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

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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.

Should China impose stricter limits on local government borrowing?

Bloomberg · 56min ago · Source ↗

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Pekao Bank extends promo: up to PLN 4,200 bonus for business clients

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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Bankier.pl · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin Holds Steady, Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Rise

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Bitcoin Holds Steady, Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Rise

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.

Is bitcoin a safe haven during geopolitical crises?

CoinDesk · 13min ago · Source ↗

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Scott Foley Disappointed as Prime Video Cancels 'It's Not Like That' After One Season

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Scott Foley Disappointed as Prime Video Cancels 'It's Not Like That' After One Season

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."

Did Prime Video make the right call cancelling the show after one season?

Variety · 13min ago · Source ↗

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France vs Morocco World Cup Quarter-Final: French Cities Fear Repeat of 2022 Unrest

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France vs Morocco World Cup Quarter-Final: French Cities Fear Repeat of 2022 Unrest

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.

Should France deploy special security measures ahead of the Morocco match?

Interia Sport · 14min ago · Source ↗

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Modi Visits Australia: Defence and Energy Deals Expected in Melbourne

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.

Is the India-Australia alliance strengthening an important counterweight to China?

Bloomberg · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Warsaw to Buy 3 New Speed Cameras and Replace 4 Existing Ones

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Warsaw to Buy 3 New Speed Cameras and Replace 4 Existing Ones

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.

Do more speed cameras in cities effectively improve road safety?

TVN24 · 17min 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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Lithuanian-Style Cucumbers with Honey: A 2-Ingredient Quick Snack

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Lithuanian-Style Cucumbers with Honey: A 2-Ingredient Quick Snack

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.

Is honey a better cucumber topping than traditional sour cream?

WP Kuchnia · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Australia and Fiji Form Defence Alliance — New Zealand Considers Joining

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Australia and Fiji Form Defence Alliance — New Zealand Considers Joining

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.

Should New Zealand join the Australia-Fiji defence alliance?

Rzeczpospolita · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Paulina Sykut-Jeżyna shows off figure in bikini on Corfu holiday

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Paulina Sykut-Jeżyna shows off figure in bikini on Corfu holiday

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.

Pudelek · 26min 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 · 1h 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.

Should Ozempic manufacturers be held responsible for patients' dosing mistakes?

Science Daily · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Western Europe records hottest-ever June — temperatures 3°C above average

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.

Is Europe doing enough to adapt to extreme heat?

The Guardian World · 1h 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 · 1h 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.

Is PlayStation's move to digital-only games a good decision?

BitHub.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Banks to verify payee data on PLN transfers within one year

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Banks to verify payee data on PLN transfers within one year

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.

Will verifying payee data effectively reduce bank transfer fraud?

Bankier.pl · 11min ago · Source ↗

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EU Border System EES Causes Airport Chaos: Queues and Flights Leaving Without Passengers

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EU Border System EES Causes Airport Chaos: Queues and Flights Leaving Without Passengers

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.

Should the EU suspend the EES system until its problems are fixed?

Interia Biznes · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Trump greenlights Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles

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Trump greenlights Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles

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.

Should Ukraine be allowed to manufacture Patriot missiles?

The Independent World · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Warmia-Masuria region has cheapest fuel after end of government price programme

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Warmia-Masuria region has cheapest fuel after end of government price programme

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.

Should the government restore the fuel price subsidy programme?

TVN24 · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Moses Itauma: Usyk is chasing money at end of career, but I don't blame him

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Moses Itauma: Usyk is chasing money at end of career, but I don't blame him

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.

Is Usyk right to vacate his titles in pursuit of a lucrative fight?

Interia Sport · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Crypto exchange AscendEX shuts down from July 1 – user payouts uncertain

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.

Should crypto exchanges be required to insure user funds?

The Block · 31min ago · Source ↗

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