Pentagon hid Iran attack casualties? NYT reports dozens of US soldiers wounded
The New York Times reports that the Pentagon concealed the true scale of Iranian strikes on US forces, with dozens of soldiers wounded and military equipment damaged. The story is politically sensitive for Donald Trump. Analysts note that Iran continues to maintain significant military capabilities despite the attacks.
Facebook suspended the page of a Polish NGO โ the Centre for Monitoring Racist and Xenophobic Behaviour โ classifying photos of wounded children from the Gaza Strip as "sexual exploitation." The news was broken by "Rzeczpospolita." The suspension was unrelated to the foundation's monitoring of right-wing politicians; Meta's systems flagged the war-documentation images instead.
Jonathan Anderson's latest collection for Dior draws inspiration from India and New Mexico, with several pieces created in collaboration with acclaimed sculptor Lynda Benglis. The garments are designed to resemble moving sculptures, blending high fashion with fine art in an unconventional way.
The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class is a refreshed version of the luxury SUV expected to go on sale later this year. Mercedes promises more power and improved styling, though the full specification has not yet been fully detailed.
Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles hosted Spain's World Cup victory celebrations on Monday, 16 years after the team's last title. The ceremony included several surprises, one of which was a video message from Shakira that delighted the celebrating fans.
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Skra Czฤstochowa has pulled out of league competition after finishing fourth in the promotion race to the second division last season. The club is struggling financially and has pointed to the Polish Football Association (PZPN) as partly responsible for the situation.
The number of officially recognised occupational diseases in Poland fell by around 10% last year, according to the latest report from the Institute of Occupational Medicine. At the same time, workplace stress is becoming an increasingly serious problem, affecting a growing number of employees.
Retail traders in Vietnam who use offshore crypto exchanges such as Binance or OKX now face fines of up to $1,900. The broader Asia crypto roundup also covers a controversy surrounding Network School in Malaysia, which has been accused of banning Israeli citizens from the programme.
Zdzisลaw Julian Starostecki was one of the co-creators of the famous American Patriot missile. Before being recruited by the US Department of Defense, he survived the September 1939 campaign, Soviet gulags and the combat path of General Anders' Army. His story is told by Jerzy Surdykowski.
With gas prices hovering above $4 a gallon in the US, converting a regular bicycle into an e-bike is a cost-effective commuting alternative. Conversion kits cost far less than buying a new e-bike outright. The approach suits riders looking to cut daily transport costs without a major investment.
Jakub Jaworowski, a board member of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), says Poland should not feel inferior to Germany or France when competing for Ukraine reconstruction contracts. He describes BGK's role as an icebreaker clearing the way for Polish companies. He also stresses that political tensions have not affected Poland's economic ties with Ukraine.
Alphabet's Debug initiative has asked US federal authorities for permission to release up to 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida. Sterile males don't bite or carry disease; when they mate with females, the eggs fail to hatch, reducing the overall mosquito population. Australian field tests of a similar approach offer valuable lessons for the project.
Nintendo Music has been updated with additional Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart World, this time featuring music inspired by Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart Super Circuit. The update is the latest addition since the Mario Kart World album launched on the app last month. Nintendo has been steadily expanding the app's catalogue with new tracks from the game.
Stillwater, Minnesota โ nicknamed the "Birthplace of Minnesota" โ is home to a park featuring over half a dozen teddy bear statues ranging from two to over ten feet tall, among the only teddy bears in the world larger than their real animal counterparts. The five-million-dollar park was originally given to the city as an anonymous gift in the mid-2000s. The donors were later revealed to be former Dell executive Tom Armstrong and his wife, who also contributed millions to other local parks.
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Beloved toys around the world, teddy bears are icons of childhood wonder. These plush effigies put soft paws and friendly faces on one of nature's most dangerous creatures. Normally, they're tiny, confined to bedrooms and car backseats โ except in Stillwater. The 'Birthplace of Minnesota' houses a park bristling with some of the only teddy bears in the world that are larger than their animal namesakes.
The park, a five-million-dollar investment featuring over half a dozen teddy bear statues that range in height from two to over ten feet tall, was given to the city as a completely anonymous gift in the mid-2000s. The identities of the benefactors have since been revealed: former Dell executive Tom Armstrong and his wife, who also committed millions of dollars to other local parks. The resolution of that mystery has robbed the park of none of its magic, however.
The person-sized teddy bears are posed enjoying the other amenities of the park, such as the amphitheater and some of the rides. The park also features a two-story building available as an event venue, a playground area with a miniature of the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge, a climbing wall, and more.
On July 20, Donald Trump announced 50% additional tariffs on a portion of Canadian imports into the United States. The White House justified the move by accusing Canada of discriminating against American products. CNN warned the decision could mark the beginning of a new US-Canada trade war.
William H. Wisher Jr., the producer and screenwriter who co-wrote The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has died peacefully at home aged 71. His family confirmed the death, saying he "believed that stories have the power to connect people across generations."
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Florida man and his company with running a fraudulent crypto asset mining scheme. The defendants allegedly raised $22 million from more than 380 investors who believed their money would fund legitimate mining operations. The SEC says the funds were not used as promised, making it a classic crypto investment fraud case.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior underwent a beard sculpting procedure performed by Dr Alessandro Alarcรฃo. Photos and videos showing the results have circulated online, with the doctor also sharing the outcome of his work. Fans had initially expected news about a new contract for the Brazilian forward, not a cosmetic update.
The Polish government is trying to defuse a wage crisis in healthcare by targeting so-called "suitcase doctors" โ physicians who hold multiple positions at different facilities. Experts warn that wage rises alone will not avert disaster without a painful overhaul of the entire system. The problems run deeper, covering staff shortages and the structural funding of healthcare.
The first half of 2026 brought steep sales declines in China's car market, hitting European, Japanese and Chinese brands alike. Weakening domestic demand is increasingly offset by record-breaking Chinese vehicle exports, raising alarm for the European auto industry. The trend intensifies competitive pressure on European carmakers both at home and in global markets.
The European Commission proposed its first major revision to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in years. The energy and industrial sectors acknowledge Brussels has moved in the right direction, but say the changes are too modest to meaningfully lower energy prices or boost the competitiveness of the European economy.
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