The UK government has banned the export of game pads in a new package of sanctions targeting Russia because they are used to direct military drones, Politico reported. A total of 150 new sanctions were announced yesterday in Downing Street, which targeted Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.more
Poland is now the third largest producer of non-alcoholic beers in Europe; it accounts for over 9 per cent of European production, according to the report In 2024, Poles bought 1.06 million bottles and cans of such beer every day.more
World number three Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP 1000 tournament in Madrid due to an adductor muscle injury. His place as the ‘lucky loser’ from qualification will be taken by Kamil Majchrzak, who will play against Canadian Gabriel Diallo in the 2nd round.more
Nearly £22 million in funding has been secured for the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park after land was sold to build affordable housing. Funding secures restoration of the famous Grade-1 listed sculptures, creation of a new dinosaur-themed playground, and a new visitor centre, community centre and café.more
Real Madrid won away to Getafe 1-0 in the 33rd round of La Liga. The fight for the Spanish championship is not yet decided. With five rounds to go, the "Royal" are four points behind leaders Barcelona.more
The elections of the President of the Republic of Poland have been scheduled for Sunday, 18 May 2025. On 17 April this year, registration for the electoral roll, created by the Polish Consul in Belfast, Edinburgh, London or Manchester, began.more
The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Joanna Maria Słomka.more
Descendants of members of the Polish Forces who fought alongside the UK in World War II, should be able to access UNREDACTED Records of their ancestors who served.more
Social and Polish community activist Maciej Dokurno is the first Pole who has a chance to become a councillor in Scotland. He is a candidate for Scottish Labour, the Scottish branch of the Labour Party. Today, voting is taking place in the by-election to Fife Regional Council, where he is running for a seat.more
AC Milan advanced to the final of the Italian Cup, winning the second leg of the semi-final against local rivals Inter Milan 3-0. Nicola Zalewski played for the defeated team from the 53rd minute. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw.more
Last week, InPost Group announced the acquisition of Yodel, which will accelerate InPost’s expansion in the UK – a transaction that strengthens its position as the third independent logistics operator in the country. The purchase of Yodel follows the successful acquisition of Menzies Distribution in October 2024.more
In the presidential election, 30.4% of respondents want to vote for Rafał Trzaskowski - according to the IBRiS poll conducted for the weekly "Polityka". Karol Nawrocki supported by PiS - 24.9% of respondents want to vote for, and Sławomir Mentzen - 12.9%.more
Homes with big gardens or swimming pools in England and Wales could pay more for their water usage, under proposals set out by providers in their submission to a wider review of the sector.more
Jakub Kiwior scored a goal for Arsenal in the 2-2 London derby with Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. The "Gunners" practically lost their chance of winning the championship title, which Liverpool came very close to.more
In Poland, the median age has increased to almost 43 years. According to the latest WorldData, this already ranks us 33rd in the world. By 2050, the median age may even increase in our country to almost 52.more
The top diplomats from the UK, US, France, Germany and Ukraine have postponed a plan to meet in London on Wednesday for high-level talks on how to end Russia's war.more
The White House is considering a significant reduction in tariffs on imports of Chinese goods in order to de-escalate the trade dispute with China, the ‘Wall Street Journal’ reported. According to the Journal's sources, tariffs could fall from 145 per cent to 50-65 per cent.more
Barcelona players' coach Hansi Flick will extend his contract with the club until 2027, Spanish newspaper “Marca” reported. The 60-year-old coach's current contract runs until the end of the 2025/26 season.more
A charming town in East Ayrshire, Scotland, has been named as the most affordable spot for first-time homebuyers, with prices starting at a modest £84,000.more
Rachel Reeves faces having to raise taxes at the autumn Budget after borrowing jumped in the UK hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs, economists are warning.
Official figures showed the Government borrowed more than expected for the latest financial year.more
Barcelona beat Mallorca 1-0 at home in the 33rd round and took another step towards the championship title. Wojciech Szczęsny started in goal for the hosts, but the injured Robert Lewandowski was absent.more
The UK “will never walk away from Ukraine”, Downing Street has said after the US threatened to abandon peace talks.
