Donald Trump has declared that Harvard University should no longer receive federal funds, calling it a “joke” that “teaches hate and stupidity”, while his administration said the pre-eminent US university could lose its ability to enrol foreign students.more

The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained by campaigners.more

LOT plans to carry about 40,000 travellers between Poland and Iceland by the end of the year LOT Polish Airlines plans to carry about 40,000 passengers on the Warsaw-Reykjavik route this year, company spokesman Krzysztof Moczulski has announced. The new connection is aimed, among others, at tourists, entrepreneurs and Poles who are the first national minority there.more

Chelsea fans are preparing a unique setting for tonight's return match against Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals of the Conference League football competition at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London. The fans want to evoke the heated atmosphere that the Shed End Stand was famous for in the 1970s.more

British researchers have grown a human tooth under laboratory conditions in what has been hailed as another breakthrough in dentistry, BBC News reports. One many years will still pass before implants at least partially replace natural teeth.more

The Supreme Court in London today announced that the legal definition of woman refers to biological sex. In doing so, it took a stand in the dispute between Scottish activists and the Scottish Government, which had included transgender people with a Gender Reconciliation Certificate in the definition of woman in a law passed.more

Today, Kylian Mbappe will make his debut in the “madhouse” at the Bernabeu in a game in which Real Madrid must do the impossible, making up three goals against Arsenal London in the football Champions League, Spanish media comment ahead of today's game.more

Falling petrol prices drove UK inflation down by more than expected in the year to March. Inflation was 2.6%, down from a rate of 2.8% in February, according to official data. But the fall may only be temporary as analysts say it's expected to spike from April as rising bills and higher business costs take hold.more

A class action lawsuit has been filed in a UK court against Google. Its authors are claiming the equivalent of $6.6 billion for, among other things, using its almost exclusive position in the online search market to raise advertising prices.more

Bin strikes could spread to other council areas across the country as cash-strapped local authorities make further cuts, a union leader has warned as the dispute between refuse workers and the city council in Birmingham continues.more

US President Donald Trump has announced a programme whereby illegal immigrants will be given funding and airline tickets to return to their countries of origin under “self-deportation”. At the same time, he promised that those deemed ‘valuable’ would be able to return to America legally.more

Barcelona, featuring Wojciech Szczesny and Robert Lewandowski, lost 1:3 in Dortmund against Borussia, but advanced to the semi-finals of the Football Champions League thanks to a 4:0 win at home a week ago. Paris Saint-Germain lost to Aston Villa 2:3, winning the two-legged match 5:4.Football Champions League: PSG and Barcelona lost but advanced to the semi-finalsmore

The British government's takeover of British Steel has shown the scale of the British economy's dependence on China, Politico wrote yesterday. According to the UnHerd portal, which opposes the British government, this case could signal the beginning of a major reevaluation in global politics.more

2024 was the warmest year in Europe's history. Fires affected 42,000 people, while storms and floods affected 413,000, including in Poland, and caused 335 deaths, according to the latest report on the state of the climate in Europe in 2024.more

Lent is nearly over and Easter Sunday is coming up, which means shops are full of chocolate eggs to celebrate the Christian festival. But, while lots of luxury, weird and wonderful options are on shelves this year, it has been noticed that Easter eggs are getting more expensive. more

If Rafał Trzaskowski (KO) entered the second round with Sławomir Mentzen (Konfederacja), 50% of respondents would vote for the KO candidate, and 43% would support Mentzen. If Trzaskowski faced Karol Nawrocki, supported by PiS, in the second round, 52% of respondents would support the KO candidate, and 42% would support Nawrocki.more

Real Madrid player Luka Modric has become a minority owner of Swansea City, the English Premier League club announced, confirming media reports. However, this does not mean that the 39-year-old midfielder intends to end his career anytime soon.more

If you were stuck for ideas on how to enjoy the beautiful weather over the recent Easter bank holiday, this particular village might be just what you need to keep in mind for the upcoming May Day holiday. Situated just 50 miles from London, or a half-hour train ride from Paddington, the Thames-side village of Cookham is a picture-perfect spot.more

Job vacancies have fallen to the lowest level in nearly four years, suggesting demand for workers is weakening as employment costs grow. The number of jobs on offer fell to 781,000 in the first three months of the year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, while payroll numbers also declined. more

Iga Świątek won the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in 2022 and 2023. The best Polish tennis player is happy to be competing on clay courts again. "Stuttgart is a special place. I have great memories from here," she admitted at a conference before the start of the WTA 500 tournament.more

Easter is nearly here, but it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as Britons decorate trees, buy pricey gifts and pull crackers. High street stores are decked with wreaths, baubles and table decor, although it is the Easter bunny, not Santa, that looms large. With shelves full of chick- and bunny-shaped trinkets it’s clear that putting up an Easter tree, or twig, is increasingly mainstream.more

Western England and the whole of Wales are set for heavy rain and possible flooding as the school holidays get into full swing and the Easter weekend approaches. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain beginning at noon on Tuesday and lasting for 24 hours, advising that there could be transport disruption, flooding of homes and businesses and a chance of power cuts.more

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behaviour", ITV has said.more

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on April 14 that his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were "compelling" and centered around a possible peace deal based on the status of "five territories."more

Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid 4-2 in Monday's match of the 31st round of the Spanish football league. Diego Simeone's team does not lose the distance to the leading big two - Barcelona and Real Madrid.more