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How to get Panthalus in Palworld

  • Panthalus is unlocked through a quest, not a normal encounter
  • You need four Echobones from across the map
  • Defeating the boss guarantees the catch

PC Gamer’s guide explains that catching Panthalus in Palworld requires unlocking a boss encounter through a side quest rather than simply finding the creature in the wild. - Players must visit the Ancient Civilization Researcher on the Deserted Islet, north of the Windswept Hills, to start the quest,…

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Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

  • EU may restrict children’s access to social media
  • Report links heavy use to mental health harms
  • Any bloc-wide law would need all 27 states’ backing

The European Commission has signalled that it may move towards restricting children’s access to social media after a new expert report linked heavy platform use to mental health and developmental concerns. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the issue is not simply whether children can use social…

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POLL OF THE DAY: Will you abide by a hosepipe ban in your area?

  • It is a poll about obeying local hosepipe bans.
  • The context is hot weather and water pressure.
  • No detailed reporting or poll results are provided.

The article appears to be a reader poll rather than a reported news story, asking whether people would comply with a hosepipe ban in their area during the current UK heatwave. Its significance lies in the wider issue of water shortages and how authorities rely on public co-operation…

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Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses

  • Mapi Leon has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.
  • The signing signals serious WSL and European ambitions.
  • Leon brings elite experience after nine trophy-laden years at Barcelona.

Spain defender Mapi Leon has signed for London City Lionesses on a three-year deal after leaving Barcelona, in a move that underlines the London club’s growing ambitions in the Women’s Super League. The transfer matters because Leon arrives as one of Europe’s most decorated defenders, adding major experience…

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Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims

  • Opinion writer says Venezuelan quake relief transcended politics
  • Locals were portrayed as leading much of the response
  • The piece urges compassion and continued humanitarian support

In this opinion piece, Drew Friedrich, president of the humanitarian group Operation Blessing, reflects on travelling to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes and says the experience challenged his assumptions about the country. He argues that, despite Venezuela’s political and economic troubles, the disaster response showed ordinary people acting with…

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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

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  • Rodri says Spain believe they can beat France
  • He sees Spain and France as two top-form sides
  • Recent wins over France boost Spain’s confidence

Spain captain Rodri says his side are confident they can beat France in their World Cup semi-final, arguing that while France are among the tournament’s strongest teams, Spain are in equally good form. The interview matters because Rodri is both the team’s captain and a key on-field leader,…

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Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message

  • Ancient gold rings were found at a Thai burial site.
  • One ring bears a 2,000-year-old Brahmi inscription.
  • The find may shed light on early regional connections.

Archaeologists in Thailand have uncovered two ancient gold rings at a burial site in Phetchaburi Province, including one engraved with Brahmi script that appears to carry a message dating back about 2,000 years. The find matters because it could offer fresh evidence about cultural links, literacy and burial…

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Chatsworth House joins free entry scheme to improve access to Britain’s country houses

  • Chatsworth is trialling free entry via library passes.
  • The scheme targets cost barriers to cultural access.
  • The trust hopes other heritage sites adopt it too.

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire has launched a pilot “community membership” scheme offering free entry through local libraries, in an effort to make one of Britain’s most famous country houses more accessible. The initiative, run with Derbyshire Libraries, is aimed at helping people who may be priced out of…

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‘A gasp-inducing thrill ride’: why The Polygamist should be your next TV obsession

  • South African drama The Polygamist is Netflix’s latest breakout hit.
  • Its appeal lies in twists, melodrama and cultural specificity.
  • The series has 22 episodes and reached Netflix’s global top 10.

The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is…

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Apple and Google suppressed negative Graham Platner stories for months on their news platform, study finds

  • Study alleges news platforms downplayed Platner scandals
  • Article raises concerns about platform influence over news visibility
  • Methodology and platform responses are not included

A Fox News report says a study found Apple News and Google News did not surface negative stories about Graham Platner for months, even as scandals around him grew. The article argues this matters because both platforms are major gateways to news, so decisions about what is shown…

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