Polish fans from Chojnice displayed a white-and-red banner representing their city at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The sight of the Polish flag at the decisive match sparked significant buzz on social media.
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A Quick Play Hacked weekend event running the 1-3-2 format has convinced many Overwatch players that 6v6 should return permanently. The author, a 5v5 veteran who never understood complaints about the format change, says the event finally showed him what was lost. He is now calling on Blizzard to make 6v6 a permanent mode.
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Emmy-winning actress Liza Colรณn-Zayas, known for FX's The Bear, has joined the cast of Hulu's upcoming legal drama Conviction, created by David Shore. She joins lead actress and executive producer Elisabeth Moss, alongside Jimmi Simpson, William Jackson Harper, Kevin McKidd, and Sebastian De Souza. No premiere date has been announced yet.
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A new study suggests monkeys possess geometric reasoning skills on par with human preschoolers, challenging the idea that abstract thought is uniquely human. Researchers argue the ability evolved gradually rather than appearing suddenly in our species. The findings point to deeper cognitive continuities between humans and other primates.
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Dutch design brand Moooi has released a nature-inspired furniture collection that looks AI-generated but consists of real, purchasable products. A standout piece is an armchair covered in a hydrangea motif that makes interiors look surreal and alive. The collection reflects a growing trend of blending interior design with bold natural references.
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Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure is preparing regulations that would require a first-aid kit in every newly registered passenger car from 31 March 2027. The rule would apply to all new vehicles registered after that date. Details of the regulation are still being finalised.
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Kodak has launched the EC35, a $35 point-and-shoot camera designed as a refillable alternative to disposable cameras. It mimics the simplicity of a disposable but can be reused and recharged. The device targets fans of casual, film-style photography on a budget.
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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.
The famous saying "write drunk, edit sober" was never actually said by Ernest Hemingway, despite being widely attributed to him. Researchers note that Hemingway was in fact a disciplined writer who avoided drinking while working. The true origin of the quote remains unclear and has been the subject of literary debate.
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Donald Trump warned that Iran will "pay many times over" for every American soldier killed, following attacks in Jordan last week that wounded dozens of US troops. The New York Times revealed that three Iranian strikes also damaged several military helicopters. The Pentagon had not previously disclosed the attacks to the public.
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Cardano has completed a hard fork for the first time in its history without any company triggering the upgrade โ the decision was made entirely by a community vote. This marks a landmark step in the project's decentralisation, as previous protocol updates were controlled top-down by organisations such as IOHK and Emurgo.
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Dutch intelligence agencies AIVD and MIVD have published a joint report revealing that at least one Russian intelligence service is systematically hijacking internet-connected industrial cameras in the Netherlands, other EU and NATO countries, and Ukraine. The goal is to monitor arms shipments being delivered to Ukraine. It is the first official Western confirmation of this espionage method.
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A growing number of US states now allow terminally ill patients to legally access Medical Aid in Dying. To qualify, a patient must meet three conditions: have a terminal illness, retain decision-making capacity, and make a voluntary request. Laws in this area continue to expand across the country.
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Jan Zieliลski and Luke Johnson were eliminated in the first round of the ATP 250 clay-court tournament in Estoril, Portugal. It is the fourth consecutive defeat for the Polish-British doubles pair, who cannot seem to break their losing run.
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A federal court in Oakland on Monday ordered a temporary halt to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, led by California, filed the lawsuit alleging the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors and audiences. The merger is now subject to further judicial review.
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Montgomery Reef, located roughly 1,200 miles from the nearest city off the coast of Western Australia, emerges from the open ocean and disappears again every three hours, tied to tidal rhythms. The isolated natural wonder is also connected to the culture and history of the region's Indigenous people. Its remote location makes it rarely visited by tourists or researchers.
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Variety's Interview Studio, in partnership with Google TV, will return to San Diego on July 24โ25, featuring in-depth conversations with leading talent and creators. Co-president and publisher Dea Lawrence called the event a defining fixture of the entertainment industry. No full lineup of guests has been announced yet.
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Director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed that Insomniac's Spider-Man video games served as a key reference for the stunt team on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Stunt performers would take screen grabs from gameplay and ask whether specific moves could be recreated practically. The Insomniac franchise includes Marvel's Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2.
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The RORRY Flow is a compact power bank aimed at Apple users who travel, combining a built-in wall plug, an integrated USB-C cable, and a magnetic Apple Watch charger in one device. It eliminates the need to carry multiple cables and adaptors. The reviewer describes it as an ideal all-in-one travel and overnight charging solution.
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New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed his cabinet. John Healey, a former defence minister who left the government weeks ago following a dispute with Starmer, has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer. The role bypassed favourites Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood.
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Archaeologists working on a railway construction project in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire have unearthed a silver denarius bearing the name of Carausius, a Roman officer who proclaimed himself ruler of the breakaway state of Britannia in 286 AD and reigned until 293 AD. The coin dates from the period of the so-called Britannic Empire, a secessionist state that split from the Roman Empire.
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Zendaya stepped out in a look built around a classic tailored suit, embracing the power dressing trend in a feminine interpretation. The actress opted for minimalism with no bold colours or embellishments, and her outfit has been hailed as one of the stronger fashion moments of recent seasons.
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