Following the publication of new documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, the foundation of Sarah Ferguson, former wife of former British Prince Andrew, announced that it was closing down. Meanwhile, the police are investigating whether the transfer of information to Epstein by then-Minister Peter Mandelson constitutes a criminal offence.more

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened formal investigations into X and xAI over whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law after the Grok AI tool was used to generate sexual deepfake images without consent.more

Almost 66% of women over 50 in the UK face mental health challenges linked to menopause and life changes, yet most do not seek help.more

Following the shelter scandal, funds were allocated for the National Dog and Cat Registration System. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has declared that it will cover most of the costs associated with launching and maintaining KROPiK. The total cost will exceed PLN 130 million over 10 years, according to yesterday's edition of ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’.more

The Russian captain of a container ship that collided with an American tanker off the coast of Great Britain last year was found guilty yesterday by a court in London of causing death by gross negligence.more

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly refused to play in the next match of Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League, citing deep dissatisfaction with the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) management of the club.more

According to British newspapers 'Daily Mail' and 'Daily Telegraph', convicted paedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein may have been collecting compromising material on Western politicians and businessmen for Russia. Meanwhile, an FBI informant claimed in 2017 that Epstein was ‘Putin's asset manager’.more

The number of reported incidents involving drones near British military bases more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024, the BBC reported yesterday.more

From Monday, tourists who want to see Rome's Trevi Fountain up close must pay €2. The fee will be charged daily during peak tourist hours, until 10 p.m. In the first few hours of its implementation, over 3,000 tickets were sold.more

A direct ferry route from the UK to Norway could be revived by Newcastle council 18 years after it was cancelled. Newcastle council leader Karen Kilgour said they would “explore all ways” to restore the popular journey in a meeting on 21 January.more

Poland's population at the end of 2025 fell by 157,000 year-on-year to 37.332 million, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The actual decline rate was -0.42%, meaning that for every 10,000 people, the population decreased by approximately 42 people (compared to 39 people in 2024).more

In the world tennis rankings, Hubert Hurkacz rose from 55th to 52nd place, and Kamil Majchrzak rose from 59th to 55th, his highest rankings of all time. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz remains in the lead, having extended his lead over Italy's Jannik Sinner with his Australian Open triumph. In the women's rankings, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka leads the rankings ahead of Iga Świątek.more

The UK is home to a lot of cities deserving of a visit, yet only one has been singled out as the must-see destination for 2026. Analysts examined emerging transport links, major upcoming attractions, and the convenience of arranging a straightforward weekend break.more

CSJ analysis shows that over 6 million working Britons could earn more from benefits than post-tax wages.more

HMRC is rolling out a new “penalty points” system this month that could land forgetful taxpayers with a £200 fine. The new system. proposed by the tax authority in 2024, will first be tested on around 100 taxpayers, as part of the Making Tax Digital scheme.more

Inter Milan has strengthened its position as leader of the Italian football league. Yesterday, it defeated Cremonese 2–0 in the 23rd round, with Piotr Zieliński scoring one of the goals. This is his fourth league goal this season.more

A record 459,288 school holiday fines were issued in England last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education (DfE). The number of term-time holiday fines rose by 4% in 2024-25 when compared with the previous year, and accounted for 93% of all fines issued for unauthorised school absence.more

Manchester City, second in the English Premier League, drew 2-2 away to Tottenham Hotspur, while third-placed Aston Villa, with Matty Cash in the line-up, lost 1-0 at home to Brentford in the 24th round. Arsenal London's lead is growing.more

Sir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords, or use his title, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a government minister.more

Nearly one in 10 European Union residents (9.2%) struggle to heat their homes, according to Eurostat. Poland, along with Finland and Slovenia, is among the countries with the lowest rates. The highest numbers of people struggle to heat their homes are in Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania, and Spain.more

Mid-February is set to be very cold for the capital, with temperatures forecast to plummet, according to the BBC. It will, in fact, be so cold that we’re even predicted to see sleet on Wednesday, February 11.more

New EU regulations allowing free larger cabin bags may lead to airfare hikes up to 25%.more

The players of Borussia Dortmund, currently second in the German Bundesliga, defeated Heidenheim, who are fighting to stay in the league, 3-2 in front of their home crowd in the 20th round and are now only six points behind leaders and defending champions Bayern Munich.more

University study reveals 15% of all online food retailers in England are delivery-only kitchens, raising regulatory and public health concerns.more

The annual military qualification exercise, which will encompass 235,000 individuals, primarily men born in 2007, begins on Monday, February 2nd. Its purpose is to assess the fitness of those eligible for service and enter their data into military records. The entire process will last until April 30th.more