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Jakub Balcerzak wrote that Ran Takahashi was set to debut in the TAURON League as a member of Bogdanka LUK Lublin. He described the 25-year-old Japanese player as someone who combined recognition among fans and collaboration with major brands with the ambition for further sports development. According to the author, the transfer to Lublin was not merely a marketing move: the club had tried to acquire the player earlier, and this year’s discussions were the third attempt. Balcerzak stated that Takahashi only now believed he was ready to play in Poland, and the prospect of playing alongside Wilfredo Leon was an important argument for him. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi started as a libero, and he became interested in volleyball thanks to his older brother Rui. He gained wider attention as an outside hitter when, in his last year of school, he led Higashiyama to the Japanese high school championship, after which he began studying at Nippon Sport Science University. Philippe Blain called him up for VNL 2021, despite his limited experience in senior volleyball, and he subsequently made it to the squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In his national team debut, he achieved, according to data cited by the author, 50% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 80% positive reception. Balcerzak wrote that after the 2021 national team season, Takahashi, at Blain's urging, went to Italy. In December 2021, he joined Padwa, and later moved to Monza, with which he reached the LegaVolley finals and the Challenge Cup semifinals in 2024. In the 2024 league season, he recorded 49% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. After three years in Italy, he returned to Japan after the 2024 national team season, which — as the author described — was hampered by ankle injuries and a defeat at the Olympic Games. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi became the face of the SV League project, and in the first season he won a double gold crown and almost all individual awards. After his second season in Japan, he chose Lublin, wanting to find himself in a new environment before the Los Angeles Olympics. The author stated that in the 2026 national team season, the player was among the top five volleyball players, recording 53% attacking efficiency, 39% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. He also quoted coach Stéphane Antiga’s opinion, who described Takahashi as a “complete outside hitter,” and pointed out that the player particularly valued defense, precision, and mentality. #TAURONLiga #Siatkówka #RanTakahashi #Debiut (translated)

The Consul of the Soviet Union wrote that Ukraine carried out a very large attack on Saint Petersburg, targeting the oil terminal, transformers, and the VKontakte data center. He added that users reported serious disruptions in the service's operation during the night. https://t.co/T9AVTpAiTT #Ukraina #SanktPetersburg #wojna (translated)

Remigiusz reZi Wierzgoń announced a live broadcast "House of Fear Live Edition," which was scheduled to take place on October 28 at 7:00 PM. He wrote that it would be a new venture and encouraged viewers to watch live. He added that he would later share a recording of the broadcast and a highlight video on his channel. Wierzgoń wrote that he initially wanted to commission a graphic designer to prepare promotional graphics for the event, but — as he stated — graphic designers also use AI tools. He noted that, according to the community's requirements on X, he had to prepare the image himself, after which he added that he was joking and generated it using AI. He also announced that he would soon reveal the participants of the "House of Fear" and asked whom the audience would like to see. #DomStrachu #live #grafika (translated)

The Warsaw police reported that the detained man initially refused to contact a lawyer or any other legal representative and only later decided to take advantage of it. According to the police, the man also refused to provide personal details, even during examinations in the hospital. The police stated that they respected his rights and could not force him to seek legal assistance. They announced the release of a recording of the actions involving the detainee and denied reports that he had a head wound. #Policja #Prawo #Zatrzymanie (translated)

Mickpl cited a conversation between K. Pełczyńska and R. Witt about falling apartment prices and the blocking of the 0% loan. Pełczyńska said that for the first time in years, apartment prices were falling, and she and Poland 2050 contributed to the blocking of the program. She admitted that initially everyone opposed it and thanked internet users and people active on social media for arguing against allocating additional billions from the budget for subsidies to banks and developers. Witt asked if Pełczyńska was claiming exclusive credit for blocking the program. #mieszkania #kredyty #Polska2050 (translated)

With deep sadness, I received the news of the tragic death of two firefighters who died during a firefighting operation in Nisko. Faithful to their service until the end, they faced the elements, putting their own lives at risk. Their sacrifice will remain a testament to the highest courage and dedication to another human being. I thank them for their selfless service to Poland and Poles, for their courage and readiness to help even at the cost of their own lives. I express my deepest sympathy to the families and loved ones of the tragically deceased and to the entire community of firefighters," said Karol Nawrocki. #pożar #strażpożarna #Nisko (translated)

With deep sadness, I received the news of the tragic death of two firefighters who lost their lives during a firefighting operation in Nisko. Faithful to their service until the end, they confronted the element, risking their own lives. Their sacrifice will remain a testament to the highest courage and dedication to fellow humans. I thank them for their selfless service to Poland and Poles, for their bravery and readiness to help even at the cost of their own lives. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the tragically deceased, as well as to the entire community of firefighters. Honor their memory! An hour later, a condolence message was posted by President Karol Nawrocki on X. #pożar #strażpożarna #Nisko (translated)