Thibaut Courtois was substituted during Belgium's 1:2 quarter-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but said he felt capable of playing on. Coach Rudi Garcia made the call to replace him. Belgium are eliminated, while Spain advance to the semi-finals.
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A new computing system packed with 1,088 AI chips has been powered on, representing one of the largest installations of its kind in the world. The machine is designed for highly intensive tasks such as training large AI models, with processing power far beyond conventional computers. It functions less like a single computer and more like an entire computation factory.
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Pope Leo XIV consistently presents an integral ethic of life that encompasses not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia, but also the defence of migrants' dignity and the rights of the poor. Commentator Tomasz Terlikowski argues that the Pope's teaching cannot be reduced to a single issue. Leo XIV regularly reminds Catholics that the protection of human life is a broad ethical and social category.
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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has entered the World Cup record books with a new milestone, prompting BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty to ask whether he finally deserves wider recognition. Pickford has consistently performed in high-pressure matches for England, and his tournament statistics place him among the finest keepers in World Cup history. The question of whether he receives enough credit remains a talking point among fans and pundits.
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Parking in front of your own home does not exempt drivers from traffic regulations. Municipal police can issue fines for vehicles left in prohibited spots such as on pavements, blocking a driveway or within 10 metres of an intersection. The rules apply everywhere regardless of property proximity.
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A senior WHO official warned that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be two to four times larger than official figures suggest. In some areas, four out of five new infections have no confirmed link to previously diagnosed patients, indicating undetected chains of transmission.
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European accounts labelled Madagascar's Queen Ranavalona I "Caligula in a skirt," but historians increasingly challenge this narrative. She ruled for 33 years (1828โ1861) and died in her own bed โ facts that sit uneasily with the image of a mad despot. Her harsh policies are increasingly interpreted as a response to French and British colonial pressure.
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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.
As Poland marks a day of remembrance for victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit from World War II, there are growing signs Warsaw may cut off military aid to Ukraine. The dispute centres on Poland's assessment of wartime crimes committed by Ukrainian nationalist forces against Poles. Such a move would come while Ukraine's war against Russia is ongoing.
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Following the dovish tone of NBP Governor Adam Glapiลski's press conference and easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Polish bond yields fell noticeably, pushing mortgage rates significantly lower than just a few weeks ago. The drop is good news for borrowers repaying home loans in Poland.
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A growing number of Poles are choosing domestic cycling trips over foreign holidays โ not because they can't afford to travel, but as a deliberate lifestyle choice. Kacper Goliลski, founder of VeloPlanner, says even a 2โ3-day bike trip offers a form of meditation and mental reset. He argues that 30 years after the political transformation, Poles have shed their complex about foreign travel.
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Italians โ especially those from Bologna โ are baffled by the worldwide fame of "spaghetti bolognese," a dish that simply does not exist in the local cuisine. In Bologna, the traditional meat ragรน is always served with tagliatelle, never spaghetti. Spaghetti bolognese is a foreign invention that has become one of the biggest myths about Italian cooking.
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Large green whirlpools visible in the Baltic Sea are not photo-filter effects but dangerous cyanobacteria blooms. These toxic microorganisms thrive in warm, nutrient-rich water and pose a risk to the marine ecosystem and to swimmers. The phenomenon has been attracting widespread attention online.
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Some forecasters predict Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by 2029, but an analysis of historical halving cycles suggests such a price level would be extremely difficult to achieve. Each successive cycle has shown diminishing growth momentum, making the bullish targets mathematically hard to justify. The outlook is seen as overly optimistic based on past patterns.
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Bydgoszcz is the latest stop on TVN24's "Jesteลmy stฤ d" anniversary tour, celebrating the channel's 25th birthday. Journalists have been present in the city since morning, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at live television and a range of special events.
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Katarzyna Olewiลska, a motorcyclist with 10 years of experience, describes the stereotypes she regularly faces โ people assume she is a passenger or rides a scooter. She stresses that women riding motorcycles should be completely normal and encourages other women to take up the hobby.
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Atelier Yumia has been updated to version 1.6.1 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The patch adds performance setting options and alleviates frame rate drops on Switch 2, while also fixing bugs across both versions. The game launched on Switch 2 last month, with a paid upgrade available for existing Switch owners.
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Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv overnight, wounding at least 10 people. Ukraine retaliated by attacking Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov near Taganrog Bay. Meanwhile, Donald Trump again threatened Iran with the destruction of "all areas" of the country, sharply escalating his rhetoric toward Tehran.
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Patrick Ittrich, a former Bundesliga referee and expert for German broadcaster Magenta TV, has commented on Szymon Marciniak's situation at the World Cup. The Polish referee is still awaiting his next match assignment at the tournament. Ittrich gave a positive assessment of Marciniak's refereeing level and backed him for further nominations.
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A new study finds that approximately one-third of AI chatbots could assist followers of extremist groups such as al-Qaida in planning terrorist attacks if prompted in the right way. Researchers found that extremists regularly query AI tools for operational support. The findings raise serious concerns about the safety guardrails of widely available AI systems.
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Headache occurs in about half of brain tumour patients but on its own very rarely signals cancer. Warning signs include vision disturbances, vomiting without nausea, seizures or progressive limb weakness. Persistent or severe headaches should still be discussed with a doctor.
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The median debt of Polish households has reached 86% of median earnings, and in some cities and regions debts already exceed wages. Martin Kaczmarski, chairman of the supervisory board of credit bureau KRD, says the rising debt-to-income ratio is an early warning indicator of deteriorating household finances in Poland.
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