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Kenyans set two track world records at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Ore. — Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set world records and American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won a star-studded women’s 100 meters Saturday as the Prefontaine Classic celebrated its 50th anniversary. Kipyegon finished the...

Kipyegon and Chebet set world records at star-studded Prefontaine Classic
By Canadian Press on July 5, 2025. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set world records and American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won a star-studded women’s 100 meters Saturday as the Prefontaine Classic celebrated its 50th...

To cope with the consequences of the war, drug policy should be softened
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Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?
Prices vary significantly between countries in Europe. Significant differences exist even between neighbouring countries such as Austria and Hungary — or Germany and Poland. But how can we best compare prices across Europe? And what are the most...

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
MaryLou CostaTechnology Reporter Reporting fromVilnius, Lithuania ShareSave Fly larvae are excellent at converting food waste into protein Most people are inclined to shoo flies away from food, and the thought of maggots in your bins is enough to...

Order of Malta Explains the Necessity of Diplomacy in the Service of Humanity
At the traditional diplomatic reception at the St. Johanns Club in Vienna, hosted by H.E. DI Sebastian Prince of Schoenaich-Carolath, the ambassador emphasized the growing relevance of the Order's diplomatic efforts in light of the escalating...

Kylie Minogue looks sensational in skin-tight latex catsuit as she makes triumphant return to the stage in Berlin - weeks after being forced to cancel her show in the city due to illness
Kylie Minogue made her triumphant return to the stage in Berlin on Friday as she continued her Tension world tour, weeks after being forced to cancel her show in the German capital due to illness. The pop legend, 57, who was struck down with...

The options Europe is considering against Israel
The European Union is weighing five potential responses to what it defines as "human rights violations by Israel," in Gaza, but the likelihood of imposing sanctions or an embargo remains extremely low due to a lack of consensus and the required...

Two confirmed cases of Measles on eastern Costa del Sol brings Andalusian total to 88 this year
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:25 Compartir The Andalusian regional government's health and consumer affairs department has confirmed two new cases of measles in the last week in the region, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 88....

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 5:54 p.m. EDT
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police say they have detained three suspects who allegedly treated patients in a fake dental clinic without a proper licence or professional training. The three have pleaded guilty to charges including running an illegal...

5 European countries where work-life balance isn’t just a dream
European countries offering perfect work-life balance As burnout becomes a global buzzword and the 24/7 hustle is glorified in boardrooms, Europe stands firm with a quieter rebellion, one that prioritises pause over pressure. In 2025, the...

Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” nighttime return of Afghan migrant over border
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Mein Kampf at 100 — why the most reviled book in history still haunts us
Nuremberg, January 8, 1946. The British prosecutor Frederick Elwyn Jones opened the case against the 21 senior Nazis in the dock, charged with crimes against humanity. Eight months earlier Adolf Hitler had killed himself in his bunker; others...

2025 SEC Basketball Exit Survey
Over the past five years, we’ve come to lean on churn as a form of shorthand to describe what unfolds across college hoops. It wasn’t inaccurate, either. The transfer portal, implementation of NIL, and extra years of eligibility bestowed during...

The ‘perfect’ male body type, according to scientists
It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive. Forget chiseled abs and ultra-lean physiques, researchers have found that ‘dad bods,’ with their softer edges and a bit...

Kenneth Mills: Clinging to him who truly sets us free
When presenting his eighth State of the Union address Jan. 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt identified four freedoms he believed every person should have. Germany had invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939. On Sept. 3, Great Britain and France...

UK pledges to ban sales of energy drinks to children
It is expected a ban would cover energy drinks with more than 150mg caffeine per liter: with sales banned in both retail outlets and online. That threshold would cover most traditional caffeinated energy drinks on the market: including Red Bull,...
SUWALKI CORRIDOR NATO’S ULTIMATE STRESS TEST
Members of the Royal Welsh Regiment as part of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia © NATO Tucked away in the quiet, rolling hills and thick forests of northeastern Poland, the Suwałki Gap – also known as the Suwałki Corridor – isn’t a...

Portrait of the week: Assisted dying, Israel vs Iran and Zelensky’s visit
Home MPs voted by a majority of 23 – 314 to 291 – for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which says people in England and Wales may lawfully ‘be provided with assistance to end their own life’. In the free vote, the Health Secretary...

Thailand crowned best massage nation at world championship
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 27-29 June in Copenhagen, Denmark.Organised by the International Massage Association (IMA), the eighth edition of the competition broke all previous...