New data has revealed Westminster has the most congested road in England, according to a study using government statistics on road delays. The A5204 in Westminster is the most congested road in England, with an average delay of 456.1 seconds per vehicle per mile.more

Everton manager David Moyes was delighted with the performance of debutant Jack Grealish, who assisted both goals in the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round of the English Premier League. It was the hosts' first appearance at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday that it is extending the training program for Ukrainian soldiers until the end of 2026. To date, over 50,000 servicemen have been trained in the UK. The extension of the program coincides with Ukraine's Independence Day, which was celebrated yesterday.more

"There is speculation that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with American television NBC News broadcast yesterday.more

Defending champions Barcelona defeated newcomers Levante 3-2 away in the second round of the Spanish top flight. Robert Lewandowski, who had been sidelined with injury last week, came on for the visitors in the 76th minute.more

Minors who smoke e-cigarettes are three times more likely to become smokers when they grow up, according to the world's largest analysis of scientific research on vaping among young people, conducted by British experts, Sky News reported.more

The Netherlands recorded its first ground frost after the summer, with temperatures in Eindhoven and Volkel dropping to -0.3°C, almost a month earlier than usual. In Ell, a record cold snap was also set for August 24th. Meteorologists from weeronline.nl emphasize the uniqueness of this phenomenon.more

Magda Linette was eliminated in the first round of the US Open in New York. The Polish tennis player lost to 32nd-seeded American McCartney Kessler 5-7, 5-7. Meanwhile, top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the second round, defeating Swiss Rebecca Masarova 7-5, 6-1.more

New data from Zoopla has revealed London's best and cheapest commuter towns in 2025 that are less than an hour from major stations. Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, has revealed the cheapest commuting hotspots in the UK.more

Fraud investigations discovered some council tenants had illegally sub-let their homes despite living abroad in countries as far away as Ethiopia.more

Borussia Dortmund drew 3-3 with FC St. Pauli in Hamburg in the first round of the German top-flight. Two Polish players, Adam Dźwigała and Arkadiusz Pyrka, played for the home team. Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg, whose goalkeeper is Kamil Grabara, won the match.more

Health experts have urged a smacking ban across the UK, with doctors and psychiatrists saying research shows the "detrimental effects of physical punishment".more

The ice sheet on Norway's polar archipelago of Svalbard has lost two meters in a year. Although Spitsbergen and its neighboring islands are 50 times smaller than Greenland, they have lost more ice. This rate of melting was not predicted by models developed by glaciologists in Oslo.more

Arsenal, with Jakub Kiwior on the bench, comfortably defeated newcomers Leeds United 5-0 in London in the second round of the English Premier League, taking top spot. Manchester City, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.more

Anti-immigrant demonstrations and counter-demonstrations took place in several cities across the UK on Saturday outside asylum seeker hotels. Police in Liverpool arrested at least 11 people. In Bristol, clashes broke out between officers and protesters.more

After the summer holidays, PKP Intercity is introducing changes to its timetable, including faster connections, extended running times for selected seasonal trains, and the launch of new routes. The changes are related to a timetable adjustment that comes into effect on 31 August.more

A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, created by Iranian artist Mohammadreza Norouzi, has been unveiled in Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The life-size figure of the footballer was presented in the presence of members of the Portuguese national team captain's family.more

British scientists have announced the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, Istiorachis macaruthurae, which lived 125 million years ago on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of Great Britain. The animal was characterized by spiny protrusions on its back and tail, which resemble a sail.more

The Notting Hill Carnival, which begins tomorrow in west London, is the largest outdoor event in Europe. The organisers of this Caribbean cultural festival estimate that 2.5 million people will attend over the two days. Tourists can look forward to a parade full of sequins, feathers, dancing and drum rhythms.more

Tomorrow, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, the US Open, will begin in New York. Four Polish tennis players will compete in it, led by Iga Świątek. Basking in the glow of her recent successes, the six-time winner of events of this calibre will have a chance to return to the top of the world rankings.more

The United Kingdom has agreed to pay £2.9 million to residents of the Lolldaiga nature reserve near Mount Kenya in Kenya, where a fire broke out during British military exercises in March 2021, the BBC reported, citing a lawyer involved in resolving the dispute.more

Due to the entry into force of US tariffs on 29 August, Poczta Polska (Polish Post) will temporarily suspend the acceptance of shipments to the US containing goods from next Monday, the operator announced yesterday. It will still be possible to send correspondence and documents, among other things. Similar decisions have been made by postal services in other countries, including France, Spain and more

Bayern Munich won 6-0 at home against RB Leipzig in the opening match of the Bundesliga season. Englishman Harry Kane scored a hat-trick. Frenchman Michael Olise scored two goals. Colombian Luis Diaz, who moved from Liverpool in the summer, scored his first goal for his new club.more

More than half of the 1,000 wealthy respondents also said they are more likely to consider leaving the UK if Rachel Reeves introduces a wealth tax.more

Since the beginning of this year, fires have consumed over a million hectares of land in the European Union, mainly forest land, according to an analysis carried out by AFP based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).more