Three Scottish brothers set a world record on Saturday by rowing across the Pacific Ocean in the fastest-ever voyage. Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean completed the journey in 139 days, arriving in Cairns, Australia.more

One in five Poles meets the criteria for workaholism, according to research conducted by the educational platform Centrum Profilaktyki Społecznej (Centre for Social Prevention). This phenomenon has an impact on families – therapists are increasingly encountering patients who do not know how to live together after years of a ‘long-distance marriage’.more

Defending champions Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 at home in a matchday 3 Premier League clash. Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai scored the victory for the hosts, who are currently top of the table with three points.more

Oxford Street will be pedestrianised for a landmark free event. The one-day road closure, on Sunday, September 21, runs from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus, to celebrate the ‘This is Oxford Street’ event.more

On 31 August 1997, the world woke up to the news of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a car accident in Paris. The Queen of Hearts was famous for her charitable work. Her death 28 years ago is one of the most important events in British history.more

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and defender Gerard Martin are the two most important new Barcelona players confirmed to play in today's match of the third round of the Spanish top flight against Rayo Vallecano, according to the Catalan club.more

The growing presence of Russian shadow fleet vessels off the coast of Ireland is causing concern, Gen. Ross Mulcahy, Chief of Defence of the Irish Defence Forces, admitted on Saturday in an interview with the "Irish Times". He also listed espionage, cyberattacks and disinformation as threats to the state.more

In the latest European Railway Station Index 2025 ranking, Wrocław Główny railway station ranked first in the category of stations serving fewer than 50 million passengers per year. Overall, it ranked second in Europe, behind only Zurich, the PKP Group announced in a press release.more

Iga Swiatek is the only Polish singles player still in contention for the US Open title. The WTA's second-ranked player defeated Anna Kalinska in a thrilling match to advance to the round of 16 at the New York tournament. Magdalena Frech, who lost to Coco Gauff, and Kamil Majchrzak, who had to withdraw due to injury, left the competition.more

Marks & Spencer have launched their version of a classic Australian sweet treat in stores this week, in a move which the retailer claims is a UK 'first'. The store is now selling its own version of Lamingtons - well-known in Australia and New Zealand as being small cubes of sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and tossed in coconut.more

According to a report by Cushman & Wakefield, 20 new hotel facilities offering 1,600 rooms were opened in Central and Eastern Europe in the first half of this year, most of them in Warsaw. The capital city gained 647 new rooms.more

Tottenham have signed the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m (60m euros). The 22-year-old, who has been chased by several European clubs this summer, said he has "been dreaming of this for a long time" after completing his medical and joining Thomas Frank's side.more

This venerated English city captures the hearts of visitors who flock here from all over the world.more

The state pension age will officially rise next year, meaning millions of workers will have to wait longer for retirement. Increasing from 66 to 67, an individual’s exact date of birth will affect when they can start claiming, with some having to delay their retirement by a month compared to someone born just a day earlier.more

Novak Djokovic, despite suffering a back injury early in the match, defeated Briton Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-3. At 38, the Serb became the oldest player to reach the fourth round of a US Open Grand Slam since Jimmy Connors, who achieved the feat in 1991.more

A temporary injunction that blocked asylum seekers being housed at an Essex hotel has been overturned at the Court of Appeal. Lawyers for The Bell Hotel in Epping and the government challenged a High Court ruling that would have forced 138 asylum seekers to leave the site by 12 September.more

Polish President Karol Nawrocki clashed with Prime Minister Donald Tusk over benefits for Ukrainian refugees and foreign policy, including relations with US President Donald Trump, the British newspaper Financial Times wrote yesterday.more

Jan Ziółkowski has joined AS Roma, the Italian top-flight club announced. The transfer fee was not disclosed, but local media estimate that Legia Warsaw earned around six million euros for the 20-year-old center-back.more

RYANAIR is once again cutting flights to and from regional airports in Spain. The budget airline is planning on scrapping around one million seats this winter, impacting British holidaymakers heading to and from the country.more

Thermal imaging cameras to monitor tourist flows in the historic center of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a new initiative by the authorities of the Italian city, which is struggling with the phenomenon of overtourism. As emphasized, this is an exceptionally effective monitoring system.more

UEFA confirmed yesterday that four candidates, including Poland, will bid to host the 2029 Women's European Football Championship. Germany, Portugal and Denmark and Sweden have also expressed their interest in hosting the tournament. The selection will take place in December.more

Wetherspoons, the popular pub chain, has brought back a menu item following a complaint from a customer about its disappearance. Adam Gale, a Wetherspoon enthusiast, was disappointed to find that his local pub, the Rodboro Buildings in Guildford, Surrey, had removed tuna jacket potatoes from the menu.more

The Treasury is reportedly considering a tax on landlords that will target income from rents in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposals are centred on the expansion of national insurance to include rental income, which is currently exempt from the levy, as part of a broader push to plug a potential £40bn shortfall in the public finances.more

The return of captain Robert Lewandowski and Kamil Grosicki, an opportunity for Kamil Grabara, and a large group of debutants. New national team coach Jan Urban announced today the list of 25 players called up for September's World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and Finland.more

A new interactive map reveals London’s sex offences and stalking hotspots, as the mother of murdered model Sally Anne Bowman says women are still in “constant danger” 20 years on. Latest figures show Croydon - where 18-year-old Sally Anne was stabbed and raped yards from her front door - has the highest overall rate.more