For the first time in Italy, compensation has been awarded for an accident that occurred while working from home. It was awarded to a woman who, while working from home during a video conference, got up from her desk to reach for a folder, tripped, and broke her ankle. She required surgery.more

The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had launched a "major combat operation" and declared that Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons. He called on the Iranian people to take power in the country.more

The rapid acquisition of new skills and the ability to respond flexibly to change will be the most important factors for the success of employees and companies in 2026, according to the report ‘Salary Report 2026. Labour Market Trends – The Human Advantage’ published on Wednesday by ManpowerGroup.more

Bill Gates apologised to Gates Foundation employees for his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, admitted to mistakes that cast a shadow over the philanthropic organisation's activities, and assured them that he did not participate in the financier's crimes, the ‘Wall Street Journal’ reported yesterday.more

The Swedish government announced yesterday that the number of foreigners convicted of crimes in the country who are deported will increase sixfold. This will be possible thanks to the entry into force at the beginning of September of the strictest regulations in the Nordic countries.more

US President Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that America is "back" and experiencing its golden age, a year after taking office. Trump also issued another warning to Iran, emphasizing that he will not allow it to acquire nuclear weapons or missiles that can reach America.more

In 2025, more Poles left Sweden than settled there, according to data published yesterday by Statistics Sweden (SCB). The negative migration balance from Poland amounted to 349 people.more

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's visit to Warsaw and the announcement made together with Prime Minister Donald Tusk regarding the expansion of strategic cooperation is not a breakthrough, but it does show the growing importance of Poland as one of Norway's key partners, said political scientist Joern Holm-Hansen.more

‘Today, 24 February, marks exactly four years since Russian leader Vladimir Putin was supposed to capture Kyiv in three days. This speaks volumes about how Ukraine has been fighting all this time,’ said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.more

Seven US states declared a state of emergency after one of the most powerful snowstorms in decades. Many regions saw up to 90 cm of snow fall on Sunday and Monday, leaving around 650,000 customers without power. The state of New York was particularly hard hit by the storm.more

Australia will support any plans by the British government to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote yesterday in a letter to his British counterpart Keir Starmer. Today, a similar statement was made by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's spokesperson.more

Wizz Air will temporarily suspend access to its booking platform and digital customer service channels. The interruption will last from the night of 25 to 26 February, the airline announced yesterday. It added that all flights will operate as scheduled.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the West should focus on deterring Russia rather than trying to appease its leader Vladimir Putin, as he has no intention of ending the war voluntarily. He has already started World War III, Zelensky emphasised in an interview with the BBC.more

Secret Service agents shot and killed an armed man who entered the protected grounds of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office said. The perpetrator, described by the White House as a ‘madman,’ was identified as a 21-year-old man from North Carolina.more

At least 12 Polish workers at a zinc smelter in Odda, Norway, have been exposed to dangerous concentrations of the gases over the past three years, the Aftenposten newspaper reported on Saturday, citing inspection reports. Some were hospitalized, and one case was deemed an occupational accident.more

The trial of Marius Borg Hoeiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, could be crucial for the future of the monarchy in Norway, for which, according to recent polls, support has declined significantly. The 29-year-old man faces 38 charges, including rape and sexual assault.more

The US State Department is working on launching a portal that will allow internet users in Europe to view content blocked in their countries, for example, due to hate speech or terrorism, Reuters reported. This is part of the US government's declared fight against censorship.more

Refugees who legally entered the US may be arrested if they have not obtained permanent resident status (a green card). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require immigration officials to detain individuals who have not filed an application for adjustment of status after a year of residence in the US.more

The Sony World Photography Awards announced the 10 category winners and shortlists for the Open 2026 competition, which honors the best individual photos from 2025. Among the creators recognized by the jury were five Poles.more

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will order the identification and release of government documents on extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena and UFOs.more

US President Donald Trump yesterday appealed to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to return Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean where a British-American air base is located, to Mauritius. He pointed out that the base may be needed for attacks on Iran.more

The decision by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to join the reserve forces has led to a 30 per cent increase in applications and enquiries about serving in the army, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.more

The allegations contained in the case files of American billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein point to the possibility of crimes against humanity, according to a panel of independent experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council.more

Across much of the world, long-standing norms around marriage and family formation are changing. In many countries, having children outside of marriage has become increasingly common, while in others it remains rare.more

Last year, ground coffee prices rose by 30.1%, and instant coffee by 15.7%, according to a report by UCE Research and WSB Merito Universities. Prices were driven primarily by rising raw material costs. Experts predict ground coffee prices will rise by 4-8% year-on-year in the first half of this year.more