Ann Li, one of the favourites at the WTA 250 tournament in Athens, was eliminated in the quarterfinals after just over an hour of play against lower-ranked Russian Alina Korneyeva. The American's defeat is a major upset, as other tournament favourites progressed without trouble. Korneyeva advances to the next round.
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Michael van Gerwen has a chance to silence doubters over his inconsistent recent form at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. Wessel Nijman has emerged as a genuine title contender capable of dethroning favourite Luke Littler. The tournament shapes up as a compelling contest among darts' top players.
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US forces struck dozens of Iranian military targets overnight from Thursday to Friday, including bridges and military bases, in what CENTCOM confirmed was the sixth consecutive night of American bombardment of Iran. The strikes are aimed at paralysing Iran's military infrastructure. CENTCOM announced the operation's scope in an official statement.
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Xona Space Systems is developing the Pulsar satellite navigation system, with satellites operating in low Earth orbit (LEO). The company says the signal will be up to 100 times stronger than current GPS and GNSS systems, delivering more accurate positioning in dense urban environments and inside buildings. The shorter distance to Earth from LEO is the key factor behind the signal strength gain.
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Japan's parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law, enshrining the rule that only men from the paternal lineage can become emperor. The change comes amid concerns about the shrinking imperial family and a shortage of male heirs. The law explicitly rules out female succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Foreign investment in Turkish residential property rose 28.3% year-on-year between March and May, according to Turkey's Central Bank data cited by the Daily Sabah. The surge is partly attributed to the Middle East conflict, which has pushed investors to seek safer markets. Turkey is benefiting from a significant inflow of capital from conflict-affected regions.
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Marta Truskolawska-Plichciลska from the Cukiernia u Lecha bakery explains that the price of a genuine craft blueberry bun is driven by the cost of real wild-fruit filling, which is expensive and seasonal. Cheap versions sold in chain stores often contain artificial jam or fillers instead of fresh blueberries. The difference between artisan and mass-produced pastries is therefore a matter of ingredients, not just taste.
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Epic Games announced that starting July 30, Fortnite creators will be able to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. At launch, 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" will be available, including Fortnite staples such as Agent Jones, to be used as NPCs. The move is part of Epic's broader push to integrate AI into its creative ecosystem.
Researchers at the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Trust ran a randomised controlled trial with 121 young adults suffering mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Those assigned to an eight-week salsa programme showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms and social anxiety compared with a control group. Salsa's physical benefits โ cardiovascular health, muscle tone and posture โ were already established; the study adds mental health gains to the list.
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In the first half of 2026, imports of used cars from abroad to Polish dealerships fell while prices rose, according to SAMAR data. In Mazovia, the average used-car price at a dealership exceeded PLN 72,000 โ more than some new models from showrooms. Still, over a third of all used-car transactions were priced below PLN 20,000.
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Just 18 entities across the European Union have received a MiCA licence to operate a crypto trading platform with their own order book. Among them are three Polish companies โ XTB, Ari10 and Kanga Exchange EU โ which obtained their licences in other EU member states. Polish users can legally use these platforms under the new regulatory framework.
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One year has passed since the death of actress Joanna Koลaczkowska. On the anniversary, her brother-in-law Dariusz Kamys shared an emotional post on social media describing their shared struggle with grief. He also revealed a portrait of the actress that he painted to help himself cope with the loss.
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Krzysztof Varga writes about the Battle of Mฤ twy in July 1666 as one of the darkest episodes in Polish history โ a fratricidal clash in which Poles slaughtered Poles with exceptional brutality. The future King Jan III Sobieski, who barely survived, wrote that even Tatars and Cossacks never committed such atrocities. Varga presents the battle as a grim reminder of the capacity for self-destruction in Polish history.
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Floslek's CC Moisturising & Strengthening Cream SPF 20, from its stopNACZYNKA line, combines light coverage with skincare and sun protection. Its formula features niacinamide to reinforce the skin's hydrolipid barrier, horse chestnut seed extract to support microcirculation, and glucosyl hesperidin to strengthen capillary walls. It is presented as a Polish alternative to the cult Erborian CC Red Correct cream.
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A passenger travelling from Krakรณw to Cagliari was charged 260 PLN by Ryanair after staff ruled that backpack straps protruding beyond the bag's outline made it non-compliant with carry-on rules. The woman argues the size difference was minimal and has been trying to recover the money for several weeks. A lawyer has commented on whether the charge was justified.
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Philosopher Jonny Thomson draws on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's three conditions for the kind of stupidity that destroys societies: outsourcing thinking to an authority, wilful ignorance, and conformity. He maps each condition onto today's world โ AI answering our moral questions, political parties enforcing loyalty over personal conviction. Thomson argues that conscious, independent thinking is the essential antidote.
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European guidelines published in August 2024 reclassified blood pressure readings: a result of 120/80 mm Hg may now fall into the "elevated" category, though the diagnostic threshold for hypertension has not been lowered to 120/70 or 130/80 mm Hg. The new classification aims to identify people at risk of cardiovascular disease earlier. Nearly two years after the change, old reference tables are still causing confusion among patients and doctors.
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Mattel and Milestone revealed Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, a new open-world racing game, at Summer Game Fest. The title is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in September, slightly earlier than originally announced. The game introduces open-world gameplay to the Hot Wheels franchise.
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Less than 24 hours after England and Argentina clashed in a dramatic FIFA World Cup football semi-final, the two nations meet again on Saturday in rugby's Nations Championship in Santiago del Estero. The rugby rivalry has historically been one-sided in England's favour, but the Pumas will be playing at home. The back-to-back sporting encounters add an extra layer of rivalry between the two nations.
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OnePlus has confirmed its North American Community website will permanently shut down on 16 August 2026, urging users to manually save their posts, photos and guides before that date. The announcement is part of the company's broader exit from North America and Europe. Eligible OnePlus phones will be able to voluntarily switch to ColorOS 17, with the option to roll back to OxygenOS later.
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At least six Russian billionaires' superyachts, including one belonging to Roman Abramovich, have gathered off the coast of Bodrum, Turkey, according to investigative outlet Wiorstka. Leading the flotilla is the 71-metre vessel "Victoria", linked to Vladimir Putin himself. The oligarchs are using Turkey as a safe harbour from Western sanctions, as Ankara has not joined the Western sanctions regime.
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US strikes on Iran killed at least seven people, prompting Tehran to threaten closing a second key oil route in retaliation. Iran also dispatched drones towards Gulf states and targeted American allies. Meanwhile, US Marines boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid the escalating confrontation.
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