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Vollering grabs Tour de France lead in breathtaking Nice upset

Dutch rider Demi Vollering's late attack and solo break for victory earned the overall lead of the Women's Tour de France on Saturday as overnight leader Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney finished third behind Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini.

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US Intel's New Fear: A Cornered Putin Takes a Swing at NATO: REPORT

New US intelligence assessments say Vladimir Putin could order a limited test of NATO's resolve sometime between this autumn and 2029, a warning reinforced by a suspected Russian drone found armed with explosives at a German airport — though CNN, CBS, and Poland's own spy chief frame the risk and…

Latin Times

Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium

After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.

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Niewiadoma-Phinney seizes Tour de France Femmes lead on Mont Ventoux

Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney sprung a surprise on her two rivals Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering with a long-range solo win at Mont Ventoux during the Women's Tour de France Queen stage on Friday, edging her into a narrow overall lead.

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The ‘vampire woman’ whose 17th-century grave is rewriting what historians know about burial fears in Poland

Since 2005, archaeologists have been excavating an unmarked 17th-century cemetery near Pień, close to Ostromecko in Poland, uncovering more than 100 human burials, at least 30 of which show deliberate signs that the dead were pinned down, locked in place or positioned specifically to stop them from rising. Among the…

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How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

Euronews

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

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Rangers’ qualification hangs in balance after Europa League defeat in Poland

Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-1 Rangers: Derek McInnes’ side took an early lead but lost 2-1 after Kajetan Szmyt’s double

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Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja: Indian Maharaja who saved 1,000 Polish children from the Nazis during World War II

Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja, the Maharaja of Nawanagar who in 1942 opened his princely state to nearly 1,000 Polish children fleeing Nazi persecution, gave them shelter, education and dignity, and asked them to call him Bapu. Fifty years after his death, Poland named a square in Warsaw after him.

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Meet Bartlomiej Kubkowski: The first man to swim 100 miles across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland without sleep, breaks or boat assistance

In a remarkable display of endurance, Bartlomiej Kubkowski swam an astonishing 160 kilometers continuously across the Baltic Sea, achieving this incredible milestone in 55 hours and 10 minutes. After four previous attempts without success, his persistence finally bore fruit, helping to raise nearly $190,000 for children battling cancer. This achievement…

The Times of India

Tour de Pologne stage 3: Unstoppable Jonathan Milan claims hat-trick of bunch sprint victories

Noah Hobbs second, Alessandro Romele third as Italian sprinter strikes yet again

Cycling News

Passenger train smashes through trailer after ‘intoxicated’ tractor driver stops on tracks

A passenger train smashed into a farm trailer in Poland on Monday (August 3), after a tractor driver stopped on a level crossing.

The Independent UK

Polish swimmer becomes the first person to swim from Sweden to Poland across the Baltic Sea in 55 hours

In an incredible display of endurance, Bartłomiej Kubkowski undertook a monumental 160-kilometer swim from Sweden to Poland across the frigid Baltic Sea, completing the journey in just 55 hours and 10 minutes. Battling against cold temperatures, relentless currents, and extreme fatigue, he accomplished this historic achievement without any assistance from…

The Times of India

The decision not to provide full TV coverage of the Tour de France Femmes is a disgrace, but it seems like cycling is waking up to this

Fans wanting to watch all of the biggest women’s race of the year could instead watch all 232km of a forgettable sprint stage in Poland

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Hallucinations and a bottle of Coca-Cola: The final kilometres of Kubkowski's historic swim across the Baltic

On Sunday evening, Bartłomiej Kubkowski walked onto the shore in Dziwnów after swimming 160 kilometres uninterrupted from Sweden to Poland, setting a world record, and raising close to €200,000 for the fight against cancer.

Euronews

From Spain to Poland: Where does Ukraine's EU bid have the most support?

A recent poll found that 49% of citizens across the EU support Ukraine joining the bloc, while 12% aren't sure.

Cycling News

Tour de Pologne: Jonathan Milan powers to victory in stage 1 bunch sprint

Italian champion outpaces Paul Magnier

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Nato vows to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland

Nato pledges to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland First human volunteer vaccinated against Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Egypt confirms drone attack caused fire on gas tankers near Suez Canal Tourists run out of food and water as cruise ship stranded on Danube How Prague Zoo is…

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Russian airstrikes on Ukraine trigger sirens in Poland – as captured by British tourist

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Nato makes pledge after Russian missile explodes in Poland

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Russia blamed for missile that blasted crater in Polish field

Poland reported a missile strike which created a large crater inside its territory. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the missile was likely Russian in origin. NATO and European leaders condemned Russia for breaching Polish airspace overnight. The incident occurred while Russia launched a massive attack on western Ukraine.

France 24

Warsaw blames Moscow after a missile crashes in Poland

Polish authorities are investigating an object that came down in eastern Poland overnight and is thought to be a Russian missile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The discovery followed reports of an explosion, with investigators finding a crater and debris scattered across a nearby field.

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‘It was a big shock’: new border rules left couple stuck in Kraków after living in UK for 80 years

Maria and Czeslaw Krupa, who arrived as children of displaced Polish veterans, told they have no post-Brexit rights to return home to Bury

The Independent UK

What we know as Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory

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This IG Page Is Dedicated To Interesting Historical Posts, Here Are The 101 Best Ones

The world is, admittedly, a big place, so it can feel daunting to try and learn more about it. But sometimes just bite-sized bits of information are a good start. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting posts from an Instagram account dedicated to sharing stories from history.

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