Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton to Star in BBC/PBS Adaptation of Henry James' 'The Portrait of a Lady'

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Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton to Star in BBC/PBS Adaptation of Henry James' 'The Portrait of a Lady'

BBC and PBS are producing a six-episode limited series adaptation of Henry James' classic novel "The Portrait of a Lady" for the Masterpiece strand. Nell Tiger Free, known from "Game of Thrones", will lead as Isabel Archer, a New World ingénue who travels from America to Europe, alongside Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton.

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Variety · 13h ago · Source ↗

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Facebook suspends Polish NGO's page over photos of wounded Gaza children

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Facebook suspends Polish NGO's page over photos of wounded Gaza children

Facebook suspended the page of a Polish NGO — the Centre for Monitoring Racist and Xenophobic Behaviour — classifying photos of wounded children from the Gaza Strip as "sexual exploitation." The news was broken by "Rzeczpospolita." The suspension was unrelated to the foundation's monitoring of right-wing politicians; Meta's systems flagged the war-documentation images instead.

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Rzeczpospolita · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Dior's new collection blends India, New Mexico and Lynda Benglis sculptures

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Dior's new collection blends India, New Mexico and Lynda Benglis sculptures

Jonathan Anderson's latest collection for Dior draws inspiration from India and New Mexico, with several pieces created in collaboration with acclaimed sculptor Lynda Benglis. The garments are designed to resemble moving sculptures, blending high fashion with fine art in an unconventional way.

Does collaborating with fine artists add genuine value to fashion collections?

Rzeczpospolita · 22min ago · Source ↗

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2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class: everything we know so far

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2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class: everything we know so far

The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class is a refreshed version of the luxury SUV expected to go on sale later this year. Mercedes promises more power and improved styling, though the full specification has not yet been fully detailed.

Is the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS the best luxury SUV on the market?

Car and Driver · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Shakira surprises Spain's World Cup victory parade in Madrid

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Shakira surprises Spain's World Cup victory parade in Madrid

Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles hosted Spain's World Cup victory celebrations on Monday, 16 years after the team's last title. The ceremony included several surprises, one of which was a video message from Shakira that delighted the celebrating fans.

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Skra Częstochowa withdraws from league, blames Polish Football Association

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Skra Częstochowa withdraws from league, blames Polish Football Association

Skra Częstochowa has pulled out of league competition after finishing fourth in the promotion race to the second division last season. The club is struggling financially and has pointed to the Polish Football Association (PZPN) as partly responsible for the situation.

Is the PZPN responsible for the financial problems of smaller Polish clubs?

Interia Sport · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Fewer occupational diseases in Poland, but workplace stress is rising

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Fewer occupational diseases in Poland, but workplace stress is rising

The number of officially recognised occupational diseases in Poland fell by around 10% last year, according to the latest report from the Institute of Occupational Medicine. At the same time, workplace stress is becoming an increasingly serious problem, affecting a growing number of employees.

Should workplace stress be officially recognised as an occupational disease?

Rzeczpospolita · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Israeli historian Bartov calls for sanctions on Israel over Gaza genocide

Israeli historian Omer Bartov has stated that Israel committed genocide in the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023 attacks. He concluded that Zionism as an official state ideology justifies genocide and must be rejected. Bartov called on the United States and Europe to impose sanctions on Israel.

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Vietnam fines retail crypto traders up to $1,900 for using Binance or OKX

Retail traders in Vietnam who use offshore crypto exchanges such as Binance or OKX now face fines of up to $1,900. The broader Asia crypto roundup also covers a controversy surrounding Network School in Malaysia, which has been accused of banning Israeli citizens from the programme.

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Zdzisław Starostecki: the Polish co-creator of the Patriot missile

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Zdzisław Starostecki: the Polish co-creator of the Patriot missile

Zdzisław Julian Starostecki was one of the co-creators of the famous American Patriot missile. Before being recruited by the US Department of Defense, he survived the September 1939 campaign, Soviet gulags and the combat path of General Anders' Army. His story is told by Jerzy Surdykowski.

Rzeczpospolita · 42min ago · Source ↗

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$Convert your bike to an e-bike for a fraction of the cost of buying one$

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Convert your bike to an e-bike for a fraction of the cost of buying one

With gas prices hovering above $4 a gallon in the US, converting a regular bicycle into an e-bike is a cost-effective commuting alternative. Conversion kits cost far less than buying a new e-bike outright. The approach suits riders looking to cut daily transport costs without a major investment.

Is converting a regular bike to an e-bike a better option than buying a new one?

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Nintendo Music has been updated with additional Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart World, this time featuring music inspired by Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart Super Circuit. The update is the latest addition since the Mario Kart World album launched on the app last month. Nintendo has been steadily expanding the app's catalogue with new tracks from the game.

Is Nintendo Music a good way for Nintendo to share game soundtracks?

Nintendo Life · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Stillwater, Minnesota has a park full of giant teddy bear statues

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Stillwater, Minnesota has a park full of giant teddy bear statues

Stillwater, Minnesota — nicknamed the "Birthplace of Minnesota" — is home to a park featuring over half a dozen teddy bear statues ranging from two to over ten feet tall, among the only teddy bears in the world larger than their real animal counterparts. The five-million-dollar park was originally given to the city as an anonymous gift in the mid-2000s. The donors were later revealed to be former Dell executive Tom Armstrong and his wife, who also contributed millions to other local parks.

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, risking trade war

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, risking trade war

On July 20, Donald Trump announced 50% additional tariffs on a portion of Canadian imports into the United States. The White House justified the move by accusing Canada of discriminating against American products. CNN warned the decision could mark the beginning of a new US-Canada trade war.

Are Trump's new tariffs on Canadian goods justified?

Rzeczpospolita · 24min ago · Source ↗

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William Wisher Jr., Terminator screenwriter, dies aged 71

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The European Commission proposed its first major revision to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in years. The energy and industrial sectors acknowledge Brussels has moved in the right direction, but say the changes are too modest to meaningfully lower energy prices or boost the competitiveness of the European economy.

Is the proposed ETS reform enough to improve the competitiveness of the European economy?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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