma in Toronto: two dead, four wounded

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.

Should Canada tighten its gun control laws?

RMF24 · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles to star in new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles to star in new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation

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.

Will the new 'Sense and Sensibility' match Ang Lee's acclaimed 1995 version?

Elle Polska · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin's BIP 110 has zero miner support as fork deadline approaches

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Bitcoin's BIP 110 has zero miner support as fork deadline approaches

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.

Should BIP 110 be implemented despite having zero miner support?

CoinDesk · 1h ago · Source ↗

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