A billion-dollar money laundering network operating across the UK purchased a bank in Kyrgyzstan to channel funds towards the Ukraine war, British police have said. The network used criminal cash earned in the UK to help Russia evade Western sanctions.more

The consular section of the Polish Embassy in Italy reported that Polish tourists in Italy are increasingly being robbed. Consul General Bartosz Skwarczyński urged caution.more

Kamil Stoch finished 13th in Saturday's Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Lillehammer, Norway. Kacper Tomasiak was 18th, Piotr Żyła 19th, Dawid Kubacki 22nd, and Paweł Wąsek 28th. Three Austrians finished on the podium. Daniel Tschofenig won ahead of Jan Hoerl and Stefan Kraft.more

Przemysław Kozłowski, creator of extraordinary structures made of matches from Słupowo in the municipality of Sicienko, has prepared another impressive work. His latest nativity scene, made of over 142,000 matches, was presented to Queen Camilla on Thursday during an audience at Buckingham Palace.more

The Liberal Democrats are forcing a vote in parliament on creating a new customs union to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance. Ed Davey’s party is writing to all Labour MPs urging them to back a new bill in favour of a customs union with the EU, believing this is the best way to boost growth and raise revenue, rather than tax rises.more

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has announced that goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who is returning from injury, will be in the starting line-up for today's match against Athletic Bilbao in the 13th round of the Spanish top flight. This means that Wojciech Szczęsny will be sitting on the bench.more

Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the United Kingdom has updated its plans to send troops to Ukraine following the ceasefire agreement reached by the so-called coalition of the willing. The command has decided which personnel will be sent and where the headquarters will be located.more

The US has threatened to restrict arms supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine if Kyiv does not accept the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump's administration, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. The pressure from Washington is greater than in any previous peace talks, and the US expects a framework agreement to be signed by 27 November.more

Anna Twardosz, Kacper Tomasiak, Nicole Konderla-Juroszek and Kamil Stoch took sixth place in the mixed team competition in Lillehammer, Norway, which inaugurates the Ski Jumping World Cup season. Japan won ahead of Slovenia and Austria.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is likely to approve the establishment of a new Chinese embassy in London, as the British Foreign Office and Home Office will not raise any formal objections to the matter, according to “The Times.” The decision is to be announced on December 10.more

Wizz Air will launch four new routes from Poland in the 2026 summer season, including three to Rijeka, Croatia, and one to Rimini, Italy, the airline announced in a press release. Flights will begin between the end of March and the beginning of June next year.more

Proposed new traffic routes and public transport changes to accommodate the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street have been released as part of a consultation by the mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL).more

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has announced that the club plans to erect a statue in honour of Lionel Messi in front of the newly renovated Camp Nou stadium.more

Energy bills will rise for millions of households in Great Britain from January, after the industry regulator announced a surprise increase in gas and electricity costs.more

Reform UK’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill has been jailed for 10 and a half years for taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia when he was an MEP. Gill, a key member of the Ukip and Brexit party groups led by Nigel Farage in the European parliament, had pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019.more

Cole Palmer has broken a toe in an accident at home meaning he will miss Chelsea's games with Burnley, Barcelona and Arsenal; England forward stubbed a toe on his left foot against a door; he had been set to return from groin injury which has sidelined him since September.more

A 13-year-old girl accused of murdering a woman in a pre-planned stabbing inflicted more than 140 wounds on the victim, a jury has heard.more

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said she is willing to consider "a big increase" in payments to failed asylum seekers to persuade them to leave the UK voluntarily. She told the BBC this was often "better value for money for the taxpayer" than the cost of people remaining in the country.more

Christina Krzyrosiak Hansen, who has Polish roots, won the most votes in the Danish municipal elections. The Social Democratic politician was re-elected mayor of Holbæk. Media speculation suggests she could become the leader of the Social Democrats and, in the future, prime minister.more

A damning report published on Thursday claimed there was "a toxic and chaotic culture at the centre of the UK government during the pandemic", affecting decision-making.more

The Ski Jumping World Cup season begins today with a mixed doubles competition in Lillehammer, Norway. Polish team coach Maciej Maciusiak has named Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, Aleksander Zniszczoł, Paweł Wąsek, and 18-year-old Kacper Tomasiak.more

Polish workers employed on Equinor construction sites were allegedly forced to join Norwegian trade unions. According to the VG newspaper, employment agencies included this requirement in their employment contracts, and some were automatically enrolled.more

Up to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests.more

French authorities this week published a guide aimed at preparing citizens for various types of crises – natural, industrial, technological, and security crises. The guide was published on the government's website.more

The Royal Navy will receive new DragonFire laser systems for combating drones, the British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday. The contract is estimated to be worth £316 million.more