Man accused of deliberately driving into crowd of fans pleads not guilty

A man accused of deliberately driving his car into a crowd of football fans in Liverpool pleaded not guilty today at the local Crown Court. The incident, which took place on 26 May, left 134 people injured.more

During yesterday's meeting between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, the first political agreement on cooperation between the two countries since Brexit was signed, according to the British Prime Minister's office.more

Jasveen Sangha, known as the ‘Queen of Ketamine,’ has pleaded guilty to five federal charges related to the fatal drug overdose of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. She faces up to 65 years in prison.more

The United Kingdom has used frozen Russian assets to fund over £1 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine, British Defence Secretary John Healey announced yesterday during his visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.more

The battle for World Cup qualifying points is overshadowed by Jan Urban's debut as national team coach and Robert Lewandowski's return to the squad after a brief hiatus. Tonight (8:30 p.m. local time), the Polish footballers will face the favourites, the Netherlands, in Rotterdam.more

The meeting between Polish President Karol Nawrocki and US President Donald Trump was not particularly groundbreaking; rather, it was a continuation of what had been happening up to that point, according to Maciej Milczanowski, a professor at the University of Rzeszów. In his opinion, the declaration to maintain the number of American troops in Poland is important.more

Toiletries chain Lush has closed all its UK shops for a day “in solidarity with Gaza” and called on the UK government to act to help end “the death and destruction”.more

Wizz Air carried nearly 10 million passengers to and from Poland from January to September of this year, an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period in 2024, the carrier announced. Since the beginning of the year, Wizz Air has operated nearly 44,000 connections to and from 11 Polish cities.more

The first of September marks the beginning of autumn in the meteorological world as well as the start of the annual 'storm season'. It also heralds a new list of storm names as chosen by members of the public. This year look out for Amy, Bram and Chandra which are due to be the first few named storms of the season.more

During the first seven months of 2025, Spain welcomed a record number of 55.5 million foreign tourists, according to data released on Monday by the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE). Spending by foreign visitors also reached record levels.more

Iga Świątek was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the US Open in New York. The second-seeded Polish tennis player lost to American Amanda Anisimova (No. 8) 4-6, 3-6. The match lasted one hour and 36 minutes.more

A new floating restaurant could soon open on the River Thames in south London. Turks Launches, which runs daily boat trips along the Thames, wants permission to open a new café and restaurant in a boat known as The Aphrodite, which is moored at Town End Pier in Kingston town centre.more

Councils across England are increasingly spending millions of pounds a year in incentive payments to private landlords to persuade them to house homeless families, with campaigners describing it as a “senseless waste of public money”.more

The Dutch media are taking a calm approach to Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Poland. They're mainly focusing on transfers or club affairs for their players. Only Robert Lewandowski's return to the Polish team has received more attentionmore

Tens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the government and told they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas. The Home Office launched the new government campaign in response to what it has called an "alarming" spike in the number of international students arriving legally on student visas then claiming asylum when they expire.more

The Polish Air Force Memorial Committee’s (PAFMC) commissioned restoration of the graves of two prominent and senior members of the wartime Polish Air Force (PAF), AVM Mateusz Iżycki and Gp/Cpt Jerzy Bajan in Northwood Cemetery, has been completed by stonemason Francis Sancisi from Made on Earth.more

Airport ground staff in Portugal went on strike this morning, demanding pay raises and improved working conditions. The strike, organized by Menzies staff, will last at least 76 days.more

More than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials’ claims of a £850m cost.more

Poland is deporting only a fraction of those who should leave its territory. The register of undesirable persons already includes 31,000 foreigners, reveals today's "Rzeczpospolita." Since the beginning of 2025, 1,100 foreigners have forcibly left Poland.more

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated American Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 and advanced to the semifinals of the US Open in New York for the 14th time in his career.more

Sir Richard’s appointment was announced in June 2025, succeeding Admiral Radakin, who completed his four-year term, following his appointment in 2021. As CDS, ACM Knighton serves as the professional head of the UK’s Armed Forces, military strategic commander, and principal military adviser to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence. more

The price of gold has hit a record high as demand for the precious metal remains strong amid global economic uncertainty. The spot gold price hit $3,508.50 per ounce early on Tuesday, continuing its upwards trend which has seen it rise by nearly a third this year.more

UK households could face fines of £5,000 for breaking garden fence rules now in effect. A rule change back in May means "The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015" has been updated.more

Krakow Airport is lifting the limit on liquids in hand luggage as of today (3 September), announced airport CEO Lukasz Strutynski. This will be possible thanks to the installation of 10 modern CT scanners, which operate at security checkpoints.more

The British Met Office announced on Monday that this year's summer in the UK was the warmest since 1884, when measurements began. The average temperature from June to August was 16.1°C, exceeding the previous record of 15.76°C set in 2018.more

Data from NASA's Centre for Near Earth Object Studies indicate that today (3 September) an asteroid measuring several dozen metres will pass our planet. By cosmic standards, this will be a close encounter, as the distance will be approximately 218,000 km – less than the distance between the Moon and Earth.more

English Premier League clubs have spent a total of around €3.5 billion on new players. According to the BBC, this is a transfer record. The previous record, set in 2023, was €2.72 billion.more

ou don't have to venture far beyond London's boundaries to discover towns and villages brimming with character - and Buckhurst Hill is no exception. The Essex town is packed with shops, restaurants and historical fascination, and was crowned the finest place to live in the county.more

