Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had resolved a massive outage that knocked some of the world's largest websites offline for much of the day. More than 1,000 apps and websites - including social media platforms like Snapchat and banks such as Lloyds and Halifax - were impacted by problems that Amazon said were at the heart of the cloud computing giant's operations in the US.more

Wizz Air will launch flights from Wrocław, Gdańsk, Rzeszów and Poznań to Podgorica in Montenegro in June 2026, and will later add a route from the latter to Basel, the Hungarian airline announced.more

In mid-September, reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, a Dutchman, admitted he had no chance of fighting for a fifth title, as his 104-point deficit to Australian leader Oscar Piastri was too great. After his victory in Austin, the Dutchman changed his mind dramatically.more

Birmingham and Manchester could get routes to mainland Europe thanks to Virgin. Richard Branson’s company is one of several European train operators bidding to create a train service to rival the Eurostar and end its monopoly of cross-Channel services. If Virgin gets approved as a competitor, it wants to include Birmingham and Manchester in its planned routes to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. more

The idea was that leaving the bloc would give the U.K. back “control” of its borders and create a fairer system. But the widespread perception is it didn’t turn out that way. Brits voted for Brexit because of immigration. Now they want to turn back the clock.more

Italian Jasmine Paolini has moved up to sixth place, and Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina to seventh in the latest rankings, and both are close to qualifying for the season-ending WTA Finals. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka leads the rankings, ahead of Iga Świątek. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz remains top of the ATP rankings, with Majchrzak moving up five spots.more

London was hit with torrential rain during its Monday morning rush hour as temperatures plummeted overnight. The wet weather is expected to continue throughout the rest of the week with frequent showers and thunder forecast.more

At the rate of current progress on the battlefield, it would take Russia 103 years to occupy all of Ukraine, estimated the British weekly The Economist, noting that hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers are giving their lives without gaining virtually any ground.more

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of slowing down amid speculation that Rachel Reeves could announce tax increases on property in next month’s budget.more

In the second quarter of 2025, Poles working abroad transferred PLN 5.3 billion to the country, slightly more than the average in recent years – reported in the "Tygodnik Gospodarczy PIE".more

Real Madrid defeated local rivals Getafe 1-0 at the stadium and returned to the top of the Spanish top flight. On Saturday, Barcelona took the lead, with Wojciech Szczęsny in goal, defeating Girona 2-1 at home. The next match, Matchday 10, will feature the El Clásico.more

Octopus Energy and OVO Energy have launched separate initiatives targeting customers who struggle with heating costs, particularly those with medical conditions or mobility challenges. The schemes aim to help households reduce energy expenditure significantly, with potential annual savings reaching £300. more

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was closed suddenly on Sunday after a break-in at its Apollon gallery, the home of the French crown jewels – part of a daring daylight heist in which priceless Napoleonic jewels stolen.more

British soldiers will be granted new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases. The plans, to be unveiled by Defence Secretary John Healey in a speech on Monday, are intended to allow troops to take faster, more decisive action.more

Over 40% believe that the job search process takes longer than it did two or three years ago. Women are more likely than men to notice that the time to find a job has lengthened, according to the October "Polish Labor Market Barometer" by Personnel Service. The first signs of a cooling labor market are also visible in data from the Central Statistical Office.more

Manchester United won their first clásico against Liverpool at their home stadium in almost 10 years. The Red Devils won 2-1 in the eighth round of the English Premier League. The defending champions suffered their third consecutive league defeat, and their fourth in the Champions League.more

Even for the most seasoned Londoners, navigating the city's transport system can be a bit of a maze, particularly when venturing into uncharted parts of the metropolis.more

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says Britain should shoot down Russian jets if they enter Nato airspace, as he hit back at claims he admired Vladimir Putin. Speaking to Bloomberg news, Farage said he would send British troops to Ukraine as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force if he became prime minister.more

Jannik Sinner claimed a commanding victory over rival Carlos Alcaraz to win the lucrative Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sinner, replaced as world number one by Alcaraz following the US Open in September, exacted revenge for his defeat in the New York final with a 6-2 6-4 win.more

The British royal couple, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, will visit the Vatican on 23 October, it was announced on Friday. The highlight of the visit will be a joint ecumenical prayer with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel.more

Learner drivers are being warned about fake tests and driving lesson offers after a huge rise was recorded in people losing money to the scams. TSB said it recorded a 211 per cent increase in total losses to this type of fraud, following its analysis of cases related to driving lesson and driving test scams between January and August 2025, compared with the same months in 2024.more

Ryanair flights will operate from Olsztyn Mazury Airport on two routes during the winter season: to London and Duesseldorf. Flights to Duesseldorf proved to be a hit during the summer season.more

The Polish national team has moved up from 36th to 33rd place in the latest International Football Federation (FIFA) rankings. Spain remains in the lead since September, while Argentina has jumped to second place, pushing France down to third.more

River Island and New Look are among a growing number of high-street fashion brands that have closed retail stores in 2025 — and more may be yet to come.more

Holland & Barrett, British Gas owner Centrica, and Starbucks franchisee EG Group are among the firms being named and shamed for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage.more