Names of notable meteorologists among choices for names of storms that develop between this autumn and next summer.more

Smokers may not be able to enjoy a cigarette on pavements next to outdoor restaurants or clubs under new measures.more

Austrian authorities, thanks to information from the US Central Intelligence Agency, have foiled a plot that may have resulted in an attack on attendees at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August, CIA Deputy Chief David Cohen has stated.more

Spanish national team goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who cost Chelsea London €80 million six years ago to become the most expensive goalkeeper in football history, has been loaned to AFC Bournemouth.more

London has been ranked second only to Hong Kong in a global study of cities’ efforts to prevent and treat heart disease. The UK capital was praised by the World Heart Federation (WHF) in its ‘City Heartbeat Index’ for pursuing policies like the Ultra low emission zone (Ulez), banning junk food adverts on the Tube, and greatly expanding its cycle lane network. more

The assassination attempt on me is to some extent the fault of Biden and Harris,’ Donald Trump declared in an interview broadcast yesterday. The Republican candidate stated that those in power were not interested in his safety and may have inspired the assassin with their rhetoric.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin yesterday, announced a cooperation agreement between the two countries. The deal would help ‘reset’ relations with the rest of the EU, the politician said, as quoted by Reuters.more

Iga Swiatek against Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara and Hubert Hurkacz against Australian Jordan Thompson will fight today to advance to the third round of the US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York. Both will play at convenient times for Polish fans.more

Thanks to foreign workers, our economy has grown faster in recent years. Their influx should further increase the rate of GDP growth, writes ”Rzeczpospolita” in today's issue.more

Aeroplane passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airports, Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said. Mr O'Leary said introducing alcohol limits at airports would help tackle a rise in disorder on flights. Violent outbursts are occurring weekly due to alcohol, he said, especially when it is mixed with other substances.more

US Vice President and candidate for the office of head of state Kamala Harris and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are similar politicians, assessed the New York Times. The daily noted that both were prosecutors, which is evident in their style of doing politics.more

The Paralympic Games in Paris were officially opened by French President Emmauel Macron. Some 4,400 athletes from 168 countries in the French capital will compete for 549 sets of medals in 22 disciplines.more

England's blood donor service has warned blood stocks are still in short supply as it launches a fresh appeal for donors, external. Supplies of blood have improved since an "amber alert" in July but there is still a risk that the care of hospital patients could be impacted, officials said.more

The French government intends to introduce a complete ban on the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools from the beginning of 2025, French Education Minister Nicole Belloubet announced. From September this year, the pilot program will cover nearly 200 schools across the country.more

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in an accident in Paris. Just before the anniversary of her death, it was revealed that a three-part documentary series, "Who Killed Diana?", was in the works. The project was produced by EverWonder Studio and Empress Films.more

In July this year, everyday shopping prices increased by an average of 3.9% year-on-year. This was shown by the report "PRICE INDEX IN RETAIL STORES", published cyclically for almost 7 years, authored by UCE RESEARCH and WSB Merito University, based on the analysis of 69.1 thousand prices from 31.8 thousand retail stores in Poland.more

The government is to provide £10.5m worth of funding to prepare for new EU border checks this autumn. The Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone and Eurostar at St Pancras will receive financial aid to help reduce queues for travellers.more

Polish national team coach Michał Probierz has called up 27 players for the Nations League matches - against Scotland and Croatia. Among them are three debutants: goalkeeper Bartosz Mrozek from Lech Poznań and midfielders Mateusz Bogusz from Los Angeles FC and Mateusz Kowalczyk from GKS Katowice.more

Magistrates have been told to stop jailing convicted criminals for several weeks to help ease pressure on overcrowded prisons. Justices in the lower court have been told to temporarily avoid handing out short sentences behind bars by postponing hearings until more places are free.more

In Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, there is an unofficial "tax" for tourists, the Guardian reported. The newspaper reported that tourists visiting restaurants in Lisbon have to pay more than locals, which is intended to discourage some of them from coming.more

The number of 16-24 year-olds not in employment, education or training (Neet) across the UK reached 872,000 in the period April to June 2024, official estimates suggest. more

Barcelona trailed at half time after a disappointing first half performance against Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas, a stadium where they have struggled in recent years. However, they’ve managed to turn the game on its head inside 12 second half minutes, and they now lead 2-1.more

The Republic of Ireland’s population increased by almost 99,000 people last year, the biggest increase since 2008. Most of the growth - 79,300 people - came from net migration with the rest due to 19,400 more births than deaths.more

More than 700 people in the UK have posted on a pro-suicide website looking for someone to die with, a BBC investigation has found. The site, which we are not naming, has a members-only section where users can look for a suicide partner.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced yesterday that he would soon present a plan to end the war with Russia. He also said that Polish military aid for his country has recently decreased somewhat.more