Underground staff are set to stage a series of strikes in the new year after rejecting the most recent pay offer.more

After the judgment of the Court of Justice of the EU, the A22 Sports Management organization announced a new project of the football Super League, with the participation of 64 teams divided into three leagues, with a relegation and promotion system.more

It is tradition that the Christmas Eve meal begins when the first star appears in the sky. Planets often play this role, and this will be the case this year. Jupiter will take on the role of the "first star".more

The year coming to an end is the best ever for UK winemakers, with this year's grape harvest set to be 50 per cent higher than the record-breaking 2018 so far. - estimates industry body WineGB, whose figures were cited by 'The Times' yesterday.more

Yesterday (22 December), a new Banksy work appeared on Commercial Way in the Peckham area of south-east London. This time the elusive artist painted three drones together on a 'stop' road sign. Once it was confirmed that the graphic was indeed Banksy's work, it was taken away and secured.more

There are private centres in Russia offering 'treatment' for homosexuality through conversion therapy, the US daily Washington Post wrote yesterday. People who have been detained in these centres describe that they function like prisons, the charges are beaten and humiliated.more

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win over Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Football Premier League. It was the Portuguese's 51st goal this year. This put him one hit ahead of Manchester City's Norwegian Erling Haaland, but he is still behind the leaders of this ranking.more

Rising numbers of women are experiencing domestic abuse at Christmas, with calls to helplines still higher than pre-pandemic levels due to the cost of living crisis.more

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (AHS) has issued Santa Claus reindeer with the health certificate needed to enter the country, UPI reported.more

UK shops are gearing up for a busy period as Christmas approaches, despite a recent survey which revealed half of Brits are planning to spend less on food and presents, and more than one in three planned to shop earlier to spread the costs. more

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Slowing inflation is a sign that this year's holidays will be easier on Poles' wallets than last year's. This translates into bolder plans for this period and for the upcoming winter holidays. According to OLX data, following the improvement in mood, interest in accommodation during Christmas is growing.more

The British economy is facing recession. The statistical office reported today that GDP shrank by 0.1% in the third quarter of this year, although analysts expected an increase of 0.2%. and revised the data for the second quarter downwards - instead of an increase of 0.2%. it turned out that GDP was stagnantmore

London has the highest rate of Covid in England amid the rapid spread of the JN.1 variant, analysis revealed on Thursday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimate that around 6.1% of Londoners had the virus as of December 14, by far the highest proportion of any region. more

Real Madrid ended 2023 by moving to first place in the Spanish Premier League table. In the match of the 18th round, the "Royals" defeated Almeria away 1-0 and overtook Girona, which drew with Betis 1-1 in Seville.more

The appeals court acquitted one of the convicts, and in the case of the other two, it upheld life sentences for the shooting of 12-year-old Adriana, of Polish origin, in August 2020 at a gas station in Botkyrka near Stockholm. The girl was an accidental victim of a settlement between criminal groups.more

Travellers heading to the Port of Dover are facing long queues following a walkout by French workers. Port officials said "exceptionally heavy traffic" was causing delays for passengers making their Christmas getaway across the Channel.more

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, to be held outdoors on the banks of the Seine, may be moved to another venue if the threat of attacks by Islamic extremists remains serious, French President Emmanuel Macron admitted in a television interview.more

Ajax Amsterdam players cannot consider the current season a success. They are only fifth in the Dutch top league, but in the round of 16 of the Dutch Cup on Thursday they suffered a sensational defeat, losing away to amateur USV Hercules from the fourth league 2-3.more

Christmas shoppers ordering cheap gifts from Temu risk buying items made using forced labour, an MP has warned. The Chinese app, popular for its huge range of clothing, toys and gadgets at ultra low prices, was downloaded 19 million times in the UK in 2023. The company has addressed the allegations.more

The amount at which theft ceases to be a misdemeanor and becomes a crime increased in October this year. from PLN 500 to PLN 800. The Polish Association of Employers Ochrona claims that the new regulations may result in an increase in shoplifting, especially around Christmas.more

The British Ministry of Home Affairs withdrew from the - announced at the beginning of December - and causing great controversy - raising by more than one hundred percent the income threshold required for Britons to be able to bring a foreign family member.more

The match of the 17th round of the English Premier League, AFC Bournemouth - Luton Town, interrupted on December 16 after an hour of play with the score at 1-1 due to the fainting of guest player Tom Lockyer, will be repeated in its entirety - it was announced. The new date will be set in consultation with the clubs.more

A redheaded cat trying to catch a laser spot - that's the ultra-high-resolution video image NASA sent back to Earth from deep space using new laser technology.more

London's drug poisoning death rate is at its highest in more than 20 years, with 56.6 deaths recorded per million people in the capital last year.more