Economist Warns Europe Must Urgently Boost Competitiveness and Productivity
Economist Marek Tatała, 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. Tatała warns that without urgent action, Europe risks falling further behind global competitors.
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes following US military attacks on targets in southern Iran. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X that "the era of intimidation and coercion is over" and that Iran will not back down. The situation in the Middle East is rapidly escalating.
"House of the Dragon" is drawing audiences back into Westeros and has nearly redeemed the franchise after the disastrous Game of Thrones Season 8 finale. Critics feel the White Walkers and Night King storyline was particularly mishandled. Commentators suggest the franchise should follow Harry Potter's example and revisit or reboot the original series' ending.
A police officer named Roman abused his official access to license plate reader data to stalk a woman he had previously catcalled on the street. The case began with verbal harassment and whistling directed at the woman. The incident highlights serious misuse of surveillance systems by law enforcement officers.
Poland's Industrial Development Agency (ARP) is expected to decide within days on releasing loans to Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) and Grupa Azoty. JSW's financial situation had appeared to be stabilising, but fresh delays are putting the company under renewed strain. The lack of a prompt decision risks worsening the position of both strategically important companies.
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Scientists have detected an unidentified chemical signature on the surfaces of both Pluto and Saturn's moon Titan. The discovery is based on analysis of light signatures emitted by these celestial bodies. The identity of the substance responsible for the signal remains unknown and presents a mystery for astrophysicists.
Anthropic has extended free access to the Claude Fable 5 model for paid subscribers until July 12, 2026, following backlash over its early removal from standard plans. Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise users can use the model for up to 50% of their weekly usage limit at no extra cost. After that date, Fable 5 will again require usage credits to access.
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Anthropic has extended free access to Claude Fable 5 on paid plans through July 12, 2026.
Paid subscribers can continue using Fable 5 for up to 50% of their weekly usage limit before switching to usage credits or another model.
After July 12, Fable 5 will once again require usage credits instead of being included with standard paid plans.
Just hours before Claude Fable 5 was set to be removed from standard paid subscriptions, Anthropic has changed course and extended promotional access for a few more days.
The company has confirmed that Claude Fable 5 will remain available on all eligible paid plans through July 12, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM PT (2:59:59 AM ET). That means Pro, Max, Team, and premium seat-based Enterprise subscribers can continue using the model without paying extra, at least for now.
Joao Cancelo returned from the World Cup disappointed after Portugal was eliminated in the round of 16 by Spain in Dallas. Reports emerged immediately after the match that an agreement had been reached for the full-back to remain at Barcelona. The transfer had been uncertain while the tournament was ongoing, but was settled quickly once Portugal's campaign ended.
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An abandoned shopping centre near Lisbon has been saved from demolition and converted into a modern university campus. The redesign was carried out by New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox and Lisbon's Saraiva+Associados. The project is being cited as a creative model for repurposing disused retail space across European cities.
Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that eliminate margin calls and forced liquidations. CEO Jack Mallers stated the trade-off is an interest rate of up to 14.2% per year and a strict repayment obligation. The product is marketed as "volatility-proof" and targets borrowers during the current crypto bear market.
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.
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.
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 — 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.
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.
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 — author of more than 40 books — explains why he won't update his famous film dictionary and reveals his next subject will be Mickey Mouse.
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The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a new factory for San Pellegrino mineral water in the Lombardy region of Italy. The facility is set to be one of the most advanced of its kind in the world, drawing on the surrounding Alpine landscape. The project has been dubbed a "factory of the future."
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Polish tennis player Katarzyna Piter takes to the courts at Wimbledon on Wednesday, competing for a place in the doubles semi-finals. The singles draws will also be completed on the same day, filling the remaining spots in the top four. A positive result would mark a significant achievement for the Polish player at the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday the signing of three new defence agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands. The deals focus on sharing Ukraine's battlefield-tested drone expertise with NATO allies. The move is part of Kyiv's broader effort to deepen defence cooperation as Russian missile strikes continue.
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