Research indicates that princesses of ancient Egypt were skilled archers and may have participated in military or ceremonial archery practice. The ability to shoot a bow was associated with elite status and power in that culture. The finding sheds new light on the role of women in Egyptian aristocracy.
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World of Warcraft's lead director has hinted at new content for the secondary profession of archaeology, which has gone without meaningful updates for eight years. The revamped skill is expected to arrive with the upcoming expansion WoW: The Last Titan. Blizzard appears to be treating archaeology as one of the new expansion's priorities.
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Spain returned to Madrid less than 24 hours after winning the World Cup final against Argentina 1-0 after extra time. The players and head coach Luis de la Fuente presented the trophy at the airport before joining a city-wide parade. The celebrations concluded with a major concert at Cibeles Square, attended by more than one million people.
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Low water levels in the Danube have led to the exposure of remains and artefacts hidden for approximately 90 years, most likely from the Second World War. The discovery was described as "history literally emerging from the Danube." The find has attracted significant interest from historians and local authorities.
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Swimming and water gymnastics are among the safest forms of physical activity for people over 60. Water reduces the load on joints while simultaneously engaging muscles, making these exercises especially beneficial for seniors. In summer, water activity also provides relief from heat, though it should be approached with caution and common sense.
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Family gifts are fully exempt from tax in Poland, but only if the recipient files form SD-Z2 within six months of receiving the money and confirms the transfer via bank statement. Missing either requirement can attract the tax authority's attention and result in a costly bill including interest. The issue was highlighted by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
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Soldiers from Poland's 2nd Motorised Legion Brigade conducted field tests of the Goblin unmanned ground vehicle, manufactured by MACRO-SYSTEM, alongside the companion Gnom platform. The exercises covered casualty evacuation and fire support scenarios. The tests mark a further stage in evaluating Polish-made unmanned systems under combat-like conditions.
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At the FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, President Donald Trump largely ignored Canadian PM Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in favour of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump took Infantino's call about striker Folarin Balogun's red card and appears to give the FIFA chief standing access to the Oval Office. It was only the second time the three North American leaders had appeared together publicly.
According to a Polish Insurance Chamber report cited by Rzeczpospolita, fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to fabricate insurance claims. Detected life-insurance fraud totalled 101 million zลoty in 2025, a 31% rise year on year. The surge is being driven by the growing accessibility of AI tools.
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Hybrid and regular nail polish manicures are not always safe to apply, and several situations call for skipping them altogether. These include damaged nail plates, certain skin conditions and allergies to product ingredients. Checking these risk factors before booking an appointment can prevent further harm.
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The naked mole-rat queen emits a chemical scent that suppresses reproductive capability in the other females in her colony. The mechanism gives her a monopoly on breeding and is an example of evolutionarily developed pheromone-based social control. Studying this phenomenon helps scientists better understand the evolution of eusociality in mammals.
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Poland registered 68,871 premium-segment cars in the first half of 2026, according to data from the Samar automotive research institute. Although sales of luxury cars are nominally growing, their market share is declining as Poles increasingly opt for cheaper vehicles. BMW, Mercedes and Audi remain the most frequently purchased premium brands.
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Director and actress Olivia Wilde recalled meeting Elon Musk before, in her words, he "turned into this creature." She said he seemed genuinely smart at the time and she never would have predicted the path he eventually took. The comments were made during a wide-ranging conversation about misogyny.
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Donald Trump has agreed to back provisions in the CLARITY Act that would restrict politicians and officials from profiting on cryptocurrencies. The move is a surprising reversal given Trump's own extensive crypto interests. The key question now is whether the legislation will pass before August.
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Join the discussionBBC science correspondent Nicola Davis investigated the strange story of Tam O'Braan, who claimed to grow award-winning tea in Scotland and sell it to some of the UK's finest hotels. While reporting on tea plantations in the UK, Davis noticed inconsistencies in his story. The case ultimately turned out to be an audacious Scottish tea fraud.
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A memorial space dedicated to Iryna Farion, a Ukrainian linguist and radical nationalist activist murdered in July 2024, has been unveiled in Lviv. During her lifetime Farion was deeply divisive: she was accused of undermining Ukrainian unity during the war, made inflammatory anti-Polish statements, and quoted Adolf Hitler. The artistic installation in her honour has reignited debate about the limits of commemorating controversial figures.
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A Washington state court granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling that its sports prediction markets constitute illegal gambling under state law. The court sided with the state's motion to block the service. Kalshi had previously gained prominence after the CFTC permitted it to run election prediction markets.
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The quiet outdoor trend is shifting attention from softshells to lightweight, UV-protective rain jackets that work equally well in the city and on the trail. The style prioritises functionality and neutral aesthetics over seasonal fashion. One highlighted example is a Uniqlo oversized parka with raglan sleeves and a detachable hood.
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An amendment to Poland's National Cybersecurity System (KSC) Act imposes new obligations on around 11,000 private-sector entities, including a requirement to apply for entry in a designated register. After two months since the rules took effect, only around 200 companies have registered, indicating widespread unawareness. Affected businesses should check the deadlines and scope of their obligations to avoid legal consequences.
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Wลodzimierz Lubaลski, legendary Poland captain long based in Belgium, told "Rzeczpospolita" that Spain's hunger for success was the decisive factor in their victory. He also commented on the growing commercialisation of football, criticising the halftime show as having nothing to do with sport itself.
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So-called leisure sickness is a phenomenon in which workaholics and perfectionists develop physical symptoms โ headaches, fatigue, infections โ precisely when they begin to rest. The body, conditioned to constant stress, reacts adversely to a sudden drop in activity. Experts say gradual winding down, rather than an abrupt stop, is the key to effective recovery.
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Ex Situ is an open-source spatial index, begun as an MA thesis in 2022, that maps over 100,000 museum artefacts from the Met, V&A and SMB Berlin using arcs connecting their places of origin to their current institutional locations. It focuses on Western collections categorised as Islamic, Asian, African or ethnological art. Built on Next.js, Deck.gl and Strapi under an AGPL-3.0 licence, it now offers a Markdown export of provenance data for researchers.
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