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Science Corporation’s vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
Science Corporation, a brain-computer interface start-up founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, has won approval from Europe’s medical device regulator to sell PRIMA, a chip implant that restores vision lost to age-related macular degeneration. The device has also received a designation from the US Food and Drug Administration that marks the first step towards…
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MASTODON: We Get To Honor BRENT HINDS By Playing His Songs And Keeping His Music Alive
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher have spoken about performing without founding guitarist Brent Hinds, who left the band and later died, as they prepare to release their first album in five years. In an interview with Germany’s Visions magazine, the pair reflected on the emotional difficulty of continuing without him and said…
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What to know about Ukraine’s military shakeup
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has carried out a major shake-up of his country’s military and defence leadership, dismissing armed forces commander Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi and defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov in mid-July 2026. Syrskyi has been replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, a younger general seen as a reformer who favours technology-driven warfare, in a move that reflects…
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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda
With more than 1,400 days remaining before the centenary 2030 World Cup, Morocco is racing to finalise preparations as co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, an undertaking that mirrors challenges faced by South Africa before it staged the 2010 tournament. Officials insist the project extends beyond football, framing it as a driver of infrastructure development for…
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Philipsen sprints to stage 17 win
Belgium’s Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, finally securing his first stage victory after a frustrating three weeks in which he had repeatedly lost out to compatriot Tim Merlier. The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider, who won the green points jersey in 2023, had been visibly furious after earlier…
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France Recorded 5,700 More Deaths Than Usual During Historic June Heat Wave
France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than would normally be expected during a historic heat wave that struck the country from 17 June to 2 July, the national public health agency confirmed, marking a sharp upward revision of earlier estimates. The figures make it the deadliest heat wave in France since 2003, when an…
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Here’s Why Rosalía Is Apologizing to Argentine Fans Following Spain’s World Cup Victory
Rosalía has apologised to Argentine fans after reposting content mocking their team following Spain’s win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Spanish singer shared a clip from influencer Mia Khalifa that used Rosalía’s song “La Perla” to taunt Argentina, prompting anger from Latin American fans, some of whom threatened to boycott…
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Zelensky fires head of Ukraine military
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, and appointed Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead the armed forces. The change followed public protests calling for military-command reforms and is significant because Ukraine remains at war with Russia, making the leadership transition consequential for its battlefield strategy and defence modernisation. Syrskyi’s removal came…
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Why are cycling’s anti-doping tests being carried out at night?
Anti-doping tests carried out in the middle of the night at the 2026 Tour de France have put cycling’s drug-testing regime under scrutiny, after yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogačar and his main rival Jonas Vingegaard were woken for checks in the early hours on Saturday. Vingegaard subsequently crashed out of the race the following stage,…
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European airport chaos as Brits are caught up in hours-long queues spilling into carparks as summer getaway is hit by EU border check changes
British holidaymakers have faced severe delays at European airports after new EU border check rules came into force, with queues for passport control reported to be taking up to three times longer than usual and, in some cases, spilling out into car parks. The disruption has hit travellers during the peak summer getaway period, raising…