London is being hit with a wave of bus and Tube strikes as drivers continue to raise disputes over pay and conditions. Tube strikes are planned from Friday, 5 September for seven days, while bus strikes took place last week and on Monday.more

The German discounter will hand staff in Birmingham and beyond a bigger than expected pay rise from next week.more

Alexander Isak has moved from Newcastle to Liverpool for £125 million, or €146.5 million, in what is a record transfer in England, according to British media reports. Last night, Liverpool confirmed that it had signed a ‘long-term contract’ with the Swedish footballer.more

A new pay-as-you-go rail ticketing system that tracks passengers’ locations as they travel is to be trialled in England for the first time, as part of the government’s plan to reform the railway network’s complex fare system.more

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced yesterday that the government will provide an additional £15 million in aid and medical care for the residents of the Gaza Strip. He confirmed that if there is no breakthrough on the ceasefire, the United Kingdom will recognise the sovereignty of Palestine.more

The last local currency in the United Kingdom, the Lewes pound, was withdrawn from circulation yesterday, according to “The Times”. The banknotes, introduced in 2008, were used in the town of Lewes in south-east England.more

Poland, previously perceived as a Central European country, is increasingly turning towards the Baltic Sea; this is linked to the transition to a green economy and the intensification of the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest edition of the British weekly magazine “The Economist”.more

A man with a dog climbed a 34-metre clock tower at King's Cross in central London this morning in protest against the Iranian government, according to “The Guardian” newspaper. Train services at the station are running normally. Police and medical personnel are currently securing the area.more

After Sunday's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix race, which was won by series leader Oscar Piastri of Australia driving for McLaren, the Italian press criticised Lewis Hamilton's performance for Ferrari. The Briton made a mistake on one of the corners, hit the barrier and had to retire.more

From the new school year, 400,000 Swedish secondary school pupils will learn about NATO and total defence for the first time as part of the compulsory subject of social studies.more

UK PM Keir Starmer said yesterday in an interview with the BBC that he would like to see hotels for asylum seekers closed by the end of the parliamentary term, i.e. 2029. He added that his government's main task is to ‘control the borders’ of the UK.more

The largest Polish population in Romania is located in Bukovina, in the northeastern part of the country. Every year, Polish Days are held there, which include traditional harvest festivals.more

An AI-enabled stethoscope can help doctors pick up three heart conditions in just 15 seconds, according to the results of a real-world trial part-funded by us and presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress in Madrid. more

In nearly two-thirds of European countries, the number of completed residential projects decreased, while prices per square meter increased, according to a Deloitte report. The largest increases – over 19 percent – ​​were recorded in Poland, with Kraków leading the list with an annual increase of over 28 percent.more

Iga Świątek advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open Grand Slam tournament in New York. The second-seeded Polish tennis player defeated Russian Ekaterina Aleksandrova (No. 13) 6-3, 6-1. The match lasted one hour and four minutes.more

It’s been what is expected to be the hottest summer ever, with the UK seeing record-breaking temperatures, long spells of sunshine and four official heatwaves. But those hoping for a final hurrah before autumn hits will be disappointed, with experts now predicting that another heatwave is not on the cards. more

Official Government figures tell us there are some 1.7 million adults in Britain classified as “unemployed” — just under five per cent of the working-age population. In historical terms that does not sound too bad. Many of us can still remember the grim days through much of the 1980s and 1990s when the dole queue stretched to three million.more

Polish international Jakub Kiwior, formerly of Arsenal, has arrived in Portugal to join FC Porto, local media reported on Monday. The 25-year-old defender is undergoing medical tests, after which he is expected to sign a contract.more

Queen Elizabeth II believed Britain should remain in the European Union and would have voted against Brexit if she had been allowed to, according to a new book. The late monarch, who was constitutionally bound to stay politically neutral, is reported to have told a minister in 2016: “We shouldn’t leave the EU.” She is also said to have added: “It’s better to stick with the devil you know.”more

Are you an asylum seeker and are you considering buying an armoured car, a snowmobile or a timeshare using your Home Office pre-paid cash card? If so, think again, for these are just some of the luxuries on a list of banned items and activities drawn up by the government.more

Takeaway night could soon be more affordable for families as a new scheme, which will feed up to four people for £25 or less, is being introduced. In the coming months, Deliveroo is rolling out a new family meal offer, teaming up with more than 30 restaurants across the UK, including Pizza Express, Wagamama, Bill’s and Dishoom.more

For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, more Poles left Germany than arrived, reported The Times. The British daily explained that one of the reasons for citizens returning to Poland is its dynamic economic development.more

Corridor care in the NHS is now a year-round crisis, experts have warned, as analysis showed nearly 3 million patients attended A&E over the first two months of the summer.more

Robert Lewandowski played from the 78th minute as Barcelona drew 1-1 away to Rayo Vallecano in the third round of the Spanish top flight. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia proved to be the defending champions' hero, making numerous saves in the second half. Wojciech Szczęsny was a substitute.more

After 26 years of NATO membership, our country is still not covered by the military pipeline system (CEPS), so in the event of a conflict we may run out of fuel for our army - writes "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna" today.more