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OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on July 21. In history, the Holocaust refers to the genocide of Jews in Nazi Germany.

UFC 291 is set to host the highly anticipated rematch between former interim UFC lightweight champions, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Their first encounter took place in 2018, with Poirier securing a fourth-round victory by TKO. Both fighters are ranked second and third in the lightweight division, making this bout a significant step towards a potential title shot, along with a chance to win the UFC's 'BMF' belt. Dustin Poirier, with an impressive record of 29 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no contest, stands at 5' 9" tall and has a reach of 72". On the other side, Justin Gaethje, with a record of 25 wins and 4 losses, stands 5' 11" tall, possessing a reach of 70".

MAGDEBURG, Germany (Reuters) — Thousands took to the streets to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Friday and Saturday as the party held a convention to choose its candidates for European parliamentary elections next year.

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North Sea after flames and smoke on board subsided, the Dutch government said. Fire erupted in the Fremantle Highway late Tuesday night near a chain of islands in the northern Netherlands and has been blazing ever since. The ship is carrying 3,783 new vehicles, including 498 electric vehicles, the company that chartered the vessel said.

crypto enthusiasts streamed into co-working spaces in Mexico City this week for the global launch of Worldcoin, hoping to have their irises scanned with a biometric verification device in exchange for cryptocurrency. Mexico City is one of 35 cities in 20 countries where Worldcoin — founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman — is pushing its ambitious project to create a unique «digital passport» called World ID, which would help distinguish humans from bots online.

gold closed with a loss of $1 at $1959.20 in an eventful week. Gold got some boost from the peak rate narrative as both the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve made it clear that they would adopt a data-dependent approach in deciding their monetary policies going forward. However, the much anticipated Federal Reserve pause is still elusive.

Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said domestic companies would soon be allowed to directly list their securities on overseas exchanges in specified jurisdictions, expanding capital-access opportunities for businesses in India that is poised to dwarf Germany and Japan and become the world’s third-largest economy in a few years. The stage-gate process will involve an initial listing on the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at the Gift City in Gandhinagar. Later, they will be permitted to list in seven or eight specified overseas jurisdictions.

European regulators, including the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) and the Bavarian state authority in Germany, are raising legal concerns about Worldcoin's data collection methods.

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, or BaFin, reportedly advised crypto exchange Binance to withdraw its licensing application based on concerns with CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and the firm’s structuring.

Worldcoin crypto project of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is already under scrutiny by European regulators over its reliance on an eye scan to verify a user's identity, France's data protection agency said Friday. Worldcoin's launch on Monday comes as the cryptocurrency industry is suffering hard times after the spectacular collapse of FTX and various legal cases against the sector's biggest players. Using eye scans, it tries to solve one of the main challenges facing the crypto industry: a level of anonymity so high that makes it vulnerable to scams and spam bots — which AI threatens to make exponentially worse.

Cryptobiosis is a condition of existence in which the metabolism of a living organism reduces to such a minimalist level that it is not traceable. An organism in a cryptobiosis state does not need oxygen or water and can withstand extreme cold or high temperatures. Calling it a major find, Teymuras Kurzchalia, professor emeritus at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden said that earlier discoveries of animals in similar conditions have survived for decades and not millennia.

Sony has rolled out a substantial price cut for its highly sought-after PlayStation 5 console in several countries, including the UK, Ireland and Germany. The company aims to make the gaming experience more accessible to enthusiasts, with a markdown of approximately 16 per cent on the standard PS5 model. In the UK, gamers can now get their hands on the PS5 for £399.99, down from its regular price of £479.99. Notably, it was launched at £449.99. The promotional offer is available immediately in the UK and will run until August 10. Germany is also partaking in the price drop, with a discount of €75 on the PS5. Amazon Germany, in particular, is offering an even more attractive price of €459.99, significantly below the regular €549.99 pricing, until August 7. It extends to Ireland and Austria, where consumers can save €75. The timing of these price drop promotions coincides with Sony's announcement of a major milestone. The company has successfully sold 40 million PS5 units since the console's initial launch in 2020. This surge in sales can be attributed to the increased shipments in the current year. Sony revealed that it tripled the number of consoles shipped from January to March, reaching 6.3 million units as opposed to 2 million during the same period the previous year.

Adidas is releasing a second batch of Yeezy-branded sneakers next month as it sheds its inventory and association with the rapper Kanye West. The German sportswear giant said Friday the unsold sneakers would be put on sale throughout August. Adidas’s first Yeezy drop in May was hotly anticipated by sneaker fans and helped the company’s revenue and bottom line in the second quarter.

Sam Altman's Worldcoin project and that the legality of its biometric data collection «seems questionable». Worldcoin, which launched on Monday, requires users to provide their iris scans in exchange for a digital ID and in certain countries free cryptocurrency. Its website says it has signed up 2.1 million people, mostly in a trial over the last two years.

Mathys Tel, the young French football sensation making waves in Europe with his exceptional skills and promising potential. Hailing from France, Tel's journey from Paris FC to Bayern Munich has been nothing short of remarkable. Compared to the legendary Thierry Henry, the 17-year-old attacker is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the most exciting prospects in football. Despite attracting interest from various clubs, Mathys Tel opted to sign with Bayern Munich and has already made his debut for the team. While opportunities to showcase his talent have been limited, the club remains patient and may consider loaning him to another club in the future. Analysts and ex-soccer stars say that Mathys Tel could be the next Kylian Mbappe of the football world. We take a look at this young prodigy.

Launched earlier this week Worldcoin distributes tokens to people "just for being a unique individual".

(Corrects first paragraph to show Spanish resilience, not German)

The French data protection agency, also called the Commission Nationale Informatique & Libertés (CNIL), is reportedly questioning the legality of data collection methods conducted by Worldcoin, according to a Reuters report. 

Shares in Europe and Asia are mixed after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged

The German economy is still failing to grow