The skull of a colossal sea monster that was unearthed from the Jurassic Coast is going on display. The 2m-long fossil belongs to a pliosaur - one of the most fearsome predators the planet has ever seen.more
There are certain professions that will not be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), at least for some time, reports the BBC, citing a report by the investment bank Goldman Sachs from March this year.more
The army has a serious problem. Too many soldiers are taking off their uniform, reports 'Rzeczpospolita'. Between 1 January and 30 November 2023, 8,947 soldiers were discharged from professional military service, 62 per cent of whom had pension rights, it added.more
An increase in the cost of domestic energy in England, Wales and Scotland has taken effect, adding pressure to household budgets in the new year. A higher price cap, set by regulator Ofgem, from now to April means gas and electricity costs will be 5% higher than the last three months.more
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address. She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became queen.more
In London, the New Year 2024 was announced by Big Ben, in New York, as usual, hundreds of thousands of people celebrated in Times Square and, as always, impressive fireworks displays took place in Hong Kong, Sydney and Dubai.more
Arsenal London, with Jakub Kiwior playing only in the first half, lost the away derby match against Fulham 1:2 in the 20th round of the English Premier League. This is the second defeat in a row for the Gunners, who did not take advantage of the opportunity to return to the leading position.more
The government has changed, but the most important task has not changed: ensuring the security of the homeland, Andrzej Duda noted in his message. The president said, among other things: that those in power have the right to reform public media, "but it must be done in accordance with the law."more
Brexit-backing pub tycoon Tim Martin is in line for a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours.
The outspoken founder and boss of Wetherspoons has been nominated for services to business, according to reports.more
Slovenian Anze Lanisek won the qualification for the New Year's competition of the 72nd Four Hills Tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Four Poles advanced, the best of whom on Sunday was Kamil Stoch - in 22nd place. Maciej Kot and Paweł Wąsek were eliminated.more
With the opening of Rail Baltica, it will be possible to travel by train from Warsaw to Riga in five hours," said Marius Narmontas, a representative of RB Rail, the company responsible for the project. The investment has a practical and symbolic dimension and will have a positive impact on the safety of the Baltic countries, he added.more
From January 1, 2024, the minimum wage will be PLN 4,242 gross, and from July 1 it will be PLN 4,300 gross - reminds the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy.more
Cristiano Ronaldo broke his record for the most goals in all football competitions in 2023. The famous Portuguese finished it with 54 goals - yesterday he scored a goal for Al-Nassr in a 4-1 victory against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Premier League.more
The arrival of a new year always brings plenty of changes - and the law is no exception.
From 1 January and scattered throughout 2024, all sorts of laws are due to change, or be introduced, covering everything from driving to employment.
One of the most controversial will see changes to the rules around XL Bully dogs, which have been added to the list of dangerous dogs following a series of attamore
There are more and more conflicts taking place in the world, in which civilians are suffering more and more - warns in an editorial comment today's "Financial Times". There is data to prove this assessment correct: the International Institute for Strategic Studies (MISS) has published an analysis that shows that there are 183 armed conflicts currently taking place. This is more than three decades more
Second-placed Juventus defeated Roma 1-0 at home in the hit of the 18th round of the Italian top league. Three Poles played, including the hosts' goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny and the guests' midfielder Nicola Zalewski in the starting lineups. The players from Turin are only two points behind Inter Milan.more
The bottom half of earners will lose any gains from next week’s lowering of national insurance payments when their income tax bills go up in April, a leading thinktank has warned.more
Normality, harmony and certainty of tomorrow - this is the task for the coming year, we will rebuild our position and importance in international politics, Poland will be reborn as a modern, strong state - emphasized Prime Minister Donald Tusk last evening in his New Year's address on TVP.more
There was no surprise in the match between Manchester City and Sheffield United in the 20th round of the English Premier League. The defending champions defeated the last team in the table 2-0 at home.more
The international rail operator Eurostar announced the resumption of rail connections between London and the European continent. All trains were canceled on Saturday due to flooding in railway tunnels in southeast England.more
Poland won against Brazil 3-0 in their first match in the United Cup tennis tournament in Australia. In the last game of this match - in mixed doubles - Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz defeated the duo of Beatriz Haddad Maia - Marcelo Melo 6:4, 6:3.more
More than half (53%) of women do not dare to walk down the street alone on New Year's Eve because of fireworks - according to research conducted for the RTL Nieuws portal.more
There are more and more economic migrants in Poland, employment of foreigners will increase in 2024. In 2025, Indians, Georgians and Uzbeks will arrive in Poland in greater numbers, the Gremi Personal agency forecasts in its analysis.more
The fact that 2024 will almost certainly be the end of the 14-year rule of the Conservative Party in Great Britain is not the main problem from its point of view. Worse still, it will probably also be the end of the Conservative Party in its current shape, and perhaps even the beginning of the end of the Conservative Party itself.more
