Welfare states are increasingly unable to fund comprehensive crisis shields for their citizens due to rising debt and fiscal pressure. Governments still aspire to protect people from economic shocks but are losing the financial capacity to do so fully. The challenge is identifying what changes are needed to reverse this trend.
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Promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu says a fight between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma held in Nigeria would generate more global interest than Muhammad Ali's famous 'Rumble in the Jungle'. He describes the potential matchup as a "blockbuster fight" and a "perfect story", noting both fighters have Nigerian connections.
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VeloBank is offering loan consolidation — merging multiple credits and loans into one — with no origination fee. Customers with sufficient creditworthiness can also receive extra cash on top of the consolidation amount. The bank additionally allows deferral of the first repayment instalment by up to three months.
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US President Donald Trump declared on Friday that Canada should compensate the United States for air pollution caused by ongoing Canadian wildfires. He announced that the pollution-related costs would be added to existing tariffs on Canada. The move marks a further escalation in already strained US-Canada relations.
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Scientists completed one of the deepest ocean-floor drillings in oceanographic history, boring 1,268 metres into the rock beneath the Atlantic Ocean. They discovered the hydrothermal system that powers the so-called Lost City — a remarkable field of carbonate chimneys on the seafloor. The find sheds new light on deep-sea geological processes and conditions that could support life.
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Cracked and rough heels are a common summer complaint. A simple home remedy involves mixing four tablespoons of ingredients such as baking soda, olive oil or glycerine into a paste, applying it to the heels, and leaving it on for a few minutes. Regular use can leave skin smooth without the need for a beauty salon visit.
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A massive overnight Ukrainian drone offensive struck the Moscow region, igniting fires at strategic oil depots and major logistics centres. Thick smoke drifted over the Russian capital itself. The attack is part of a sustained Ukrainian campaign that has also targeted Russian military bases, airfields and tankers in the Black Sea in recent days.
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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.
Classic Italian tomato bruschetta is a summer dish ready in just a few minutes: toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil. It works equally well as a breakfast, light dinner, snack or treat for guests.
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For many Gen Z clubbers, the greatest fear is no longer embarrassing themselves on the dancefloor but accidentally ending up in someone else's viral social media video. This anxiety is reshaping how young people behave in clubs, making them more guarded and self-conscious about being filmed without consent.
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Olomouc, a city in the Czech Republic, surprises visitors with art woven into everyday public spaces. The author describes being startled by an art installation depicting an apparent theft, having grown unaccustomed to encountering art outside gallery walls. The city prompts reflection on how rarely people engage with art beyond dedicated venues.
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South Korea has given rise to so-called "dopamine sites" — 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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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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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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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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Saturday features a packed horse racing schedule with flat racing at Doncaster, Newbury and Ripon, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. A highlight of the day is Bint Archange's appearance in the Super Sprint at Newbury.
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Micky Steeds, a former London Underground cleaner from Aveley, Essex, was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about asbestos and toxic dust exposure during his work cleaning vents, lift shafts and inverts since 2018. An employment tribunal ruled in his favour. He now wants all tube passengers to be informed about the health hazards his case has exposed.
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A psychotherapist explains that even a serious relationship crisis need not spell the end — it can become a catalyst for addressing accumulated problems. Couples often struggle not with infidelity but with the slow erosion of daily life and poor communication. Facing those difficulties, however painful, can be the path to healing the relationship.
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Scientists fed lycopene — the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, pink grapefruits and watermelons — to mice with artificially induced Parkinson's-like brain damage for three weeks. The compound appeared to support the dopamine transporter (DAT) protein, which recycles spent dopamine back into neurons. Mice receiving lycopene showed markedly better brain function than the control group.
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord on the US West Coast is deploying Anduril Industries counter-drone systems, including advanced radar, electronic warfare capabilities and unmanned interceptors. The installation is part of a broader effort to upgrade anti-drone defences at American military bases against growing drone threats.
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