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The Know Daily - Friday 25 July 2025
Annabel Preston
July 25, 2025
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Hi!
If you’re anything like me, the summer hols mean one thing: uninterrupted reading time. Whether it’s on a sun lounger, a shady corner of the park, or just curled up with a fan blasting, I’m diving headfirst into my latest paperback – and always on the hunt for the next great recommendation. Which is why I’m especially excited about something a little further down in this edition… 👀 (Hint: it involves books, community and low-pressure vibes).
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Here’s this week’s round-up of news, culture recs and more❣️
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UK NEWS
⚽️ The Lionesses will play Spain on Sunday in the Euro 2025 final, hoping to be crowned champions of Europe once again. We’re rooting for you 💫
✈️ The UK government is investing £63 million to develop sustainable aviation fuels from sources like household waste, sugar beet and hydrogen.
👩💻 Age verification on certain websites will now be required as new Online Safety Act rules come into force today.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🤖 Donald Trump has signed a trio of executive orders that he says will turn the US into an “AI export powerhouse”.
⚡️ Renewables now outpace fossil fuels for electricity generation, with United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres saying the world is entering a “clean energy age”.
🚢 Barcelona’s port – Europe's busiest for cruise ships – is scaling back its passenger capacity by 2030 as the city tries to address concerns about overtourism.
CULTURE
🏛️ Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island’s huge new culture district is nearing completion, with outposts of world-famous museums like the Louvre and Guggenheim.
🎤 A Taylor Swift docuseries is coming to Channel 4. It’s expected to explore the singer's 20-year career and feature content from a “rare archive”.
🆕 Unicode’s next emoji update will bring new additions like a fingerprint, harp, shovel and a low-battery icon.
WORK & INNOVATION
🚗 Car manufacturers have announced a new type of battery for electric vehicles that’s cheaper and more powerful to reduce charging times and increase mileage.
👩💻 Gen Z workers in the US are the least likely generation to prefer exclusively remote work, according to a recent survey.
💰 A Silicon Valley firm has said five tonnes of gold can be made per year from other metals through nuclear.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🧴 A women’s shelter in Uganda has used 18,000 recycled plastic bottles to build safe, durable, eco-friendly homes.
🍻 Communities in England will be given extra powers to take over pubs at risk of closure under proposed new legislation.
👭 Teens in California have been bonding with grandmothers at a summer camp focussed on life skills like cooking and sewing.
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🗞 Read: If you grew up with Mr Darcy’s smoulder or that speech about turning 27, you’ll enjoy this piece pushing back on the idea that Jane Austen is just “for girls”. It’s a smart and persuasive reminder that her novels go way beyond balls and bonnets – tackling power, class and some quite modern dilemmas with wit and bite. A great read whether you’re an Austen fan or looking to convert a sceptic.
🎧 Listen: Giggly Squad is like catching up with your funniest friends – the kind of podcast that instantly lifts your mood. It’s packed with sharp takes, chaotic stories and the kind of laughter that feels genuinely contagious.
📺 Watch: Washington Black (Disney+), Acapulco (Apple TV+), Hitmakers (Netflix) and the Fantastic Four is out in cinemas now!
🧑🍳 Cook: Nigel Slater’s recipes always hit the spot and his summer spreads are no exception. From mushrooms on toast to fried courgettes, each recipe has us drooling over plates that are both simple and comforting.
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