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From ancient times, lava has symbolized destruction — a fiery, unstoppable force flowing from Earth’s core, leveling everything in its path. But what if, instead of fleeing from it, we embraced it as a building material? That’s the radical idea proposed by Icelandic architecture firm s.ap arkitektar, whose project “Lavaforming” imagines a future where molten rock is the foundation of sustainable urban development.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday that he is recommending Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's next prime minister, signaling a significant political shakeup. Zelensky stated on social media that he has proposed Svyrydenko to lead the government and significantly renew its work, adding that he anticipates the presentation of the new government's action plan soon.

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Iceland has recorded its 12th volcanic eruption in four years, as magma broke through the Sundhnukur crater at 3:56 a.m. local time on Wednesday. The Icelandic Meteorological Office confirmed the eruption followed over two hours of seismic tremors on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of Reykjavik.

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In an effort to avert a potential trade war, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that Brussels will hold off on retaliating against existing US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, as it seeks a deal to avoid broader 30% tariffs. Her statement comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's threat on Saturday to impose sweeping tariffs on the 27-nation bloc if no agreement is reached by August 1.

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To comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, Reddit has introduced age verification measures on its UK site. The new rules aim to prevent users under 18 from accessing "certain mature content." The legislation requires sites displaying adult material to implement "robust" age-checking techniques.

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President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive strategy that is aimed at ending the protracted war in Ukraine, now in its 40th month. Joined by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Trump announced a sweeping weapons deal and issued a stark ultimatum to Russia: strike a peace deal within 50 days, or face 100% secondary tariffs.

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Just a year after leaving office, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on a new role as senior advisor at Goldman Sachs. The company said Sunak, who resigned as PM in July 2024, will offer his "unique perspectives and insights" on the global economy and politics to the bank's clients in a part-time capacity. Sunak also remains the Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton in Yorkshire.