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Sleep deprivation from late-night football matches may lead to weight gain, study finds

Scientists from Columbia University in New York have found that regularly losing sleep while watching late-night football can gradually lead to weight gain and increase health risks. The study's findings were published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.Matches of the World Cup, which lasts for about six weeks, often start...

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08.07.2026

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Reuters: Super Typhoon "Bavi" approaches China amid flooding in the south

Southern China, hit by severe flooding this week, is bracing for a new challenge: the approach of Super Typhoon "Bavi". Forecasters warn that the number of extreme weather events in the country will only increase this year,...

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08.07.2026

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Unpacked presentation for July 22

Samsung will hold its Galaxy Unpacked presentation on July 22, 2026. The event will begin at 18:00 Ashgabat time, Bloomberg reports, citing an invitation from Samsung.The presentation will take place in London. There, the company will unveil a new generation of foldable smartphones and smartwatches. Specifically, it is expected to...

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07.07.2026

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Homework for first-graders is being abolished in Russia

Starting September 1, 2026, Russian first-graders will not have homework. This provision is outlined in a letter from the Russian Ministry of Education, TASS reports.The changes will apply to children starting school in...

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07.07.2026

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An iPhone 17 Pro Max has been placed in a US time capsule set to remain sealed until 2276

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has become part of the official U.S. time capsule; the organization America250 included the device in a collection intended to reflect how America remembers itself in 2026.A capsule containing an iPhone 17 Pro Max was sealed by...

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07.07.2026

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International applicants have been reminded of the deadlines for admission to universities in Belarus

The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus reminds foreign citizens and stateless persons of the admission schedule for the country's higher education institutions. The relevant dates are established by Resolution No. 32 of the M...

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07.07.2026

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NASA is seeking volunteers for a new one-year "flight" to the Moon and Mars—without leaving Earth

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced a call for volunteers to participate in a new program simulating a long-duration space mission. Starting no earlier than August 2027, participants will spend a full year living and working in conditions simulating interplanetary flight at the Johnson Space Center in Houston—experiencing isolation...

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07.07.2026

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Microsoft has cut 1600 jobs and plans to lay off another 4,800 over the course of the year

Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs that will primarily affect the Xbox division and the company's sales department.Xbox head Asha Sharma announced that the division cut...

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06.07.2026

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Rolls-Royce has unveiled the unique Phantom Regatta sedan

Rolls-Royce has announced a new, exclusive version of the Phantom sedan; dubbed the Phantom Regatta, the car is a one-off model created as a bespoke commission for a client. The vehicle will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, taking place from July 9 to 12.The Phantom Regatta is based on the extende...

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06.07.2026

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Akmal’ will give his first solo concert in Tashkent

On 1 October 2026, Russian artist Akmal’ will give a major solo concert at the HUMO ARENA in Tashkent. This will be the singer’s debut performance at Uzbekistan’s premier concert venue.Akmal’ is one of the most sincere and recognisable voices on the new Russian pop scene. His tracks rack up millions of streams, and many of his hit...

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06.07.2026

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Nokia has launched a new range of push-button mobile phones with a built-in AI assistant

HMD Global has unveiled four new feature phone models under the Nokia brand: the Nokia 200 4G, Nokia 210 4G, Nokia 215 4G 2nd Edition and Nokia 235 4G 2nd Edition. All the devices retain the traditional design of classic feature phones, but have been equipped with a range of modern features.The key feature of the new range is a de...

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03.07.2026

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The Prime Minister of Moldova unexpectedly announced his resignation

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu unexpectedly announced his resignation on July 3. He shared the news on social media, "Evropeiska Pravda" reports.According to Munteanu, he accepted the offer to head the government fully aware of the responsibility involved and with the intention of fostering positive change; however, he...

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03.07.2026

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"Father of the Internet" Vint Cerf is retiring from Google

Vinton Cerf, the renowned American scientist and one of the creators of the modern Internet, will conclude his work at Google next week, marking the end of one of the most influential careers in the history of digital technology.According to AZERTAC, citing the tech publication TechCrunch, 83-year-old Vinton Cerf—along with Robert...

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02.07.2026

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ISS orbit height increased by 1,9 km

The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) was adjusted and increased by 1,9 km, Roscosmos reported.As noted in the state corporation, on July 1 at 23:49 Moscow time, the engines of the "Progress MS-34" ship turned on, which worked for 567,8 seconds and gave a pulse of 1,10 m/s.According...

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02.07.2026

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The EU has introduced a €3 duty on cheap parcels from outside the bloc

From 1 July 2026, the European Union introduced a customs duty of €3 on imports of low-value parcels from non-EU countries. According to the European Commission, the duty applies to a wide range of goods, mainly sold online, with a value of up to €150.The delivery charge will be calculated not on the basis of the number of items,...

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02.07.2026

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Toyota has launched an anniversary edition of the Corolla Cross to mark the model’s 60th anniversary

Toyota has unveiled a special edition of the Corolla Cross crossover to mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of the first-generation Corolla. According to the Drom.ru website, the new limited-edition model differs from the standard version only in terms of its exterior design and does not involve any changes to the car’s technical specifications....

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01.07.2026

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UNICEF: Over 20 million children are already using artificial intelligence

More than 20 million children worldwide are already using artificial intelligence technologies, mastering them more than three times faster than adults. These figures come from a UNICEF analysis based on research conducted in ten countries, reports Kazinform, with reference to the UN News Service.Education remains one of the prima...

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01.07.2026

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Global ocean temperatures reached a record high for any June on record

The average global sea surface temperature reached a record high for June, hitting 20.86°C. This new peak was recorded on June 21, surpassing the previous record set in 2024. The data was published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service,...

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01.07.2026

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The price of gold fell by 12% in June, dropping below 4 thousand USD per ounce

The price of gold fell by more than 12% in June, and on Tuesday, the precious metal dropped below the 4 thousand USD -per-troy-ounce mark, reaching its lowest level in nearly eight months, reports the Kazinform news agency.The decline in the price of gold continues amidst market expectations and persistent uncertainty in the Middl...

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30.06.2026

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Heat in France "stretched" the Eiffel Tower by 10 centimeters

The Eiffel Tower in Paris has temporarily grown by approximately 10 centimeters amid the intense heatwave gripping the country, media report.As experts explain, the tower's metal structure expands when heated—by approximately 2 centimeters for every 10-degree rise in temperature. Once the temperature drops, the structure's dimensi...

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