Nicola Sturgeon has said she will "never, ever give up on Scottish democracy" if UK ministers continue to reject plans for an independence vote. The first minister wants to hold a referendum on 19 October 2023, but Prime Minister Liz Truss opposes this.more

The burdens resulting from increased social pressure, pace of life, unstable financial situation and the war in Ukraine caused an "outbreak" of mental disorders in patients - informs psychiatry specialist Dr. Konrad Leksa, head of the Mental Health Center in Kielce.more

Polish volleyball players defeated the Germans 3-2 in Łódź yesterday (26:24, 20:25, 25:18, 26:28, 15:10) in their last match of the group stage of the World Cup. The victory of Stefano Lavarini's team sealed the promotion to the quarter-finals, in which they will face Serbia, defending the title, on Tuesday in Gliwice.more

The management of Schiphol airport twice asked the Dutch army to help contain the chaos in the capital airport caused by the staff shortage - the daily "De Telegraaf" revealed. An airport spokesman said the government had refused to agree.more

Only about 20 percent. Trains hit the tracks in Great Britain yesterday due to a new strike - the eleventh in the last four months and the third since the beginning of October - for rail workers who are demanding higher wages and better working conditions.more

The players from the defending title AC Milan defeated the Italian league classic Juventus Turin 2-0 to join the top duo in the table. The visiting team, which fell to eighth place in the table, was played by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny and Arkadiusz Milik.more

A 5.1-degree earthquake struck the Gulf of Corinth region in Greece on Saturday night, the European Mediterranean Seismology Center (EMSC) reported.more

Bayern Munich led to the 74th minute 2-0 away against Borussia Dortmund in the 9th matchday of the Bundesliga, but in the end they drew 2-2. The leader of Union Berlin and the runner-up of SC Freiburg will play their games today.more

Ten fatalities are likely the final toll of the explosion at a gas station in Creeslough in the north of Ireland. Police said there are no more missing, while one of the eight people in the hospital is in critical condition.more

Billionaire Elon Musk, who caused outrage recently with his proposal to end the Russian-Ukrainian war by, among other things, recognizing the annexation of Crimea, has now suggested that tensions between China and Taiwan could be resolved by giving Beijing some control over the island.more

Manchester City's Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland has bought his first apartment in Norway in his hometown of Bryne for one million euros. It is a luxury penthouse of 140 square meters, not including a huge terrace.more

An interesting ad has been placed in the Sunday Times newspaper and social media by Caprice Holdings, which will soon open a Bacchanalia restaurant in London. People with exceptionally neat hands are needed to work in this establishment. This is because their task will be to serve grapes to guests.... directly into their mouths.more

In September, stores were more expensive on average by 24.1 percent year-on-year, with sugar becoming more expensive by 100 percent, according to the latest "Retail Price Index." All of the 12 product categories analyzed became more expensive, with only one category recording an increase of less than 10 percent.more

The government has decided not to launch a public information campaign on reducing energy use this winter after the prime minister's office raised objections, the BBC has been told. more

Deliveroo has opened its first physical grocery store in partnership with Morrisons, located in central London. The Deliveroo Hop outlet, situated on New Oxford Street, operates as a dark site, and allows customers to order on digital kiosks, or through the app for immediate collection. more

Robert Lewandowski currently ranks seventh among the world's highest-earning soccer players, according to Forbes magazine's annual ranking. For the first time, Frenchman Kylian Mbappe opens the list.more

German railroads had to halt train traffic in northern Germany today due to a malfunction. Deutsche Bahn claims there was sabotage. According to the Bild daily portal, unknown persons cut important fiber optic cables in Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Berlin-Hohenschoenhausen.more

The cause of a traffic jam recently on a road from Berkshire to Southampton in southern England was unusual. The jam was caused by the overturning of a trailer carrying a giant pumpkin. Fortunately, the colossus, weighing 1,205 kg, did not hurt anyone.more

A member of Putin's inner circle of associates lashed out at the president for criticizing the war in Ukraine and the mistakes being made in it, the Washington Post reported yesterday, citing intelligence service information. This is supposed to be a signal of growing tensions within the Russian government's inner circle.more

Polish tennis player Alicja Rosolska and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe won against Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6:4, 6:2 in the doubles semifinals of the WTA tournament in Ostrava.more

Next year's Eurovision edition, to be organized by the UK on behalf of Ukraine, will be held in Liverpool, the BBC announced last night.more

During the 9th edition of the "Outstanding Pole in France" contest, Poles distinguished in their professions who contribute to the promotion of Poland in France were honored: scientists, artists, businessmen and social activists.more

A studio flat has gone on sale for £300,000 in Hampstead, with a potential catch being a bedroom ceiling that is low enough to be a pain in the neck, or the back.more

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi will not play in today's French Premier League match against Stade Reims, the capital's coach Christophe Galtier has announced. The reason for the Argentine footballer's absence is a calf injury.more

Ukraine's Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported today, citing sources, that the explosion that occurred this morning on a bridge built by Russia into annexed Crimea was a special operation by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The SBU has not commented on this opinion.more