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Last year was by a narrow margin the hottest ever on record, according to Nasa, with the climate crisis stamping its mark on 2020 through soaring temperatures, enormous hurricanes and unprecedented wildfires.more

Robert Lewandowski has described Jurgen Klopp as a “father figure” during their time at Dortmund, explaining how the Liverpool manager demands “A+ students".more

A couple in Canada have been fined for breaking Covid curfew rules after the woman was caught "walking" her husband on a leash, according to local media.more

Clap for Carers is to return under a new name of Clap for Heroes, the initiative's founder has said.more

Royal Mail has said it is doing 'everything necessary' to deliver post after claims some are still receiving Christmas cards which were posted on time.more

The word "coronavirus" was chosen as the Word of the Year by Internet users and the chapter of linguists in the Words na Czasie competition run by the Institute of Polish Language at the University of Warsaw.more

A well-known figure of British television - Jeremy Clarkson - shared his reflections on the recent coronavirus infection. Gwiazdor reported that after testing positive, he was terrified because he treated himself as a person at risk.more

Cassette tape sales are estimated to have doubled this year compared to 2019. The British Phonographic Industry, which represents record labels, projects 157,000 tapes will have been sold in the UK in 2020.more

London has tonight welcomed 2021 with a unique fireworks, lighting and drone show using landmarks across the capital and screened live on BBC One.more

McDonald’s customers have been urged not to panic after some branches of the chain accidentally warned of upcoming food shortage due to Brexit.more

Poland is one of four settlements on Kiritimati, the largest island of Kiribati, a country in the Pacific Ocean, several hundred kilometers west of the date line. It was there at the earliest - at 10:00 GMT - residents welcomed the New Year.more

A 31-year-old man has been caught attempting to walk through the Channel Tunnel. A spokesman for Eurotunnel confirmed: "A person was detected inside the Channel Tunnel and taken into custody by the French Authorities.more

The social epidemiologist predicts a surge in 'sexual licentiousness' and a 'reverse of religiosity'.more

The coronavirus pandemic has changed children's Christmas toys brought by Santa, and in Spain primarily by the Three Kings. A doll that can be tested for Covid-19 is popular. The gifts received by adults are also different, here the most popular gift is the coronavirus test.more

Agnieszka Radwańska is a legend of Polish tennis, Adam Małysz - ski jumping, and Tomasz Gollob - speedway. But it was their successors who went one step further. Iga Świątek won the Grand Slam tournament, Kamil Stoch triumphed three times in the Olympics, and Bartosz Zmarzlik defended the world title.more

Bigos, borscht with dumplings, poppy seed cake, dried fruit compote - such dishes are prepared by Polish women living in Italy, despite the difficulties with finding some products. As they assure in an interview with PAP, their Italian families like Polish Christmas traditions.more

German third tier side Dynamo Dresden said they sold more than 72,000 “ghost” tickets for the cup match at home to Darmstadt on Tuesday, even though it was played in an empty stadium.more

Fake "Covid-19 immunity boosters" are being sold over the counter in London shops, a BBC investigation has found.more

The Welsh language is now the fastest growing language in the UK, according to Duolingo. The smartphone app firm said the number of new Welsh learners using its services has risen by 44% in 2020.more

From a 6ft-wide skinny house wedged between two shops in west London, to Oscar Wilde's former home or a Beatles' countryside retreat, properties listed for sale this year have ranged from the quirky to the grandiose.more

Big Ben is to be reconnected in time to ring in the new year, House of Commons authorities said. The iconic bell will also bong at 11pm on New Year’s Eve to mark the moment the UK leaves the European Union’s single market and customs unionmore

In the villages of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's Ministry of Transport issued an official announcement to allow Santa Claus to fly in Canada's airspace despite the coronavirus pandemic.more

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared an image from their Norfolk home on their official Christmas card.more

Bill Gates has an ominous prediction for 2021. The billionaire philanthropist has warned that there will likely be no respite from coronavirus globally, and that the first four to six months of next year could be the worst so far.more

France Football have sparked debate across social media by revealing their all-time best Ballon d’Or ‘Dream Team’.more