A major wildfire in northern Spain has burned more than 150 square kilometres of land. Drone footage released by authorities shows the vast scale of the destruction. Emergency services are battling the blaze under challenging weather conditions.
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Cuban dissident artist and musician Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence in Cuba. His release was conditional on him leaving the country permanently. Otero Alcántara is one of the most prominent figures of the Cuban opposition and the San Isidro artistic movement.
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England won a dramatic 10-goal match at the 2026 World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel revealed that Jordan Henderson delivered a pre-match speech that helped set the right collective mindset for the squad. The 2026 World Cup final is Spain vs Argentina, kicking off at 3pm EST / 8pm BST.
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Fresh garden dill contains essential oils, flavonoids and phenolic compounds that support digestion, relieve bloating and have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Regular consumption may reduce feelings of heaviness after meals and stimulate bile secretion. The herb grows easily in Polish gardens and is widely available throughout summer.
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The Motorola razr 70 Ultra is praised as one of the best small flip smartphones on the market, but the reviewer criticises it for insufficient RAM at a time when app demands are rapidly increasing — a trend dubbed the "RAMocalypse." Motorola leads the flip-phone segment overall, yet this model fails to keep up with modern software requirements. The lack of RAM hurts performance in more demanding use cases.
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Saudi Arabia is aggressively developing its tourism sector, promoting ancient sites like Al-Ula and futuristic projects like NEOM as regional rivals to Petra and Dubai. The kingdom, long accessible only to Muslim pilgrims visiting Mecca and Medina, has opened its borders to international tourists in recent years. However, the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens to undermine these ambitious tourism ambitions.
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Russia launched its largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since the start of the war, firing approximately 40 missiles simultaneously at the Ukrainian capital. At least one person was killed and no fewer than 16 were wounded. The strike is unprecedented in scale among rocket attacks on Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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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.
BLIK transfers are visible to the Polish tax authority, which scrutinises regular or large transfers between individuals that may indicate undeclared income. Repeated payments from multiple different people and one-off transfers of unusually large amounts are most likely to trigger a review. Occasional reimbursements for shared purchases or group gifts should not draw tax office attention.
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Neurobiologist Joseph Jebelli argues that voluntary solitude supports brain recovery and deeper information processing, effects particularly pronounced in individuals with very high intelligence. Time alone enables concentration and fosters creativity rather than leading to social isolation. Research suggests that highly intelligent people more frequently and willingly seek out time spent alone.
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A severe hailstorm struck Milan on Saturday evening, forcing organisers to halt a concert by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Some concertgoers were injured during the event, and all attendees were evacuated. It is the latest weather incident to disrupt a major music event in Europe.
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Award-winning entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dino Martins, known for his pollinator research, has written a new book defending parasites and other gruesome creatures. Raised in biodiversity-rich western Kenya, Martins was fascinated from childhood by dung beetles, safari ants and bees pollinating endangered African violets. His book argues that even the most repulsive organisms play vital roles in nature.
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American outdoor footwear brand Merrell has teamed up with Australian creative and streetwear label Perks and Mini (P.A.M.). The collaboration reimagines two well-known Merrell silhouettes from the brand's catalogue. The project reflects the growing trend of blurring the line between technical trail footwear and everyday urban fashion.
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The Zcash project has launched a new node client called Zakura, designed to push the network's throughput from roughly one private transaction per second to 50,000 per second – comparable to Visa's payment network. It is the first live component of a broader roadmap to scale Zcash to payment-network size. The goal is to deliver mass-scale transaction privacy.
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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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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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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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Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa has won nine consecutive matches and advanced to the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Iași, Romania. She will face Egypt's Mayar Sherif in the final, competing for her second consecutive title at the event. Badosa has been steadily rebuilding her WTA ranking following a period of health issues.
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Tofu is a rich source of complete plant protein, calcium, iron and soy isoflavones, which may benefit heart health, bone density and hormone balance. Regular consumption supports muscle maintenance and may lower LDL cholesterol. People with soy intolerance and those taking thyroid medication should exercise caution, as soy can interfere with the absorption of such drugs.
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Scientists have discovered evidence of enormous geological catastrophes on Pluto — massive ice avalanches that fell from heights of around 2 kilometres. The findings suggest the dwarf planet was once the scene of dramatic surface processes. The discovery was made using data collected by the New Horizons probe.
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The technical requirements of the UK's next-generation GCAP combat aircraft mean the entire British aerial refuelling tanker fleet may be rendered incompatible with the new fighter. Britain could be forced into costly investment in new tanker aircraft to fully exploit GCAP's capabilities. The situation illustrates the risks of defence procurement planning without ensuring systems compatibility.
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La Caravane Publicitaire — a nearly 20-kilometre-long parade of sponsor vehicles — precedes the Tour de France peloton by several hours, tossing gifts to fans who have been lining the route since dawn in temperatures close to 40°C. A journalist reports from the roof of an Ibis Hotels vehicle, watching vast crowds cheerfully endure the extreme heat. It is a colourful and little-known aspect of the race's culture, likened to a carnival on Pyrenean roads.
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