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Disrupted by the National Prosecutor's Office and the Internal Security Agency, a Russian intelligence network operating in Poland planned to blow up trains carrying weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, today's Gazeta Polska reported.more

Later in July, the first illegal immigrants will be transferred to the adapted barge "Bibby Stockholm," the British government announced. The barge docked yesterday at the port of Portland in the county of Dorset in southwest England.more

Bricklayers, plasterers and other construction jobs have been added to the government’s “shortage occupation list”, making it easier for foreign builders to come to Britain amid labour shortages partly caused by Brexit.more

Cough syrup or codeine linctus could no longer be available over the counter because of concerns it is addictive and can lead to serious health problems. Rising numbers of reports of drug abuse and dependence to codeine medicines are being made to the UK medicines safety regulator.more

The UK is imposing sanctions on 14 individuals involved in Russian actions aimed at destroying Ukrainian national identity, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced today. It was highlighted that restrictions were issued on 11 of them for forcibly deporting Ukrainian children.more

The grape harvest in Italy, which is attended by tourists fascinated by this activity that is attractive to them, must be carried out in safety conditions and with respect for precise rules; it is supposed to be a non-profit, recreational activity that lasts only a few hours. A protocol to this effect was signed by the wine producers with the national labour inspectorate.more

Britons should open their homes to asylum-seekers to help reduce the £2.2 billion annual cost of housing them in hotels, a report backed by a former Cabinet minister says.more

A Romanian citizen, Marius Mihai Draghici, who was one of the members of the gang responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese illegal immigrants whose bodies were found in a truck trailer near London in 2019, was sentenced yesterday to 12 years and seven months in prison.more

MIGRANT STAFF coming to the UK to take up jobs in social care are being forced to pay back thousands of pounds in fees, housed in sub-standard accommodation and even forced to share beds with colleagues, says UNISON, the public service trade union.more

A record number of complaints about taxi drivers last year has been linked to the introduction of a new regulation requiring licence holders to accept cashless payments for fares.more

The trial of two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey ("Suspects," "American Beauty") is underway in the UK. The actor, who is accused by four men of sexual misconduct. Yesterday morning (July 10), the testimony of another alleged victim was revealed, who told a police officer about the details of her encounter with Spacey. The recording of this conversation was broadcast in court.more

The EU Council today adopted a new regulation that addresses "sustainability for batteries and used batteries." The regulation will cover the entire life cycle of batteries - from production to reuse and recycling.more

Members of Portugal's unicameral parliament have approved legislation eliminating so-called golden visas granted to citizens of non-Schengen countries. They were allowed to stay in the territory thanks to their acquired status as permanent residents of Portugal.more

The picturesque Italian town of Chioggia near Venice has banned skimpy clothing from the streets. Naked torsos and beachwear are something "unacceptable"- declared Mayor Mauro Armelao, announcing a €75 fine for such behavior.more

London's Metropolitan Police announced the reopening of an investigation into alleged breaches of Covid restrictions at a party at Conservative Party headquarters, and the opening of another in connection with a party hosted by a Conservative Party MP.more

The human rights situation in Belarus is "catastrophic" and only getting worse, warned the UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus, Anais Marin, at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.more

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be implemented in 2024 - here are more details about the permit. People travelling to Europe will soon need a new document to enter countries such as Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.more

Afghanistan's ruling Taliban announced today that all beauty salons in the country must close within a month, a new measure aimed at removing women from public life, reports AFP.more

Thousands of adverts for rental homes posted by private landlords and lettings agents say children or pets are not welcome, BBC analysis shows. more

In the first half of 2023, 11,434 illegal immigrants entered the UK via the English Channel, a decrease of 10 per cent. compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics published by the British Ministry of the Interior.more

Airline passengers in the UK are being let down by toothless regulation, with no airline fined in the last 20 years for breaching obligations, the consumer group Which? has found.more

Police in England and Wales have been given new powers to target some of the methods used during the protests, especially by climate activists from groups such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil.more

Jak podały wczoraj brytyjskie media, książę Harry domaga się 320 tys. funtów odszkodowania od Mirror Group Newspapers za 33 artykuły prasowe opublikowane w gazetach tego wydawnictwa - m.in. w "Daily Mirror", które według niego naruszyły jego prywatność.more

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a “sexual bully” who “delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable”, a court has heard as the trial in London opened into alleged sexual offences over a 12 year period.more