The Polish national team has moved up from 36th to 33rd place in the latest International Football Federation (FIFA) rankings. Spain remains in the lead since September, while Argentina has jumped to second place, pushing France down to third.more

River Island and New Look are among a growing number of high-street fashion brands that have closed retail stores in 2025 — and more may be yet to come.more

Holland & Barrett, British Gas owner Centrica, and Starbucks franchisee EG Group are among the firms being named and shamed for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage.more

The pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action can appeal against the British government's decision to designate it as a terrorist organisation, the Court of Appeal in London ruled yesterday, rejecting the government's request to block the appeal.more

A political storm is brewing in the United Kingdom following the announcement of a ban on supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club from attending a match in Birmingham. Leaders of almost all parties, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have criticised the ban as a form of condoning anti-Semitism.more

Prince Andrew announced yesterday in an official statement that he is renouncing his title of Duke of York and denies all allegations. The younger brother of King Charles III of Great Britain is accused of having close ties to American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was involved in the pimping of young women.more

The BBC committed a "serious breach" of broadcasting rules by failing to disclose that the narrator of a documentary about Gaza was the son of a Hamas official, UK media regulator Ofcom has ruled.more

The latest analysis shows that electric vehicle sales in Europe will surpass those of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2028. According to the report's authors, electric vehicles' market share will exceed 50% by 2032.more

38-year-old Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has no intention of ending his tennis career. The 24-time Grand Slam winner admitted that he is inspired by Americans - NBA veteran LeBron James and former NFL star Tom Brady, as well as Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.more

With just over two months to go, anticipation for London's Christmas celebrations is building. The capital's major streets will soon set up stunning light displays, illuminating the likes of Oxford Circus and Carnaby in glorious colour.more

In times of increasing violence and escalating conflict, it turns out that there are still countries that are among the most peaceful in the world. They are characterized by low levels of internal and external conflict, high levels of security, and social prosperity. Most of them are located in Europe.more

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, as in the previous year, tops “Forbes” magazine's list of the world's highest-paid footballers. According to the report, the 40-year-old player for Saudi club Al-Nassr earned $280 million this season.more

The City regulator has called on banks and payment firms to bring in stricter controls protecting customers from romance fraud after a study showed a number of missed “red flags” that led to people losing huge sums of money.more

Former members of the military will be able to start applying for a digital version of their identity cards from Friday. About 1.8 million veterans are eligible to download the new digital ID to a smartphone - with ministers saying the rollout can serve as a "case study" to show the public how the technology for a planned scheme for all British citizens and residents will work.more

An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the policy in line with Scotland. The long-acting shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.more

In the first half of this year, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), which reports to the Portuguese Ministry of the Interior, issued a record number of over 9,200 immigrants with orders to leave the country, according to information released yesterday by the authorities of this government agency.more

The opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympics will be held simultaneously in several different locations in northern Italy for the first time in history, including the main arena, the San Siro Stadium in Milan, according to the organisers.more

The British government announced yesterday that it had once again postponed its decision on whether to grant permission for the construction of a new, highly controversial Chinese embassy in London. The embassy is set to be the largest in Europe, and its location has raised concerns that it will be used for espionage.more

US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that significant progress had been made during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He announced that a meeting between high-level delegations from both countries would take place in the near future, followed by a direct meeting between the leaders in Budapest.more

One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.more

Starting December 14th, a Pendolino train will begin running to Zakopane, PKP Intercity announced. The new Express InterCity Premium connection will provide a direct journey from Gdynia to the capital of the Tatra Mountains in 7 hours. The tourism industry emphasizes the prestige and marketing importance of this connection.more

Iga Swiatek, ranked second in the world tennis rankings, will play for the Polish national team, which will compete for promotion to next year's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers. The tournament, in which the White and Reds will play against Romania and New Zealand, will take place on 13-15 November in Gorzow Wielkopolski.more

With the streaming market so fiercely competitive, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of packages. But there's a service that's totally free to access and even comes without the ads. All you need is your library card. more

Experts have told the London Assembly that the capital risks becoming a child-free city. Londoners are facing the difficult choice of either moving out of the capital or not having children at all, experts have warned. The London Assembly has been told the capital risks becoming child-free as families are rapidly priced out of the city.more

Polish national team goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski has extended his contract with Bologna FC until 30 June 2027, the Italian top-flight club announced today. The 34-year-old footballer, who hails from Zabrze, has been playing for the team since 2018.more