Almost one in five patients in UK emergency departments are being cared for in corridors and waiting rooms at any one time, a study suggests. Experts said the findings show that the “shameful practice of corridor care is endemic”.more

Three men accused of human trafficking appeared in court in Malmoe today. The crime consisted of forcing Poles into slave labour after taking away their identity documents. more

People who might otherwise turn to friends, family, or social media influencers for financial advice are to be given new help to invest their money. Targeted support from registered banks and other financial firms is being given the go-ahead by the City regulator and should start in April.more

Poland is arming itself, but it has a problem because its arms industry is not sufficiently developed, according to Politico. The authors of the article pointed out that the largest contracts are signed with foreign companies because Polish arms manufacturers cannot compete effectively with them.more

Christmas dinner will be slightly cheaper this year compared to last, according to new industry data. The cost of a traditional turkey dinner is £32.46, a few pence cheaper than in 2024 due to lower prices on two items. more

Arsenal London defeated Club Brugge 3-0 in Belgium, winning their sixth consecutive match in the Champions League and leading the table with a full 18 points. In a blockbuster match, Real Madrid, without Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, lost 1-2 to Manchester City in front of their home crowd.more

The US authorities want people planning to visit the United States to provide the authorities with a five-year history of their activity on social media, according to reports in the American media yesterday. This would apply to countries exempt from visa requirements, including Poland.more

The leader of France's National Rally, Jordan Bardella, has announced the formation of a ‘patriotic political alliance’ with the right-wing populist British party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, according to The Telegraph. The politicians met for the first time yesterday in London.more

Princess Victoria has completed her training with the Swedish Air Force, the Swedish royal court and military announced on Tuesday. The heir to the throne flew a Gripen fighter jet, familiarised herself with the Patriot air defence system, and learned from the experience of pilots who were stationed in Poland during the summer. more

On Tuesday, Nnena Kalu, a British artist of Nigerian descent, won the Turner Prize, the most important art award in the United Kingdom, for her ‘bold and captivating’ sculptures and drawings. She is the first artist with an intellectual disability to receive this award.more

Nearly 90% of Poles say they eat herring, according to a SW Research study. However, more than half of the surveyed consumers admitted to eating the fish occasionally.more

Two of Norway's matches during the World Cup will be played in the middle of the night European time. This means that fans gathered in pubs and restaurants across the country will have to do without alcohol, as serving it at that time is prohibited by law. The issue has already become political.more

It is nicknamed “the gateway to the Dales”, is home to one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles and, for trivia fans, was the birthplace of half of Marks & Spencer. Now, the Yorkshire market town of Skipton has been named “the happiest place to live” in Great Britain.more

Boasting over 300 languages spoken within its boundaries, London stands as one of the most linguistically diverse cities on Earth. Government data reveals that a third of the capital's population was born overseas, contributing to this rich tapestry of languages, with each borough boasting its own vibrant international communities.more

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is under immense pressure ahead of the match against Manchester City, which is considered the highlight of the sixth round of the Champions League. Los Blancos have won only two of their last seven matches in all competitions.more

Stansted Airport has issued a warning to passengers ahead of the busy Christmas travel period, with travellers urged to 'fly responsibly' or risk 'paying the price'.more

Tube fares in London are set to rise by an inflation-busting 5.8 per cent, Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed to The Standard. It means that passengers using rail services in London, such as the Elizabeth line and the London Overground, will not benefit from the national rail fares freeze.more

The United States should work to pull Poland, as well as Austria, Hungary and Italy, away from the European Union, wrote the Defense One portal, citing a longer version of the latest US national security strategy.more

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesmore

In Tuesday's edition of the VG daily newspaper, the Oslo police warned of the consequences of a sharp increase in organised crime in the capital. Police officers will no longer be able to respond to every call. Juvenile gangs and their professionalisation are said to be responsible for the growing wave of violence.more

The heads of government of Denmark and the United Kingdom, Mette Frederiksen and Keir Starmer, have called on European leaders to update the European Convention on Human Rights. They published their appeal on this matter yesterday on the ‘Guardian’ website.more

Barcelona won 2–1 at home against Eintracht Frankfurt in the sixth round of the Champions League. Robert Lewandowski played for the home team until the 66th minute, but did not stand out. Meanwhile, Piotr Zieliński's Inter Milan lost 0–1 at home to Liverpool.more

Envoys of US President Donald Trump have given Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky several days to respond to the American proposal for a peace agreement, the ‘Financial Times’ reported yesterday, citing officials familiar with the details of the talks.more

Jamie Oliver is to relaunch his Italian restaurants in 2026 – seven years after the chain went out of business – having reached a deal with Brava Hospitality Group, the owners of Prezzo. Making the announcement, he said: "In theory it's not the easiest time to return but conversely, I think it's the perfect time.more

For countries closest to the front, including Poland, Russia's hybrid warfare poses as great a threat to civilians as Islamist terrorism, which has been a major problem for intelligence services in Europe for the past 20 years, the Financial Times assessed yesterday.more