The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered "too high" for such a mission.more

Iga Swiatek defeated Filipina Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 clay court tournament in Madrid. The next opponent of the defending Polish tennis player will be Czech Linda Noskova.more

A party of party poopers? Or defenders of the “quiet majority”? Either way, the Liberal Democrats are redefining “political battlebus” by proposing a ban on people playing music and videos out loud on their phones on public transport. Under the plan, those who blast out songs and TV shows from their phone on public transport, or while at stations or bus stops, could face a maximum fine of £1,000.more

US President Donald Trump will withdraw from the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a few weeks, British military analyst Michael Clarke told Sky News. In his opinion, the parting of ways between the US and Europe could occur during the NATO summit in the Netherlands in June.more

Almost half of children are living in poverty in London’s most deprived neighbourhood - see how yours compares with our interactive map. Across the capital, a total of 300,300 children aged 0 to 15 were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024 - the last full year under the Conservative government - according to the latest figures from the DWP. more

Atletico Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in a series of matches on Thursday ending the 33rd round of the Spanish football league. The capital club no longer has a greater chance of winning the title, but is focused on defending the podium. Real Betis' 5-1 win over Valladolid decided the newcomer's demotion.more

Exhumation work on Polish victims of the Volhynian massacre began on Thursday in Puźniki in the Ternopil region in western Ukraine, the Ministry of Culture announced.more

The UK government has banned the export of game pads in a new package of sanctions targeting Russia because they are used to direct military drones, Politico reported. A total of 150 new sanctions were announced yesterday in Downing Street, which targeted Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.more

Poland is now the third largest producer of non-alcoholic beers in Europe; it accounts for over 9 per cent of European production, according to the report In 2024, Poles bought 1.06 million bottles and cans of such beer every day.more

World number three Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP 1000 tournament in Madrid due to an adductor muscle injury. His place as the ‘lucky loser’ from qualification will be taken by Kamil Majchrzak, who will play against Canadian Gabriel Diallo in the 2nd round.more

Nearly £22 million in funding has been secured for the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park after land was sold to build affordable housing. Funding secures restoration of the famous Grade-1 listed sculptures, creation of a new dinosaur-themed playground, and a new visitor centre, community centre and café.more

The elections of the President of the Republic of Poland have been scheduled for Sunday, 18 May 2025. On 17 April this year, registration for the electoral roll, created by the Polish Consul in Belfast, Edinburgh, London or Manchester, began.more

Real Madrid won away to Getafe 1-0 in the 33rd round of La Liga. The fight for the Spanish championship is not yet decided. With five rounds to go, the "Royal" are four points behind leaders Barcelona.more

The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Joanna Maria Słomka.more

Descendants of members of the Polish Forces who fought alongside the UK in World War II, should be able to access UNREDACTED Records of their ancestors who served.more

Social and Polish community activist Maciej Dokurno is the first Pole who has a chance to become a councillor in Scotland. He is a candidate for Scottish Labour, the Scottish branch of the Labour Party. Today, voting is taking place in the by-election to Fife Regional Council, where he is running for a seat.more

AC Milan advanced to the final of the Italian Cup, winning the second leg of the semi-final against local rivals Inter Milan 3-0. Nicola Zalewski played for the defeated team from the 53rd minute. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw.more

Last week, InPost Group announced the acquisition of Yodel, which will accelerate InPost’s expansion in the UK – a transaction that strengthens its position as the third independent logistics operator in the country. The purchase of Yodel follows the successful acquisition of Menzies Distribution in October 2024.more

In the presidential election, 30.4% of respondents want to vote for Rafał Trzaskowski - according to the IBRiS poll conducted for the weekly "Polityka". Karol Nawrocki supported by PiS - 24.9% of respondents want to vote for, and Sławomir Mentzen - 12.9%.more

Homes with big gardens or swimming pools in England and Wales could pay more for their water usage, under proposals set out by providers in their submission to a wider review of the sector.more

Jakub Kiwior scored a goal for Arsenal in the 2-2 London derby with Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. The "Gunners" practically lost their chance of winning the championship title, which Liverpool came very close to.more

In Poland, the median age has increased to almost 43 years. According to the latest WorldData, this already ranks us 33rd in the world. By 2050, the median age may even increase in our country to almost 52.more

The top diplomats from the UK, US, France, Germany and Ukraine have postponed a plan to meet in London on Wednesday for high-level talks on how to end Russia's war.more

The White House is considering a significant reduction in tariffs on imports of Chinese goods in order to de-escalate the trade dispute with China, the ‘Wall Street Journal’ reported. According to the Journal's sources, tariffs could fall from 145 per cent to 50-65 per cent.more

Barcelona players' coach Hansi Flick will extend his contract with the club until 2027, Spanish newspaper “Marca” reported. The 60-year-old coach's current contract runs until the end of the 2025/26 season.more