The television has replaced laptops, tablets and smartphones as the most common device for UK viewers to watch YouTube at home, according to data confirming the platform’s place as a living room mainstay.more
The Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics are coming to an end. On the penultimate day, the Italian biathletes and speed skater Władimir Semirunnij, who have been performing well, will compete, and Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo may win the ‘Grand Slam’.more
The US State Department is working on launching a portal that will allow internet users in Europe to view content blocked in their countries, for example, due to hate speech or terrorism, Reuters reported. This is part of the US government's declared fight against censorship.more
A major change in the UK's weather pattern is heading our way.
The brief spell of cold weather with frost, ice and hill snow is ending, with temperatures set to jump by up to 10C from Friday onwards.
The blocked weather pattern which has been maintaining the recent wintry spell is being pushed away with milder air sticking around for the next week or so.more
English Premier League leaders Arsenal, after two consecutive draws, will face struggling Tottenham in the London derby. In Spain, Barcelona, who recently lost first place to Real Madrid, will host second-last newcomers Levante.more
The proportion of life that women in the UK can expect to spend in good health has shrunk by nearly three years in the past decade, while men have seen a fall of just over two years, figures suggest.
Girls born in 2022-2024 are likely to enjoy 60.9 years of good general health, according to new estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).more
The number of women who are driven to suicide by domestic abusers is being under-reported, and their cases overlooked by police, in what has been described by experts as a “national scandal”.
Domestic violence suicides are already growing at such a rate that a woman in an abusive relationship is now more likely to take her own life than be killed by a partner.more
Refugees who legally entered the US may be arrested if they have not obtained permanent resident status (a green card). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require immigration officials to detain individuals who have not filed an application for adjustment of status after a year of residence in the US.more
Former Prince Andrew, younger brother of Britain's King Charles III, who was arrested on suspicion of abuse of public office, left a police station after an 11-hour delay on Thursday, the BBC reported. The station published a photo showing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sitting in the backseat of a car behind the driver.more
Following the start of the knockout stages of European football's top five, Poland sits in 12th place in the UEFA five-year rankings. All signs point to finishing the season there, as the gap to 11th-place Greece grows, while the lead over 13th-place Denmark appears secure.more
The Sony World Photography Awards announced the 10 category winners and shortlists for the Open 2026 competition, which honors the best individual photos from 2025. Among the creators recognized by the jury were five Poles.more
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will order the identification and release of government documents on extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena and UFOs.more
The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre slammed Britain's former prince Andrew on Thursday following his arrest by UK police, saying "he was never a prince."more
The overall engagement rate of Polish employees in 2025 was 63 per cent, which is the lowest result since the pandemic, according to a report by Enpulse. Over 40 per cent of employees pointed to communication problems within the company and a lack of trust in management decisions.more
Arne Slot is expecting Alexander Isak to be available for a Liverpool return in April. The striker fractured his left leg and sustained an ankle injury against Tottenham in December and required surgery but is back in light training.more
The UK's inflation rate fell to 3% in January, down from 3.4% in December, driven by food, fuel and airfare prices.
Economists said the decrease raised the likelihood the Bank of England will cut interest rates at its March monetary policy meeting.more
Arsenal London drew 2-2 away to Wolverhampton Wanderers in an early English Premier League match. This is the second consecutive draw for the ‘Gunners’, who shared points with Brentford last week. Despite this, they remain at the top of the table.more
Londoners will vote tactically in large numbers to stop Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister, according to new polling.
The YouGov survey revealed the potential scale of tactical voting across the country and in the capital which could significantly shape the result of the next general election, expected in 2029.more
Household energy costs in Great Britain are expected to tumble by an average of £117 a year from April after Rachel Reeves announced in November’s budget that the cost of green subsidies would be removed from domestic bills.more
US President Donald Trump yesterday appealed to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to return Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean where a British-American air base is located, to Mauritius. He pointed out that the base may be needed for attacks on Iran.more
The British government wants social media platforms to remove sexually explicit photos published without the consent of the people depicted within 48 hours. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to 10% of global revenue or even a ban in the UK.more
