Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. today, announced the Church's Cardinal Camerlegno Kevin Farrell in a press release issued by the Vatican press office. The Pope was 88 years old. He died while convalescing from severe pneumonia, a day after he arrived for the Urbi et Orbi blessing to greet the faithful.more

In this year's summer flight schedule, Wizz Air offers 163 routes from Poland, 25 of which are new, the carrier announced. The new ones include flights from Krakow and Warsaw to Genoa, and from Katowice and from the capital to Pisa.more

English Premier League runners-up Arsenal London, featuring Jakub Kiwior, beat Ipswich Town 4:0 away in the 33rd round. This means that Liverpool's players are yet to secure the title.more

A pocket watch found among the belongings of a passenger who died when the Titanic sank, could fetch up to £50,000 at auction. The ladies' pocket watch was recovered from the body of Danish second-class passenger Hans Christensen Givard, 27, who had been travelling to the US with two of his friends who also died in the disaster.more

Global Airlines, the British start-up airline planning a transatlantic network, has started selling tickets for its first flight. Seats have gone on sale one month before planned inaugural flight from Glasgow to New York. An Airbus A380 is scheduled to depart from the Scottish city at 11am on 15 May. more

Brussels is preparing for a mass outflow of residents at Easter. 1.2 million passengers will depart from one of its airports alone. But the EU capital is empty not only for the holidays. The European district, associated with concrete and boredom, has a problem attracting "ordinary families". However, the city wants to change that.more

Barcelona, ​​with Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny in the line-up, won at home against Celta Vigo 4-3 in Saturday's match of the 32nd round of the Spanish football league, despite losing 1-3. The Polish striker was replaced in the 78th minute due to injury.more

Thousands of trans rights protesters have marched through central London days after a Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a woman. Supporters, trade unions and community organisations came together for what was billed as an “emergency demonstration” which started in Parliament Square before heading towards St James’s Park.more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is trying to present himself in the eyes of US President Donald Trump as a supporter of peace who creates solutions, not problems, by offering a 30-hour ceasefire, British station SkyNews assessed.more

Second-seeded Iga Świątek lost to Jelena Ostapenko 3-6, 6-3, 2-6 in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 indoor tournament on clay courts in Stuttgart. This is the sixth defeat of the Polish tennis player against the Latvian, against whom she has not yet won.more

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery in London, one guest will be able to spend a night there among outstanding works of art by, among others, van Gogh, Monet and Renoir. The winner will be chosen by lottery. Interested parties can apply until 28 April.more

The State Pension age in the UK will rise from 66 to 67 starting next year, and the increase is expected to be fully implemented for all men and women by 2028. This change to the official retirement age has been legislated since 2014, with another planned increase from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046.more

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing that the United States may withdraw from attempts to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine, was conveying the point of view of President Donald Trump, who is frustrated with the course of the negotiations, CNN reported, citing a source.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump about bilateral trade, as well as the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, Downing Street and the White House said yesterday.more

Global wine consumption fell by 3.3 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to its lowest level since 1961. - according to estimates from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). According to its report, the continued decline in wine consumption is linked to, among other factors, changes in the habits of the younger generation.more

Kenyans Ruth Chepngetich, world record holder in the marathon, and 2024 winner Peres Jepchirchir withdrew from the 45th London Marathon, one of the six most prestigious races over a distance of 42 km and 195 m. This year's competition will take place on April 27.more

Astrophysicists at the University of Cambridge have discovered ‘strong indications’ that living organisms may exist in the ocean of the planet K2-18b, located 124 light years from Earth in the constellation Leo, the British daily “The Telegraph” reported on Thursday.more

US President Donald Trump has hinted that he will make a state visit to the UK in September. If this happens, Trump will be the only modern political leader to make a state visit twice at the invitation of the British monarch, Sky News reported today.more

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended the conflict in Northern Ireland, in which some 3,500 people were killed over three decades. Two of the architects of the peace process were awarded the Nobel Prize, and maintaining the compromise was one of the priorities during the Brexit negotiations.more

The United States will abandon attempts to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine within days if there are no signs that an agreement is achievable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in Paris.more

Legia Warsaw, despite winning in London over Chelsea 2:1, and Jagiellonia, although tied in Białystok with Betis Sevilla 1:1, ended their adventure in the Football Conference League at the quarter-finals. It was the most successful season of Polish teams in European cups this century.Football Conference League: Legia's success and Jagiellonia's draw to end the adventuremore

British army conducts successful test of weapon that destroys drones with radio wavesThe British army has conducted a successful test of a new weapon that uses radio waves to target and eliminate drones, the UK Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.more

Nearly 42 per cent of Poles polled said they spent less on their Easter shopping this year than last year, according to a report by the Blix Group. However, this is a lower percentage than in the 2024 survey. Experts commenting on the data believe that Poles are becoming more comfortable with the reality of high prices. They are calculating and making purchasing decisions with more confidence thanmore

Defending Formula One world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will fight for his third career victory on Sunday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the series. The Dutchman is ahead of both McLaren drivers British Lando Norris and Australian Oscar Piastri in the overall standings.more

Whitby, a picturesque seaside town on the North East coast of the UK, is not just known for its beautiful beaches and rich history. It also boasts the title of having the best fish and chips in the country. According to TimeOut magazine, The Magpie Cafe, which first opened its doors in 1937, serves the best chippy in the UK.more