Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Grand Slam tennis tournament in Wimbledon yesterday. The Serb defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6:4, 7:6 (7-2), 6:4 in the semi-final. The final will therefore see a repeat of last year, as the 'Nole' will face defending champion Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.more

Children and teenagers "sit" on smartphones and the internet until nightfall. Their sleep has shortened by up to three hours, as indicated by a study by scientists, reports the 'Rzeczpospolita'.more

Airlines are putting on extra flights as tens of thousands of England football fans travel to Germany for the Euro 2024 final. British Airways said it will operate two additional flights from Heathrow to Berlin on Sunday, where England’s match against Spain takes place at 8pm BST.more

In Sunday's 17th-ever European Football Championship final in Berlin, Spain will fight for their fourth triumph of the tournament and England for their first. "La Roja" have won a set of victories in impressive style, while the "Three Lions" team are accelerating from match to match.more

The London Fire Brigade is “well-prepared” for the growing threat of wildfires in the capital, fire chiefs have said.more

A ‘heroic’ experienced diver sacrificed his own life trying to save another diver, who died later, according to a friend who witnessed the tragedy. Krzysztof Białecki, 48, died at Mater Dei Hospital hours after the incident off Żonqor, Marsascala on Saturday. more

The UK Ministry of Defence has clarified that it has not given permission for Ukraine to use transferred Storm Shadow missiles to attack targets in Russia, as suggested by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the NATO summit and announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski, the 'Daily Telegraph' reported today.more

"The first Polish athletes will be in the Olympic village on 19 July" - announced the head of the Polish Olympic mission Tomasz Majewski. He, as well as his colleagues, will fly to the French capital already on Sunday. On that day, they will officially announce a representation of more than 210 people.more

The European Commission has registered the first vaccine against the mosquito-borne chikungunya alfavirus. This infection can be transmitted to Europe, but climate change means that invasive mosquitoes are also increasingly infiltrating our continent.more

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared yesterday at the conclusion of the Nato summit in Washington that security was his government's 'first priority' and that he had delivered a 'clear message' on the UK's 'unwavering commitment' to collective security and Ukraine.more

US and German special services have foiled a Russian plan to assassinate Armin Papperger, the head of German arms conglomerate Rheinmetall, CNN reported yesterday, citing US and other Western officials. The conglomerate supplies munitions to Ukraine.more

The sugar tax implemented on fizzy drinks in the UK has resulted in a significant decrease in sugar consumption, according to a long-term study. A year after the introduction of the sugar tax, children were found to be consuming 4.8g less sugar per day, while adults reduced their intake by 10.9g.more

Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jelena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3:6, 6:3, 6:4 in the semi-finals of the Grand Slam Wimbledon on grass courts in London. The Czech tennis player's rival in the final will be Italian Jasmine Paolini, who eliminated Croatian Donna Vekic.more

A red alert is in effect today due to heatwaves in 11 cities in Italy. In the south, temperatures will reach 42 degrees Celsius. The highest weather alert related to exceptionally high temperatures is also in force throughout Croatia, informed the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ).more

At least 65 long-finned pilot whales died on the shores of one of the islands in the Scottish Orkney archipelago, informed the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) charity. This is one of the largest such accidents in recent years.more

The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee, led by a Republican majority, has summoned three White House advisers to testify about President Joe Biden's health. Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini and Ashley Williams are expected to appear at the Capitol.more

Sadiq Khan has said that the Northern line will most likely not get new trains for another 15 years. The Mayor of London said that Transport for London (TfL) is doing 'the best it can' to cope with technical issues encountered with the current 1990s stock.more

Frenchman Francois Letexier will officiate the final of the Spain-England European Football Championship, which will take place on July 14 in Berlin, UEFA announced. Szymon Marciniak, mentioned among the candidates, will act as a technical referee that day.more

In the first half of the year, the most frequently sought employees were salespeople, 19% of employees were directed to them their job offers - according to Pracuj.pl data. In second place were manual workers.more

A group of all-inclusive holiday parks, with sites one hour and two-and-a-half hours from London, have been named the best in the UK. A survey by Which? of 1,700 holiday park visitors over the last two years has revealed the best and worst holiday parks in the country. more

In primary and secondary schools in Italy, from the next school year, there will be a ban on using mobile phones in the classroom, including for teaching purposes. The regulation on this matter was signed by the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara.more

The campaign for a bank holiday if England win the Euros final stepped up on Thursday. New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to call a national day off if Gareth Southgate’s squad beat Spain in Sunday’s match, ending the country’s 58-year wait for a major trophy.more

This match should silence all Gareth Southgate's critics and dispel questions about whether he is able to react to the course of events with changes - write British newspapers after the England team won against the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final of the European Football Championship.more

A proposed average 21% hike in bills in England and Wales won't be enough to address problems including sewage leaks, water firms have warned. The firms are in a standoff with regulator Ofwat over proposed bill rises. Ofwat has said it wants firms to limit rises to an average of £19 per year until 2030.more

The outspoken boss of pub firm JD Wetherspoon has hailed chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic “pedigree”, as the pub chain reported another hike in sales in recent weeks. Sir Tim Martin, chairman of the pub firm and an ardent supporter of Brexit, is known for publishing his outspoken political views alongside his company’s trading results.more