JD Vance, the US vice-president, said on Wednesday that Russia and Ukraine should accept the US’s peace proposal or Washington would “walk away” from talks.more
UK families claiming Child Benefit could get a £521 bonus this year. Child Benefit payments usually stop on August 31 in the year following a child's 16th birthday if they leave education or training.
However, they may be extended for up to 20 weeks if the child, aged 16 or 17, meets certain conditions. more
The five biggest business groups in the UK have written an open letter calling for urgent changes to the government's Employment Rights Bill.
The proposed new law, due to be scrutinised by the House of Lords this month, includes a right to guaranteed hours and cracks down on zero-hour contracts without the offer of work.more
A blood test that can identify the 12 most common cancers will be trialled on the NHS.
About 8,000 patients are to be enrolled in a pioneering test that could lead to widespread cancer screening, sparing millions of patients from invasive surgical procedures to check for the disease.more
According to ZUS data, the number of retirees who are re-entering the workforce is growing. At the end of last year, 872.6 thousand people with the right to a pension were earning extra money in Poland. A year earlier, 854 thousand people with a pension were working, and in 2015 - 575 thousand.more
Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 at home in the 34th round of the English Premier League. The reigning champions, who no longer have a chance of defending their title, scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of added time.more
The importance of Wednesday's talks in London on a ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine has been downgraded due to Kiev's refusal to recognize Crimea as Russian, British television Sky News reported.more
Pope Francis' funeral will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations announced yesterday. Four Polish cardinals will participate in the conclave, which does not happen often.more
British households could miss out on savings of more than £800 a year on running costs if they choose a hybrid car over an electric one, amid concerns that recent government rule changes open the door for manufacturers to sell more polluting cars.more
New York's Fifth Avenue is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable corners of Manhattan, with luxury brand boutiques, millionaire apartments and iconic buildings such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. A recent study has shown that it is the most expensive shopping street in the world when it comes to rent.more
Rafael Nadal, one of the world's most successful tennis players, has no regrets about ending his career. The Spaniard told the media at the Laureus Sports Awards gala about his new life off the court. He is confident that he made the right decision in 2024 because his body ‘couldn't give more of itself’.more
An alarming number of Asian hornets spotted in Jersey has sparked fears the UK could face a summer invasion of the species that prey heavily on honeybees.more
Pack an umbrella, sunglasses and a warm coat is the message from forecasters who have said the weather is expected to be changeable this week with rain continuing across the UK after the previous dry spell.more
American gymnast Simone Biles and Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis were named the 2024 Athletes of the Year at the Laureus Awards ceremony in Madrid, while Real Madrid were named the team of the year.more
The number of British households stealing about £1.5bn of gas and electricity every year is expected to rise as energy bill bad debts continue to set new records, according to fuel poverty campaigners.more
Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.more
Nigel Farage has defended allowing labelled chlorinated chicken from the US into the UK as part of a trade deal, as a poll suggested his Reform UK party could be on course to take the highest number of seats at a general election.more
The Church is at a crossroads after the death of Pope Francis, who had long despised the increasingly strong nationalism in the West, the American daily "Washington Post" assessed today.more
Iga Świątek is still in second place in the world ranking of tennis players, behind Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka. There was only one change in the top ten of the WTA list, with the winner from Stuttgart, Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, moving up to 18th place.more
The nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK are due to be published for the first time under plans being unveiled later.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have ordered officials to publish the data, including crimes that have been committed, by the end of the year.more
Japan's population has been falling steadily for 14 years, the Asahi Shimbun reported, commenting on data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The data showed that the country's population fell by 898,000 to 120.3 million in a year, marking the biggest decline since 1950.more
A number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament when he visits the UK.
The US president has suggested Buckingham Palace is “setting a date for September” for him to come to Britain.more
The so-called Dubai chocolate and social media have greatly increased demand for pistachios, and consequently caused the prices of these nuts to skyrocket, wrote the Financial Times. The daily calculated that the price of about half a kilogram of pistachios has increased by a third in a year.more
