Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke glowingly about Lionel Messi's form ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland. "In my opinion he will remain the best player for as long as he wants to," said the coach. Argentina are counting on their captain to lead them further in their bid to defend the world title.
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The EU's transitional period for food-contact packaging containing bisphenol A (BPA) ends on 20 July 2025. A ban on the use and sale of BPA has been in force across the EU since early 2025, with further rules taking effect in July 2026. Some products may disappear from shop shelves as a result.
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Summer 2026 nail trends include Wimbledon-inspired tennis motifs, coloured French tips, milky lavender shades, sky blue and jewellery-style embellishments, according to celebrity manicurist Faye Louise Dennis, a Bio Sculpture ambassador. The season blends minimalism with maximalism, catering to those who want a natural look as well as those seeking bold, eye-catching detail.
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Jack Elliott, captain of Chicago Fire, spoke to TVP Sport about the anticipated arrival of Robert Lewandowski at the MLS club. Lewandowski is set to be the team's biggest star, and his potential transfer has generated significant excitement among players and fans.
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A new study published in "Science Advances" challenges key claims about Homo floresiensis, the so-called "hobbits" discovered in Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003. Marks on stegodon bones previously interpreted as evidence of tool use, fire and big-game hunting are now attributed to bites from prehistoric reptiles. The species, standing about one metre tall, apparently survived for nearly a million years without fire or large-animal hunting, reshaping our understanding of its intelligence and adaptability.
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A market analyst predicts that OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, may face severe financial difficulties in the near future. The forecast suggests the company could be absorbed by a larger tech player. While ChatGPT launched the era of widely accessible AI, sustaining its growth requires enormous capital investment.
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Grupa Azoty is set to receive nearly PLN 1.2 billion from Orlen for the Polyolefins company. The entire sum will be used to repay debts covered by a creditor arrangement, as confirmed by the Group at the general meeting of the Police chemical plant. The transaction is intended to help the chemical group overcome its serious financial difficulties.
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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.
Opposition to unification with China among Taiwanese has risen to a record 61.7%, the highest in two decades, according to a survey cited by the Taipei Times. Support for joining the PRC fell to a historic low of 7.8%. The results reflect a growing sense of distinct Taiwanese national identity despite ongoing Chinese military and political pressure.
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A Russian missile strike hit Kyiv after midnight on Saturday, with residents reporting at least five explosions across the city. Ukrainian authorities urged residents to remain in shelters. The attack came in the wake of recent Ukrainian battlefield successes.
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LEGO is retiring several popular sets soon, including the Harry Potter Gringotts set โ already sold out in the US โ and the Mona Lisa art set. Both are considered classics by LEGO fans. A full list of 10 retiring sets can be found in the "Retiring soon" section on the LEGO website, but only these two are described in detail in the source.
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Alkmaar is located in north-western Netherlands on the North Holland Canal, about 40 km from Amsterdam, and is famous for its traditional cheese market โ one of the country's top tourist attractions. The city blends historic heritage, including 16th-century siege sites and period architecture, with modern draws such as a Beatles Museum, a brewery and the AZ Alkmaar football stadium. Quieter than Amsterdam, it is a popular day-trip destination from the Dutch capital.
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Poland is rolling out new first letters on licence plates for its largest cities: "A" for Warsaw, "M" for Poznaล and "X" for Gdaลsk. The new codes are already appearing on personalised and reduced-size plates ordered by drivers. The change will gradually cover more vehicles as new plates are ordered.
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The 17th edition of Bogotรก Audiovisual Market (BAM) wrapped on 10 July with a surge in attendance: 2,336 accredited participants, 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings. Colombia also announced the addition of a massive new soundstage. The project prizes in the Rookies section were swept by a project led by a star of the series Narcos.
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German banks are integrating cryptocurrency trading into their banking apps, potentially reaching up to 80 million customers. The move marks a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption in one of Europe's largest economies. No specific banks or launch dates were named in the report.
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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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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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The European Commission warns of a high probability of a strong El Niรฑo event in 2026. The phenomenon could negatively affect agricultural output in parts of Asia and Australia. Direct impacts on European harvests are expected to remain limited.
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According to the EY Entrepreneurship Barometer survey, only 43% of Polish entrepreneurs rate business conditions in Poland as favourable or very favourable. The biggest obstacles remain bureaucracy, intense competition and a shortage of qualified workers. The results point to persistent structural challenges for Polish businesses.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if it proceeds with any assassination attempt against him, the U.S. military will fire thousands of missiles and destroy Iranian targets for a full year. Trump posted that "1,000 missiles are already loaded." The threat comes amid reports of Iranian plots targeting American officials.
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Erling Haaland is one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup โ Norway has reached the quarter-finals and the Manchester City striker has scored 7 goals, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot. Off the pitch, he is known for his passion for expensive cars, with a collection worth over PLN 50 million, including one vehicle valued at around PLN 16 million.
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A woman from Milan returned 40 kg of sand to Sardinia that her family had taken from a beach roughly 50 years ago. In doing so, she fulfilled her late mother's dying wish. Removing sand and stones from Sardinian beaches is illegal in Italy and carries heavy fines.
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