Writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5 million from Donald Trump as part of a settlement in her harassment and defamation lawsuit. A federal judge ordered the payment after the US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump's appeal. Trump had previously dismissed the accusations as a "scam."
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The BBC has officially responded to the cancellation of Doctor Who, more than a month after the show was put out to competitive tender and ultimately axed. Contrary to earlier rumours, no Christmas special for 2026 was ever produced and no search for a new Time Lord took place. Outgoing showrunner Russell T. Davies had confirmed writing a Christmas script, but it will not be made.
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US diesel prices have hit $5 a gallon again, up 33% from when the Iran war started. Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity are the main drivers. Prices first crossed the $5 mark in March, and the latest surge is squeezing transport and logistics costs nationwide.
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The "Elixir Młodości" drink, created in partnership with TV presenter Krzysztof Ibisz and the Żabka convenience store chain, went on sale in June 2026. So far the product has failed to make a commercial impact, with sales falling well short of expectations.
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Thomas Detry and Robert MacIntyre share the lead at The Open golf championship. Matt Fitzpatrick is among those chasing the leaders as the tournament progresses. The competition promises an exciting finish in the remaining rounds.
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The object 1998 SH2, catalogued as a standard asteroid since 1998, displayed orbital anomalies during its close approach in August 2025, triggering a new series of analyses. Scientists now suspect it may be a so-called dark comet — an object with comet-like activity but no visible coma or tail. The finding forces a rethink of how Earth-threat assessments are made for similar objects.
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic trace their origins to research on venom from a lizard native to the Desert Southwest of the USA. They work by binding to albumin in fat tissue and slowly releasing a hormone into the bloodstream over several days, controlling weight and blood sugar. The health benefits continue to surprise doctors and patients, and experts believe the peptide era in medicine is only just beginning.
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Google has confirmed and started rolling out a fix for Android Auto versions 17.2 and 17.3 Beta, which had been causing crashes and random disconnects since earlier this month. The temporary workaround had been to downgrade to an older release. The patch is now being distributed to affected users.
Visa predicts that in the emerging era of AI agentic commerce, stablecoins will become a key settlement layer for micro-transactions. The company envisions a hybrid payment flow combining traditional card rails with stablecoin infrastructure at different stages of a task. This signals that Visa sees digital currencies not as a rival but as a complement to its own payment network.
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Podczas pokazu lotniczego Blue Angels na plaży w Pensacoli na Florydzie jeden z odrzutowców przeleciał wyjątkowo nisko tuż nad widzami, wywołując zamieszanie i zaskoczenie wśród zebranych. Marynarka Wojenna USA wszczęła dochodzenie w sprawie incydentu. Blue Angels to elitarny zespół akrobacyjny US Navy, a
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The 15th European Night of Literature will take place on 22 August in Wrocław under the theme "Community – how to find what was never lost". This year's reading list has been curated by Filip Zawada. The full programme of the event has now been announced.
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FromSoftware has released a detailed schedule for the closed beta test of its upcoming online game, The Duskbloods. Sign-ups are set to open shortly, with the tests themselves planned for summer. The game had previously been announced as the studio's new multiplayer project.
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Economist and Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion warns that Europe is falling significantly behind the US and China in artificial intelligence. He argues that better research funding, stronger venture capital ecosystems and more AI innovation are needed for Europe to close the gap. Without these steps, he says, Europe risks being permanently sidelined in the global technology race.
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Ewelina Muszyńska spent eight years as a nun before leaving her convent due to mobbing and a toxic atmosphere. Speaking on the programme "Dzień Dobry Wakacje," she described jealousy among sisters, the community's complete severance of contact after her departure, and the impossibility of suppressing natural human biology within convent walls. Her story offers a rare insight into life inside a female religious community.
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China is increasingly shielding itself from the impact of rising oil prices caused by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, thanks to the rapid electrification of taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. As a result, passenger fares are remaining low even as fuel costs climb. The finding comes from an analysis published by Reuters.
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Mauritania, located in north-western Africa, covers over one million square kilometres, with 90% of its territory lying within the Sahara desert and a population of just five million. Despite boasting UNESCO-listed heritage sites, fewer than 10,000 tourists visit annually, making it one of the world's least-visited countries. It remains one of the last genuinely undiscovered travel destinations.
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Saiwan Bake House, a bakery in Pattaya, Thailand, has gone viral with its "hair croissants" — pastries covered in thin, crispy strands of dough. The unusual treats have become hugely popular with locals and tourists alike. Their striking and unconventional appearance is what's drawing attention on social media.
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Des Carey, a veteran executive from Lucasfilm and Samsung, has been appointed Executive Director of Strategic Growth & Innovation at Dublin-based VFX and post-production studio Elephant Goldfish. The studio is a member of the Molinare Creative Group. Carey will focus on strategic growth and collaboration across the group's teams.
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Rangers FC are in advanced talks to sign Partizan Belgrade captain Dragojevic. The Scottish Premiership club is close to securing the transfer during the summer window.
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The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed in July 2026 new payment rules for AI and clinical software tools as part of its 2027 hospital outpatient and physician fee proposals. While Medicare has long been adept at pricing physical items, it has lacked a consistent framework for algorithms — such as those predicting cardiac risk or mapping prostate cancer spread. The proposed changes aim to factor in the impact of digital tools on patient outcomes.
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told the US Secretary of Defense that Israel is determined to keep its forces in the security zones it has established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. The declaration came amid rising tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iran. Katz stressed that Israel's sole objective is to protect its citizens from threats.
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US military escalation against Iran has pushed oil prices higher and weakened the Polish zloty. The euro has settled firmly above 4.32 PLN. Geopolitical tensions linked to Trump's policy continue to put pressure on the Polish currency.
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