Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade and will charge ships for safe passage

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Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade and will charge ships for safe passage

US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and said the US would charge ships for safe passage through the waterway. The move follows an exchange of fire between the US and Iran, including an Iranian attack on a ship in the strait on Sunday. The UN's shipping agency stated its consistent opposition to any nation charging fees for passage through internationally used straits.

Does the US have the right to charge ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz?

France 24 · 20h ago · Source ↗

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EU launches €5 bn fund to stop tech giants from fleeing to the US

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EU launches €5 bn fund to stop tech giants from fleeing to the US

Europe's problem is not a lack of innovation but an inability to scale companies, argue EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zachariewa and Novo Holdings CEO Kasim Kutay. A new €5 billion EU fund, described as the largest such instrument in history, aims to keep promising European startups from relocating to the US in search of capital. The goal is to create the conditions for homegrown tech giants to emerge and grow on the continent.

Will the EU's €5 bn fund be enough to stop European startups from moving to the US?

Bankier.pl · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Rents rise ahead of summer but Gdańsk still cheaper than a year ago

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Rents rise ahead of summer but Gdańsk still cheaper than a year ago

June brought rental price increases across almost all of Poland, according to Otodom Analytics data. The seasonal shift of properties to short-term holiday lets in the Tricity area immediately pushed up asking prices. Despite this, rental listings in Gdańsk remain lower than both one and two years ago.

Should short-term rentals be more strictly regulated to stabilise long-term rental prices?

Bankier.pl · 12min ago · Source ↗

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Poles with serious vision problems can claim 215 zł monthly care allowance

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Poles with serious vision problems can claim 215 zł monthly care allowance

People with serious vision impairments in Poland can apply for a care allowance of 215 zł per month. A medical certificate confirming an eye condition is only one of several requirements that must be met to receive the benefit. Many eligible people are unaware this support exists, including those with a certified severe degree of disability.

Are Poles sufficiently aware of the state benefits they are entitled to?

Bankier.pl · 12min ago · Source ↗

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All of England's World Cup 2026 goals ahead of Norway quarter-final

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All of England's World Cup 2026 goals ahead of Norway quarter-final

England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, have reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals and will face Norway at Miami Stadium. Fans can relive all the goals that carried the Three Lions to this stage of the tournament.

Will England beat Norway and reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals?

BBC Sport · 15min ago · Source ↗

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China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid after one billion kilometres

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China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid after one billion kilometres

China's Tianwen-2 probe has closed to within 20 kilometres of a small asteroid after travelling one billion kilometres through space and begun detailed scientific study. Scientists hope to determine whether the object is a regular asteroid or a fragment of the Moon orbiting close to Earth. The mission's findings could shed light on the history of the Solar System.

Will China become the leader in asteroid exploration ahead of other space agencies?

Universe Today · 17min ago · Source ↗

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Sliced fruit placed in the garden keeps slugs away from vegetable beds

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Sliced fruit placed in the garden keeps slugs away from vegetable beds

Slugs can be lured away from vegetable beds by placing slices of citrus fruit — such as grapefruit or orange — around the garden. The method is cheap, simple and requires no chemical pesticides. Slugs attracted by the scent gather around the fruit, leaving crops undisturbed.

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WP Kuchnia · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Daveigh Chase's Mother Seeks Control of Actress' $400,000 Estate

The mother of actress Daveigh Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch, has filed to take control of her late daughter's $400,000 estate. Chase died in June from AIDS-related complications following years of homelessness and addiction. She was 35 years old.

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Justified revived after 8 years — Timothy Olyphant's neo-Western returned in 2023

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Justified revived after 8 years — Timothy Olyphant's neo-Western returned in 2023

FX's Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, ran for six seasons and helped popularise the neo-Western genre on television. Eight years after it ended, the show was revived in 2023 as Justified: City Primeval, which has since established its own shared universe.

Does Justified: City Primeval match the quality of the original series?

Collider · 27min ago · Source ↗

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10 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Poland – Sea, Mountains and Castles

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10 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Poland – Sea, Mountains and Castles

VeloPlanner and Newsweek recommend 10 cycling routes for summer in Poland, ranging from the Baltic coast and mountains to castle trails and nature reserves. Among the highlights is the Mazurian Cycling Loop, described by one traveller as "stirring extreme emotions." The routes suit both short half-day rides and multi-day touring expeditions with panniers.

Is the Mazurian Cycling Loop the best cycling route in Poland?

