Poland will be exempt for another year from the obligation, set out in the asylum and migration pact, to accept migrants or to pay a fee for refusing to accept them – according to information obtained by PAP from EU sources.more

Cristiano Ronaldo is close to returning to the Portugal national football team following the suspension imposed on him for leaving the training camp without permission ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark on 1 October in Copenhagen, according to reports in the local media.more

The highly-coveted event sees thousands of Londoners gather along the banks of the Thames to see in the New Year. Fireworks and lights will illuminate the London skyline, while music blares across the capital in what has been described as “one of the most important moments in our city’s cultural calendar”.more

More than 160,000 households in north-western France were left without power due to Storm Austen, which brought strong gusts of wind, reaching speeds of 120–140 km/h, during the night from Thursday to Friday.more

The British fleet is unable to defend itself effectively against the Russian threat in the Arctic region, a report by the parliamentary defence committee warned yesterday. The authors cite an expert’s view that the availability of submarines is “shockingly low”.more

The Nations League Group A2 match scheduled for 13 November will take place in Belgrade behind closed doors, UEFA has decided. This is a sanction imposed on the host federation for repeated incidents of racist and discriminatory behaviour.more

Although the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread adoption of remote work have permanently altered Poland’s migration landscape, not all urban centers have managed to adapt to this new reality. Some are grappling with a profound demographic crisis. This is highlighted by a recent analysis from Business Insider Polska, based on data from Statistics Poland (GUS) covering the years 2021–2025.more

Pumpkin carving might be a Halloween tradition, but for busy families finding the time to wrestle with a giant pumpkin and create the perfect spooky design can feel more trick than treat. New research from Tesco has found that, despite pumpkin carving being one of our favourite traditions for almost half the population, just over a third (36%) of Brits say they’d appreciate a little help with pumpmore

The Met Office has declared a second named storm in a matter of days, with fresh weather warnings issued as severe winds are set to batter the UK this weekend. Storm Boelo is due to hit the UK on Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of the country, the forecaster said.more

The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said. Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would love to see the UK back.” more

Katarzyna Kawa defeated the fifth-seeded Swiss player Belinda Bencic 7–5, 6–2 in the second round of the WTA 500 tennis tournament on hard courts in Ningbo, China. She will face the Kazakhstani player Yelena Rybakina in the quarter-finals.more

A west London borough has been named the second worst place to grow up in England. Hounslow was given the poor ranking in a new report released by Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza on Monday. The Childhood Lottery report examined the “enormous disparities” between areas in England for young people.more

More than nine million households are heading into winter either in debt to their energy supplier or with no account credit, according to a survey. Research by Uswitch indicates that two in five households (40 per cent) feel more anxious about paying for energy this winter compared with last year.more

The British government approved the start of gas drilling in the North Sea on Wednesday. Extraction from the Scottish Jackdaw field, located approximately 250 km east of Aberdeen, is set to begin within a few weeks.more

The animal rights organization PETA has called on the English football club Crystal Palace to stop using a live mascot—a bald eagle named Phoenix—during its matches. "The Eagles" has been the nickname of the London-based team since 1973.more

Italy and Spain have decided to reinstate the Schengen Agreement on the abolition of passport and customs controls, the Ministry of the Interior in Rome announced today. Italy introduced these controls at the beginning of August in response to the migration crisis in Ceuta. Spain subsequently took similar measures.more

Adult single bus and tram fares in London will increase by 10p to £1.85 from November, Transport for London has announced. The new price includes the Hopper fare which enables travellers to pay a single fare for unlimited journeys within one hour on the city’s buses and trams, the company said.more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff yesterday that Russia is, in principle, ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US “around 10 November”, according to Putin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov.more

The BBC has announced that in spring 2027 it will move two television channels online: the youth channel BBC Three and BBC Scotland, which is aimed at Scottish viewers. The public broadcaster is looking to make savings.more

Bayern Munich drew 2–2 with Arsenal in Wednesday’s marquee match of the third round of the UEFA Champions League. Five teams currently sit at the top of the table with a perfect record, led by defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.more

Is legendary Polish hospitality still a living standard, or merely a myth from the past? The educational platform Preply conducted a study surveying residents across 19 Polish cities. The results are mapped out across Poland—ranging from metropolises grappling with a fast-paced, indifferent atmosphere to oases of tranquility closer to the western border. more

New research has found the exact best seat on a train as passengers explain their priorities. Avanti West Coast has revealed the how far people will go for more space in its first Comfort Index, combining consumer research with booking and onboard data.more

Violence and looting has broken out across numerous European cities over the growing cost of living crisis, a lack of affordable housing and deteriorating school conditions.more

Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises such as Russian aggression and political turmoil in the US without rejoining the EU, according to an influential thinktank.more

The organisers of Ballon d'Or award for the season’s best player have decided to introduce a new category. Internet users will be able to vote for players who have won at least two such trophies.more