Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was the target of the failed attack on May 15 this year, announced yesterday, in the first statement after the event, that he forgives Juraj C., who shot at him. He described him as a messenger of evil and hatred unleashed by the opposition to "uncontrollable proportions."more

Yesterday, King Charles III of Great Britain, paying tribute to the soldiers who took part in the Normandy landings 80 years ago, emphasized that thanks to their sacrifice, "tyranny was replaced by freedom." "We are all their eternal debtors," recalled the British monarch.more

The drought that has been affecting Catalans for several months now has introduced a new plague - insects that pose a threat to human health, such as cockroaches, ticks and tiger mosquitoes. Experts from the Catalan Association of Environmental Health Companies (ADEPAP) warn against their presence.more

The medical treatment regulator for England has approved a second drug to combat obesity, giving patients and doctors what it says is a more effective alternative to semaglutide. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) issued draft guidance on Tuesday recommending that very obese people should be prescribed tirzepatide, which is marketed in the UK as Mounjaro.more

A blood alcohol test is not needed to prove that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, the Italian Supreme Court has ruled. As the judges stressed, the ‘objective’ elements and behaviour of the driver are sufficient.more

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Police have arrested a passenger after a flight from Edinburgh had to be diverted to Bristol following reports of a "sexual offence" being committed on the plane.more

In a CBOS survey on mobbing, 85 percent employees declared that they feel good in their workplace. People working in public institutions experience inappropriate treatment by their superiors slightly more often than in the private sector.more

Consumer spending growth is at its weakest in more than three years as higher council tax bills and the rising cost of broadband and mobile phones eat into household budgets, a report has said.more

The French media write with admiration, but at the same time irony, about Iga Świątek and her triumphant march through the French Open Grand Slam tournament. "The label of favorite grows on her back with each match," they emphasize.more

Asda is now the UK’s most expensive supermarket fuel seller, research shows, after the retailer’s private owners ditched its long-held pledge to be the cheapest on the market.more

Two people have been arrested after Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown over him while launching his personal election campaign in Clacton. The Reform UK leader was leaving a pub after carrying out media interviews when a woman appeared to hurl a McDonald's banana milkshake over his face and suit jacket.more

New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation, but it may be some time before they are commonly seen in wallets and purses. The new Bank of England notes will gradually replace those which are damaged, or will be issued when demand increases.more

Many medical procedures at several London hospitals were canceled or diverted yesterday due to a major cyberattack that targeted a laboratory testing company, the London branch of the NHS said.more

Italian radio stations stopped broadcasting and played the Italian anthem - this is how they reacted yesterday to the news from Paris that Jannik Sinner will be the first Italian to be number 1 in world tennis from next week. It is emphasized that this is a historic moment for sport in Italy.more

Vladimir Putin, who rules Russia, started wearing bulletproof vests during public appearances, as recommended by the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is responsible for the security of the head of state, the Moscow Times website reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin.more

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have faced off in the first TV debate of the general election, with heated exchanges over tax, the NHS and immigration. The Conservative and Labour leaders got scrappy at times, forcing the host of the ITV event to intervene and urge the pair to "lower your voices".more

"If we let Ukraine fall, we will see Poland and all these countries along the Russian border follow," warned US President Joe Biden in an interview for Time magazine. Biden assessed that Putin's goal is to restore the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. He also emphasized that for him the war in Ukraine does not have to end with Ukraine joining NATO.more

All five horses, which were injured when they escaped from a military trial in central London in April and galloped around the city on their own, are recovering, and three of them are likely to take part in the King's Birthday Parade next Saturday, the British Ministry of Defense said.more

Austria, Poland's group rival in this year's European Championship, won at home against Serbia 2-1 in a friendly football match. Defending champion Italy drew goalless at home with Turkey, which will be the white and red team's rival on Monday in Warsaw.more

According to information from "Wprost", Darren Aronofsky, the American director of such films as "Requiem for a Dream", "The Wrestler" and "Black Swan", obtained Polish citizenship - reported the portal Wprost.pl.more

Amazon Prime Video has removed a film from its library after receiving one Ofcom complaint. Filipino film Pamasahe, which was released in 2022, was found to be in breach of the regulator’s code, with the removal coming after the recent passing of the Media Bill in the UK’s House of Lords.more

NATO is developing several "land corridors" that will allow the transfer of American troops and weapons to the front line in the event of a serious land war in Europe with Russia, the British daily "Daily Telegraph" reported.more

London is full of hidden secrets and forgotten oddities. But to have hidden an island in the middle of the River Thames is a feat impressive even for the mysterious city.more

Due to a knee injury, defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open Grand Slam tournament. The Serbian tennis player was due to play against Norway's Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals today. His decision means that Italian Jannik Sinner will take over the world ranking lead on Monday.more