This trend is particularly visible in China and India, but there are also signs that in the West, the birth of a son is no longer considered a more desirable event than the birth of a daughter, the Times reported.more

The organizers of the Grand Slam Wimbledon announced that they have increased the prize pool for this year's tournament to 53.5 million pounds (approx. 267.6 million PLN). The tennis players who win the singles competition will receive three million pounds (approx. 15 million PLN) for their victory.more

A fresh study of flights to popular destinations from London show the routes most likely to be delayed this summer. In June. July and August if last year almost a quarter of the 4,008 flights to Antalya in Turkey were delayed by more than one hour.more

Gross domestic output shrank by a larger-than-expected 0.3% in April from March - the biggest monthly drop since October 2023 and more than the 0.1% fall forecast in a Reuters poll, following 0.2% growth in March.more

Four in 10 UK-based entrepreneurs are considering moving their firm overseas, a fresh poll has found, in further evidence the government’s crackdown on wealth and Britain’s stagnant economy are driving people away from the country.more

Kevin De Bruyne has joined Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent, the club announced on Thursday. Sources told ESPN that De Bruyne was the subject of interest from clubs in the Premier League, Germany and MLS, most notably the Chicago Fire, but opted for Napoli.more

Britain has no plans to defend Israel as Iran retaliates against Israeli strikes. The UK was not involved in the attacks on Tehran’s nuclear and military sites, and is not involved in helping to intercept Iranian retaliation like it did last year, defence sources said. However, the sources said that situation could change.more

In a congressional hearing on Thursday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked if the US needs to be prepared "to take Greenland and Panama by force". Hegseth avoided directly answering the question but suggested the US has plans for "any contingency".more

A "Trojan horse" therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of chemotherapy that hits cancer with a bigger dose, while reducing side-effects.more

The Indian airline Air India confirmed that 241 people died in the crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad on Thursday. There were 242 people on board, and one passenger survived the crash.more

Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up which could see up to 100 stores close, the BBC understands. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it had sold the brand for a "nominal" sum to US investment firm Gordon Brothers.more

Tottenham appoint Thomas Frank as new head coach. The Dane succeeds Ange Postecoglou after he was sacked despite winning the Europa League. Frank leaves Brentford after seven years and will manage in Europe for first time as Spurs prepare for Champions League football next season.more

The Israeli Air Force attacked Iran this morning. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that these were preemptive strikes, and their purpose was to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon that would threaten Israel's existence. The airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan was closed.more

A Defence Minister has confirmed that the Royal Air Force is still exploring the possibility of operating a mix of F-35B and F-35A fighter jets, suggesting a potential future acquisition of the A variant.more

Liczba ludności Belgii wzrosła w 2024 r. do 11,8 mln – podał belgijski urząd statystyczny Statbel. Oznacza to roczny przyrost o niemal 62 tys. osób, czyli 0,52 proc., jednak wzrost ten w całości wynika z dodatniego salda migracji.more

Reform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one swift brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.more

The Italian island of Capri is the most crowded place in the country, more so than Venice or Florence; around 50,000 people arrive there every day, the daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera" reported. The newspaper pointed out that the island's authorities are fighting so-called over-tourism.more

Yesterday, the District Court for Warsaw-Śródmieście held another hearing regarding the dispute between Robert Lewandowski and his former manager Cezary Kucharski. The hearing was held in camera, and the footballer testified for over seven hours.more

Property experts at Rightmove unveil the happiest places to live at the end of each year, with the East Anglian market town of Woodbridge taking the top spot late in 2024. As one of the most desirable commuter towns in Eastern England, this Suffolk gem is nestled alongside the stunning Suffolk Coast Heaths.more

Exactly one month from now - on 12 July - it will be seven years since Jerzy Brzęczek was appointed national football team manager. It is possible that by that time the red-and-white team will already have... a sixth coach. Today, Michal Probierz resigned from this position.more

Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services including policing, documents in the Spending Review suggest. Local authorities in England have the power to raise the tax by up to 4.99% every year, without central government approval, although some choose lower increases.more

The UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April as taxes increased for businesses, household bills jumped and exports to the US plunged. The economy shrank by 0.3%, more than the 0.1% fall predicted by experts - marking the steepest monthly decline since October 2023.more

A number of products from a brand of US sweets are "unsafe to eat" and contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.more

A new launch date for the Ax-4 mission featuring Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznanski-Wisniewski has appeared on the NASA Kennedy Space Center website — tomorrow at 1:12 PM Polish time. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed by the entities involved in the mission.more

Michał Probierz has resigned from his position as coach of the Polish national football team, he announced in a statement published by the Polish Football Association. As he explained, he came to the conclusion that it was the best decision for the future of the national team.more