Indian petrol stations now exclusively sell fuel blended with 20 percent ethanol following a government mandate. The rushed rollout has sparked anger among vehicle owners and raised questions for the government about the impact on engines, vehicle performance and the availability of unblended petrol.
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The European Union and Ukraine have announced cooperation on drone technology development, with the European Commission also preparing changes to the ETS emissions trading system. Meanwhile, China's economy is showing a marked slowdown, while Warsaw's stock exchange continues its bull run with sectors beyond banking taking the lead.
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England have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Argentina, extending their barren run of over 60 years without a title. Thomas Tuchel, hired specifically to win such matches, could not find a way past Argentina. A commentator argues that the manager had no tactical answer to the Argentinian challenge.
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Chanterelle mushrooms have started appearing in several regions of Poland. Marek Snowarski, founder of grzyby.pl, told Fakt that the best chances of finding them are in moist, mixed forests. In supermarkets, 200 grams of chanterelles currently commands a high price compared to previous seasons.
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OpenAI has unveiled its first physical device โ a compact AI assistant in the form of a cube, priced at $499. The product marks the company's entry into the consumer hardware market after years of operating solely as a software and large language model provider.
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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with several senators on Thursday to push the CLARITY Act โ a cryptocurrency regulation bill โ across the finish line before the Senate's August recess. Negotiators are racing to break the deadlock, according to Politico.
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A landmark agreement signed in Brussels has eliminated border controls between Spain and Gibraltar, with the last section of the border fence removed. Despite voting against Brexit, Gibraltar as a British territory had been subject to post-Brexit rules. Residents on both sides of the border welcomed the change with relief, as the Rock of Gibraltar moves closer to the EU once again.
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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.
Dear Passengers is a satirical game in which players take the role of a budget airline operator and deliberately inflict the worst possible travel experience on their customers. The game pokes fun at the realities of low-cost aviation โ delays, cramped planes and absurd fees โ drawing on experiences familiar to most travellers.
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The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after determining that the country engages in a range of unfair trade practices. Brazil is the world's tenth-largest economy. The move is part of broader US efforts to address what Washington considers inequitable trade relationships.
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The European Space Agency has chosen Warsaw as the location for a new centre specialising in, among other things, dual-use technologies. Polish government representatives and ESA officials describe the facility as a step toward making Poland a "space power." However, key details โ including the exact location, construction costs and planned projects โ remain undisclosed.
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Harley-Davidson, an icon of American motorcycle culture, has seen its market value collapse from over $19 billion two decades ago to just $2.7 billion today. The company lacks products that appeal to younger American consumers, and its strategy has shifted repeatedly without clear results. Sales continue to fall, leaving the brand's future in serious doubt.
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The 1999 Brendan Fraser film "Blast From the Past" โ a 112-minute comedic blend of rom-com, sci-fi and Cold War intrigue โ is now available to stream for free on Tubi. The movie, in which Fraser plays a man raised in a Cold War-era bunker, is considered one of his finest performances and has grown into a cult classic over the decades.
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Mature skin is especially vulnerable to sun-induced pigmentation and age spots in summer. Among the recommended products is a Slavia Cosmetics serum with encapsulated arbutin, which inhibits melanin production. The formula is complemented by an azelaic acid derivative, stable vitamin C, liquorice extract and glutathione, all of which even out skin tone and brighten the complexion.
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Canadian psychologist Candice Odgers, who has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years, argues that social media bans for teenagers are likely to make things worse, not better. She warns the debate diverts attention from deeper issues such as the mental health impact of Covid and the wellbeing of adult caregivers. Odgers identifies adult men as the primary perpetrators of online harms like sextortion and misinformation.
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Vietnam recorded more than 21 million international tourist arrivals last year, its highest figure ever. The rapid growth rate has made Vietnam one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the world. Tourism is now a significant driver of the country's economy.
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Polish tennis player Daria Kuczer was eliminated from the doubles draw at the ITF W75 tournament in Olomouc, losing alongside Julia Adams to sisters Tayisiya and Yana Morderger. However, Kuczer won her singles match and remains in contention for the singles title at the event.
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On Wednesday evening Eastern Time, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed a second wave of strikes on targets in Iran on the same day, including command centres. The attacks mark a further escalation in the military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with a first wave of strikes having been carried out earlier the same day.
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Hong Kong police raided two independent bookstores and arrested five booksellers accused of selling allegedly "seditious" publications. The operation is the latest in an ongoing crackdown on independent bookshops in the city. Authorities have been increasingly targeting booksellers as part of broader restrictions on freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
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Chef Karol Okrasa says that meetings with members of rural women's circles โ which he calls "Amazons of Polish cuisine" โ are the most enjoyable part of his work. These women preserve regional recipes that are unknown to most Poles but form an invaluable part of the country's culinary heritage. Okrasa stresses that dishes considered ordinary by rural cooks are in fact treasures of Polish food culture.
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Bitcoin surged toward $65,000 following softer-than-expected US inflation data. However, on-chain signals show that two key groups of investors are selling into the price bounce rather than holding. This suggests the rally may face headwinds despite the favourable macroeconomic backdrop.
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For years, Simpsons fans have speculated that Police Chief Clancy Wiggum is not Ralph's biological father and that Officer Eddie is. The show has hinted at this theory multiple times, and a Season 36 episode may have confirmed it. The series has now officially addressed the long-running fan theory for the first time.
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