The BBC has identified jailers and officials who worked at Russian detention centres in Ukraine, described as "torture prisons". Former prisoners accuse the named men of abuse and violence during their captivity. The victims are calling for the perpetrators to be brought to trial.
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Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned along with his entire pro-European government. The resignation follows weeks of a corruption scandal involving relatives of the Moldovan president. Munteanu had been tasked with steering the country through reforms aimed at EU integration.
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Economist Marek Tataลa, head of the Economic Freedom Foundation, comments on Ireland's EU Council presidency themed "Strength through Unity." He argues that turning announcements into concrete decisions to boost competitiveness and productivity matters far more than the slogan itself. Tataลa warns that without urgent action, Europe risks falling further behind global competitors.
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Torque converter shudder is an unpleasant vibration or shaking felt in vehicles with automatic transmissions, typically at certain speeds. The most common cause is worn or contaminated transmission fluid, and replacing the fluid is usually the first and least expensive fix. More serious cases may require rebuilding or replacing the torque converter itself.
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Blumhouse Television has built a three-part true crime franchise for Netflix over four years, starting with "Worst Roommate Ever" and expanding into "Worst Ex Ever" and "Worst Neighbor Ever." Producer Jason Blum, known for modern horror, has turned each five-episode anthology into a bingeable series. The franchise is now considered one of the most watchable true crime offerings on the platform.
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Egypt lost 2โ3 to Argentina at the World Cup. The Egyptian national team coach, apparently unhappy with refereeing decisions, posted a photo of the match referee on social media accompanied by just two words. The post sparked reactions from fans and sports media.
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SpaceXAI is reportedly set to release a major new artificial intelligence model this week. According to the report, it will be the first joint product developed by SpaceXAI and coding tool Cursor. No further details about the model's capabilities have been disclosed ahead of the launch.
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Okan Ozkan, scouting and recruitment director at Pogoล Szczecin, has accepted the role of sporting director at Hull City, who have just been promoted to the Premier League. It is an unusual career leap, taking him directly from Polish football to England's top flight. The move marks a notable step forward for a Polish football executive.
This soft yeast-based plum cake with a crumble topping is hearty enough to replace breakfast and doubles as an afternoon treat. The recipe follows a classic yeast dough base but includes one distinctive twist that sets it apart from traditional versions. The combination of juicy plums and a crunchy topping makes it a crowd favourite.
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The second quarter of 2025 proved difficult for many defence companies listed on stock exchanges. Investors are growing sceptical as announcements of contracts and growth fail to translate into actual financial results. The defence sector, which had previously enjoyed strong gains, is now losing the confidence of capital markets.
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Nintendo has added four new titles to the Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance library. Standard Switch Online subscribers can access the Game Boy games, while the Game Boy Advance title requires the more expensive Expansion Pack subscription. Wario Land is among the newly added games.
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Scientists have observed clear signs of quantum entanglement in a centimetre-sized crystal โ an object large enough to hold in your hand. The finding challenges assumptions about the scale at which quantum behaviour occurs and could help explain the mystery of so-called strange metals. It also opens new possibilities for developing ultra-precise quantum sensors and other advanced technologies.
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Germany's Travel Safety Fund announced it will cut contributions charged to tour operators by half starting in November, aiming to improve their cash flow. The German fund is the equivalent of Poland's Tourist Guarantee Fund. Travel agencies have welcomed the move but argue the reduction is insufficient to meaningfully ease their financial burden.
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A new survey shows that 11% of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, while 15% have ever used them โ up from 6% in 2024. The figures indicate a sharp rise in the popularity of this class of medication in the United States. The data highlights the growing mainstream adoption of GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment.
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In the early Beatles years, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote songs face to face, working line by line at the same instrument. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was composed this way in the basement of Jane Asher's London home, at a single piano. This intimate creative process produced many of the band's greatest hits.
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Renowned film critic and historian David Thomson has published "A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies" this week. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Thomson โ author of more than 40 books โ explains why he won't update his famous film dictionary and reveals his next subject will be Mickey Mouse.
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Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi put the odds of the U.S. federal government taking a stake in either OpenAI or Anthropic this year at less than 30%. Prediction markets have become an increasingly watched tool for forecasting political and business outcomes. Speculation about government involvement in AI companies has grown alongside the rising strategic importance of artificial intelligence.
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More than half of all traffic to online shops is now generated by bots rather than human users. E-commerce is shifting towards a model that rewards AI agents over human clicks, raising concerns for traditional SEO. Up to 80% of AI crawler activity is used solely for training language models, not for actual shopping.
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Former Pemex Chief Executive Officer Victor Rodrรญguez was detained by authorities in the Benito Juรกrez borough of Mexico City on Tuesday, according to outlet El Universal citing the National Registry of Detentions. The circumstances surrounding his detention and any charges have not been publicly detailed. Pemex is Mexico's state-owned oil company.
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Alexander Zverev defeated Jiri Lehecka 6:4, 7:5, 3:6, 7:6 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time in his career. The match was spread over two days due to the curfew on London's courts. Lehecka made things much harder for the German on the resumption, but Zverev ultimately won in a tie-break to advance.
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Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta made its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with its shares rising 3% on the first day of trading. The debut marks a notable listing in Asia's growing autonomous vehicle technology sector.
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China conducted a rare ballistic missile test, launching it into the Pacific Ocean. Analysts say the test will push wary Asia-Pacific nations to deepen their defence ties and strengthen regional military alliances in response to Beijing's growing assertiveness.
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