Located off the coast of the Llyn Peninsula, Ynys Enlli Island, also known as Bardsey, has been a nature reserve since 1986. Now it has joined 16 other places in the world recognized as the darkest on Earth. "Dark place" in this case is a unique distinction. This is because the point is that the sky observed from land at this location is minimally contaminated by artificial light.more

The Polish team consisting of Kinga Rajda, Kamil Stoch, Nicole Konderla and Piotr Zyla took eighth place in the micro-competition on the normal hill in Planica, Slovenia, at the Nordic World Ski Championships. Germany triumphed ahead of Norway and Slovenia.more

People who regularly use laxatives for constipation may have a 50 percent higher risk of dementia compared to non-users, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, published by the American Academy of Neurology.more

Polish airports will serve nearly 44.7 million passengers this year; that's about 91 percent of the passengers from 2019, the last year before the pandemic, Civil Aviation Authority President Piotr Samson forecasts. Risks to the estimate include the war in Ukraine and global macroeconomic conditions, he adds.more

Get ready for tomato-less pasta sauce and white pizza. Italian restaurants across Britain are having to ration tomatoes, increase prices and in some cases remove the pomodoro from their menus entirely as costs soar.more

Hubert Hurkacz won against French tennis player Benjamin Bonzi 6:3, 7:6 (7-4) in the final of the ATP tournament in Marseille. This is the sixth title in the Pole's career.more

Energy bills will rise by an average of £500 a year despite an expected reduction in Ofgem’s price cap, analysts expect. The energy regulator is expected to announce on Monday that it will drop its cap on the amount energy suppliers are able to charge by around £1,000 to £3,295, effective from April 1, according to the latest forecast from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight.more

The U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that the coronavirus pandemic was most likely caused by a leak in a Chinese laboratory. This is according to a classified intelligence report recently delivered to the White House and key members of Congress, The Wall Street Journal reported today.more

The Madrid soccer derby between Real and Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 23rd round of the Spanish Premier League ended in a 1:1 draw, with the losing "royals" saved by 18-year-old reserve Alvaro Rodriguez until the 85th minute.more

The richest one percent have earned nearly two-thirds of the wealth created since 2020, or nearly twice as much money as the rest of the world's population, according to a new report by the British organization Oxfam. In addition, each billionaire in the world emits a million times more carbon dioxide than the average person.more

Napoli's players scored their eighth consecutive victory in the Italian Premier League. On the opening day of the 24th round, they defeated Empoli 2:0 on away goals and strengthened their hold on first place in the table. In the colors of the guests, Piotr Zielinski played until the third added minute of the second half.more

Over 40 migrants died near the shores of Calabria, Italy, when the boat they were arriving in crashed into rocks, Italian media reported today. The tragedy occurred in rough seas off Cutro near Crotone. Rescuers found the bodies in the morning on the beach and in the water.more

Protesters today staged sit-ins in the egg aisles of Sainsbury’s supermarkets in London and cities across Britain in protest at the treatment of hens.more

World ranking leader Iga Swiatek lost to Barbora Krejcikova 4:6, 2:6 in the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai. This is the sixth title in the Czech tennis player's career.more

A snow blizzard warning was in effect yesterday in Los Angeles, issued for the first time since 1989. A rare sight was the snow falling on the letters that make up the iconic "HOLLYWOOD" sign.more

After a collision with a rival, West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski had to leave the field in the 69th minute of the match of the 25th round of the English Premier Football League. "The Hammers" defeated Nottingham Forest 4:0 at home, while table-leading Arsenal London also picked up a victory.more

The Defy Satellite link gives any Android or iPhone an instant upgrade with the ability to send and receive text messages via satellite, solving the problem of mobile dead zones for emergencies and wilderness adventures.more

Borussia Dortmund defeated Hoffenheim 1:0 in an away game in the 22nd round and will remain the leader of the German Premier League at least until today. It was the first time since October that VfL Bochum player Jacek Góralski appeared in a stakes match.more

Yesterday, the 10th package of EU sanctions against Russia formally entered into force. Includes e.g. bans on the export of critical technologies and industrial goods to Russia, restrictions on the Kremlin-linked media and Russian banks.more

A shortage of some fruit and vegetables could last until May, according to producers in one of the UK's biggest growing regions. The Lea Valley Growers Association said major UK growers were delaying planting some crops due to high energy costs.more

Piotr Żyła became the world champion in ski jumping on a normal hill in Planica. The Pole, who was 13th after the first round, overtook the Germans Andreas Wellinger and Karl Geiger.more

The Ombudsman for Patients' Rights points out that the unjustified administration of vitamin infusions violates the collective rights of patients to health services in accordance with current medical knowledge.more

In the inner core of the Earth there is most likely a sphere of iron with a radius of 650 km. The discovery will affect the current concept of the formation and evolution of the Earth, Australian scientists report in "Nature Communications".more

Londoners performed £7.3 billion worth of unpaid overtime work in 2022, far more than any other UK region. Research from the Trades Union Congress based on ONS data covering the third quarter of 2022 found that 16.7% of London workers did unpaid overtime work in 2022, more than any other region in the UK.more

A monument honouring Ukraine is coming to Liverpool's iconic Strawberry Field in time for Eurovision in May. The Ukrainian Peace Monument - measuring 22ft (6m) tall - will be unveiled at the gardens as a "symbol of hope and for peace around the world".more