At least 12 people associated with the British Parliament - an incumbent member of the government, MPs and former MPs, MPs' assistants and journalists - were the targets of a spear phishing attack most likely carried out by hackers linked to an enemy state, media outlets have revealed.more

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is considering returning to the "queen of motorsports" competition in 2025. The 36-year-old German, who retired after the 2022 season, is in talks with the authorities of the teams participating in the series.more

Vladimir Putin must understand that if necessary, the North Atlantic Alliance can afford a long-term conflict, said the head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, yesterday, commenting on the idea of ​​creating a special five-year aid fund for Ukraine in the amount of USD 100 billion by NATO.more

Delivery app riders pedalling through cities and tailbacks at drive-throughs were familiar signs of Britain’s hunger for takeaway food at the peak of the Covid pandemic. Now a study suggests it became an enduring habit.more

Paris Saint-Germain players defeated Rennes 1-0 (1-0) at the Parc des Princes in the semi-final of the French Cup after Kylian Mbappe's goal. The Parisians' rival in the final will be Olympique Lyon, which defeated second-league Vanenciennes 3-0 on Tuesday.more

Reunifying Ireland would cost the government in Dublin between €8 and €20 billion a year for 20 years, which would require a significant increase in taxes or a large reduction in public spending, the Irish Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) said in its report.more

Buckingham Palace’s famous centre room where the royal family gather before appearances on the balcony is to open to the public for the first time. Visitors will be able to take guided tours of the royal residence’s east wing, the front facade which faces The Mall where crowds assemble on major occasions to see the monarchy.more

According to ZUS data, in 2023, 0.4% more medical certificates for own illness were issued to persons insured with the Institute than in 2022. Most of them concerned diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. At the same time, mental and behavioral disorders are becoming an increasingly common cause of absence.more

Cheap foreign labour will no longer be an option for British companies, James Cleverly has said as new salary thresholds for skilled workers come in. The Home Secretary said it was “time for employers to play their part” in investing in and recruiting British workers as the Government sought to reduce record levels of net migration.more

A planned relaxation of rules around airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage has been delayed by a year. The Government announced it has granted extensions to several large UK airports unable to meet its June 1 deadline to fully install new scanning technology.more

The Polish national football team advanced from 30th to 28th place in the latest FIFA rankings. The world champions, the Argentines, remain the leader, ahead of the French and Belgians. The English lost their position in the top three.more

Farmers are calling for the government to grant them a universal basic income, saying the post-Brexit agriculture subsidy scheme has left many poorer.more

Thousands of people across the UK who are worried about their memory will receive blood tests for dementia in two trials that doctors hope will help to revolutionise the low diagnosis rate.more

The French authorities denied Russian claims that they were ready to talk about Ukraine during yesterday's conversation between the French and Russian defense ministers, Reuters reported today.more

Controlling immigration is more important than “membership of a foreign court”, the Prime Minister has said in his strongest hint yet that he could back leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).more

Bayer Leversusen players won at home 4-0 (3-0) against second-league Fortuna Duesseldorf in the semi-final of the German Cup. Coach Xabi Alonso's team extended their series of undefeated matches to 40. The opponent of "Aptekarzy" in the final will be Tymoteusz Puchacz's FC Kaiserslautern, which plays in the second league.more

The so-called Sahel province The Islamic State (ISSP) has established a training center for foreign fighters in Mali, which may lead to an increase in terrorist attacks in Europe, North Africa, the Sahel and West Africa. Many of these terrorists declare their willingness to return to their countries of origin to organize attacks there - reports the "ADF" magazine in its analysis.more

The owner of Royal Mail has asked the industry regulator to let it reduce deliveries of second-class letters to just two or three days a week, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and saving £300m a year in the process.more

Arsenal players defeated Luton Town 2-0 in London in the 31st round of the English Premier League and took the lead in the table with 68 points. Manchester City, who won at home against Aston Villa 4-1, and Liverpool, who will play today, are one less.more

The French Public Health Agency (Santé Publique France) calls for vaccination against measles and warns against an increased risk of "imported" diseases before the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.more

Homeless people should not be arrested just because they smell, a minister has said. A bill in the Commons could criminalise rough sleepers if they cause a nuisance, including "excessive" smells.more

Poles work an average of 40.5 hours a week, the longest after the Greeks in the European Union, according to an analysis prepared by Preply based on Eurostat data. The EU average is 37.5 and the global average is 34.2 hours.more

Round 4 of the Formula One World Championship, the Japanese Grand Prix, will be held at the Suzuka circuit on Sunday. After three, the series leader is defending champion Dutchman Max Verstappen of the Red Bull team, who has already won two races this year in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.more

£150, or around £750, will have to be paid by those who wish to have tea at the legendary Balmoral Castle. However, this is a unique opportunity, as it has never before been possible to visit the chambers of Elizabeth II's beloved residence, where the Queen spent the last days of her life. By decision of King Charles III, Balmoral Castle, located in Scotland, was opened to the public.more

Hungarian airline Wizz Air has launched two new routes from Gdansk airport. Travellers will be able to fly to Valencia in Spain and Rome in Italy, the carrier announced on Tuesday.more