Kacper Tomasiak was 14th, Kamil Stoch 17th, Paweł Wąsek was 28th, Maciej Kot was 33rd, and Piotr Żyła was 36th in the opening competition of the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf. Domen Prevc of Slovenia won. His compatriot Timi Zajc, initially second, was disqualified for his suit.more

The Danish postal service PostNord will deliver its last letter today after 400 years of service. The dismantled red mailboxes are being auctioned off for charity.more

Hospitals in England are using artificial intelligence to help cut waiting times in emergency departments this winter. The A&E forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing trusts to better plan staffing and bed space. more

In ninety counties, the fertility rate is already below one child per woman. Fertility rates are above the national average in regions surrounding the largest cities, reports today's "Puls Biznesu."more

Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain rose by 90% between 2021 and 2024, according to analysis by the RAC motoring group. The study also found that only a quarter of claims made by motorists in 2024 resulted in payouts. However, the RAC noted that the number of claims fell in 2024 compared with the year before.more

Brazil heads into the year’s final days under a blazing sky, as heat tightens its grip on major cities and small towns alike. The latest heatwave has turned the end of December into a stress test for Brazil’s infrastructure, public health systems and daily routines, with weather stations quietly logging numbers that would have sounded unthinkable just a decade ago.more

FC Porto, famous for employing Polish players in the past, made the right decision by signing defenders Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior, believe the team's Portuguese coaches and fans.more

When you think of London's top walks, you might imagine strolling along the Thames path towards Westminster, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot in Hyde Park, or a game of fetch with your pooch on Hampstead Heath.more

It may be too late for a White Christmas but Londoners could be seeing in 2026 with a bout of snow. Temperatures are set to drop as low as -1C next week, forecasts BBC Weather.more

Five Poles will compete in the premiere competition of the 74th Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf. In the first round, Kamil Stoch will pair up with Japanese Tomofumi Naito, Maciej Kot will face Paweł Wąsek, Piotr Żyła will face Estonian Artti Aigro, and Kacper Tomasiak will face Finland's Niko Kytosaho.more

The most crime-hit areas of the country have been laid bare in a new map - with bad news for those living in or visiting one of Britain's best-loved seaside destinations. "Crime severity" scores gauge the gravity of criminal activity in each location by looking at both the nature and frequency of offences, meaning serious crimes like murder or rape carry far more weight than petty theft.more

Air passengers are being warned to brace for ticket rises as regional airports across the UK face “unprecedented” rises in property tax next year. Analysis of government data for PA Media has revealed regional airports are among those facing the steepest increases in business rates of any sector in the UK amid an overhaul of property valuations underpinning the tax.more

On January 1, 2026, the red and white colors will once again appear on the streets of London during the prestigious London Parade (formerly London New Year's Day Parade, LNYDP). The Polish group Poles in London Parade will perform in one of the largest street shows in the world, broadcast globally to hundreds of millions of viewers.more

It's well known that getting around London can quickly become a costly experience. Despite the caps in place for travel within certain zones, it's not uncommon to see £50 or more disappear from your bank account each week due to travel expenses.more

The UK needs 800 billion pounds to meet its defence spending commitments planned until 2040, the Financial Times reported, citing a report by consulting firm EY Partheon.more

Nicola Zalewski's Atalanta Bergamo lost 1-0 at home to Piotr Zieliński's Inter Milan in the 17th round of the Italian top flight. Both Polish internationals started the match. The visitors are leading the table.more

Ferry operator Unity Line reported an accident on Monday on the Skania ferry on the Świnoujście-Ystad route. Near Rügen, one passenger was found in the water. A search operation coordinated by the German rescue service lasted several hours, but was unsuccessful.more

While most regions saw an increase, Londoners actually tightened the purse strings over the past year, writes MyLondon.news.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Sunday evening with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and European leaders, a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street said.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that it has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for the joint purchase of a technologically advanced self-propelled artillery system. The system is said to be capable of firing on the move and striking targets over 70 km away.more

In Rome, where around one million tourists visit during the Christmas and New Year period, one of the biggest attractions is the new Colosseo metro station. The investment, which was completed after 13 years of construction, has been named an archaeo-station because it displays archaeological finds discovered during the works.more

The Polish national team remains in 31st place in the latest FIFA rankings. Spain has held the top spot since September, with Argentina in second place and France in third.more

The award-winning London museum that is opening up numerous new experiences for its 125th anniversary in 2026.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday that in early 2026 it will begin recruiting people under the age of 25 to take part in a year-long, paid military training programme. The pilot programme will involve 150 people, but the ministry hopes that this will eventually grow to over 1,000.more

Arsenal, the league leaders, Manchester City, the runners-up, Aston Villa, in third place, and Liverpool, fourth in the table, all won their Saturday matches in the 18th round of the English Premier League 2-1. During the match between ‘The Reds’ and Wolverhampton, the memory of Diogo Jota, a player for both clubs who tragically died in July, was honoured.more