Russian leader Vladimir Putin is trying to present himself in the eyes of US President Donald Trump as a supporter of peace who creates solutions, not problems, by offering a 30-hour ceasefire, British station SkyNews assessed.more

Second-seeded Iga Świątek lost to Jelena Ostapenko 3-6, 6-3, 2-6 in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 indoor tournament on clay courts in Stuttgart. This is the sixth defeat of the Polish tennis player against the Latvian, against whom she has not yet won.more

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery in London, one guest will be able to spend a night there among outstanding works of art by, among others, van Gogh, Monet and Renoir. The winner will be chosen by lottery. Interested parties can apply until 28 April.more

The State Pension age in the UK will rise from 66 to 67 starting next year, and the increase is expected to be fully implemented for all men and women by 2028. This change to the official retirement age has been legislated since 2014, with another planned increase from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046.more

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing that the United States may withdraw from attempts to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine, was conveying the point of view of President Donald Trump, who is frustrated with the course of the negotiations, CNN reported, citing a source.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump about bilateral trade, as well as the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, Downing Street and the White House said yesterday.more

Global wine consumption fell by 3.3 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to its lowest level since 1961. - according to estimates from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). According to its report, the continued decline in wine consumption is linked to, among other factors, changes in the habits of the younger generation.more

Kenyans Ruth Chepngetich, world record holder in the marathon, and 2024 winner Peres Jepchirchir withdrew from the 45th London Marathon, one of the six most prestigious races over a distance of 42 km and 195 m. This year's competition will take place on April 27.more

Astrophysicists at the University of Cambridge have discovered ‘strong indications’ that living organisms may exist in the ocean of the planet K2-18b, located 124 light years from Earth in the constellation Leo, the British daily “The Telegraph” reported on Thursday.more

US President Donald Trump has hinted that he will make a state visit to the UK in September. If this happens, Trump will be the only modern political leader to make a state visit twice at the invitation of the British monarch, Sky News reported today.more

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended the conflict in Northern Ireland, in which some 3,500 people were killed over three decades. Two of the architects of the peace process were awarded the Nobel Prize, and maintaining the compromise was one of the priorities during the Brexit negotiations.more

The United States will abandon attempts to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine within days if there are no signs that an agreement is achievable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in Paris.more

Legia Warsaw, despite winning in London over Chelsea 2:1, and Jagiellonia, although tied in Białystok with Betis Sevilla 1:1, ended their adventure in the Football Conference League at the quarter-finals. It was the most successful season of Polish teams in European cups this century.Football Conference League: Legia's success and Jagiellonia's draw to end the adventuremore

British army conducts successful test of weapon that destroys drones with radio wavesThe British army has conducted a successful test of a new weapon that uses radio waves to target and eliminate drones, the UK Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.more

Nearly 42 per cent of Poles polled said they spent less on their Easter shopping this year than last year, according to a report by the Blix Group. However, this is a lower percentage than in the 2024 survey. Experts commenting on the data believe that Poles are becoming more comfortable with the reality of high prices. They are calculating and making purchasing decisions with more confidence thanmore

Defending Formula One world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will fight for his third career victory on Sunday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the series. The Dutchman is ahead of both McLaren drivers British Lando Norris and Australian Oscar Piastri in the overall standings.more

Whitby, a picturesque seaside town on the North East coast of the UK, is not just known for its beautiful beaches and rich history. It also boasts the title of having the best fish and chips in the country. According to TimeOut magazine, The Magpie Cafe, which first opened its doors in 1937, serves the best chippy in the UK.more

With the four-day Easter weekend approaching, here's a guide to revised supermarket opening hours from April 18 to April 21. Easter weekend is almost upon us, meaning people are looking forward to some time off work. At this time of year, we should all be stocking up on Easter eggs and preparing to indulge in hot cross buns.more

No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek defeated Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6:2, 6:2 yesterday in the second round of the WTA 500 tennis tournament on courts in Stuttgart. The Pole will play against either American Emma Navarro (No. 7) or Latvian Jelena Ostapenko to advance to the semi-finals.more

The London housing market is in a precarious position. With interest rates lower than this time last year, and the uncertainty of the 2024 general election behind us, you might expect a recovery in home sales. But new data reveals that, as winter turned to spring, the capital’s housing market slowed instead.more

As official US data reveals a 17 per cent year-on-year slump in Europeans visiting the United States in March 2025, airlines are slashing summer prices to fill planes. Normally nonstop air fares between the UK and US soar towards £1,000 return in July and August.more

InPost is continuing its expansion into the UK market with the acquisition of UK parcel provider Yodel, the InPost Group announced today. The acquisition is being made by acquiring a majority stake in JLL, which manages Yodel.more

'The Washington Post' daily newspaper wrote yesterday that the first victim of higher US tariffs on imports from most of the world is the US currency. The newspaper highlighted that since Donald Trump took office as president on 21 January, the value of the dollar against the euro has fallen by nearly 10 per cent.more

Football Champions League: Kiwior's team eliminated Real, Inter advanceThe trophy defending champions Real failed to make up for their three-goal loss from London, lost 1:2 in the draw in Madrid against Arsenal and dropped out of the quarter-finals of the football Champions League. The visiting team featured Jakub Kiwior. Inter Milan also advanced to the top four of the competition.more

While looking forward to the long Easter weekend, the latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the UK has the fewest number of public holidays in Europe at just eight, whilst every other nation in Europe enjoys double-digit public holidays, with the luckiest getting as many as 16.more