Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter to Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening, proposing to the Russian leader an end to the war. He assessed that the war "is finally no longer pleasing to Russians." He also proposed a meeting with Putin.more

Spaniard Andoni Iraola has been appointed manager of Liverpool's players, the 20-time English champions announced. He will replace Dutchman Arne Slot, who was dismissed on Saturday.more

French Foreign Minister Benjamin Haddad announced the extension of the agreement with the United Kingdom on returning migrants arriving illegally across the English Channel to the United Kingdom. The agreement, in force since July 2025, has been extended until October.more

A French tourist was attacked by a shark while swimming near a beach in Sardinia, the Italian daily "Il Messaggero" reported, citing the account of a 28-year-old man. The man explained that he was bitten five times by the shark, but only superficially and harmlessly.more

The UK is expected to be hit by extreme temperatures again as another heatwave is forecast. Temperatures will rise to a high as 32C according to WXCharts weather maps that use MetDesk data.more

The world's media unanimously hails the sensational news that qualifier Maja Chwalińska has advanced to the final of the French Open. They call her consecutive victories at Roland Garros "an incredible story" and a "tennis fairy tale."more

A ban on the use of smartphones during lessons has led to improved behaviour, engagement and cooperation among New York pupils. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, this is the view of 600 teachers from across the state, who have highlighted the positive aspects of the new regulations in schools.more

A rubber-eating parrot has been on the loose in the suburbs of Inverness, Scotland, since February, according to UPI. The parakeet, a species of bird, attacks window seals and windshield wipers, causing significant damage.more

Maja Chwalińska achieved the impossible and defeated Diana Sznajder 7-6(4), 6-4, advancing to the grand final of the Roland Garros 2026 Grand Slam tournament! The Pole defeated the 25th-seeded Russian and will play for the title against another player from that country, Mirra Andreyeva.more

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is to investigate whether police officers were motivated by racism during the arrest of Polish-American student Henry Nowak, Hampshire Police Chief Constable Alexis Boon told the BBC on Wednesday.more

Many Brits choose to carry on working while receiving a pension, and they are absolutely allowed to do so. However, some may be confused regarding how to tax their income.more

Thursday's French Open semifinal will be the second matchup between Maja Chwalińska and Diana Sznajder. The Russian, though younger, is more experienced and dominates the Pole in many respects. The two have only one thing in common: they are both left-handed.more

Anger among British women has reached a record high, with more than a fifth of females in the UK experiencing feelings of rage from the previous day, new polling has found. Recently published data suggests women in the UK are among the angriest in Europe and are reporting worsening physical and emotional health.more

The death of Henry Nowak – a student of Polish origin who was stabbed and subsequently arrested after his attacker falsely accused him of racism – highlights the consequences of imposing ‘progressive’ ideologies on the British police, who are primarily concerned about accusations of racism, according to the British press.more

The UK stands for a free and democratic Belarus and supports sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said after his meeting in Downing Street with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.more

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi – regarded as one of the greatest players in history and the 2022 World Cup winner – was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award in the sport category on Wednesday. Last year, the award went to American tennis player Serena Williams.more

London City Airport's expansion should be paused until "robust, independent real-world assessments" are undertaken to see how local communities will be affected, a London Assembly Member has said.more

The United States is discussing the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in further European NATO countries, with the aim of reassuring allies that the reduction in conventional forces will not undermine security guarantees, the British newspaper ‘Financial Times’ revealed on Tuesday.more

The official statement of the Polish Embassy in London regarding the brutal murder of Henry Nowak was issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The statement was jointly signed by Chargé d’Affaires a. i. Jerzy Boczkowski and Consul General of the Republic of Poland in London Renata Kowalska.more

The Polish national football team drew 2-2 (1-1) with Nigeria in a friendly match at the PGE National Stadium in Warsaw. Jan Urban's team saved the draw in the final second of stoppage time with a powerful long-range shot by defender Przemysław Wiśniewski.more

PKP Intercity will add 590 extra carriages to 340 of its most popular trains between 2 and 7 June, the operator announced on Tuesday. On selected days during the long weekend, Intercity will also run double Pendolino trains on selected routes.more

Dolphins, foxes, butterflies, owls, bumblebees and sharks are among the animals that could appear on banknotes in the future. The central bank has launched a public consultation, inviting people to share their views on a selection of UK native animals proposed for the next series of currency.more

Abusive air passengers could be put on a national blacklist and prevented from flying with any airline under a new government proposal. The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.more

A lack of flexible working arrangements is forcing parents out of employment, trade unions have cautioned. New research from the TUC, which surveyed 500 parents with children under the age of seven, found that one in three had left a job because of a lack of flexible working.more

Maja Chwalinska defeated Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya 7–6 (7–3), 6–3 in the quarter-finals of the French Open Grand Slam tournament in Paris. This is the greatest achievement of the 24-year-old Polish player’s career; she will face Russian player Diana Shnaider tomorrow.more