Apple Music has raised its standard subscription price to $11.99 per month, marking the service's first price increase since 2022. Apple officially confirmed the change. The hike brings Apple Music in line with competitors such as Spotify and Amazon Music.
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France and England meet on Saturday in the World Cup third-place match after both teams failed to reach the final. France coach Didier Deschamps openly admitted that "the best thing for France and England would be for this match not to exist." Both sides are visibly disappointed at missing out on Sunday's final.
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South Korea has given rise to so-called "dopamine sites" โ platforms that simulate online shopping without any real transactions. Users can browse, select and "order" products, getting the psychological reward of the shopping process without spending money or receiving any delivery. The trend taps into the dopamine hit associated with the act of choosing and buying.
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The Elizabeth Tower on Janos Hill in Budapest, one of the Hungarian capital's most iconic viewpoints, will be closed to visitors for several years. Experts have determined that the historic structure does not meet safety standards and requires urgent reconstruction. The cost of the renovation is estimated at billions of forints.
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Expert Zbigniew Parafianowicz argues that the main reason behind the dismissal of Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was his growing popularity and the threat it posed to Volodymyr Zelensky's potential re-election bid. According to Parafianowicz, Zelensky has several methods for sidelining politicians who pose a threat to him. The topic was discussed on the programme "Bez Doktryny".
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Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) warns that Russian soldiers have been ordered to target civilian cars, city buses and petrol stations near the front line. Poor coordination is causing Russian forces to increasingly hit their own units and civilians. Kremlin propaganda is attempting to blame Kyiv for these friendly-fire and civilian casualties.
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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 Bolkรณw 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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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.
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 โ GOG's offline installation option remains the better alternative for that.
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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 โ including organic produce โ 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 โ 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 โ 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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Poland face France on Saturday in the Nations League finals tournament in Chicago. The match can be watched on Polsat Sport 1, Polsat Sport Extra 2 and the Polsat Box Go streaming platform from 22:45. The pre-match studio begins at 22:00, with the main Polsat channel broadcast starting at 22:50.
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The Polish embassy in Rome has warned Polish tourists about scams targeting travellers lured by cheap flights to Italy. Diplomats have prepared a set of guidelines to help travellers avoid traps set for the inattentive. Those most at risk are people drawn in by seemingly attractive offers.
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A Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics centre in Moscow on Saturday killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24 others, according to a local official. The strike was part of a larger operation involving 370 drones, most of which were neutralised according to the city's mayor. Kyiv says its strikes on Russia are fair retribution for Moscow's four-year war in Ukraine.
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A 31-year-old scuba diver was attacked by a shark off Adventure Bay in Tasmania, Australia. Police said the victim was airlifted to hospital in stable condition. No further details about the attack have been released.
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A columnist argues that his main fear about artificial intelligence is not losing his job, but having his creative identity and name appropriated. The concern centres on AI generating content that impersonates a specific author without their knowledge or consent. This offers a fresh perspective on the threats generative AI poses to content creators.
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