The United States and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites across the Middle East on Saturday. The escalation is part of an ongoing confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large share of the world's oil supply passes. Tensions between the two countries are rising sharply.
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Dr Jakub Woลบniak, a clinical dietitian from Centrum Respo, analysed the ingredients of the popular Funny Foot ice cream. He flagged the presence of glucose-fructose syrup, artificial colourings and a high sugar content. The product is a favourite among children, but its nutritional profile raises concerns from a dietary standpoint.
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The US State Department has urged Americans living abroad to exercise heightened caution due to the risk of "unpredictable escalation" in the Middle East. Washington fears Iran could target US-linked locations around the world in retaliation for recent American strikes. The warning comes amid an ongoing exchange of military strikes between the two countries.
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Freddy Cannon, the rock-and-roll singer best known for "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Palisades Park," died Friday at a hospice facility in California at the age of 89. He was one of the popular acts of the early American rock-and-roll era.
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In the early 20th century, Austrian paediatrician Ernst Moro developed a simple carrot soup that effectively combated diarrhoea in young children. At the time, diarrhoea was a leading cause of infant death due to rapid dehydration. Moro's soup helped significantly reduce child mortality rates.
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The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran โ the eighth consecutive night of attacks. The escalation was triggered by the deaths of two American soldiers killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan. The military conflict between the US and Iran is rapidly intensifying.
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A court confirmed that mere capital or organisational links between companies are not sufficient grounds for ZUS (Poland's social insurance authority) to challenge a service contract. The authority must prove that the contractor is actually performing work for their direct employer, not just a formally separate entity. The ruling is significant for firms operating within holding structures.
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Israeli historian Omer Bartov has stated that Israel committed genocide in the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023 attacks. He concluded that Zionism as an official state ideology justifies genocide and must be rejected. Bartov called on the United States and Europe to impose sanctions on Israel.
A new trojan targeting Android phones can steal banking credentials and drain a victim's account after a single tap on a fake "next" button in a fraudulent dialogue window. The malware disguises itself as a legitimate app, tricking users into unknowingly granting access to their finances. Security experts warn against installing apps from outside the official Google Play store.
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Astronomers have detected traces of helium in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located roughly 49 light-years from Earth. This is the first time an atmosphere has been discovered on an Earth-like planet outside the Solar System. Scientists consider LHS 1140 b one of the most promising candidates yet in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Poland's volleyball team beat France 3-1 in Chicago in the Nations League, despite losing the opening set decisively. Receiver Kamil Semeniuk, one of the key figures in the comeback, said: "We got a real thrashing in the first set, but maybe that bucket of cold water did us good." Poland's final group-stage match is against the USA, starting at 3:00 a.m. Sunday-to-Monday, broadcast on Polsat Sport.
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Ahead of the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop next month, early previews describe the game as an enjoyable experience on the platform. However, reviewers noted issues with the quality graphics mode and confirmed a day-one patch will be released to address performance problems. The full release is scheduled for next month.
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Jan Brzozowski received a distinction in the 11th edition of the "Powiฤkszenie" film criticism competition for his essay on Andrzej Wajda's late-1960s film "Hunting Flies." The author examines whether women are truly the villains in the film, or whether that role belongs to what he calls "effeminate alpha males." The piece is written as a literary dialogue, a form with a tradition stretching from Plato to Oscar Wilde.
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Engagement ring prices in Polish jewellery shops range from a few hundred zloty to over 300,000 PLN for premium models. Engagements can trigger a tax obligation: a gift exceeding 27,090 PLN between fiancรฉs (tax group II) must be reported to the tax office, with amounts above that threshold subject to gift tax. Betrothed couples fall into the second tax group, which carries a higher tax-free allowance than unrelated persons.
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The Golf GTI Edition 50 is Volkswagen's anniversary hot-hatch celebrating 50 years of the GTI nameplate. The reviewer rates it as the best modern Golf driven to date, saying it far exceeds expectations for a fast compact. The car impresses with its driving dynamics and character, standing out in the crowded C-segment.
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The latest generation of superyachts, launched after 2025, increasingly exceed 100 metres in length and feature cutting-edge technology alongside advanced eco-friendly systems. These floating villas are owned by the world's wealthiest individuals, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Arthur Blank. They combine extreme luxury with modern energy management solutions.
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The government of Botswana has warned its citizens about suspicious job offers abroad linked to Russian recruitment. A growing number of Botswanans are being lured under false pretences and then sent to fight on the front lines in Ukraine. Families of missing men report receiving desperate phone calls from relatives who found themselves in a war zone.
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Overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Russia fired dozens of rockets at Kyiv in under an hour, carrying out the most powerful ballistic attack on the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale invasion began. Fires broke out across multiple districts and residential buildings were damaged. The attack resulted in casualties.
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The tenth race of the 2026 Formula 1 season โ the Belgian Grand Prix โ takes place today, 19 July, at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Live coverage is available on Polsat Sport, with a text relay and results on Interia Sport. Ferrari has dominated recently, winning two of the last three races.
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Researchers from KAIST and Stanford University have developed a robotic suit that dons itself without the use of hands or outside assistance in just 10 seconds. The technology could prove useful in semiconductor industry cleanrooms and emergency services. The announcement was reported by Reuters.
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The widespread belief that tomatoes and cucumbers should not be eaten together lacks solid nutritional backing. Dietitians say both vegetables are easy to digest and consuming them together is not harmful for most people. The myth is particularly common in Poland and Eastern Europe.
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Church lawyer Michaล Peลka explains the reality of Catholic marriage annulment proceedings in Poland. He stresses that even a fully credible account โ for instance a husband who never loved and deceived his wife from the start โ is insufficient for a nullity declaration without evidence and witnesses. The absence of siblings, living parents or friends who were confided in about marital problems makes a successful case virtually impossible.
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