Russian forces carried out a night-time missile strike on Kyiv using Iskander missiles. Residents of the Ukrainian capital reported hearing a series of powerful explosions. City authorities urged the population to seek shelter immediately as the attack unfolded.
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Four wrong-way driving incidents were recorded over nine months on the S1 expressway bypass near Węgierska Górka. The Katowice branch of GDDKiA says some drivers are following erroneous Google Maps instructions that suggest a U-turn in a prohibited zone after missing an exit. The authority warns this poses a serious safety risk on the high-speed road.
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At the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino broke the 400m meeting record held since 2018 by Tokyo Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo. Two athletes dipped under 49 seconds in the race. With the European Championships in Birmingham just a month away, Poland's Natalia Bukowiecka has yet to break the 50-second barrier, while four of her continental rivals already have.
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Anonymous US officials told media outlets that Washington is seeking a public pledge from Tehran to end attacks on vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The demand is part of ongoing diplomatic talks between the two countries. Failure by Iran to comply could result in further consequences from the United States.
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Don Iwerks, former Disney executive and co-founder of Iwerks Entertainment, died peacefully on Thursday at Ojai Community Memorial Care Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was 96. Iwerks was celebrated for numerous cinematic and technical innovations he introduced throughout his long career in the film industry.
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UK health officials warn that barely more than half of 54-year-olds have completed the free at-home bowel cancer screening test. The low uptake means many cancer cases may go undetected at an early and treatable stage. Authorities are urging people in their 50s to complete the test kit as soon as possible.
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Freedom Holding Corp., owned by Kazakh billionaire Timur Turlov, raised $300 million through a share sale to fund its continued international expansion. The company is one of Kazakhstan's leading financial groups. Turlov is among the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan.
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Germany failed to win a single set against the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League, allowing the Dutch side to move ahead of Poland in the standings. With one round left in the group stage, the Netherlands now sit above Poland in the table. Poland will need a strong result in the final round to improve their position.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the 23rd mainline installment, arrives this October with two parallel storylines: Captain Price's and Private Park, played by "The Last of Us" Season 2 star Young Mazino. Meanwhile, Paramount has announced a Call of Duty feature film directed by Peter Berg with Taylor Sheridan, set for theaters on June 30, 2028. Classic Call of Duty titles have also returned on PS5, but require a PlayStation Plus subscription to access.
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Two-time Oscar winner Christopher Nolan has praised Gen Z filmmakers for "utterly rejecting" AI-generated content, describing generative AI as arriving in Hollywood "at exactly the wrong time." While acknowledging that not all AI applications are useless or meaningless, Nolan expressed hope for a future of filmmaking that does not rely on artificial intelligence. He made the remarks while preparing his new IMAX film project.
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Some analysts are forecasting Bitcoin will reach $300,000 to $500,000 by 2029, but key historical data challenges those projections. Each successive market cycle has produced diminishing percentage gains, suggesting the era of explosive moonshots may be ending. The math behind the boldest predictions is increasingly difficult to justify.
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Japan's space agency JAXA has conducted the first test flight of an experimental reusable rocket. The milestone is a significant step in Japan's space programme and aligns with the global trend toward developing reusable launch vehicles. Further technical results of the test were not disclosed.
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Designer Kristin Juszczyk has released a new premium MLB apparel collaboration timed to the 2026 All-Star Game. The drop is part of baseball's broader push to partner with high-end fashion brands. The collab reflects a growing trend of premium sportswear entering mainstream team merchandise.
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Historian Kerri K. Greenidge appears to have lost her professorship at Tufts University after scholars began scrutinizing her 2022 book "The Grimkes." The book has since been removed from its publisher's website, sparking wider debate about academic standards and the vetting of historical sources.
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A new dating trend has emerged in South Korea: 30-hour retreats held at Buddhist temples and led by monks. Instead of meeting over coffee or drinks, participants spend time in prayer, meditation and conversation in a rural monastery setting. Organisers believe the calm, spiritual environment helps people form more meaningful connections.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series depicts the real events of the 1880–81 "Hard Winter," when blizzards cut off prairie settlements from food supplies for months. A new Netflix adaptation has brought the story back into the spotlight. Conditions were so severe that many families survived only by grinding grain in hand-powered coffee mills.
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Slate has partnered with Crayola to release a pickup truck with brightly colored vinyl wraps inspired by the iconic crayon brand. While the chosen colors add life to the otherwise gray vehicle, reviewers note that given Crayola's vast color repertoire, more variety would have been welcome. The collaboration is seen as a marketing move to set the truck apart from rivals.
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Volleyball player Tomasz Fornal invited Robert Lewandowski to Poland's Nations League volleyball matches in Chicago after the friendly football match between Poland and Germany in Olsztyn. Lewandowski is relocating to Chicago following his MLS transfer. Fornal confirmed he is aware of Lewandowski's move and wants to take advantage of his presence in the city.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has dropped a civil investigative demand requiring Paramount to hand over records related to its pursuit of federal approval for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. He also withdrew a motion asking a state circuit court judge to compel the document handover. The company announced the move on Friday, marking a significant easing of legal pressure on the deal.
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A man in Siegburg, Germany is suing his ex-girlfriend in the local district court for the return of €3,500 he gave her to pay for breast augmentation surgery. The couple split after the procedure was carried out, and the man claims the money should be repaid. The case has attracted attention due to the unusual nature of the civil claim.
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ABC's neo-western thriller "Big Sky", which debuted in 2020 and was based on C.J. Box's Highway books, has been called one of the network's most frustrating cancellations. The show starred Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury and stood out from typical crime dramas with its female-led cast and unique concept. Fans argue the series, alongside "The Company You Keep" and "Alaska Daily", left many stories untold.
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