Lidl is the latest supermarket to trial an anti-theft measure dubbed supermarket VAR. Cameras have been installed at self-checkouts in two London stores to alert shoppers if they fail to scan an item and play the footage back to them, according to industry magazine The Grocer.more

The number of foreigners performing work in Poland at the end of January amounted to 1 million 45 thousand people, 4.5 per cent more year-on-year, the CSO reported.more

Famous Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has opened Asia's first museum showcasing his life story. It operates in Hong Kong under the name CR7 Life Museum.more

Islington was the most expensive place to buy a parking space over the last year, with an average price of £760,000.more

The UK's third heatwave of the summer is forecast to arrive later this week and it could be the most widespread and sustained so far. Heat health alerts have been issued for some areas of England and it is possible there could be seven days of temperatures that exceed heatwave criteria.more

No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek won against Russian Lyudmila Samsonova (No. 19) 6:2, 7:5 in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. This is the first time a Polish tennis player has advanced to the semi-finals of the event. Her best result in London so far was a quarter-final in 2023.more

The cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times higher by the end of the decade than its original estimate, according to the government's official forecaster.more

The energy regulator has ordered Octopus Energy to pay £1.5m in refunds and compensation, after an investigation found thousands of errors on prepayment meter bills.more

Red Bull Formula One team boss Christain Horner was today relieved of his post after 20 years of service. The Austrian team did not give a reason for the decision in an official statement, but thanked the Briton for his work and commitment.more

Europe's largest port, Rotterdam, is preparing for a potential war with Russia, the "Financial Times" assessed yesterday. The port has started to reserve space for ships transporting military equipment and is planning where to divert civilian transport should war break out.more

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have been commemorated on a UK coin to mark 50 years since its formation. Designed by artist Albert "Akirant" Quirantes, the coin features mascot Eddie and has hidden references to the band's career, albums and tours.more

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced to the semifinals of Grand Slam Wimbledon yesterday, became the first tennis player with promotion to this year's WTA Finals. In a ranking that only takes into account results from the ongoing season, third place is held by Iga Swiatek.more

Representatives of Ryanair and Warsaw-Modlin Airport announced yesterday that they had signed a cooperation agreement. The airline's passenger numbers at the sub-Warsaw airport are expected to increase from 1.5 million a year to 5 million in 2030. The carrier will invest USD 400 million at the airport, increasing its fleet of aircraft to eight.more

Plans for a new Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London would include on-site accommodation for more than 200 intelligence officers, it has been revealed. News of the proposed ‘spy campus’ has added fresh controversy to China’s redevelopment bid for the historic Royal Mint buildings near the Tower of London.more

Preliminary results of the investigation into the car crash that killed Liverpool's Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre on Thursday in Spain point to excessive speed, the Civil Guard reported yesterday.more

In a vote in Strasbourg, MEPs yesterday gave a favourable opinion on Bulgaria's application to adopt the euro and join the eurozone on 1 January 2026.more

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in the UK yesterday. This is the first official visit to the UK by the leader of an EU member state since Brexit. Among Macron's topics of conversation are the fight against illegal immigration and the war in Ukraine.more

A man died at Bergamo airport in northern Italy yesterday, sucked in by the engine of a taxiing plane, Ansa reported. Orio al Serio airport was temporarily closed.more

Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals of the Grand Slam Wimbledon on the grass courts in London for the first time in his career. The number five seeded American tennis player defeated Russian Karen Khachanov (No. 17) 6:3, 6:4, 1:6, 7:6 (7-4) in the 1/4 final. His opponent in the semi-finals will be Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.more

A court in the UK yesterday found three men guilty of arson at Ukrainian-linked businesses in London. According to investigators, the arsons were ordered by the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.more

Just weeks after announcing the largest widebody aircraft order in Boeing’s history, Qatar Airways is celebrating another huge achievement. The Qatar flag carrier has just been named the winner at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards, announced on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.more

Wojciech Szczęsny's signing of a new contract with Barcelona is igniting a soap opera starring German goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen, whom the club would like to get rid of from the team, commented Spanish media. The 35-year-old Polish footballer extended his contract by two years on Monday.more

The UK is teeming with seaside towns, each offering the allure of stunning beaches and the soothing sound of waves lapping against the shore. However, it's fair to say that not all these coastal spots are equally appealing for a visit.more

The London boroughs with the highest rates of crime this year have been revealed. The Metropolitan Police has released the crime statistics for every London borough up to June this year. In total, there were 455,768 offences recorded by the country’s largest police force from January to June 2025.more

Titled tennis player Novak Djokovic has surpassed the number of 100 Wimbledon victories - yesterday he recorded his 101st victory. Only Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer are still in the "100" club.more