Ryanair customers have faced two hour delays at a busy UK airport.more

In southern Spain, a record air temperature for December was recorded, reaching almost 30 degrees Celsius - informed the Spanish National Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meanwhile, the regional government of Catalonia intends to introduce a state of emergency from January due to drought, said David Mascort, councilor for climate action.more

Indhu Rubasingham has been announced as the next director of the National Theatre, marking the first time that a woman and a person of colour has taken on the biggest role in British theatre.more

The Sotheby's auction house website is auctioning Hamilton's uniform, in which the Briton took victory in his debut Grad Prix season. He was just 22 years old at the time. The auction will close on 19 December. So far, the highest bid for the suit is $80,000.more

Specific changes in the white matter of the brain in people after COVID-19 - observed by scientists from Sweden. In their opinion, they may explain the persistent neurological symptoms in patients after this infection. An article on this topic is published in the magazine "Brain Communications".more

Christmas is a time for giving, and it’s also a time for a little indulgence. As such, chocolate has become a particular staple over the holiday period.more

Barcelona, with Robert Lewandowski in the starting line-up, lost away to Antwerp 2-3 in the last round of the group stage of the Champions League. The "Pride of Catalonia" had already advanced to the 1/8 finals. Today, Paris Saint-Germain and FC Porto completed the field.more

Delegations of countries attending the UN COP28 climate conference coming to an end in Dubai have adopted by consensus a decision calling for a 'shift' away from fossil fuels. It is the first agreement of its kind, signalling the eventual end of the oil era, Reuters reported.more

People in England will be able to book all their routine vaccinations on a mobile app or online within the next three years under NHS plans. more

Law will also mandate banks and ATM operators to ensure cash machines are evenly spread throughout the country and adequately maintained and stocked more

Club Atalanta Bergamo are treating their match today in Sosnowiec in the Europa League almost as a friendly, and they can afford to do so because they are leading the group and are assured of participation in the knockout stage, Italian media point out.more

As many as 65.5 percent of Poles do not believe that President Andrzej Duda will be able to cooperate with Donald Tusk's government, according to an IBRiS poll for Radio ZET. Only 29 percent of those surveyed believe such cooperation will be possible.more

Westminster City Council voted in favour of starting design works to extend pavements, lighting, seating, and green spaces on Davies Street, James Street, and Grosvenor Square. more

The 750-meter-high Christmas tree has been installed for the 43rd time on a mountainside in the town of Gubbio in Umbria, central Italy, considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Before Christmas, thousands of people come there to see the Christmas tree, which is lit every day at dusk. The inhabitants of the town are proud that it is the largest Christmas tree in the world.more

The pandemic saw a mass exodus from London, as people searched for more space, cheaper homes and greener pastures. But as we edge closer to 2024, the trend hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. And now, new data has revealed where Londoners looking to leave the capital would most like to relocate to.more

Bank of England concerns over the high level of pay awards are likely to be eased in the coming months as wage settlements fall in response to a tumbling annual inflation rate, a thinktank has said.more

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has extended an invitation to EU leaders to a summit starting on 14 December. Heads of state and government will discuss further support for Ukraine, the revision of the EU budget, security, defence and the situation in the Middle East.more

A statue of Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, who is ranked 4th in the world, is breaking popularity records in the studios of crib artists in Naples these days. The 22-year-old's statuette is even more sought after than the player figurines of local club Napoli, the national champion.more

The chief executive of Sainsbury’s has defended its decision to sell data on the shopping habits of his customers to TV and consumer goods manufacturers looking to target their advertising. more

Russia has begun launching Shahed drones from a new location in Crimea, with more launch sites aimed at both defending against Ukrainian attacks and making it harder for Ukraine to defend itself, the UK Ministry of Defence reported today.more

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be relieved that the House of Commons has not already rejected a bill to allow the deportation of illegal immigrants to Rwanda in its first vote, but the road to adoption is still far from over and the head of government's problems in this regard are not over.more

This morning, President Andrzej Duda appointed Donald Tusk as Prime Minister, as well as his cabinet ministers, at the Presidential Palace.more

A massive landslide on the Isle of Wight has left dozens of people without a home as their properties suddenly came very close to collapsing into the sea.more

Former coach of the Polish ski jumping national team and president of PZN Apoloniusz Tajner believes that the Polish National Team will quickly return to high form. "I think that already in January they will start jumping their best" - he assessed.more

"Today, the fate of Ukraine's freedom is at stake, but if we don't stop Putin, freedom everywhere will be at risk," - declared US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski yesterday. more