So-called last-chance tourism threatens melting glaciers, according to Swiss Info, citing a report published by researchers at the University of Lausanne. Glacial landscapes could be ‘loved to death,’ experts warned.more

The British Museum in London has raised £3.5 million to purchase a gold medallion known as the ‘Tudor Heart’, symbolising the union between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. The fundraising campaign was supported by actor Damian Lewis, who played Henry VIII in the BBC series, according to today's edition of ‘The Times’ newspaper.more

Poles are arming themselves to the teeth. Last year, they obtained a record number of firearms licences. Soon, it may become more difficult and expensive to obtain them. Members of the Polish 2050 party are calling for stricter regulations on gun ownership, according to today's ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

Buckingham Palace stated yesterday evening that it is prepared to assist the police in investigating the connections between the former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, the late American financier and sex offender.more

Kacper Tomasiak won the silver medal in ski jumping on the normal hill in Predazzo. Philipp Raimund of Germany took the gold. Ren Nikaido of Japan and Gregor Deschwanden of Switzerland tied for the bronze.more

The Swedish government announced yesterday that at the beginning of June it will significantly tighten the conditions that must be met in order to obtain Swedish citizenship. In addition to a longer period of residence, requirements for self-sufficiency, good character and language proficiency will be introduced.more

Significant increase in adult ADHD diagnoses in the UK, with 700,000 awaiting assessment. Growing number of patients use private services funded by the NHS.more

In January, the average price per square metre of flats on the primary market in Warsaw was over PLN 19,000, up 4 per cent on December; prices in Krakow, the Tri-City and Katowice rose by approx. 1 per cent, according to the report. A large pool of expensive properties appeared on the market.more

Regardless of their colour, the medals for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have one thing in common: they can easily break. The event organisers announced yesterday that they would investigate how some of the medallists' medals broke.more

An increasing number of UK companies collaborate with beekeepers to place hives at workplaces to support employees' mental health and foster community.more

Reform UK's Matt Goodwin proposes tax on childless individuals, sparking debate ahead of Manchester by-election.more

New Civil Aviation Authority data shows which airline received 918 complaints per million passengers, the highest rate of any airline operating in the UK.more

Paris Saint-Germain won 5-0 at home against Olympique Marseille in the top match of the 21st round and returned to the top of the French league. They are two points ahead of RC Lens, who won 3-1 on Saturday against Rennes, with Sebastian Szymański and the currently injured Przemysław Frankowski.more

The heir to the British throne, Prince William, and his wife, Duchess Kate, today expressed ‘deep concern’ over the disclosure of documents relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This is their first public statement on the matter. Meanwhile, police are investigating whether former Prince Andrew passed confidential documents to Epstein.more

UK exports of farm products to the EU have fallen by 37.4% since 2019, highlighting trade barriers caused by Brexit.more

Keir Starmer has no intention of resigning and enjoys the unanimous support of his government, the British Prime Minister's spokesman said today in response to growing speculation about his future following Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States.more

Real Madrid defeated Valencia 2–0 away in the 23rd round of the Spanish top flight and are now only one point behind leaders Barcelona. One of the goals was scored by Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.more

Poles do not plan to prepare emergency backpacks, even though some experts and heads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration and the Ministry of Defence are urging them to do so, according to today's ‘Rzeczpospolita’ newspaper.more

The United Kingdom has sent six of its modern fifth-generation F-35B Lightning fighter jets to the Akrotiri base in Cyprus to bolster its defences should tensions in the Middle East escalate into open conflict between the United States and Iran.more

Liverpool lost 1–2 to Manchester City in the top match of the 25th round of the English Premier League. Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai scored a spectacular goal for ‘The Reds’ directly from a free kick. Portuguese Bernardo Silva equalised, and Norwegian Erling Haaland scored the winning goal from a penalty kick.more

As part of measures to curb so-called overtourism, the authorities on the Italian island of Capri have decided that tour groups cannot exceed 40 people. Groups with more than 20 tourists must use headphones to listen to the guide. Guides are not allowed to carry umbrellas or similar items.more

Crime on the London Underground is rising - with more violence, public disorder and a massive increase in vandalism reported to the police. A total of 12,951 offences on the Tube were logged between July and December last year, up from 12,606 in the same period a year earlier - a 2.7 per cent increase.more

Two Australian coins bearing Queen Elizabeth II's image faced criticism for lacking resemblance to the late monarch. The issuer defends the design citing technical constraints.more

Bayern Munich defeated Hoffenheim, who played most of the match with ten men, 5-1 at home in the 21st round of the German top flight. Colombian Luis Diaz scored three goals and Englishman Harry Kane scored two, who with 24 goals is the clear leader in the league scoring charts.more

State pensioners can get extra money from the Department of Work and Pensions if they meet one of four or more conditions, currently worth £110 per week, or nearly £6,000 a year, which is being increased by another £218 a year from April.more