Hormuz Strait Traffic Near Standstill After US Strikes Iran for Second Day

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Hormuz Strait Traffic Near Standstill After US Strikes Iran for Second Day

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill on Thursday after the United States struck Iran for a second consecutive day. A fragile ceasefire between the two sides is looking increasingly shaky. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, and its disruption has major consequences for global energy markets.

Should the US continue striking Iran despite the risk to the ceasefire?

Bloomberg · 1h ago · Source ↗

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New Mazda CX-5 bets on driving pleasure and analogue controls over touchscreens

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New Mazda CX-5 bets on driving pleasure and analogue controls over touchscreens

The new Mazda CX-5 stands out by embracing the "jinba ittai" philosophy — unity between driver and car — rather than overwhelming the cabin with screens and software. While most modern SUVs resemble smartphones on wheels, Mazda opts for physical controls and driver-focused ergonomics. The reviewer praises the CX-5 as a rare island of normality in an increasingly digitised car market.

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naTemat · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Trump resumes strikes on Tehran, declares ceasefire 'over' as sirens sound across Middle East

US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States resumed strikes on Tehran. Air raid sirens sounded across several Middle Eastern countries in response to the renewed military action. The situation in the region is escalating rapidly.

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The Independent World · 12min ago · Source ↗

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20 World Cup players risk suspension: Morocco and England have five yellow cards each

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20 World Cup players risk suspension: Morocco and England have five yellow cards each

FIFA has listed 20 players at risk of suspension during the World Cup semi-final phase due to yellow card accumulation. Morocco and England are in the most precarious position, each with five players on a booking. France and Switzerland each have three players at risk, while other teams have one each. FIFA plans to clear single bookings after the next round to avoid depriving teams of players in the final.

Should FIFA clear yellow cards before the World Cup final?

Interia Sport · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Italy's Calabria defies US pressure and keeps Cuban doctors programme

The Italian region of Calabria is refusing to end a long-running programme that places Cuban doctors in local hospitals, despite pressure from the United States. The programme addresses chronic healthcare staffing shortages in one of Italy's least developed regions. The US has been pushing internationally to curtail such cooperation with Cuba.

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The Independent World · 19min ago · Source ↗

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China steers municipal borrowers away from short-term LGFV bond issuance

Chinese authorities have asked bankers to avoid underwriting short-term bonds issued by local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) in the domestic market. The move is Beijing's latest step to curb fundraising by weaker municipal borrowers. It forms part of a broader push to reduce financial risk in China's local government debt sector.

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Bloomberg · 20min ago · Source ↗

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A 40-zloty phone case instead of an expensive one — is the premium worth it?

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A 40-zloty phone case instead of an expensive one — is the premium worth it?

The author argues that expensive phone cases are not worth the money, with cheap alternatives costing around 40 PLN offering the same basic protection. Based on personal experience, the piece claims that branded premium cases provide no meaningful advantage over budget options. The key factors are proper fit and basic drop and scratch protection.

Is an expensive phone case worth the price?

Spider's Web · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation' earns Emmy nomination for Netflix

Author Emily Henry has officially become an Emmy nominee after the Netflix adaptation of her novel "People We Meet on Vacation" earned a nomination in the outstanding television movie category. Henry is one of the most popular contemporary romance authors, and the recognition marks a notable crossover moment from the literary to the television world.

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Quick summer lunch with courgette and tomatoes — a mum's kitchen trick

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Quick summer lunch with courgette and tomatoes — a mum's kitchen trick

A quick summer lunch built around seasonal vegetables — ripe tomatoes and young courgettes — topped with a meat addition for protein and staying power, ready in just a few minutes. The recipe centres on pan-frying the vegetables and combines simplicity with nutritional value. It is inspired by a family kitchen tip passed down from mother to daughter.

Interia Kobieta · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Ozempic and Wegovy dosing mistakes behind thousands of poison control calls

Calls to US poison control centres involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management. Researchers found that the increase was driven by accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse. Basic patient education about the weekly dosing schedule and gradual dose escalation could prevent most of these avoidable incidents.

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Science Daily · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Mini Majka: Friz repainted her new car without permission

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Mini Majka: Friz repainted her new car without permission

Paulina Kozłowska, known as Mini Majka, revealed that her ex-partner Friz repainted her brand-new car without her consent. She described it as "the worst surprise" she ever received and said she cried when she saw the changed colour. The incident took place during her time as part of Friz's content-creator group.

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Pudelek · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Brides starving before weddings: "I woke up on a drip"

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Brides starving before weddings: "I woke up on a drip"

A growing number of brides are resorting to extreme diets and starvation before their wedding day to look perfect in a white dress. Olga admitted that for months her entire life revolved around losing weight, and she ended up on an IV drip. She acknowledges her approach was extreme but says the pressure to look flawless proved overwhelming.

