China's Tech Boom Is Distorting Its Energy Demand Forecasts

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China's Tech Boom Is Distorting Its Energy Demand Forecasts

A top Chinese government official has acknowledged growing uncertainty in energy demand forecasting, driven by structural shifts in the economy and the rapid expansion of new technology industries. These changes are reshaping how and where energy is consumed across China, complicating long-term planning. The official's remarks highlight the challenges Beijing faces in aligning energy policy with its fast-evolving industrial base.

Should China slow its tech expansion to stabilise energy demand?

Bloomberg · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Chinese Car Sales Drop 19.5% — Manufacturers Eye European Market

Retail passenger car sales in China fell 19.5% year-on-year from January to May 2026, reaching 7.099 million units. The NEV segment — covering electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and range-extender models — shrank 15.1% to around 3.7 million units. With the domestic market weakening, Chinese automakers are turning to Europe as a natural target for expansion.

Should Europe impose stricter limits on Chinese car imports?

Rzeczpospolita · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Crypto Market Chaos: Unlicensed Firms Still Operating, Finance Ministry Warns Investors

Poland's Ministry of Finance is warning that some cryptocurrency firms continue to operate without the required licences. Clients of these firms are being asked to transfer their invested funds to authorised providers. The ministry advises investors to independently verify whether their funds are held with a licensed service provider.

Should crypto investors bear full responsibility for choosing an authorised provider?

Rzeczpospolita · 18min ago · Source ↗

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Zelensky Mocks Russia: Moscow Has Postponed Full Donbas Takeover 15 Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has mocked Russian authorities, saying that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Moscow has postponed its deadline for fully seizing the Donbas region 15 times. Zelensky remarked that Russia "admires the Donbas" but has been unable to capture it. The statement is the latest example of Ukrainian rhetoric highlighting the ineffectiveness of Russia's military campaign.

Is Russia capable of fully seizing the Donbas region?

Onet Wiadomości · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Securitize to Debut on NYSE Thursday After Cantor Merger Gets Shareholder Approval

Securitize announced that Cantor shareholders have approved the business combination, with the deal expected to close on Wednesday. The company is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. The merger marks Securitize's entry into the public markets; the firm specialises in asset tokenisation.

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The Block · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Trump Says US Envoys Flying to Doha for 'Perhaps Important' Iran Talks

President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators are travelling to Qatar for talks related to Iran, which he described as a "perhaps important" meeting. The discussions are set to take place in Doha. No further details about the agenda or the composition of the delegation were provided.

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Al Jazeera · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Germany Crash Out in Last 32 to Paraguay on Penalties — Nagelsmann Under Fire

Germany suffered a shock World Cup exit in the last 32, losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout — the first time Germany have been knocked out of a World Cup on penalties. The result has piled enormous pressure on head coach Julian Nagelsmann and has been described as Germany's "next football nightmare". It marks a stunning early elimination for one of the tournament's pre-competition favourites.

Should Julian Nagelsmann be sacked after Germany's World Cup exit?

BBC Sport · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Doctors warn massage guns must never be used near the eyes

Doctors are warning that massage guns should never be used near the eyes, as the powerful percussive vibrations safe for muscles can cause serious and potentially irreversible damage to the eye's delicate structures. Medical specialists are urging users to follow instructions carefully and keep the devices away from the face. The warning comes amid the growing popularity of massage guns as home recovery tools.

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Wix-owned Base44 launches its own AI model for vibe coding

Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has begun rolling out its own AI model, hoping it will eventually outperform frontier models. The move is part of a broader trend of AI startups seeking defensibility by developing proprietary models rather than relying solely on third-party solutions.

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TechCrunch · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Cracking your garage door for summer cooling has real safety downsides

Leaving a small gap in a garage door can help ventilate the space and reduce summer heat buildup inside. However, the approach has significant downsides: it creates an easy entry point for burglars and can allow animals and pests to get in. Safety experts recommend considering alternative cooling methods instead.

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Jalopnik · 44min ago · Source ↗

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"Supergirl" Opens Below DC and Marvel's Biggest Box Office Flops

"Supergirl" debuted in second place at the domestic box office, grossing less than half of what "Superman" earned in its opening weekend in 2025. The result fell below even the biggest box office bombs in the DC Extended Universe and MCU history. DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran publicly admitted disappointment with the film's performance. "Toy Story 5" held the number one spot despite a steeper-than-expected second-weekend drop.

