A boat carrying around 60 migrants, including women and children, capsized off the coast of eastern Libya as the passengers attempted to reach Europe. Authorities report at least 50 people dead or missing. The disaster is the latest in a long series of maritime tragedies along the North African migration route, one of the world's deadliest.
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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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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.
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Andrzej Sośnierz, former MP and head of the National Health Fund (NFZ), commented on reports of some doctors earning up to 240 złoty 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. Sośnierz says the root problem lies in the structural design of healthcare financing.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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