Is social pressure on brides to look perfect too great today?

WP Kobieta · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Japan triples departure tax and raises visa fees for first time in 50 years

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Japan triples departure tax and raises visa fees for first time in 50 years

Japan has tripled its departure tax levied on all tourists leaving the country and raised visa fees for the first time in nearly 50 years. The extra revenue is intended to help manage the negative effects of overtourism in popular destinations. The move is part of the government's broader efforts to control mass tourism.

Are higher taxes and visa fees an effective way to fight overtourism?

Rzeczpospolita · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Sony CEO sold most of his shares just after PlayStation's all-digital announcement

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Sony CEO sold most of his shares just after PlayStation's all-digital announcement

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki sold the majority of his company shares last week, shortly after PlayStation announced that from 2028 all console games will be released exclusively in digital format. The move to eliminate optical drives has been met with widespread backlash from gamers. Totoki's share sale has sparked speculation about his own confidence in the strategy.

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BitHub.pl · 35min ago · Source ↗

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570-million-year-old fossils found in Canada shed light on complex life's origins

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570-million-year-old fossils found in Canada shed light on complex life's origins

Scientists have discovered a rich set of fossils nearly 570 million years old in the Mackenzie Mountains of northwestern Canada. The find could reshape the current understanding of how complex, multicellular life first emerged on Earth. It is one of the oldest and richest collections of such palaeontological evidence discovered in North America.

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Focus.pl · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Crypto VC Paradigm Raises $1.2B Fund, Expanding Into AI

Crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm has raised a $1.2 billion fund and announced plans to broaden its investment focus beyond cryptocurrency into artificial intelligence and other frontier industries. The move signals growing convergence between the crypto VC world and the wider tech investment landscape. Paradigm did not specify which AI companies or sectors it intends to target.

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Cointelegraph · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Ecuadorian MP on Polish activist Monika Silva's death: "It was murder"

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Ecuadorian MP on Polish activist Monika Silva's death: "It was murder"

Ecuadorian MP Liliana Elizabeth Duran Aguilar told the Polish outlet Wirtualna Polska that the death of Polish activist Monika Silva was murder, and that the classified investigation is being used to conceal state corruption. Duran Aguilar vowed to pursue all corruption cases that Silva had been investigating. The case points to deep-rooted corruption within Ecuadorian state institutions.

Should the investigation into Monika Silva's death be declassified?

Wirtualna Polska · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Fed warns AI boom sustains inflation pressure, complicating rate decisions

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Fed warns AI boom sustains inflation pressure, complicating rate decisions

US Federal Reserve policymakers have warned that strong demand for AI infrastructure will likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity, feeding broader inflation. This complicates the Fed's next interest rate decision, as AI-driven demand becomes a new inflation driver. Central banks are increasingly factoring the AI investment boom into their monetary policy frameworks.

Should the AI boom prompt the Fed to raise interest rates?

Cointelegraph · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Polish Apache base delayed by funding row and ground squirrel habitat dispute

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Polish Apache base delayed by funding row and ground squirrel habitat dispute

Construction of a military base for Poland's Apache helicopters has been delayed due to a dispute over funding and the protected habitat of the European ground squirrel found on the planned site. The conflict involves both environmental concerns and disagreements over how costs should be divided between institutions. The base is considered critical for Polish military readiness.

Should a ground squirrel habitat be allowed to delay a military base?

Spider's Web · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Warsaw Chopin airport lifts alcohol limit — but only for business-class passengers

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Warsaw Chopin airport lifts alcohol limit — but only for business-class passengers

Warsaw Chopin Airport is lifting the existing duty-free alcohol purchase limit, but only for passengers travelling in business or first class. Economy-class travellers will continue to face the existing restrictions. The decision has sparked controversy over the unequal treatment of passengers based on ticket type.

Is lifting the alcohol limit only for business-class passengers fair?

Spider's Web · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Kaśnikowski reaches quarter-finals at ATP Challenger in Iași

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Kaśnikowski reaches quarter-finals at ATP Challenger in Iași

Maks Kaśnikowski defeated Pedro Martinez in a three-hour, three-set battle to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger in Iași, Romania. It was the second consecutive match in which the Pole upset a higher-ranked opponent. Karol Drzewiecki and Piotr Matuszewski also made a successful start in the doubles draw.

WP SportoweFakty · 41min ago · Source ↗

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HBO Max hit "Heated Rivalry" shut out of Emmy nominations entirely

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HBO Max hit "Heated Rivalry" shut out of Emmy nominations entirely

"Heated Rivalry", one of HBO Max's most-watched series and a major pop-culture phenomenon of 2025, received zero nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards. The snub has surprised critics and commentators, given the show's enormous viewership and cultural impact. No official explanation for the omission has been provided.

Should Emmy nominations take viewership numbers into account?

Collider · 42min ago · Source ↗

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