Big Ryanair policy change coming in next three months

Ryanair passengers will not be allowed to use printed boarding passes from November. Instead, they will have to present a digital boarding pass in the "myRyanair" app to check in.more

Renowned Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, who has been in excellent form recently with Inter Miami, has suffered a muscle strain in his right leg, his club announced. The injury is not considered serious, but it is currently unknown when the 2022 World Cup winner will return to action.more

A charming historic town just three hours from London is absolutely full of welcoming pubs, independent boutiques and captivating heritage - so it's no wonder it's been named one of the UK's happiest places to live.more

Top minister Pat McFadden urged people to stockpile some provisions like bottled water, tinned goods, a radio and torches as he took the Mirror inside the National Situation Centre.more

Chelsea London has signed 19-year-old Dutch international Jorrel Hato from Ajax Amsterdam, both clubs have announced. The transfer fee is reported to be €44.18 million. The talented defender has signed a seven-year contract.more

Storm Floris reached Ireland and the United Kingdom today, reaching speeds of up to 170 km per hour. An amber warning, the second on a three-level scale, was issued for Scotland until 11 p.m. local time. Over 10,000 homes are without power, many roads have been closed, and flights have been cancelled.more

The US military has successfully completed testing of the Skydweller solar-powered drone, which flew continuously for 73 hours, according to a report yesterday by the British website Defence Journal, citing the Naval Air Warfare Centre Air Division (NAWCAD).more

During Saturday's Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, one fan died. According to the BBC, there was a tragic fall. The band members commented on the incident, expressing shock at the fan's death and offering their condolences to the family.more

The British government is planning to evacuate 300 children in need of urgent medical care from the Gaza Strip, the ‘Sunday Times’ reported yesterday, citing a senior official. Since 2023, when the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out, three Palestinian children have been brought to London.more

Only in Małopolska and Wielkopolska did employment increase this year. Differences in earnings between industries in different regions are as high as 90 per cent, according to today's ‘Rzeczpospolita’.more

Sending two nuclear-powered submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ as US President Donald Trump put it, does not give him an advantage, 'The Times' newspaper said on Saturday, noting that this could mean sending the vessels into shallower waters, which would make them easier to detect and attack.more

Iga Swiatek was eliminated in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 tournament on hard courts in Montreal. The second-seeded tennis player, recent winner of the Wimbledon Grand Slam, lost to Denmark's Clara Tauson 6:7 (1-7), 3:6.more

Several cities in eastern Australia were covered with the thickest layer of snow in decades when a storm raged across the region over the weekend, causing flooding, immobilising vehicles and cutting off power to thousands of homes, Reuters reported yesterday, citing local authorities.more

The United Kingdom announced yesterday that individuals advertising illegal border crossings or the sale of fake passports on social media face up to five years in prison. According to the British government, the new law will help combat human trafficking gangs.more

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas, a social democrat accused of corruption, announced that he will formally resign this morning. Among the four candidates for the new prime minister is Robert Duchniewicz, deputy head of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) and mayor of the Vilnius region.more

Storm Floris has brought travel disruption to the UK, with an amber weather warning set to come into force. Some train and ferry services have already been cancelled with more likely to be impacted, including air and road transport.more

An analysis of a report on the number of oil spills between 2014 and 2019 and scientific research of satellite images showed that only 0.5% of the more than 90,000 such incidents that occurred during that period were officially reported, according to ‘The Guardian’ newspaper.more

The Polish volleyball team defeated Italy 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-14) in the Nations League final in Ningbo, China. This was the second time the Polish team had triumphed in this competition, having previously finished first in 2023.more

Chesham and Amersham, a leafy area in Buckinghamshire, has been named Britain's top retirement destination, according to a new comprehensive index. The area, celebrated for its convenient transport links to London, charming historic streets, and as a gateway to the picturesque Chilterns, secured the highest ranking in L&G's study. more

As travel hits its peak during the bustling summer season, families are jetting off around the world for their well-deserved holidays. Airports and holiday firms are seeing a spike in bookings, but finding comfort on those flights can still be a bit of a squeeze, writes MyLondon.news.more

A 76-year-old man has appeared in court facing charges related to sweets allegedly laced with sedatives after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire.more

SAINTS have confirmed that goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has joined Premier League side Newcastle United on loan with an option to buy.more

An extreme nationalist group pursuing white supremacy has purchased land near the village of Llanafan Fawr in Wales to build a housing estate, the Times reported yesterday. The British right-wing party Reform UK confirmed that these activists are being vetted to prevent them from joining its ranks.more

