Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour Party leader on July 17, winning a by-election in the Makerfield constituency near Manchester by a landslide. He will become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade. Labour MPs believe Burnham is the party's best chance of countering Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party.
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Castle Party, one of the largest gothic and industrial music festivals in Central and Eastern Europe, kicked off on Friday at Bolków castle in Lower Silesia, Poland. The medieval castle setting gives the event what organisers describe as a "darker alternative" atmosphere. The festival draws fans of gothic sounds from across the region.
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Gulf Arab states are accelerating the construction of pipelines and infrastructure that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which is increasingly threatened by Iranian missiles and drones. XTB analyst Kamil Szczepański notes that petrodollar-rich Gulf nations can complete in a few years infrastructure projects that would take decades elsewhere. Western engineers and Indian labourers are set to head into the desert to build the new routes. The push is a direct response to growing military risks from Iran.
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After losing their respective semi-finals, France and England will meet in the World Cup third-place play-off – a match both sides would rather skip. Players who dreamed of the final and a gold medal must now take the field with nothing more than a bronze medal at stake. The game is widely seen as a consolation fixture, yet national pride means neither team can simply go through the motions.
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A Reddit user has built a DIY physical "cartridge" system for Steam games: each game is stored on a separate external SSD, and plugging it into a docking station triggers a script that launches the correct title in Steam. The setup is elegantly simple and saves space on the main drive. It does not, however, grant true game ownership independent of Steam — GOG's offline installation option remains the better alternative for that.
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Israel has erected a new military barrier called the "Crimson Thread" in the Jordan Valley of the West Bank, cutting Palestinian communities off from their agricultural land. The structure is part of a broader Israeli strategy to control movement across the West Bank. Affected Palestinian villages say the barrier severely disrupts daily life and access to farmland.
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A bot has been made available that lets users check how dependent they have become on artificial intelligence tools. The tool analyses AI usage patterns and shows the degree to which a user relies on AI in daily life.
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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 in the Netherlands have found that most species of flies share surprisingly similar flight patterns, despite differences in body shape and habitat. The results suggest that evolution has produced a common, efficient flight strategy across the group.
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Fruit and vegetables — including organic produce — carry residues of pesticides applied both in orchards and in storage facilities as preservatives. Rinsing under running water removes some residues but not all; scrubbing with a brush or soaking in a baking soda solution is more effective. Complete removal is impossible, as some chemicals penetrate into the flesh of the produce.
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Georgi Gospodinov, one of Bulgaria's most celebrated writers, tells Newsweek about a childhood nightmare he wrote down instead of telling his grandmother — and which never returned. He recalls the absurdities of communist Bulgaria, where even basic goods like oil and peppers were scarce. The interview explores literature, memory and writing as a way of processing trauma.
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France has ordered the blocking of the crypto prediction market Polymarket, citing suspicions that unknown actors hacked weather stations to manipulate weather-related bets on the platform. France is the latest in a series of countries to block the service. The case raises serious questions about the integrity of blockchain-based prediction markets.
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Potato milk is a plant-based drink with a mild flavour and creamy texture that contains no lactose or gluten. In Poland it remains far less well-known than oat, almond or soy milk, though it is already available in some stores. It is a viable option for people with lactose intolerance or those seeking an alternative to more mainstream plant-based milks.
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US-listed companies continue to report strong financial results, fuelling optimism on Wall Street. However, some experts are growing concerned about how long the rally can last and whether investor behaviour is sustainable. Other analysts are hunting for opportunities in markets that have seen sharp recent declines.
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Homologation documents suggest the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2 will produce less power than the current model. The news has upset the motorcycle community online, though the bike will still rank among the most powerful production superbikes available. In reality, most riders never come close to exploiting the machine's full potential outside of a racetrack straight.
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During the current Marc O'Polo sale, a sage-green A-shape jacket is discounted by 49% with all sizes still in stock — a rarity during seasonal sales. The relaxed cut in a muted green shade fits the "less is more" trend. Similar discounted options are also available at Reserved and H&M.
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Authorities on the Swedish island of Gotland are urging residents and tourists to drastically reduce their water consumption amid a deepening shortage. They are encouraging people to wash in the Baltic Sea instead of showering, saying one "sea wash" saves up to 90 litres of water. Gotland is a popular summer destination and has been struggling with water shortages regularly during summer seasons.
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Jagiellonia Białystok goalkeeper Sławomir Abramowicz said the whole squad is determined to reach the Europa League league phase. He emphasised that the players will do everything to compete in the eight league-phase matches rather than stopping at the earlier qualifying rounds. Abramowicz acknowledged it will be a very tough challenge.
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Trust in Vladimir Putin is dropping significantly as fuel queues grow across Russia, reflecting the deepening economic crisis caused by the war. Kremlin propaganda is working to normalise each new stage of the crisis for the Russian public. Meanwhile, the war itself is entering a new phase.
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The United States launched a seventh consecutive wave of airstrikes on Iran overnight on Friday, defying Tehran's warning that it would resume "full-scale offensive operations" if the attacks continued. Iran has threatened retaliation should the strikes persist. The situation in the Middle East remains extremely tense.
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GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for type 2 diabetes and later used for obesity, are now being studied for a much wider range of conditions. Researchers are investigating their effectiveness in heart disease, kidney and liver conditions, sleep apnoea, dementia and addiction treatment. The drugs' therapeutic potential appears far broader than initially expected.
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Polish inflation has hit the National Bank of Poland's target exactly, reassuring economists and investors that price pressure is under control. At the same time, fuel prices have surged at petrol stations and the S&P 500 index is increasingly concentrated in technology stocks. Signals of an economic slowdown abroad raise questions about the durability of the current bull market.
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