NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced Monday that European nations and Canada have raised defence spending to around 4% of GDP. He called on allies to push further, to 5% of GDP. The statement came ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, which opened on Tuesday.
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Murat Gassiev's first defence of his WBA heavyweight title will take place on Saturday after a replacement opponent was found for the Russian boxer. Joe Joyce missed out on the championship opportunity. The identity of the new challenger has been confirmed, allowing the bout to proceed as scheduled.
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Journalist Joanna Racewicz lives in a two-storey house in the Wilanรณw district of Warsaw. The interiors follow a bright, minimalist style featuring large glass walls and an all-white palette. The centrepiece of the living room is a grand piano placed in the middle of the space.
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The Volkswagen ID.DIN T14 is a supercar design concept created by a Volkswagen intern. It is not an official company project but a personal design vision. The concept has attracted attention online as an idea many believe the automaker should seriously consider producing.
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Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is drawing growing numbers of Polish tourists. The biggest crowds gather near the city's famous cathedral, at traditional markets and on nearby beaches. In some spots the streets are so packed it is hard to walk through.
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Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) has issued a warning and recalled two batches of grated cheese. A dangerous bacterium was detected in one batch, while the producer voluntarily withdrew the second due to it being made under similar technological and time conditions. The inspectorate's statement did not specify the brand or the exact bacterium identified.
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Marek Tymiลski, CEO of CI Games, has spoken out against the gaming industry's shift away from physical media, calling a potential disc-free GTA 6 release "unfair" to players. He acknowledged, however, that from a financial standpoint, dropping physical editions is an obvious choice for publishers. The future of disc-based game releases looks increasingly bleak.
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Norway pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup by eliminating Brazil in the round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was outstanding, with both players hailed as national heroes by Norwegian media. Coach Stale Solbakken's squad has written itself into football history, according to unanimous local coverage.
Goliath Games has announced the launch of "Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader," a board game based on Rebecca Yarros' bestselling Empyrean series. The tabletop game officially releases on July 15 โ a date fans call Conscription Day โ and features exclusive character artwork and fan-selected creative elements. Players can test their dragon-riding skills in the world of the novels.
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The jazz-soul supergroup Dinner Party โ comprising Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and producer 9th Wonder โ has announced their third collaborative album, "Watchu Bringing?", due August 7. The collective has previously released two critically acclaimed collaborative LPs together.
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A US federal court has rejected Elon Musk's request to overturn a verdict finding he misled Twitter shareholders. Musk had posted claims that the platform contained too many fake accounts and bots, statements that allegedly caused the company's value to drop. The ruling, reported by Reuters, leaves the original judgment against him in place.
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Fresh homemade pasta dough is made from flour and eggs; after kneading and an hour's rest in the fridge it becomes supple and easy to roll. It works for fettuccine, ravioli, lasagne and many other shapes. The key to success is thorough kneading and getting the dough's hydration right.
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Nearly 10 million people in Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout after the country's electricity grid completely failed. State energy company UNE announced on Monday that there had been "a complete disconnection from the national electricity generation system." This marks another serious energy crisis for the island nation.
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A new expedition will create 3D digital twin scans of the wrecks of Robert Falcon Scott's ship "Terra Nova" and Ernest Shackleton's ship "Quest," both tied to the race to the South Pole. Neither Scott nor Shackleton was first to reach the pole โ that honour went to Roald Amundsen. The project aims to digitally preserve these historic vessels for future research and public access.
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Strategy sold more than 3,000 bitcoins to raise cash to pay dividends on its preferred stock. The move surprised observers, as Executive Chair Michael Saylor had previously stated the company would not need to sell bitcoin for this purpose. The sale comes despite the company currently running losses on its bitcoin holdings.
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Apple has rolled out a fourth Release Candidate for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and Sequoia 15.7.8, an unusually high number of RCs for a single update cycle. The releases arrive alongside macOS 26.6 beta 4 and macOS 27 beta 3. The third RC for the same updates had only appeared at the end of last month.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is continuing his sweeping purge of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), removing officers suspected of disloyalty or corruption in what is described as a campaign to "correct political conduct". The ongoing purge is designed to tighten Xi's personal grip over China's military. According to the analysis, there are no signs the campaign is slowing down.
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President Donald Trump admitted he asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to "review" Folarin Balogun's red card and World Cup ban. The suspension was subsequently lifted, allowing the USA striker to feature in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Infantino pushed back on Trump's account, while Belgium vowed to take action over the controversy.
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A wedding emergency basket is a small kit of accessories that can rescue guests from unexpected mishaps during the reception. It should include items such as blister plasters, a needle and thread for lost buttons, and makeup touch-up cosmetics. The simple addition helps keep guests comfortable throughout the night.
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Medical residents and students in Poland are protesting against a planned amendment to the Medical Profession Act. On social media they argue that the Health Ministry's proposals effectively dictate when female doctors should have children, tying maternity to specific career stages such as internships or specialisation. Critics say the law infringes on women doctors' reproductive autonomy.
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Venezuelans are digging through earthquake rubble with their bare hands to recover the bodies of loved ones as international rescue teams have departed the country. Anger is mounting over the government's response, which locals say has been inadequate in the wake of the disaster. Families have been left largely on their own to cope with the aftermath.
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Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those already announced in its gaming division. The layoffs extend across multiple parts of the company, indicating a broader restructuring effort than initially reported. The cuts come on top of earlier reductions that had already affected the Xbox division.
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