Around 95pc of staff at HM Revenue and Customs staff work remotely at least one day in the working week, The Telegraph can disclose. That is higher than in the first national pandemic lockdown, when the proportion of HMRC staff working away from the office rose to 92pc, up from around a third in 2019, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information request.more

The women's national team of Poland took 30th place in the latest ranking of the International Football Federation (FIFA), which means an increase by one place compared to the previous, June ranking.more

The district of New York - Manhattan, ranks first in the United States in terms of the cost of living. Two more occupy Hawaiian Honolulu and San Francisco, California.more

The search for the legendary Loch Ness monster conducted throughout the past weekend has not conclusively settled the question of its existence or not. A group of volunteers heard four unexplained sounds, only to find that their sound recorder was not plugged in.more

PKP Intercity announces changes in the running of trains from September 3 to November 12 in connection with the introduction of the timetable correction, which is caused by, among others, modernization works on railway routes were carried out.more

The defending champions Bayern Munich beat FC Augsburg 3-1 at home in the second round of the German soccer league. Englishman Harry Kane scored twice. Robert Gumny entered the field for the last few minutes in the visiting team.more

There is no doubt that lockdowns, social distancing and wearing masks have limited the impact of the pandemic before vaccinations were introduced, a report by British specialists has shown. They point out that these are important conclusions also for the future.more

Poppea attacks Italy. After weeks of record-breaking heat, exceeding 40 degrees in many cities, a wave of bad weather came over the country, which was named after the second wife of Emperor Nero - a strong, calculating and ruthless woman. According to meteorologists, these days will end this exceptionally hot phase of summer, and temperatures will drop sharply by 10-15 degrees.more

Defending champions Barcelona won 4-3 away to Villarreal after an action-packed game of the 3rd round of the Spanish football top flight. Robert Lewandowski scored one of the goals for the visitors. It was the first goal of the Pole this season.more

A "technical issue" has hit UK air traffic control systems, with airlines warning of delays to flights. The National Air Traffic Services said it was experiencing "technical issues" and had "applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety".more

The government-approved project is intended to make it easier for transgender and non-binary people to change their gender. It will also be easier to change your name, said Family Minister Lisa Paus, adding that this is an "important moment" for transgender people in Germany.more

Ten collector's stamps are included in a special series issued by the Royal Mail on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the publication of Michael Bond's book "A Bear Called Paddington". It was the first of many publications for this beloved British bear, which is why its release date is considered to be Paddington's birthday.more

Yesterday, large parts of Spain were hit by violent storms with torrential rains and hurricane-force winds. Several people were injured. Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Valencia have been placed on an orange alert, meaning a high level of threat.more

Poland's Matty Cash scored twice as Aston Villa won 3-1 away to Burnley in Round 3 of the Premier League. These are his first Premier League goals since the 2021/22 season.more

Personal data of all 47,000 officers and other employees of the London Metropolitan Police may have been stolen as a result of a large cyberattack on an external company that produces ID cards and passes for it, The Sun newspaper revealed yesterday.more

"Crossing the border with Russia is strictly forbidden, also for reindeer," said the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture, announcing the repair of the 150-kilometer fence. This is to stop reindeer from fleeing to Russian pastures, the AFP agency reported.more

London’s full of some of the biggest and best things in the world, from massive skyscrapers to continent-leading rooftop bars. But now the city has another record-breaking project that is set to elevate Londoners’ city experiences. Europe’s highest free public viewing gallery is set to open next month in the City of London. more

Chilean footballer Alexis Sanchez returns to Inter Milan after a year at Olympique de Marseille, the Italian club has confirmed. The 34-year-old striker has already played for the Milan team in 2020-2022.more

For years, the public space has been repeating the narrative that items sold in small shops, bazaars or stalls are more expensive than in retail chains. However, research shows that consumers are still willing to do their daily shopping at local squares. Most go there for fresh and natural products, but also hoping that it will be cheaper than in chain stores.more

Scotland's Loch Ness is currently undergoing the biggest search in more than 50 years for the monster that supposedly lives there. This year marks 90 years since the first reports about him appeared.more

The current cost of living for asylum seekers in the UK is unacceptable, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said, after the Home Office said the amount had almost doubled to £3.97bn a year over the past year.more

The International Football Federation (FIFA) yesterday suspended the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales for at least 90 days after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the recent Women's World Cup closing ceremony in Sydney.more

Nearly 10,000 emperor penguin chicks died off the coast of Antarctica in late 2022 when the ice melted and collapsed beneath them, the BBC reported. The penguins fell into the water before they could develop the waterproof feathers necessary for swimming in the ocean, which is why they most likely drowned or froze to death. Global warming is responsible for this catastrophe.more

A resident of Olsztyn brought a bag with PLN 20,000 found at one of the bus stops to the Municipal Police Headquarters in Olsztyn. The police determined the owner and handed over the loss to her, the Olsztyn police said.more

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk defeated Britain's Daniel Dubois by knockout in the ninth round in a boxing fight for four heavyweight belts of the WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA.more