Real Madrid tied with Real Sociedad 4-4 after extra time in the return match of the semi-final of the Spanish Cup. The club from the capital won the first match away 1-0 and advanced to the final. They will fight for the trophy with Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.more

A global trade war between the US and its trading partners could cost $1.4 trillion, according to a report by Aston Business School. British economists have presented several potential scenarios, from a series of unilateral actions to a global trade war, reports the Guardian.more

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds that from today - 2 April 2025 - Polish citizens who travel to the UK are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. Applications could be submitted from the beginning of March. The cost of this document is currently £10, and from 9 April the price of ETA will increase to £16.more

Tourists in Madeira, including Poles, are jumping over fences and breaking bans to get to popular trails, some of which were closed after last year's fires, according to Portuguese media reporting on the increasingly widespread disregard for the rules.more

Arsenal London and Nottingham Forest won in the 30th round of the English Premier League and are not giving up on the chase for Liverpool, who are clearly leading the table. Jakub Kiwior recorded a 75-minute appearance for the "Gunners", but the highlight of the day was the return from injury of Bukayo Saka.more

The five most disappointing attractions in the world are all in Europe, according to a new ranking. One in particular that failed to live up to expectations was the Alton Towers theme park in the UK.more

Tax inspectors will directly raid bank accounts to recover unpaid bills in an attempt to claw back billions lost to evasion and avoidance. Account holders who have the funds to pay taxes they are believed to owe but “choose not to do so” risk having the cash taken out of their bank accounts in “direct recovery” powers.more

A Polish woman has been threatened with deportation by the Home Office because her application form to stay was accidentally filled in online instead of on paper.more

A volcanic eruption occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland today, local meteorological services reported. Earlier, an earthquake swarm was recorded there, after which a group of residents and tourists were evacuated.more

London's transport network is set to be hit by a variety of closures and suspensions over the coming month. Transport for London (TfL) has shared a full list of the disruptions expected to affect the London Underground and other services in April 2025 on its website.more

Over 46% of respondents stated that there are still not enough shopping malls and centers in Poland, while over 36% believe that there are too many of them - according to a report by UCE Research and Hybrid Europe.more

Bayern Munich will not extend Thomas Mueller's contract, German media report. The player, who made his debut for the Bavarians in 2008 under coach Juergen Klinsmann, has played 742 matches in all competitions, which is a club record.more

Revamped recycling rules are set to be introduced for households and businesses across England, Defra has announced. Householders across the country will have to separate paper and card from waste like metal and plastic and dispose of it in a new recycling bin from 31 March 2026.more

President Trump said Sunday that "I'm not joking" about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.more

The prospect of competing firms including Virgin running trains through the Channel tunnel has come a step closer after the rail regulator said Eurostar should make space in a critical depot. Richard Branson’s Virgin Group said the statement by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) meant there were “no more major hurdles to overcome” in its plan to operate passenger trains between the UK and Europe.more

The custom of April Fools' Day jokes was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is the only day of the year when one can cheat and lie with impunity, but in the British Isles, for example, only until noon.more

Iga Świątek still holds second place in the world ranking of tennis players, losing only to Aryna Sabalenka, but after the WTA 1000 competition in Miami, the Pole and the Belarusian are now separated by 3,071 points. Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz is still 22nd in the latest world ranking of tennis players.more

Since Labour came to power in July 2024, 24,000 migrants have been deported from the UK, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday as he opened the Border Security Summit in London, attended by representatives of 40 countries. He added that this was the highest figure in eight years.more

A series of essential bills are rising at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April". The exact amount you pay will depend on your individual circumstances, and where you live.more

Around 500 workers providing assistance to passengers with restricted mobility will strike for four days.more

Novak Djokovic has to wait for his 100th ATP title. In the final of the 1000-ranked tournament in Miami, the Serbian tennis player lost to the Czech Jakub Mensik 6:7 (4-7), 6:7 (4-7). This is the first triumph in the career of the 19-year-old from Prostejov.more

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been barred from running for public office for five years - derailing her bid to run in the next presidential election. The National Rally leader, who left court before the verdict was read out, was found guilty in an embezzlement case.more

Intimidating behaviour from drivers, poor infrastructure and fears over safety are deterring more women in the UK from cycling compared with men, research has found, while bike sales continue to fall after the “Covid boom”.more

Manchester City beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1 away to complete the FA Cup semi-finals, but Erling Haaland was injured, and Josep Guardiola's men will face Nottingham Forest in the next round, while Crystal Palace will face Matty Cash's Aston Villa.more

All departures from the capital's Zaventem airport and Brussels' Charleroi airport were canceled today due to a general strike called throughout Belgium. In Brussels, only one metro line, four trams and six buses are operating. The protest is linked to the government's pension plan.more