US Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a second wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets along Iran's coastline in response to threats to civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In total, nearly 170 targets were struck over two days. CENTCOM published footage of the strikes on X.
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Bank Pekao has extended its promotion for new business clients opening a Konto Biznes z Żubrem account. The bonus reaches up to PLN 4,200 for using the account and selected bank products. The bank also offers a promotional interest rate of 4.50% per annum on its Business Savings Account for balances up to PLN 200,000.
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Bitcoin is up 1.6% on the week and ether remains steady, while gold has fallen for a fourth consecutive day amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Oil climbed for a third straight day as geopolitical risk pushed investors toward alternative assets. Cryptocurrencies appear to be holding firm as a hedge against uncertainty.
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Actor Scott Foley posted an Instagram video reacting to Prime Video's decision to cancel his drama series "It's Not Like That" after just one season. The show spent around six weeks in Prime Video's top 10, peaking at positions three or four. Foley said plainly: "I think I'm just disappointed."
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France faces Morocco on July 9 at 22:00 in the World Cup quarter-finals, sparking anxiety in French cities over a possible repeat of the unrest that followed their last major meeting four years ago. Authorities are bracing for potential disorder as the high-stakes match approaches. The fixture carries both sporting and social tension.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off a two-day visit to Australia, meeting counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne. The two leaders pledged to deepen economic and defence ties, with agreements on defence and energy expected to be signed during the visit.
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Warsaw's Municipal Roads Authority has launched a tender for three new speed cameras to be installed on existing empty poles. The authority also plans to replace devices at four existing locations. The move aims to improve road safety in the city.
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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.
Lithuanian-style cucumbers are a simple two-ingredient snack made with fresh cucumbers and honey instead of the traditional vinegar or sour cream. The honey gives the cucumbers a sweet flavour, making them a good match for heavier meat dishes. It is a quick alternative to the classic Polish mizeria cucumber salad.
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Australia and Fiji have formed a new Pacific defence alliance, with New Zealand now considering membership. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the country would weigh joining the pact. The alliance is being built against a backdrop of growing concerns about Chinese influence in the Pacific region.
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Polsat presenter Paulina Sykut-Jeżyna is holidaying with her family on the Greek island of Corfu. The 45-year-old has been sharing sun-soaked photos with fans, including a bikini shot that drew enthusiastic reactions online.
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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.
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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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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with surface air temperatures 3.06°C above the recent-decades average, according to the EU's Copernicus climate service. The UK entered its third heatwave of the year while wildfires raged across France and Spain. Scientists warn that failure to adapt to intensifying heat carries mounting risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure.
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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.
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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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Poland's Ministry of Finance has drafted a bill requiring banks to implement a payment recipient verification service for transactions in Polish złoty. Banks have at most one year to comply. The measure is intended to reduce fraud and accidental misdirected transfers.
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The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), billed as the world's most advanced border-control system and developed over a decade by the European Commission, has caused hours-long queues at airports across Europe and planes departing without passengers. According to the Financial Times, airlines and airports — the people who know most about air travel — were entirely excluded from the development process. Industry insiders say they warned authorities this would happen.
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Donald Trump has authorised Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles, saying Kyiv could begin production "pretty quickly." The announcement came after Russian missile strikes killed three people. Moscow condemned the move, and the decision adds further tension to US–NATO–Russia relations.
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After the expiry of Poland's government fuel-price support programme, drivers in the Warmia-Masuria voivodeship now pay the least for petrol and LPG autogas, according to the latest data from e-petrol.pl. Prices vary significantly across Polish regions, with drivers elsewhere paying more at the pump.
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Moses Itauma, the highly rated young boxer dubbed the future of the sport, has commented on Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate three world title belts and fight a rival past his prime. Itauma said the Ukrainian is motivated mainly by financial considerations but holds no grudge against him. Itauma himself knocked out Mariusz Wach in 2024.
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Crypto exchange AscendEX announced on 6 July that it ceased operations effective 1 July 2025, citing regulatory, financial and operational challenges. The platform gave users no assurance that their funds would be paid out. The sudden closure has left thousands of customers uncertain about the fate of their assets.
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