Ukraine is preparing very carefully for a counter-offensive against Russian forces because it is very important to demonstrate to the world the success of this operation, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with the British Sky News station on Tuesday.more
From May 6, London's National Gallery hosts a special "Saint Francis of Assisi" exhibition. Among the exhibits - in addition to wonderful works of art - there was a robe that was supposedly worn by the saint. Permission for the exhibition of this relic was granted by Pope Francis.more
Alpine Formula 1 team chief executive Laurent Rossi has warned the Renault-owned team that it is considering making changes to its line-up before the end of the season if results do not improve.more
A serious incident occurred today on the A12 motorway. According to current information, a Polish coach and two trucks were involved in the accident. Initially, 18 people were reported injured. "The number has increased to about 60," reports the "Maerkischen Oderzeitung" portal, citing the highway police.more
More people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England. It asks patients to use high street pharmacies for some common drug prescriptions and routine tests to ease the pressure on busy doctors. more
Despite inflation and the need to save on everyday items, the French do not give up spending on pleasure. Expenditure on tourism, sporting events and music, as well as sweets, has increased over the last year, the daily Le Figaro reported.more
Iconic French film star Brigitte Bardot told the daily L'Équipe that Paris should not host next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games due to concerns over animal abuse.more
The London Metropolitan Police regretted the arrest by its officers Saturday morning ahead of the coronation of King Charles III of six anti-monarchist demonstrators. An apology was made to the head of the Republic group, Graham Smith, who organized it.more
In Sweden, random people are increasingly becoming victims of gang shootings and explosions. While in 2012 one bystander was injured in this way, in 2022 there were 14, according to police statistics.more
Argentinian footballer Leo Messi and athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Jamaica received the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards for the past year in the category of Sportsmen of the Year. Among the finalists of the Parisian gala was the winner of the French Open, tennis player Iga Świątek.more
The three children of Britain's heir to the throne, Prince William, and his wife, Princess Kate, who are working hard to renovate a Scout Lodge, "stole the show" on Monday, the last day of King Charles III's coronation celebrations.more
The Italian farmers' union Coldiretti is protesting EU plans to eliminate lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes and oranges in plastic packaging from the market. Brussels' "target" was also supposed to include several-litre "magnum" bottles for wine. The protest takes place on the occasion of the Tuttofood agri-food fair in Milan.more
The 700-piece jewelery collection of the late Austrian billionaire Nazi widow Heidi Horten - the largest collection of its kind in the world - will be auctioned and could fetch more than $150 million. Part of the profits will go to Jewish organizations, representatives of the London auction house Christie's announced.more
Krzysztof Piątek scored a goal for Salernitana in a 1-2 away match against Empoli in the 34th round of the Italian football league. Sampdoria Genoa leaves the elite after losing 2-0 to Udinese.more
Wild weather and powerful winds smashing Australia's east coast have caused widespread havoc, with dozens of flights cancelled and popular beaches closed as monster waves pounded the coast.more
I am ready to talk to President Emmanuel Macron as soon as possible about the return of the French Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali announced in an interview with Saturday's edition of the daily L'Equipe.more
Official photographs from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been released. Hugo Burnand, who also took their wedding portrait in 2005, captured the royal couple in their regalia shortly after Saturday's Westminster Abbey ceremony.more
62 percent of Poles are in favor of building nuclear power plants in Poland, only 23 percent of those questioned are of the opposite opinion, according to a poll conducted by the Pollster Research Institute.more
By expanding its armed forces, Poland is growing into a European leader and replacing Germany and France in this role, but this is possible thanks to the economy that has been growing continuously for over three decades, writes David Johnson in 'Sunday Telegraph'.more
The coronation invite to the Ukrainian first lady has caused a stir on social media due to a potential "spelling mistake". Olena Zelenska proudly posted the heraldic-inspired invitation on Twitter following the coronation over the weekend.more
Poland's Iga Świątek has started her 58th week at the top of the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) world rankings, with a 1,744-point lead over her nearest rival.more
Virgin Media O2 has accused rival mobile operators of not doing enough to help customers move onto cheaper monthly tariffs. The phone giant says other firms are "swindling" people by keeping them on rates that cover the cost of a handset, even after they have finished paying for the phone.more
The Russian military is trying to recruit central Asian migrant workers to serve in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry said in a Monday morning intelligence update.more
Jude Bellingham and Karim Adeyemi both scored twice as Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways to thrash Wolfsburg 6-0 to move one point behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga title race.
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