If you ever file your tax return late please do not use any of these excuses - the HMRC is already on to them. The government department will not be accepting 'my business doesn't really do anything', 'I spilt coffee on it' and 'I've been far too busy touring the country with my one-man play".more
Brexit has created a political deadlock so tedious, so tortuous and so tumultuous, it's enough to turn anyone to drink. So divided are we, though, that people look everywhere for tell-tale signs that give away political leanings.more
Ikea is starting a Swiss test in which offices can rent their furniture instead of buying it. Eventually, the chain wants to give its customers the opportunity to start leasing their interior decoration, allowing people to change the look of their homes from time to time without throwing away furniture.more
On Groundhog Day 2019, Punxsutawney Phil could not find his shadow. And as the legend goes, this means we're in for an early spring. The Pennsylvania groundhog isn't the only weather-predicting rodent in this quirky American tradition, but he is the most famous. And according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, his opinion is the only one that matters.more
The ESA has signed a contract with rocket maker ArianeGroup to prepare for a mission to mine the lunar regolith - from which oxygen, water and fuel could be extracted.more
Britons like to think they have a "special relationship" with the US, based on a common language and cultural, historical and political ties. But, according to one of the UK's most respected polling companies, there's one chasm the English language can't always bridge - the British love of passive-aggressive statements.more
Krakow has a chance to become a place where this year's Eurovision children's competition will take place - said the spokesman of the Mayor of the city, Monika Chylaszek. For now, talks are underway; deadlines are needed.more
A new lottery game has been launched which delivers the top prize in monthly payments over 30 years, rather than in one hit. The National Lottery's Set For Life game offers £10,000 per month for three decades if a ticket-holder matches all five main numbers and a Life Ball.more
"Single-use", "toxic", "justice", "novice", "tomos" - these are words that in various countries of the world were chosen for the Word of the Year 2018. In Poland, the Word of the Year was "constitution".more
The UK's first dog food made from insects goes on sale this week, which its manufacturers say could help reduce the environmental damage caused by the massive volumes of meat routinely fed to dogs and cats.more
The owner of the garage used for Banksy's most recent artwork said he has been in "freefall" since it appeared and is struggling to cope with the responsibility.more
Hoards of Londoners are set to strip off and board the London Underground half-naked as part of No Trousers on the Tube Day which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
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World Cup 2018, Avicii, local elections 2018 - these are the most searched internet search terms in 2018 in the world. On the Polish list, attention is drawn to the interest around the events at Nanga Parbat and the high position of the film "Kler".more
One man in Delhi was desperate for vegetarian sausages and heard the embassy stocked supplies. Another wanted to double check that Poland wasn't home to vampires, after an internet date asked about his blood group before they met.more
Japanese Ryoyu Kobayashi, winner of the first ski jumping competition of the 4-Hills-Tournament and the World Cup leader, competes in a coverall made of material that only Norwegians had access to last season and was sewn by a tailor from this country.more