US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine confirmed before a Senate Budget Committee hearing that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet. He described it as the first aerial engagement of its kind ever recorded. The confirmation validates earlier speculation about the incident.
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Porsche, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is preparing a new round of job cuts that could affect around 5,000 employees, according to German media reports cited by Business Insider. The brand has long been considered one of the most profitable in the VW group.
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China's coast guard claimed it drove off two Philippine vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Manila denied the retreat, accusing Beijing of deploying a water cannon and making dangerous manoeuvres against ships on a humanitarian mission.
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Valve has rolled out two new features on Steam. The first allows users to send gifts to friends without the recipient needing to log in. The second improves wishlist management, making it easier to organise long lists of desired games.
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Russell Crowe had a quiet 2026 at the box office: "Beast" earned under $2 million and "The Get Out" under $1 million in cinemas, but both are finding modest audiences on VOD, including Prime Video. He is currently filming the "Highlander" reboot alongside Henry Cavill, directed by Chad Stahelski, expected in theatres by end of 2027.
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Ukraine will play their October UEFA Nations League matches in Trnava, Slovakia. The Ukrainian Football Association confirmed Anton Malatinsky Stadium as the venue for home fixtures against Northern Ireland and Hungary.
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Eltz Castle in western Germany's Rhineland is considered one of Europe's most fairytale-like medieval fortresses. Its turrets and preserved architecture give it an almost fantastical appearance, rivalling the more famous Neuschwanstein โ the real-life inspiration for Disneyland's castle. Germany boasts both landmarks among its many architectural gems.
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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.
Broad beans make a versatile base for summer breakfasts: they can be served as a spread on toast, in a salad with egg and radish, as a mint-flavoured cream soup or a warm bowl with feta and cherry tomatoes. Each of the four recipes uses a short ingredient list and is ready in minutes. The dishes are filling enough to stave off hunger until a late lunch.
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Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX announced it will permanently close on September 23. The platform has halted new sign-ups and urged existing users to close all positions and withdraw funds before the shutdown date. Co-founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014, BitMEX pioneered the 100x leverage perpetual swap that reshaped global crypto trading. The closure marks the end of one of the industry's most influential platforms.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, marking the fastest fatal surge in the recorded history of the virus. Health experts fear the outbreak is entering a dangerous new phase. The rapid pace of fatalities has raised serious alarm among global health organisations. The situation is being described as one of the worst health crises the region has faced.
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Irondale, Alabama renamed its annual festival โAI Love Irondale Day" to align with growing interest in data centres and artificial intelligence. The rebrand triggered a wave of online backlash, prompting officials to revert to the original festival name. Residents who attended spoke about their concerns over data centres and the broader future of AI in their community. The episode highlighted the friction between tech industry expansion and local communities.
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Klaudia El Dursi shared an Instagram update from the set of the new season of "Top Model". The host wore a layered outfit centred around a striking pair of over-the-knee boots. The look drew attention for its bold, unconventional styling.
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Shares in Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics fell sharply on Thursday after both analog semiconductor makers reported strong second-quarter demand but failed to meet elevated market expectations. Investors had priced in even better results, triggering a broad sell-off across the analog chip segment. The simultaneous decline at both rivals signals wider concerns about the sector's near-term outlook.
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The Trump administration has decided to administer testosterone therapy to US soldiers. Michaล Rynkowski, former head of the Polish Anti-Doping Agency, warns this normalises the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids, which are banned in competitive sport by the World Anti-Doping Agency. He argues that testosterone use is fundamentally at odds with the spirit of clean sport.
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The Aral Sea, nearly completely drained due to Soviet-era cotton irrigation policies introduced in the 1960s, harbours a little-known climate threat. The exposed lakebed, rich in organic matter from decayed plants, algae and animals, oxidises when exposed to air and releases large amounts of COโ. The vast barren plain now acts as a major, largely invisible source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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"Abiotic" means "without living organisms" and refers to non-living ecosystem factors โ such as light, water, oxygen and tides โ that affect how organisms grow and reproduce. The term also describes the origin of chemicals: abiotic methane, for instance, forms from rock-water reactions in Earth's crust, unlike biotic methane from decaying matter or gut microbes. A new exploration rush is underway for abiotic hydrogen, which forms deep underground and could become a renewable, carbon-free fuel.
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Katarzyna Grochola, one of Poland's most popular novelists, revealed in an interview with Plejada that her monthly ZUS disability pension amounts to 1,823 PLN โ a surprisingly low sum for a bestselling author whose books have shaped generations of readers.
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Much of southern Europe has been gripped by an intense heatwave, with wildfires breaking out in France and Italy. Extreme weather warnings were issued for popular tourist destinations, with temperatures potentially reaching 44ยฐC. Spain, France and Italy were among the worst-affected countries.
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Polish singer Sanah has sparked controversy after releasing a new single sponsored by a beer brand. Addiction therapist Robert Rutkowski publicly criticised celebrities โ especially those popular among teenagers โ for endorsing alcohol, using particularly strong language about the star.
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Spain won the World Cup and Manchester City midfielder Rodri was named the tournament's best player. The Spaniard will undergo surgery for an injury sustained during the competition, with his return to play date as yet unknown.
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Porsche is reportedly planning a fresh round of layoffs affecting around 5,000 workers, bringing the total number of jobs cut under its cost-reduction drive to approximately 9,000. Salary reductions are also reportedly on the table. The cuts reflect ongoing financial pressures at the German sports car maker.
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