Fifteen people have been arrested after protests across England outside hotels used to house asylum seekers. Anti-migrant groups and counter demonstrators clashed in London and Newcastle, and before a march in Manchester city centre.more

A team of Portuguese and Spanish chemists has developed a bracelet that warns against consuming drinks containing dissolved so-called rape pills. These cause partial or complete loss of consciousness and an inability to make decisions.more

The Polish volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-0 (28-26, 25-19, 25-21) in the Nations League semifinals in Ningbo, China. They will face Italy in today's final. Brazil will play Slovenia for third place.more

An “almost forgotten” river in east London will be revitalised and opened up to the public as part of a £3 million regeneration scheme, developers say.more

London stands out as a city of renters, not owners – and the latest figures lay bare just how stark the contrast is. New data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the five areas with the lowest levels of outright homeownership in England are all in the capital, with less than 13% of homes in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Southwark, Islington and Lambeth owned outright by their occupants. more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not ready for serious negotiations on Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in an interview published today in ‘The Guardian’. In his opinion, Putin “still has maximalist and imperialist ambitions”.more

Famous Argentine striker Lionel Messi has signed a new three-year contract with Inter Miami, according to Argentine and Spanish media reports. The captain of the current world champions has been playing for the American club in the MLS league since 2023.more

US President Donald Trump yesterday ordered two nuclear-powered submarines to be deployed to ‘appropriate areas’ in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. In an interview with Newsmax TV, he added that they are now ‘closer to Russia.’more

The Scottish government has given the green light to the construction of the world's largest offshore wind farm. The decision was made a few days after US President Donald Trump, who was visiting the UK, criticised the project. Environmentalists warn that the investment poses a threat to marine fauna.more

Wizz Air has announced the launch of six new routes from Katowice and the addition of another Airbus A321neo to its Katowice base, according to Katowice Airport spokesman Piotr Adamczyk.more

Second seed Iga Świątek defeated Germany's Eva Lys 6:2, 6:2 and advanced to the round of 16 at the WTA 1000 tennis tournament in Montreal. The Polish player's next opponent will be 16th seed Clara Tauson of Denmark.more

For those of us in landlocked London, the closest thing to a beach is typically a warehouse filled with heaps of sand, a bartender concocting vibrant cocktails, and some second-rate David Guetta impersonator mumbling over a track. Luckily, we have several stunning beaches just a hop, skip and a jump away.more

Storm Floris is forecast to bring unseasonably strong winds to the UK on Monday, the Met Office has said. The strongest winds are expected during the afternoon and night across Scotland, with gusts of up to 85mph possible on exposed coasts and hills.more

The successful performances of Lech Poznań, Legia Warszawa, Rakow Częstochowa and Jagiellonia Białystok in the second round of European cup qualifiers have strengthened Poland's position in 13th place in the UEFA five-year national ranking. And it has a very real chance of improving this position.more

Food inflation will rise to 6% by the end of the year in a “significant challenge” to household budgets in the run-up to Christmas, industry leaders have predicted. Retailers warned of rising prices and job losses if the Chancellor hiked taxes in the next budget, with two thirds of chief financial officers expecting further price rises, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said.more

A chaotic attempt to change global trade and an empty, short-lived victory – this is how the British broadcaster BBC describes the introduction of tariffs by US President Donald Trump today.‘The Telegraph’ daily added that the new trade war is taking America back to the 1930s.more

The authorities at London Heathrow Airport, Europe's largest airport, today unveiled a new investment plan that includes the construction of a third runway. The estimated cost will be £49 million. The plan has been met with opposition from conservationists, residents and local politicians.more

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands has confirmed that he will continue to drive for Red Bull next season. This puts an end to speculation about him possibly joining Mercedes.more

Nine people have died in Italy in recent weeks from mosquito-borne West Nile fever, medical services reported yesterday. Over the past seven days, the number of confirmed cases of infection with the virus has risen from 32 to 89. Appeals are being made to take all possible measures against mosquito bites.more

The first NHS AI-run physiotherapy clinic has halved the waiting list for back pain and musculoskeletal services, according to the NHS trust where the pilot has taken place. More than 2,500 patients living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were able to access Flok Health, a physiotherapy platform run by AI, over a 12-week period starting in February.more

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump signed regulations establishing new customs duties on imported goods from over 70 countries around the world. The president also increased customs duties on goods from Canada from 25 to 35 per cent, while only countries with a trade deficit with the US retained the previous rate of 10 per cent. The new tariffs will come into effect next week.more