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Jannik Sinner carries Grigor Dimitrov’s bags off court after heartbreaking retirement
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Roger Federer reacts in Royal Box to Grigor Dimitrov’s dramatic Wimbledon exit
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Robotic surgery factory opens in Parvomay
A global leader in the production of robotic and minimally invasive surgical equipment has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Parvomay, Plovdiv Province, as part of its planned expansion in Europe, BNR Plovdiv reports. The American...

Bayero varsity gets new VC
Prof. Haruna Musa as the 12th Vice Chancellor (inset) and Bayero University, Kano By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Governing Council of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has ratified the appointment of Prof. Haruna Musa as the 12th Vice Chancellor of...

Forward look: 7 July – 20 July 2025
Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 8 July 2025 The Council is expected to adopt the final legislative acts paving the way for Bulgaria to begin using the euro as its official currency as of 1 January 2026. It will also be invited to activate...

Kalina Yordanova: The war as a dirty job assigned to heroes
It is July 11, 2025, and the world marks the International Day of Remembrance for the Srebrenica Genocide. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the massacre, during which Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys...

Emojis fulfill a communicative need in us humans
The first emojis can be traced back to the late 1980s, but it was not until 2011 that they became a part of our everyday lives. That was when Apple, followed by other tech companies, implemented emojis in their operating systems. As of the latest...

Ingram Micro Confirms Cyberattack as Ransomware Hits Internal Operations
Ingram Micro, one of the world's largest tech distributors, has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that brought key systems offline, leaving customers unable to place orders or access services. The attack began on July 3, with many...

25-(OH)D Deficiency and the Risk of Minor Amputation in Patients with Diabetes Foot Ulcers: A Chinese Cohort Study
Introduction Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), the most common chronic complication of diabetes, typically arises from distal neuropathy or lower limb vascular disease, resulting in skin ulcers and deep tissue destruction in the feet and ankles.1...

CISA Adds Citrix NetScaler CVE-2025-5777 to KEV Catalog as Active Exploits Target Enterprises
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, officially confirming the vulnerability...

EU faces tough choices ahead of long-term budget proposals
As the European Commission looks to simplify budgets before announcing its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework next week, politicians look to safeguard their priorities. The European Commission will publish its long-term budget...

The Strait Of Hormuz Puts A Spotlight On Renewable Energy
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway just 21 miles wide that comnects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea beyond. It is bordered to the north by Iran and to the south by Oman. If you look at a world map, you will see that...

How the IDF Became a Breeding Ground for Global Crime Networks
The Israeli military brands itself as “the most moral army in the world.” It’s a phrase repeated endlessly by official spokespeople, echoed across Western media, and wielded like a shield against war crimes allegations. But behind the myth lies a...

Education Minister Warns No-Confidence Vote Loses Weight as Political Tool Due to Overuse
Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev said the political impact of no-confidence votes was being eroded by overuse. Interviewed by the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, he commented on the third failed vote of no confidence in the...

2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...

Investment Promotion Act Revisions Allow Faster Implementation of Business Initiatives, Says Deputy Innovation Minister
Bulgaria’s Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth Krasimir Yakimov told the Fourth Balkan Business Forum in Bansko on Saturday that amendments to the Investment Promotion Act have considerably relaxed investment application and certification...

Wimbledon 2025 Day 12: Men's singles and women's doubles SF predictions ft. Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic
Day 12 at the 2025 Wimbledon (Friday, July 11) will feature the men's singles semifinals and the last-four clashes at the women's doubles. In the men's singles, the first semifinal will be between second seed Carlos Alcaraz and fifth seed Taylor...

15+ Best Crypto News Websites to Follow in 2025
If you are looking for a list of the best crypto news websites to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of digital assets, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just embarking on your crypto journey, news...

Over 1,600 Delegates Gather in Geneva for WIPO General Assembly
More than 1,600 delegates from the 194 member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have convened in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 66th session of the WIPO General Assembly. The event is held from July 8 to 17 at the...
Meaning-making behavior in a small-brained hominin, Homo naledi, from the late Pleistocene: contexts and evolutionary implications
Contemporary humans engage in shared meaning via vocal, visual, tactile, and scent communication, often involving patterned use of bodies, objects, and materials. Of the very broad range of behaviors that create embedded shared meaning, the only...