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Collider · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Nintendo Music adds more Mario Kart World Free Roam tracks from DS and Wii

Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Music app with additional Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart World. The latest update adds a 12-track Mario Kart DS playlist (33 minutes) and a 13-track Mario Kart Wii playlist (37 minutes). Weekly soundtrack updates have been rolling out since the Mario Kart World album first appeared in the app.

Nintendo Life · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Ornate lead coffin found in Britain reveals burial customs of wealthy Roman women

Archaeologists excavating the site of a former hospital in south-east England have unearthed a richly decorated lead coffin dating to the late Roman period, containing the remains of a woman who lived approximately 1,600 years ago. The find is considered one of the most spectacular Roman-era discoveries in Roman Britain. Researchers believe the woman was of high social standing, and the coffin is expected to provide valuable insights into Roman burial customs in the province of Britannia.

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Focus.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Japan Raises Visa Fees by Up to 400% – Single Entry Visa to Cost 15,000 Yen

Japan is raising visa fees for the first time in nearly 50 years. A single entry visa will increase from 3,000 to 15,000 yen, while a multiple entry visa will rise from 6,000 to 30,000 yen — a 400% increase. The change will affect travellers from around the world planning a trip to Japan.

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CNBC · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Couple Ate Packed Lunches for 10 Years and Retired at 40

A couple ate packed lunches every day for 10 years as part of the FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement's strategy of saving as much as possible. Their extreme frugality allowed them to retire at age 40. The FIRE movement is gaining followers who sacrifice current spending to achieve early financial independence.

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BBC Business · 4h ago · Source ↗

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UN Orders 10,000 Body Bags for Venezuela as Death Toll Expected to Rise

The United Nations announced it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning that the death toll in the country is expected to rise. The UN issued the warning in connection with the ongoing humanitarian crisis there. The scale of the order signals the organisation's anticipation of a significant increase in deaths.

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Al Jazeera · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Global Funds Pour $5.2 Billion Into India's Index-Eligible Bonds This Month

Global funds invested $5.2 billion in India's index-eligible bonds this month, marking a record inflow. The surge in bond buying is helping to offset a capital exodus from India's equity market. The record purchases signal growing investor confidence in India's debt market.

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Bloomberg · 34min ago · Source ↗

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LeBron James leads 10 biggest NBA offseason trade candidates

Following high-profile trades involving Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA offseason is heating up again. A list of 10 biggest potential movers has been compiled, headlined by LeBron James and Scoot Henderson. The list spans both established stars and younger players seeking fresh starts with new franchises.

Should LeBron James switch teams in the upcoming NBA offseason?

CBS Sports · 35min ago

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Poland's PGZ explores servicing Ukraine's F-16 and MiG-29 fighters

Poland's defence group PGZ is examining the possibility of modernising and servicing Ukrainian F-16 and MiG-29 fighter jets, according to Ukraine's state news agency Ukrinform. This represents a new direction in Polish-Ukrainian defence cooperation. No final agreement has yet been reached on the details.

Should Poland take on servicing Ukraine's F-16 and MiG-29 fighter jets?

Wirtualna Polska · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Nest Bank CEO: AI will become the bank's entire operating system

Piotr Kowynia, CEO of Poland's Nest Bank, says artificial intelligence will cease to be a support tool and become the bank's core operating system. AI is expected to handle real tasks, assist credit decisions, personalise customer service in real time, and permeate every department from client contact to risk management. Kowynia stresses this is not a distant vision but the direction the bank is already pursuing.

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Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Big Bang Theory Spin-Off "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" Goes Multiverse Sci-Fi

The new Big Bang Theory franchise spin-off "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" will swap apartment sitcom banter for a multiversal sci-fi adventure, led by comic book store owner Stuart Bloom played by Kevin Sussman. The show marks the franchise's first foray into full sci-fi territory after nearly two decades of comedies. The series hints that core characters Sheldon and Leonard may have a significantly reduced or absent role in the new show.

Can a Big Bang Theory spin-off succeed without Sheldon and Leonard?

Collider · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Ark Invest buys $16.6M in Coinbase, Circle and Bullish shares amid rally

Ark Invest on Monday snapped up shares in crypto-related companies totalling over $16 million. The fund spent $6.85 million on Coinbase, $6.21 million on Circle Internet Group and $3.54 million on Bullish. Shares in these firms were rallying higher at the time of purchase. Robinhood shares were also added to Ark's portfolio.

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The Block · 1h ago · Source ↗

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