The British government announced yesterday that it had once again postponed its decision on whether to grant permission for the construction of a new, highly controversial Chinese embassy in London. The embassy is set to be the largest in Europe, and its location has raised concerns that it will be used for espionage.more

US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that significant progress had been made during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He announced that a meeting between high-level delegations from both countries would take place in the near future, followed by a direct meeting between the leaders in Budapest.more

One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.more

Starting December 14th, a Pendolino train will begin running to Zakopane, PKP Intercity announced. The new Express InterCity Premium connection will provide a direct journey from Gdynia to the capital of the Tatra Mountains in 7 hours. The tourism industry emphasizes the prestige and marketing importance of this connection.more

Iga Swiatek, ranked second in the world tennis rankings, will play for the Polish national team, which will compete for promotion to next year's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers. The tournament, in which the White and Reds will play against Romania and New Zealand, will take place on 13-15 November in Gorzow Wielkopolski.more

With the streaming market so fiercely competitive, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of packages. But there's a service that's totally free to access and even comes without the ads. All you need is your library card. more

Experts have told the London Assembly that the capital risks becoming a child-free city. Londoners are facing the difficult choice of either moving out of the capital or not having children at all, experts have warned. The London Assembly has been told the capital risks becoming child-free as families are rapidly priced out of the city.more

Polish national team goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski has extended his contract with Bologna FC until 30 June 2027, the Italian top-flight club announced today. The 34-year-old footballer, who hails from Zabrze, has been playing for the team since 2018.more

According to MI5 chief Ken McCallum, the United Kingdom faces a growing threat from hostile states such as Russia, Iran and China, while Al-Qaeda and Islamic State are trying to activate potential attackers, Reuters reported today.more

The famous British convenience food brand Charlie Bigham's has just launched a line of ready-made meals for supermarkets. Priced under £30, they promise to offer a substitute for dining out, which is becoming increasingly affordable for British consumers, Sky News reports. more

A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, which have been seen by the BBC.more

Cross Country has announced two days of strike action, which will impact all services to and from the airport.more

The anti-drone shield on the eastern flank is to be a key EU defence project. The barrier is to be operational by the end of next year, according to a European Commission document obtained by ‘Wyborcza’, as reported in today’s edition.more

Poland national team coach Jan Urban admitted that the selection of players for the squad was appropriate. He feels that the fans are satisfied with his work. ‘However, I have been in football for too long not to realise that the most important things are still ahead of us,’ he added.more

Britain is targeting Russia's largest oil companies and the country's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to fund the war in Ukraine. The UK government is also pursuing a major Indian oil refinery and four Chinese oil terminals in a package of 90 new sanctions.more

If the war in Ukraine does not end, the US and its allies will take the necessary steps to make Russia pay the costs, US Minister of War Pete Hegseth said yesterday. This is not a war that began under Donald Trump's presidency, but it will end during his term, he announced.more

Britain must prepare for at least 2C of warming within just 25 years, the government has been advised by its top climate advisers. That limit is hotter and sooner than most of the previous official advice, and is worse than the 1.5C level most of the world has been trying to stick to.more

According to data from the Central Statistical Office, informal unions are on the rise in Poland. In 2023, they constituted nearly 8% of all families in Poland.more

They're getting through 70kg of rice a day and the wholesaler has run out of noodles. Yes, sumo returns to London on Wednesday. It's just the second time a Grand Tournament has been held outside of Japan - and this is a sport that has records going back more than 1,500 years.more

Driverless taxis from Waymo will be available for hire on London’s roads next year, the US company has announced. The UK capital will become the first European city to have an autonomous taxi service of the kind now familiar in San Francisco and four other US cities using Waymo’s technology.more

Wage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up marginally. Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).more

The injury suffered by the Polish and Barcelona national team striker Robert Lewandowski will not help him fight for a place in the starting lineup of the "Pride of Catalonia", which he lost this season, commented the Spanish press.more

Some migrants coming to the UK will need to speak English to an A-level standard under tougher new rules set to be introduced by the government. The changes, which will come into force from 8 January 2026, will affect some graduates and those applying for skilled worker or scale-up visas, which are for people employed by fast-growing businesses.more

Failures in migration policy undermine trust in the government, but also the credibility of the country itself, said British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. In her view, the UK has lost control of its borders.more

Vets should be forced to publish price lists so pet owners can see costs up front and shop around for the best deal, the competition watchdog has said. Owners are often unaware of prices or not given estimates for treatments that can run into thousands of pounds, its investigation into soaring vet costs found.more