A New York Times correspondent was expelled from China after reporting on the struggles of ordinary Chinese citizens. The Chinese authorities gave no official explanation for the expulsion. Her case is part of a broader pattern of increasing restrictions on foreign journalists working inside China.
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A Crusader Kings 3 fan is developing a mod that would allow players to personally participate in battles rather than simply watching the outcome. The project aims to place players at the centre of the fighting and refresh the gameplay experience. No details on the mod's current development stage have been shared.
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Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist said she faces many difficult phone calls ahead as she finalises her team selection. The squad held a two-day team practice session at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. No squad details have yet been revealed.
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Actor Damson Idris discussed the future of his F1 The Movie character, Joshua Pearce, on the Beyond The Grid podcast. Idris did not rule out a return for the character but confirmed no specific continuation plans. The F1 film was released in 2025.
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AI-powered digital avatars in China are taking on increasingly prominent social roles, including running hospitals, delivering university lectures, and providing companionship. Chinese law is struggling to keep pace with the rapid expansion of the technology. The findings were reported in Nature on 15 July 2026.
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Scientists are deploying four deep-sea technologies — drilling ships, seafloor sensors, repurposed internet cables, and other monitoring systems — to study the ocean floor, the last largely unmapped area on Earth. The goal is to improve early detection of deadly earthquakes and tsunamis. The research was published in Nature on 14 July 2026.
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Vibecamp is an annual in-person retreat for the most dedicated corners of internet culture — meme creators, podcasters and anonymous Twitter personalities. Attendees spend a weekend together at a camp facility, recreating their online community dynamics in real life. The event draws people for whom the internet is their primary social space.
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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.
The copper peptide GHK-Cu has gained popularity among celebrities as an injectable anti-ageing treatment. Supporters praise it as a fountain of youth, but sceptics warn of a side effect dubbed the "copper uglies," an undesirable change in skin appearance. Medical experts are urging caution before the therapy becomes more widespread.
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Hennessey has launched a new one-off division called Maverick, offering complete custom bodywork and full car rebuilds tailored to individual clients. Design Director Nathan Malinick stated that virtually anything is possible, including entirely new bodies built from scratch. It is the first such bespoke coachbuilding offering from the Texas-based tuner.
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Major crypto exchanges, led by Binance, are evolving beyond trading platforms into comprehensive financial ecosystems modelled on super-apps. Core trading metrics — pricing, market depth, latency and fees — are converging across the top platforms, making it harder to differentiate on execution alone. Binance and its rivals are therefore expanding their service ecosystems to retain and attract users.
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Public debate in Russia, Europe and North America centres on when Moscow will announce a new mobilisation, but analysts point out that recruitment and conscription in Russia have effectively never stopped since 2022. Rather than a single formal announcement, Russia uses continuous, dispersed recruitment mechanisms to maintain troop numbers without declaring general mobilisation. This approach limits domestic social and political pressure while ensuring a steady supply of recruits.
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Sinsay is selling kick flare jeans for 25.99 PLN, reduced from a regular price of 69.99 PLN (the lowest price in the 30 days before the markdown was 45.99 PLN). Kick flare is a cut with a subtle flare from the knee or calf, ending clearly above the ankle — lighter-looking than classic flare jeans. The style suits both casual and smarter outfits.
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U.S. Treasury yields were little changed as investors balanced encouraging inflation data against a rebound in oil prices. Markets were awaiting the June producer price index (PPI) print. Easing energy costs had recently helped soften the inflation picture.
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Czech private rail operator Leo Express, previously focused on international routes, is planning to launch six new domestic routes in Poland. The company is known for low fares starting at 8 zloty and aims to compete directly with the state-run PKP Intercity on the Polish rail market.
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BFI will release Peter Brook's 1989 film adaptation of "The Mahabharata" on Blu-ray on August 10, presented in a new 4K restoration. The edition features the triptych version running 332 minutes, sitting between Brook's three-hour cinema cut and the six-hour television version. The film is considered one of the landmark works of epic theatrical cinema.
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French confectionery chain La Maison du Chocolat has launched summer ice creams with a designer aesthetic so striking they resemble perfume bottles or works of art. The range redefines the traditional ice cream format, blending luxury visual design with a classic summer treat. The products are part of the chain's current summer collection.
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Director Peter Farrelly's biopic I Play Rocky tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Sylvester Stallone brought the original Rocky to the screen. Anthony Ippolito stars as the young Stallone. The film hits theaters this fall, and the first trailer has already been released.
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Starting today, Spotify users in several countries can create managed accounts for their children without a Premium subscription, expanding a feature previously limited to paying subscribers. Spotify has not published a full list of the affected countries. The change broadens parental control options for free-tier users.
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Steve Bornstein, former CEO of ESPN and NFL Network, has joined the advisory board of Scott Coker's new MMA league. The organisation praised his track record of connecting fans to premium live sports. Bornstein is expected to help shape the league's media and sports strategy as it continues to develop.
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A new analysis based on research from a University of Cambridge team predicts that the cost of launching payloads into orbit will fall by 93% by 2040 compared to current rates. Such a dramatic price drop could transform the global space economy into a mature, mass-market industry accessible to a far wider range of players. The authors attribute the trend to growing competition and reusable rocket technology.
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GMC has introduced the 2027 Hummer EV Icon 25, a special edition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the H2, which debuted at the 2002 Los Angeles auto show. The electric model pays homage to the original with its signature yellow paint. It is set to arrive as a limited edition.
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