New tests have revealed the fruit and vegetables most affected by potentially cancer-linked pesticide mixtures. Using data released by the government last month, the Pesticide Action Network (Pan) UK found 12 food items were at risk of a “cocktail effect”, meaning several pesticides mixed together increase the toxicity level of the chemicals.more

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah was left out of Liverpool's squad for today's Champions League Matchday 6 match against Inter Milan. The club did not provide an explanation for his absence, but it is likely linked to critical comments made by the 33-year-old striker.more

Storm Bram, with winds expected to reach 144 km/h, reached the coast of Ireland and the UK today. Seventy-three flights were canceled at Dublin Airport. Some ferry crossings in Scotland and Ireland were suspended. The bridge connecting England and Wales was also closed.more

Christmas shoppers are being urged not to take “serious risks” as Brits report losing nearly £50,000 to beauty treatment scammers so far this year. Since January, Santander UK has recorded £49,846.32 reported as being stolen by beauty scammers, with an average loss of £227.more

NHS bosses fear this is the worst flu season in recent years, as flu cases and hospitalisations rise in time for Christmas across the North West. The number of people hospitalized with flu has increased by 56% over the past week, compared with the same period in 2024.more

The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia. Should that happen, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said it would be the first time since the end of the Second World War that Britain's warships and submarines were not the dominant force in their most vital sea lanes alongside their allies.more

The number of foreigners working in Poland at the end of June 2025 amounted to 1,099,500, an increase of 6.5% year-on-year, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). Compared to the previous month, their number increased by 2.9%.more

Tens of thousands of young British and European citizens would be given the right to live and work in each other’s countries under plans for a scheme that ministers are aiming to finalise within the next year. Ministers want to secure a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026, as part of a broader reset of Britain’s relationship with Europe six years after leaving the bloc.more

AC Milan defeated Torino 3-2 away in their 14th round match of the Italian top flight, moving them to first place in the table. The visitors were 2-0 down after 17 minutes but more than fought back. This was their 13th consecutive Serie A match without defeat.more

The leaders of Great Britain, France, Germany and Ukraine, as well as the leaders of other partner states of Kyiv, believe that the critical moment has come and therefore support for the Ukrainian side should be increased, reads a statement issued yesterday by the office of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.more

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies, climate-resistant crops and more. more

Milan is the latest Italian city to ban the installation of key boxes on the walls and doors of tenement buildings for apartments rented by tourists. Authorities in the Lombardy capital enacted the ban two months before the opening of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, which are expected to attract thousands of tourists.more

A well-known UK restaurant chain faces potential closures after recording losses exceeding £8 million. John Vincent, who established Leon in 2004 and has recently reacquired the business from EG, revealed to the Sunday Times that certain unprofitable locations may need to shut down as part of his efforts to restore the company's financial health.more

Last year, Poland rose to second place among European exporters of Christmas baubles, overtaking Germany. At the same time, our market is flooded with cheap imports from China, which account for 80% of all ornaments reaching Poland, reported "Rzeczpospolita."more

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portuguese national football team, has announced that he has become a shareholder in Perplexity, an American high-tech company. The company is developing an artificial intelligence-based search engine.more

Egypt has said thousands of artefacts can remain in British museums, but renewed its calls for the Rosetta Stone to be returned. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, the secretary general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, said many of the items on show in the UK were legally removed from the country and now form part of "London's identity".more

Severe weather warnings including an amber warning have been issued ahead of Storm Bram which is forecast to hit the United Kingdom on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gusts of up to 90mph (144km/h) are likely across north-west Scotland but strong winds will be felt widely.more

Young people will be stripped of their right to claim benefits if they refuse a taxpayer-funded job after 18 months without a job, the work and pensions secretary says. Pat McFadden told the BBC they would need a "good reason" to decline one of the 55,000 six-month placements, to be rolled out from next April.more

Real Madrid unexpectedly lost 0–2 to Celta Vigo in front of their home crowd in the 15th round of the Spanish top flight. The second-placed team has failed to win four of its last five matches in the competition. It is now four points behind leaders Barcelona.more

The British government announced today that it is launching a new military program called Atlantic Bastion. It combines drones, submarines, and aircraft using artificial intelligence technology to identify threats from Russia in the Atlantic.more

Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet, London, has been crowned the UK's top-performing secondary state school in the prestigious annual Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.more

Napoli beat Juventus 2–1 at home in the top match of the 14th round of the Italian top flight. Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund scored both goals. These were his first goals for the club since 5 October.more

Labour has suffered a devastating blow as their support crumbles to a mere 14 percent in a shocking new opinion poll. The dismal results suggest Sir Keir Starmer's party could be heading for their worst election performance in over 100 years.more

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Dog owners in England and Wales now face unlimited fines if their pets worry livestock, including newly protected llamas and alpacas. Peers and MPs have jointly agreed to lift the previous £1,000 cap on penalties for dog attacks on farm animals. more