Newsweek Polska · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Poland Forms Border Defence Component to Counter Illegal Migration and Drones

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Poland Forms Border Defence Component to Counter Illegal Migration and Drones

Poland has established a new military formation called the Border Defence Component, tasked with protecting the country's borders, combating illegal migration and countering drone threats. The unit will be staffed by contract soldiers and will both operate and manufacture its own unmanned aerial vehicles.

Will the Border Defence Component effectively improve Poland's border security?

Rzeczpospolita · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 Million in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Settlement

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Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 Million in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Settlement

Donald Trump has paid writer E. Jean Carroll approximately $5.625 million in damages following his loss in a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit. The payment had been repeatedly delayed by the US president's appeals. Carroll sued Trump after he publicly denied her accusations of sexual assault.

Does Trump's payment definitively close the Carroll case?

Wirtualna Polska · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Geely-Renault joint brand Horse unveils hybrid that barely uses petrol

Horse, a joint venture brand created by Geely and Renault, has unveiled a new powertrain that consumes minimal petrol despite having a combustion engine. The technology targets drivers anxious about long-distance travel in fully electric vehicles. The system could shake up the hybrid vehicle market significantly.

Are hybrids like Horse's new powertrain a better solution than full electrification?

naTemat · 42min ago · Source ↗

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Queen Letizia wears linen trousers for an elegant summer look

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Queen Letizia wears linen trousers for an elegant summer look

Queen Letizia of Spain attended the official send-off of the AECID humanitarian mission to Venezuela dressed in white linen trousers. The outfit combined formal elegance with summer practicality, offering a template for warm-weather office dressing.

Are linen trousers the best option for office wear during summer heatwaves?

Wizaż.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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"Sex care": a new book guides women to rediscover sexual pleasure

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"Sex care": a new book guides women to rediscover sexual pleasure

In the book "Sex care. Droga do kobiecej przyjemności," a 42-year-old woman named Karolina comes to a therapist wanting to feel more pleasure during sex, only to realise she cannot define what pleasure actually means to her. The published excerpt illustrates how many women are disconnected from their own intimate needs. The book explores the path to female sexual self-awareness.

Should female sexual education be discussed more openly in mainstream media?

Newsweek Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Surpasses One Million Players Since April 2026 Launch

Noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi and PlaySide, has surpassed one million players since launching in April 2026 on Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. The developers thanked players and shared custom artwork to mark the milestone. The game received a 40fps mode update last week.

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Nintendo Life · 1h ago · Source ↗

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US Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

The US Treasury Department froze $131 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the action aims to disrupt and degrade Iran's illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Is freezing cryptocurrency an effective way to limit Iran's financing?

Cointelegraph · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Dolly Parton Wrote "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" on the Same Day

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Dolly Parton Wrote "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" on the Same Day

Dolly Parton has revealed that "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," two of her most iconic songs, were written on the same day — or at least within a few remarkably productive days. Both tracks became country classics, with "I Will Always Love You" later achieving global fame through Whitney Houston's cover version. Parton described it as one particularly "good writing day."

Mental Floss · 5h ago · Source ↗

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Rate cuts boost mortgage capacity – average family can borrow 10,000 zł more

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Rate cuts boost mortgage capacity – average family can borrow 10,000 zł more

July mortgage offers show a clear increase in estimated borrowing capacity for Polish households. A model family with a net income of 15,000 zł can now borrow an average of 10,000 zł more than in June. The improvement follows banks cutting their mortgage rates in response to interest rate reductions.

Will interest rate cuts effectively revive the mortgage market?

Bankier.pl · 12min ago · Source ↗

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All 17 of Argentina's World Cup 2026 goals on the way to England semi-final

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All 17 of Argentina's World Cup 2026 goals on the way to England semi-final

Argentina have scored 17 goals at the 2026 World Cup to reach the semi-finals, where they will face England. Fans can watch all of the Albicelestes' goals from their run to the last four.

Will Argentina beat England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final?

BBC Sport · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Astronomers discover four white dwarfs hidden within 65 light-years of Earth

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Astronomers discover four white dwarfs hidden within 65 light-years of Earth

Astronomers have spotted four previously undetected white dwarfs within 65 light-years of the Solar System. The stars orbit red dwarfs in binary systems. White dwarfs are the remnants of low-mass stars that have reached the end of their lives.

Rzeczpospolita · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Phoebe Bridgers Surprises Fallon Audience with Live Performance of 'Lost Boys'

Phoebe Bridgers made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing her new song "Lost Boys" from her upcoming album "Lost Weekend." The record, her third studio album, is set for release next month.

Will "Lost Weekend" be Phoebe Bridgers' best album yet?

Rolling Stone · 30min ago · Source ↗

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