China recorded a third consecutive year of negative population growth despite a slight increase in the number of births, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). At the end of 2024, China's population stood at 1.408 billion.more
The best in the two previous editions, Aryna Sabalenka, became the first quarter-finalist of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz won the first two sets against Jack Draper 7:5, 6:1, after which the British tennis player gave up the match due to injury.more
TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect.
A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now".more
English Premier League runner-up Arsenal London, where Jakub Kiwior plays, drew 2-2 at home with Matty Cash's Aston Villa in the 22nd round and are now six points behind leaders Liverpool. Kiwior was a reserve, while Cash played the entire match and had an assist.more
Retailers in Great Britain experienced a surprise fall in sales volumes last month, as supermarkets and other food stores had their worst Christmas since 2013, according to official figures.more
Paweł Wąsek, Dawid Kubacki and Kamil Stoch admitted that they were moderately satisfied with their performance in the team competition of the Ski Jumping World Cup in Zakopane. Aleksander Zniszczoł, on the other hand, said that he was furious with himself.more
Experts agree that in 2025 we should expect the debt of Poles to increase, although its level is already quite worrying for many. This mainly concerns people over 30 years of age.more
Nestled right next to Monument station lies a forgotten piece of London's commuting history - the site of an ancient Underground station named King William Street. Despite only being in operation for a decade, this historic Tube station holds a fascinating story.more
"Big boy", or Atrax christenseni - this is the name of a new species of highly venomous spider, which has been classified by scientists from Flinders University in Australia, the Australian Museum and the Leibnitz Institute in Germany.more
A significant DWP benefit is set to be abolished, affecting all current claimants. Tax credits are scheduled to cease in April amid sweeping reforms to the welfare system. The Government has issued a stark warning that there will be "no more payments" from that point forward. more
US President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office on Monday, intends to launch a widespread crackdown on migrants who authorities believe are in the country illegally the following day, Reuters reported today, citing its sources.more
Mobile, broadband, and pay TV companies will no longer be allowed to give surprise price rises in the middle of a customer's contract as a regulator ban comes into effect.more
Former Manchester United and Scotland national team striker Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the English Premier League football club has announced. He was the only Scottish winner of the Golden Ball.more
Kosovo remains the poorest country in the Balkans with the highest unemployment rate in the region, according to the findings of the World Bank, presented by Kosovo television RTV21.more
We have identical views with the UK on the situation in Ukraine and how to act when it comes to supporting the country, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed after his meeting with the head of the British government. Tusk also said that he had asked the European Council to hold an informal summit with the British Prime Minister.more
World number two Iga Swiatek defeated Britain's Emma Raducanu 6:1, 6:0 to advance to the 1/8 final of the Grand Slam tennis tournament at the Australian Open in Melbourne.more
From 30 March this year, flights to Duesseldorf-Weeze will be operated twice a week from the Olsztyn-Mazury airport in Szymany, the airport announced. The route will be operated by Ryanair.more
Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to hold a review into whether the capital’s water supply should be fluoridated to reduce tooth decay among Londoners.
Following a cross-party investigation, the London Assembly’s health committee has, among other recommendations, told the mayor the move could play a valuable part in improving oral health across the capital. more
The striker of the English champions Manchester City, the Norwegian Erling Haaland, has signed a new 10-year contract with the club. Financial details were not disclosed.more
A company in northern Italy that announced it was looking for five welders was approached exclusively by women. They were accepted and are very pleased with the working conditions, local daily Corriere del Veneto reported.more
Seeded 23rd, Magdalena Fręch lost to Russian tennis player Mirra Andreyeva (No. 14) 2-6, 6-1, 2-6 in the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Zverev, Alcaraz and Djokovic advanced to the 1/8 finals, and Coco Gauff among the women.more
The 50 best cities in the world for 2025 have been named and London was named the fifth best.
Created by Time Out, the list highlights cities offering, strong cultures, tasty food, buzzing nightlife, neighbourhoods and things to do.more
Britain is one of the "least work-oriented countries in the world", BrewDog co-founder James Watt has said.
He also suggested Britons need to end their obsession with "work-life balance".more
There has been a rise in the proportion of women seeking abortions despite using "natural" methods to prevent pregnancy, like fertility tracking apps, a study in England and Wales suggests.more
