British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio despite Donald Trump's public fury over his appointment to the role. Miliband also called for calm in the Iran-US conflict after Trump threatened to bomb and destroy Iranian bridges and power stations.
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Fox, Hulu and 20th Television Animation have revealed the voice cast for the upcoming Family Guy spinoff Stewie. Seth MacFarlane takes on double voice duty as the titular character, while Mike Henry voices a character related to one of his original Family Guy roles. SNL veterans Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer, along with The Rookie's Melissa O'Neil, also join the cast.
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Researchers have developed two new plague vaccines that showed 100% effectiveness in mouse trials. The plague remains an active threat today and can be fatal without prompt treatment. The results are promising, but further testing will be needed before human use.
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Sin-eating was a real historical practice in which a poor person consumed bread placed on a corpse, symbolically absorbing the dead person's sins to ensure their peaceful passage into the afterlife. The custom was documented mainly in Wales and the western counties of England, with roots in the 17th and 18th centuries. Despite their ritual role, sin-eaters were widely shunned by the communities they served.
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Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it is developing a new C63 with a flat-plane crank V8 engine, though no launch date has been announced. The company says it must first ensure the new engine meets customer expectations and fits across its model lineup. The current C63 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that divided enthusiasts.
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Central Slovakia offers offbeat attractions: wild ground squirrels that eat from your hand, a 17th-century gold mine with pitch-black, ice-cold tunnels, and scenic cycling routes. Instead of glossing over its industrial past, the region has turned raw history into a tourism draw. It's a strong alternative for travellers who prefer authenticity over crowded hotspots.
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Three Czech players secured their places in the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 hard-court tournament in Prague on Wednesday. Defending champion Marie Bouzkova will face compatriot Tereza Valentova in an all-Czech quarter-final. The winner will advance to the semi-finals of the Prague event.
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Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of negligence after ChatGPT allegedly gave unauthorised medical advice to a pastor, including the claim that "God did not design your body to endlessly fail." The man says he followed the chatbot's guidance and subsequently suffered a medical crisis. The lawsuit argues that OpenAI overstepped boundaries by allowing its AI to dispense medical counsel.
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The 17th-century Apollo Gallery at the Louvre reopened to the public nine months after a heist stripped it of precious jewels and other objects. The gallery is now on display again, but notably without the stolen items, which have not been recovered. No details were provided on the state of the investigation.
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Microsoft has launched a new backward compatibility programme that brings classic Xbox-exclusive titles from around 20 years ago to PC. The initiative is set to expand gradually to include more iconic games over time. Existing owners of these titles are reported to be well catered for under the new scheme.
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Russia's fuel production fell 12% in June and was 21.7% lower than a year ago, according to Rosstat's industrial output report — the steepest drop in over 20 years. On a six-month basis, output is down 7.7%. Analysts link the collapse to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure.
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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, founders of crypto exchange Gemini, each donated over $5 million — totalling more than $10 million — to pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc., funded by liquidating Bitcoin holdings. The donation came about a month after the CFTC asked a judge to vacate a $5 million penalty against Gemini. In 2024, the twins had already donated 30.94 Bitcoin, worth over $2 million at the time, to Trump's campaign.
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Nurses in Poland's highest pay bracket earn a median of 15,305 zł gross per month, according to AOTMiT data analysed by Rynek Zdrowia. Salaries vary considerably by qualification level and region, with clear disparities between voivodeships. Lower-bracket nurses receive significantly lower median pay than their more qualified counterparts.
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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing
on: LGBTQ Indie Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Set for Early 2027 Release
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New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised the biggest economic reforms in four decades, including ambitious social programmes and increased defence spending. Investors are questioning how the plans will be funded, with potential additional borrowing estimated at around £5 billion. Concerns over public finances are raising fears about the future stability of the pound sterling.
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Plastic surgery is becoming so widespread and undetectable that it is reshaping society's sense of what natural beauty looks like. New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino examines how social media-driven beauty standards, amplified by AI, are eroding the distinction between authentic and artificially enhanced appearances.
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A shortcrust pastry tart filled with custard cream and cherries is a classic Polish summer dessert, making the most of fresh or frozen fruit. The recipe combines a crisp buttery base with a smooth custard layer topped with sour cherries. The full recipe is published on kwestiasmaku.com.
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Tony Award winner Reed Birney, known for recurring roles in House of Cards and Gossip Girl, took on the year's most controversial role as a pedophile in the drama Blue Film. The Gotham Award nominee says he is still processing the audience and critical reactions to the performance. He describes the project as a massive professional risk that he chose deliberately.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, "Prophecies of Ash," carries "mostly negative" Steam reviews, but one reviewer who tried it anyway came away impressed. While it doesn't fix every issue with the base game — which many players find empty compared to Anno 1800 — it addresses some major problems and shakes up the city-building formula in welcome ways.
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Barcelona are close to signing Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m). The deal is set to be a record transfer for the Spanish club in women's football. Kerolin is regarded as one of the best forwards in the world game.
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Samsung has revealed that its upcoming smart glasses will offer nine hours of battery life per charge. The device will also ship with a charging case for additional power on the go. Few other technical details have been disclosed ahead of the product's launch.
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Fuel prices at Polish petrol stations are approaching 8 zł per litre, with analysts warning of further increases. Summer road trips will be noticeably more expensive for Polish drivers. The price surge is also expected to push up last-minute flight deals abroad, as aviation fuel costs filter through to ticket prices.
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