New research revisits the deaths of Francesco I de' Medici and his wife Bianca Cappello in 1587. For years, historians suspected arsenic poisoning, but the latest findings point to malaria as the likely cause of death. The scientific debate over the Medici deaths has continued for decades.
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Wednesday's racing programme features cards at Lingfield and Worcester. Both National Hunt and Flat racing are on the agenda. The fixtures are expected to be competitive across both venues.
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Orlen processed 9.165 million tonnes of crude oil in Q2 2025, down 7% year-on-year. Refinery capacity utilisation fell to 86%, compared with 93% in Q2 2024. The company also reported write-offs totalling PLN 1.9 billion.
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Indian streaming platform Sony LIV has greenlit the animated series The Legend of Karna, produced by Graphic India's Sharad Devarajan and Jeevan J. Kang. The show is inspired by the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is set to debut on July 31.
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An international team of astronomers has identified two extraordinarily "puffy" exoplanets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, orbiting a distant star in the Volans constellation. Both planets have a density lower than candy floss, making them among the least dense exoplanets ever discovered. They represent extreme examples of so-called super-puff planets.
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Google has redesigned the Google Meet web homepage, turning it into a central hub that brings together agendas, attachments, notes, recordings and transcripts. New week and month views make it easier to navigate upcoming and past meetings. The update is rolling out to all Google Workspace and Workspace Individual users over the next 15 days.
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Ojców National Park, nicknamed "the Polish Switzerland", is one of Poland's most popular natural attractions. The piece invites readers to test their knowledge of the park through a quiz.
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Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.
Greece is battling an intense heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 43°C on Tuesday and Wednesday. An advice and hydration point has been set up near the Acropolis in Athens, distributing free water bottles. Authorities are also warning of elevated wildfire risk across the country.
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Raytheon is preparing to resume production of the MALD (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy) system, designed to defeat air defence networks such as Russia's S-400. Beyond its electronic jamming function, the updated system will also carry the capability to kinetically destroy targets. This marks a significant upgrade over previous versions of the decoy.
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An 84-year-old Polish woman named Ewa still works as a carer in Germany, feeding, dressing and driving elderly clients to rehabilitation. Polish carers in Germany are facing growing competition from Ukrainian workers, while back home there is a severe shortage of people willing to do the job. Adrianna Zaorska of the Polish Home Care Association warns the profession ranks at the very bottom of occupational prestige — below cleaning staff.
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Bitcoin held steady near $66,300 while semiconductor stocks posted a second consecutive day of gains driven by AI optimism. The Japanese yen slid past 163 per dollar for the first time since 1986, marking a 40-year low. The moves reflect a broad risk-on mood tied to enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
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A resident neurosurgeon in Algeria died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died just days later. Colleagues say both deaths are the result of years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in public hospitals. Doctors are demanding a revision of on-call rules that have not been updated since 2013.
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Coffee grounds have many household and garden uses, but popular advice to flush them down the toilet or apply them directly to plants can cause more harm than good. In toilets they acidify pipes and cause blockages; on plants, excess grounds over-acidify the soil and harm many species. Safe uses include composting, deterring slugs and as a skin scrub.
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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing
on: LGBTQ Indie Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Set for Early 2027 Release
Join the discussionNintendo has released a seven-minute overview trailer for Splatoon Raiders ahead of the game's imminent launch. While primarily a single-player title, Raiders supports both local and online multiplayer. The trailer showcases the mysterious Spirhalite Islands and includes details on compatible amiibo figures.
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The MINI Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition is a special electric version of the Cooper SE created in collaboration with British fashion designer Paul Smith. It features a unique exterior and interior design and greets the driver with a "Hello" message on the display. The reviewer calls it one of the rare special editions that genuinely impresses.
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Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy is highlighted as an underrated fantasy masterpiece capable of hooking readers within just 10 pages. While the genre boasts celebrated titles like The Lord of the Rings and the Stormlight Archive, Abercrombie's series has been largely overlooked. It combines a dark tone, vivid characters and surprising plot twists.
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the team is receiving calls from "good drivers" interested in a future seat. He stressed that the team's priority is improving the car's pace to keep Max Verstappen on board. Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull, but speculation about his long-term future continues.
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Google has unveiled three new AI models in the Gemini family: 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber. The models are designed for a range of tasks, including specialised applications. The update is intended to be useful to a broad range of users.
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President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on generic drugs, set to take effect on 1 August 2028. Until that date, the tariff rate will remain at zero percent. The administration says the policy is aimed at protecting Americans' health and the country's pharmaceutical supply security.
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Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) will present the first prototype of a Polish-made heavy infantry fighting vehicle at this year's MSPO defence expo in Kielce. The event will also feature the first platoon of Poland's new anti-drone protection system. PGZ president Adam Leszkiewicz confirmed both displays.
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School report cards from nearly 100 years ago looked completely different from today's, featuring subjects such as the mysterious "Women's crafts" among the graded items. The subject lists reflected the social expectations of the era and showed a clear gender divide. The archival documents illustrate just how dramatically Polish schooling has changed over the past century.
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