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Merz says German coalition has "found its footing" after recent reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that his coalition government has "found its footing," citing recent reforms as evidence of progress. Separately, police carried out drug raids in western Germany and the Netherlands, resulting in multiple arrests. The two developments represent the main news items from Germany covered in the report.

Is Merz's coalition on the right track for stable governance?

DW News ยท 21h ago ยท Source โ†—

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BBC confirms Doctor Who cancelled โ€” no new showrunner or Christmas special
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BBC confirms Doctor Who cancelled โ€” no new showrunner or Christmas special

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.

Was the BBC right to cancel Doctor Who?

Collider ยท 7min ago ยท Source โ†—

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US diesel hits $5 a gallon again โ€” up 33% since the Iran war began

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.

Should the US boost domestic oil production to bring diesel prices down?

NYT Business ยท 10min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Ibisz's "Elixir Mล‚odoล›ci" drink in ลปabka stores posts weak sales since June launch
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Ibisz's "Elixir Mล‚odoล›ci" drink in ลปabka stores posts weak sales since June launch

The "Elixir Mล‚odoล›ci" drink, created in partnership with TV presenter Krzysztof Ibisz and the ลปabka 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.

Do celebrity-branded drinks have a chance of long-term success in Poland?

Rzeczpospolita ยท 12min ago ยท Source โ†—

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UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok age checks
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UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok age checks

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok, focusing on how the platform verifies the ages of its users. The regulator says it has "very serious concerns" about the effectiveness of TikTok's age-checking systems. The probe comes a month after the UK government announced plans to ban social media access for under-16s.

Should social media be banned for under-16s?

TVN24 ยท 13min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Ex-NFZ chief Soล›nierz: Medical procedure pricing in Poland is total chaos
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Ex-NFZ chief Soล›nierz: Medical procedure pricing in Poland is total chaos

Andrzej Soล›nierz, former MP and head of the National Health Fund (NFZ), commented on reports of some doctors earning up to 240 zล‚oty per hour, calling the pricing of medical procedures in Poland "total chaos." He argues that as long as large sums of easy money circulate in the system for specific procedures, someone will always exploit it. Soล›nierz says the root problem lies in the structural design of healthcare financing.

Would capping doctors' hourly pay solve the problem of abuses in the NFZ?

Rzeczpospolita ยท 14min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Senate Democrats block record $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget bill

Senate Democrats have blocked a vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a record $1.15 trillion defence budget. The blockage could have knock-on effects for allied nations, including Poland, that depend on US military support and cooperation. The future of the bill remains uncertain.

Does blocking the Pentagon budget threaten Poland's security?

Defence24 ยท 15min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Lewandowski's Chicago Fire coach admits presentation "could have been done better"
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Lewandowski's Chicago Fire coach admits presentation "could have been done better"

Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter addressed criticism in Poland over the club's unveiling of Robert Lewandowski, admitting the club "could have done it better." Speaking to WP SportoweFakty, he explained the organisational issues behind the problems with the presentation. Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire after leaving FC Barcelona.

Did Chicago Fire fail in the unveiling of Lewandowski?

WP SportoweFakty ยท 17min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Modern Warfare 4 reveals Kill Block, its procedurally generated multiplayer arena
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Modern Warfare 4 reveals Kill Block, its procedurally generated multiplayer arena

Infinity Ward has released a brief teaser for Kill Block, a new multiplayer mode in Modern Warfare 4. The arena is assembled from hundreds of different map variations, making it effectively a procedurally generated small map that changes each match. A full multiplayer gameplay reveal is scheduled for later this week.

Are procedurally generated maps a good direction for Call of Duty?

Eurogamer ยท 18min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Asteroid 1998 SH2 may be a "dark comet" โ€” a threat to Earth?
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Asteroid 1998 SH2 may be a "dark comet" โ€” a threat to Earth?

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 โ€” 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.

Do near-Earth object monitoring systems urgently need upgrading?

benchmark.pl ยท 38min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Visa: stablecoins will power micro-payments in the AI agentic economy
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Visa: stablecoins will power micro-payments in the AI agentic economy

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.

Will stablecoins replace traditional card payments in AI-driven commerce?

The Block ยท 38min ago ยท Source โ†—

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European Night of Literature 2026 in Wrocล‚aw: theme and reading list announced
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European Night of Literature 2026 in Wrocล‚aw: theme and reading list announced

The 15th European Night of Literature will take place on 22 August in Wrocล‚aw under the theme "Community โ€“ 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.

Booklips ยท 48min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Ex-nun Ewelina Muszyล„ska spent 8 years in a convent and left due to mobbing and toxic atmosphere
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Ex-nun Ewelina Muszyล„ska spent 8 years in a convent and left due to mobbing and toxic atmosphere

Ewelina Muszyล„ska spent eight years as a nun before leaving her convent due to mobbing and a toxic atmosphere. Speaking on the programme "Dzieล„ 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.

Should the Church do more to protect nuns from mobbing?

WP Kobieta ยท 58min ago ยท Source โ†—

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China's rapid taxi electrification shields ride-hail fares from rising oil prices
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China's rapid taxi electrification shields ride-hail fares from rising oil prices

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.

Is electrifying transport the most effective shield against oil price swings?

TVN24 ยท 1h ago ยท Source โ†—

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Mauritania: UNESCO-listed Sahara gem visited by fewer than 10,000 tourists a year
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Mauritania: UNESCO-listed Sahara gem visited by fewer than 10,000 tourists a year

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.

Should Mauritania actively promote itself as a tourist destination?

Polsat News ยท 1h ago ยท Source โ†—

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Thailand's "hair croissants" go viral online
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Thailand's "hair croissants" go viral online

Saiwan Bake House, a bakery in Pattaya, Thailand, has gone viral with its "hair croissants" โ€” 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.

Are "hair croissants" an interesting culinary idea worth trying?

Polsat News ยท 1h ago ยท Source โ†—

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Lucasfilm and Samsung veteran Des Carey joins Irish VFX studio Elephant Goldfish

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.

Deadline ยท 8min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz 'red line' and vows retaliation

Iran has warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and vowed retaliation against Trump's threats to strike Iranian infrastructure. Trump warned that US forces would target Iran next week if negotiations do not resume. Tensions between the two countries are once again escalating, pushing fuel prices higher.

Should the US strike Iranian infrastructure if negotiations don't resume?

CNBC ยท 14min ago ยท Source โ†—

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From lizard venom to weight-loss drugs โ€” the peptide era is reshaping medicine
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From lizard venom to weight-loss drugs โ€” the peptide era is reshaping medicine

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.

Should GLP-1 peptide drugs be available to everyone without a prescription?

STAT News ยท 38min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Bellingham hits opponent after Argentina beat England 2-1 at the World Cup

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, scoring the winning goal late in the match. After the final whistle, England's Jude Bellingham lost his temper and struck one of the Argentine players in an act of unsporting behaviour. The incident has sparked significant controversy and could lead to disciplinary action against the midfielder.

Should Bellingham be suspended for striking an opponent after the match?

Polsat Sport ยท 18min ago ยท Source โ†—

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Ukraine fires popular defence minister Umerov amid drone war successes โ€“ sparks backlash

Ukraine has dismissed defence minister Rustem Umerov, who was widely credited with spearheading the country's drone warfare strategy and helping Ukraine gain a technological edge over Russia. The firing comes as Ukraine signs new drone deals and awaits Patriot missile export licences. The dismissal has drawn intense criticism both domestically and internationally.

Did Ukraine make a mistake by firing Defence Minister Umerov?

NPR World ยท 24min ago ยท Source โ†—

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