There are almost 3,500 banned dogs living legally at home with their owners in England, Scotland and Wales under an exemption scheme, data released from the government to the BBC has revealed. With a ban on XL bullies expected by the end of the year, one police officer says tracking down additional dogs will pose a challenge - as it is unclear how many animals forces will have to deal with. more

Bayer Leverkusen does not give up on the race to the German top league championship crown. Coach Xabi Alonso's players defeated SC Freiburg 2-1 at home in the 9th round and returned to the leadership position.more

Elon Musk announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his Starlink satellite communications system "will support connectivity with internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza." Musk's decision angered Israeli authorities, who claimed that Hamas would use this technology for "terrorist purposes."more

Nine people were arrested during Saturday's pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, the London Metropolitan Police said yesterday. Meanwhile, its commander, Mark Rowley, argues that Great Britain needs more precise regulations to combat extremism.more

Arsenal London defeated Sheffield United 5-0 at home in Saturday's match in the 10th round of the English Premier League.more

Uber has included balloon flights over the rock formations of Cappadocia - a popular tourist area in central Turkey - in its offer, reported the Turkish daily "Hurriyet".more

Ministers have formally warned councils in England to abandon any plans to adopt four-day working weeks for staff, in an escalation of a simmering political row over town hall working practices.more

Poland advanced one place to 29th position in a study measuring the purchasing power of 42 European countries - according to the "GfK Purchasing Power Europe 2023" study. The average purchasing power per inhabitant of Poland this year is 10.9 thousand euro, while the average for Europe is over 17.6 thousand. euro - added.more

The temperature is dropping again, and many of us are reaching for our cosy jumpers and winter duvets while we try to put off switching on the heating. more

The actor launched to fame as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, which ran for 10 seasons until 2004. A law enforcement source said no apparent foul play was involved in his death.more

In the clash between the two most successful Spanish clubs, Barcelona lost at home to Real Madrid 1-2 (1-0) in the 11th round of the Premier League. The two teams faced each other in the league for the 187th time. Robert Lewandowski, a convalescent, played from the 61st minute.more

The commuter city of Southend, just over an hour outside London, has become a 'disaster zone' amid an infestation of bedbugs, an expert has warned.more

Arsenal London defeated Sheffield United 5-0 at home in the 10th round of the English Premier League. Jakub Kiwior played the entire match for the Gunners, and Eddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick.more

Diamond prices have fallen around the world and the Canadian company Stornoway has stopped unprofitable mining in a diamond mine in northern Quebec. Among the causes is the production of diamonds in laboratories.more

A royal Range Rover, as it belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, who died just over a year ago. The car was furthermore unusually equipped, strictly according to the monarch's instructions. It is estimated that it could sell for £50-60,000, or a maximum of around £307,000.more

Nearly 54 per cent of respondents believe the choice of streaming platforms is too great, according to EY's 'Decoding the digital home' study. 40 per cent of respondents would be willing to pay more in exchange for access to all content using one platform, it added.more

Juventus Turin defeated Verona 1-0 at home in the 10th round of the Italian top football league. The Old Lady's goal was guarded by Wojciech Szczęsny, who kept a clean sheet for the fifth match in a row, and Arkadiusz Milik played in her attack from the 82nd minute. Paweł Dawidowicz played the entire match for the visiting team.more

Około 100 tys. osoby według policji, kontrolowane przez udział w manifestacji poparcia dla Palestyńczyków, które wystąpią w sobotnie popołudnie w Londynie. Demonstracje miejsca także w innych brytyjskich miastach, m.in. w Manchesterze, Glasgow i Belfaście.more

To replace the name Christmas, for example, with "winter festival" in the name of "ethnic and racial equality" and to "eliminate Christian references" in materials and organizational plans - such a proposal appeared at the prestigious European University Institute in Fiesole near Florence. The idea caused outrage, astonishment and a wave of criticism.more

More than 300,000 people attended Eurovision-related events in Liverpool in May, giving the local economy a £55m boost, the council has said. more

Lionel Messi is among three American Major League Soccer players nominated in the best debutant of the season category. The Argentine left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and joined Inter Miami. In 14 appearances for his new club, he scored 11 goals and had five assists.more

53 percent Poles expressed satisfaction with the results of the parliamentary elections, and 31 percent is not satisfied with them - according to a CBOS survey. 49 percent respondents accepted the results of the parliamentary elections with hope, 29 percent expressed their concerns, and 14 percent it received them with indifference.more

Roehampton North West in Wandsworth has been named as one of the areas in London with the lowest household income of any neighbourhood. Households in the leafy London suburb on the border of Richmond Park earn an average of just £38,900 a year from the financial year 2020 according to data from the Office of National Statistics published this year.more

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday that he is joining the GB News television station, where he will work as a presenter, program creator and commentator.more

The contract of former Aston Villa and Everton player, Dutchman Anwar El Ghazi, will be terminated by the German Premier League club FSV Mainz, BBC Sport has learned. The reason is a post on social media about the Israel-Gaza Strip conflict.more