The 20th anniversary edition of the BNP Paribas Dwa Brzegi Film and Arts Festival will take place in Kazimierz Dolny from August 1 to 9. The event combines auteur cinema, visual arts and music, and is one of Poland's most prominent summer cultural gatherings.
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Researchers have repurposed a bacterial self-destruct enzyme using CRISPR technology to selectively shred the DNA of diseased cells, including tumour cells, in mouse cancer models. The mechanism targets only abnormal cells, sparing healthy tissue. The findings, published in Nature on 14 July 2026, could represent a new avenue for cancer therapy.
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D-topia, a new puzzle adventure from Marumittu Games published by Annapurna Interactive, sidesteps sharp sci-fi arguments in favour of a meditative story about humanity's adaptability to utopia and AI. The game features manageable puzzles and clear decision-making. Critics find it well-meaning but too gentle to resonate in the current heated AI debate.
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Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in the Cold War action comedy Mayday, with Reynolds as a US Navy pilot and Branagh as a Soviet citizen who loves democracy and Top Gun. The two must team up to escape the Soviet Union and keep the Cold War from turning hot. The film premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on September 4.
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Nearly eight years after The Rise of Skywalker, author Madeleine Roux's new novel Star Wars: Legacy bridges the narrative gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The book expands on underdeveloped storylines from the sequel trilogy, focusing on Rey and the Resistance. It is part of Lucasfilm's ongoing publishing initiative for the Star Wars franchise.
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Physicist Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe is built from simple computational rules, with space forming a vast network of tiny "atoms of space" that constantly update to produce time, gravity and quantum mechanics. He introduces the concept of the Ruliad โ the space of all possible computations. Wolfram concludes that objective reality may only exist because multiple observers share the same experience of it.
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Lamborghini's Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Federico Foschini has hinted that the brand is planning more models inspired by the Sterrato concept, which blends supercar performance with off-road capability. No specific models or timelines were revealed.
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Denis Kapustin, founder of the Russian Volunteer Corps fighting on Ukraine's side, says Russian society is living in anticipation of an approaching catastrophe. He claims social tensions in Russia are rising and that Putin intends to announce a new mobilisation in autumn 2026. Kapustin points to multiple signs of Kremlin military preparations as evidence.
Distributed compute startup Boundless, which built a 4,000-GPU cluster to settle Ethereum and Base zero-knowledge proofs on Bitcoin, is now expanding into AI compute. The company is pivoting its decentralised infrastructure to serve the growing demand for AI processing power.
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Poland's Council of Ministers has passed a resolution guaranteeing a contribution of over 400 million PLN towards building the largest computing centre in the country. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Digitalisation Dariusz Standerski on platform X. The investment is part of the global race to build so-called AI gigafactories.
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David Sanchez, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has been sentenced to a nine-year ban from holding public office. The case concerns abuse of power and influence peddling, according to agency EFE. The verdict can be appealed.
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Dangote Refinery is halting the sale of petroleum products in naira on the Nigerian domestic market, citing the failure of a landmark 2024 agreement under which the state energy company was to supply crude oil in local currency. The move could affect fuel prices and petroleum product availability in Nigeria. The development was reported by Punch Newspaper.
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Chinese researchers have found that bacteria responsible for gum disease may contribute to calcification of heart valves, a serious condition that weakens the heart and shortens life. The study points to a direct link between oral health and cardiovascular health. The findings underline the importance of regular dental hygiene and treating periodontitis.
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A violent confrontation broke out in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv between a crowd of hundreds and draft officers attempting to detain military-age men. The incident is the latest in a growing series of attacks on conscription personnel across Ukraine. The riot highlights the deepening crisis Ukraine faces in recruiting soldiers for the front.
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France coach Didier Deschamps has insisted his side will not sit back and let Spain dominate possession in Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final. "We need the ball too, if only to stop the opponent having it," he said. The question of Kylian Mbappรฉ's fitness and availability for the match was not definitively resolved by the coach.
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The Suwaลki region in northeast Poland, bordering Lithuania, has a cuisine built around the potato. Local specialities include crispy kiszka ziemniaczana (potato sausage) and kartacze โ hearty, meat-filled potato dumplings. Food journalist Klaudiusz Michalec features these dishes in the travel-cooking programme "W Polskฤ na weekend".
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Lavender should be pruned after its first bloom โ typically in July โ to stimulate a second flowering and prevent stems from becoming woody. The plant can die back in summer due to overwatering, poor drainage or compacted soil. Pruning means cutting stems back by about one-third, always avoiding cutting into old wood.
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Greece has announced plans to revamp the legendary Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach on the island of Zakynthos, one of the country's most iconic tourist landmarks. The beach, famous for its stranded shipwreck and turquoise waters, is set to undergo significant changes aimed at protecting and improving it. Zakynthos is among Europe's most visited holiday destinations.
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YouTube hosts Colin and Samir will travel across the United States in a Lexus as part of their new series Colin & Samir Start Over, produced in partnership with Lexus as a branded sponsor. The series is an extension of their existing Colin and Samir Show.
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Car and Driver has named the Chevrolet Bolt its 2026 EV of the Year, praising it for delivering more value than its price tag suggests. The award highlights the affordable electric vehicle's strong overall package in a competitive field.
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The European Central Bank has announced the launch of a digital euro (CBDC) pilot in the second half of 2027. Banks, payment institutions and retailers from across the eurozone will take part in technical and operational tests, including a bank familiar to Polish consumers. The project aims to assess whether the central bank digital currency is ready for broad rollout.
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Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Blood of Dawnwalker and formerly of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, said that a delay to the next generation of consoles would be "better" for studios like his. He cited ongoing price rises as a serious challenge for the games industry. His comments come amid widespread concern over rising costs for both hardware and software.
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