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Aug 9
Poland's €922.9 billion GDP in 2025 puts it ahead of Belgium, Sweden, Ireland and Austria, but per-capita wealth still lags EU average.
Order calls for spacing shots into separate visits and cutting recommended vaccines to 11 diseases despite no scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism.
French left-back returns to Paris Saint-Germain a decade after his first spell, activating an £8.5m release clause.
The 33-year-old veteran quarterback is leaving Detroit after stepping away during training camp, likely ending his 11-season NFL career.
Ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary, memories of deadly ICE protests in Minneapolis are dividing establishment and progressive wings of the party.
By slashing imports by half since Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, China has kept global oil prices from spiking—but how remains a mystery.
The 2023 fourth overall pick risks being demoted to third string on the Colts depth chart behind Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard.
Player posts about privilege after being ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham, sparking social media debate.
The actor who played Cooter Davenport on the CBS sitcom died after a heart attack; he later served two terms in Congress.
Staff secretary and conservative lawyer Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as top legal officer effective September 1.
Investigation reveals K3 Scout surveillance drones contained Chinese components transmitting 'heartbeat' signals to China; UK MoD removes connectivity.
An analysis of the first lady's schedule finds she has appeared in public only 38 days in 2026, far behind her predecessors.
Fighter jets escorted general aviation planes out of restricted airspace over New Jersey on Sunday during LIV Golf event.
Supreme Leader Khamenei names Rezaei secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, signaling consolidation of Iran's old guard.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner pulls out of ATP Masters 1000 event citing right knee issues, joining defending champion Alcaraz in absence.
A clause in Musk's Tesla stock award would waive performance targets if the companies merged.
A player received a full refund on Battlefield 6 despite exceeding Steam's typical 2-hour window, citing removal of the Rush game mode.
A 2024 Organization Science study on deception in Silicon Valley resurfaces and sparks discussion on Hacker News.
Weekend operation targeted antisocial driving; rare Ferrari Monza SP2 worth £3.7m among vehicles impounded.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is focused on winning back the House and Senate rather than endorsing in state races.
Engineer achieves supersonic projectile velocity using only a falling weight and mechanical leverage, surpassing physics constraints.
Rangers manager McInnes extended his winless streak after Callum Wright's late goal secured a 2-1 defeat to Hibernian.
Guardian investigation reveals thousands of Indonesian creators monetize political engagement across Facebook groups targeting Australia, US politics.
Mutual aid groups born from Covid mask distribution now fight wildfire smoke across the US, filling gaps left by government inaction.
Pulitzer Prize winner warns tech companies are replacing democratic government with rule by algorithms and corporations.
The New York Democrat said she hasn't closed the door on a presidential bid or challenging Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat.
Chinese brands sold 171,800 electric vehicles across Western Europe in H1 2026, up nearly five percentage points year-on-year, sparking calls for higher tariffs.
Congressional Democrats seek testimony from OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms over security breaches.
Three political and health officials discuss 2026 midterms, food supply outbreaks, and Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation on CBS.
The Vermont senator urges party leadership to reject outside fundraising ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez frames millennial voters as a political force driven by anger over economic futures mortgaged by older generations.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praised insurgent progressive candidates for answering to "no master" rather than corporate interests.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to rule out either a 2028 presidential bid or a primary challenge to Chuck Schumer.
Trump posts couple photo comparing himself to Michigan Democrat El-Sayed; El-Sayed fires back
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump's Truth Social post juxtaposing photos of the two couples.
Head coach Wouter Vrancken secured his first victory at Hearts on the fifth attempt with a dominant Scottish Premiership display.
Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia is deploying its Starlink alternative faster than expected, with plans for 292 satellites by 2027.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirms a Russian attack destroyed a WHO warehouse holding front-line medical supplies, with only 130 of 300 pallets evacuated in time.
Study of June unrest in Belfast and Southampton finds US right-wing actors dominating discourse, with Elon Musk among top posters.
With his path to minutes blocked at the Bernabeu, Brazil forward Endrick is reportedly being pushed by his agents to leave, drawing interest from Aston Villa and Roma.
New Man City manager Maresca discusses replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI, and plans for club captain.
Fire crews found a couple in their 90s dead in their Lincoln Boulevard home after an early-morning blaze; cause remains under investigation.
Over five months of airstrikes have exhausted premier missile and interceptor supplies, straining defense across Asia and Europe.
Dutch rider claims second title in dramatic Nice finish as yellow jersey changes hands record five times, overshadowing a heated dispute between rivals.
The film-tracking social platform experienced widespread login failures starting around 6 a.m. PT, affecting over 1,000 users before service was restored.
Terry Godier admits his Claude-built Dark Hours website closely mimicked an existing open source project, even reproducing its bugs, and redirects users to the original.
The Grease star, 82, tells the Sunday Times the 2014 death of producer Dan Gillham reshaped her life and pushed her move from Maine to the UK.
Investment bank cuts rating to underperform citing supply chain checks showing planned premium iPhone model canceled.
The 22-year-old Northern Irish midfielder will join Fulham on a five-year contract, becoming the most expensive player from his country.
Russia's Mediterranean bases convert to joint training centers under new agreement, marking shift in post-Assad Syrian-Russian relations.
Record signing Hogh scores three goals on his competitive debut as Celtic thrash Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership.
Islam Makhachev puts his UFC welterweight championship on the line against challenger Ian Machado Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia.
A coordinated wave of false information across Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and Telegram drove migrants from Morocco toward the Spanish enclave, resulting in approximately 90 deaths.
Soccer matches across multiple European leagues and continental competitions concluded over three days, with several teams advancing through qualification rounds.
The 19-year-old left-back becomes available for transfer as Arsenal strengthens midfield with Bruno Guimaraes.
Research challenges decades of dietary advice favoring low-fat dairy, showing three daily servings pose no metabolic risk.
The 18-year-old midfielder, EFL Apprentice of the Year, is a target for multiple Premier League clubs.