Anti-immigrant demonstrations and counter-demonstrations took place in several cities across the UK on Saturday outside asylum seeker hotels. Police in Liverpool arrested at least 11 people. In Bristol, clashes broke out between officers and protesters.more
After the summer holidays, PKP Intercity is introducing changes to its timetable, including faster connections, extended running times for selected seasonal trains, and the launch of new routes. The changes are related to a timetable adjustment that comes into effect on 31 August.more
A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, created by Iranian artist Mohammadreza Norouzi, has been unveiled in Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The life-size figure of the footballer was presented in the presence of members of the Portuguese national team captain's family.more
British scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, Istiorachis macaruthurae, which lived 125 million years ago on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of Great Britain. The animal was characterized by spiny protrusions on its back and tail, which resemble a sail.more
The Notting Hill Carnival, which begins tomorrow in west London, is the largest outdoor event in Europe. The organisers of this Caribbean cultural festival estimate that 2.5 million people will attend over the two days. Tourists can look forward to a parade full of sequins, feathers, dancing and drum rhythms.more
Tomorrow, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, the US Open, will begin in New York. Four Polish tennis players will compete in it, led by Iga Świątek. Basking in the glow of her recent successes, the six-time winner of events of this calibre will have a chance to return to the top of the world rankings.more
The United Kingdom has agreed to pay £2.9 million to residents of the Lolldaiga nature reserve near Mount Kenya in Kenya, where a fire broke out during British military exercises in March 2021, the BBC reported, citing a lawyer involved in resolving the dispute.more
Due to the entry into force of US tariffs on 29 August, Poczta Polska (Polish Post) will temporarily suspend the acceptance of shipments to the US containing goods from next Monday, the operator announced yesterday. It will still be possible to send correspondence and documents, among other things. Similar decisions have been made by postal services in other countries, including France, Spain and more
Bayern Munich won 6-0 at home against RB Leipzig in the opening match of the Bundesliga season. Englishman Harry Kane scored a hat-trick. Frenchman Michael Olise scored two goals. Colombian Luis Diaz, who moved from Liverpool in the summer, scored his first goal for his new club.more
More than half of the 1,000 wealthy respondents also said they are more likely to consider leaving the UK if Rachel Reeves introduces a wealth tax.more
Since the beginning of this year, fires have consumed over a million hectares of land in the European Union, mainly forest land, according to an analysis carried out by AFP based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).more
Nottingham Forest has signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus Turin on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer, the English Premier League club has announced.more
The number of whales, dolphins and porpoises washed up on the coast of Scotland has risen from around 100 per year to over 300 in 30 years, according to researchers at the University of Glasgow. In their opinion, the likely causes include entanglement in fishing nets and water pollution.more
The government is planning a crackdown on people who continue to claim child benefit after leaving the UK, in a move it expects to save £350m over the next five years.more
Colombian tennis player Emiliana Arango will be Iga Świątek's opponent in the first round of the US Open Grand Slam tournament. Magdalena Fręch will play against Australian Talia Gibson, Magda Linette against American McCartney Kessler, and Kamil Majchrzak against Bolivian Hugo Dellien.more
The London police announced today that they had arrested 100 people as part of an operation to ensure safety during the Notting Hill Carnival. An estimated two million people are expected to attend the event, which begins tomorrow and runs until Monday.more
The British Ministry of Defence announced today that it will purchase six Land Ceptor missile launchers for £118 million. With this purchase, the British Army will have twice as many mobile launchers as part of its Sky Sabre air defence system.more
US President Donald Trump said that ‘within two weeks’ it will be clear what will happen next with peace in Ukraine. He added that if there is no progress, ‘different tactics’ may be needed.more
There will be rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) beginning on Friday 5 September for seven days, the RMT union has announced.more
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has agreed to allow Barcelona to play away in the first round of the Champions League group stage. The request from Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny's club was due to the fact that the Camp Nou stadium is still not ready for use.more
Stanisław Soyka, singer, pianist, violinist, composer and arranger, one of the most important artists on the Polish music scene in recent decades, died yesterday at the age of 66, according to Polish Radio.more
Baby food manufacturers must cut levels of salt and sugar in their products and stop promoting snacks for babies under the age of one, the government has said.
The new guidance would also restrict the use of marketing claims that suggest health benefits without scientific evidence.more
Donald Trump intends to leave Russia and Ukraine to organize a meeting between their leaders without directly playing a role for now, according to administration officials familiar with the situation, taking a step back from the negotiations to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.more
Energy bills are now expected to rise in autumn, a reversal from the previously anticipated price drop, a prominent forecaster has said. Households will be charged £17 more for a typical annual bill from October as the energy price cap is due to rise, according to consultants Cornwall Insight.more
