Londoners have been warned not to barbecue in parks and open spaces as the capital bakes in its third heatwave of the year. The London Fire Brigade has advised that dry grass caused by the hot weather can lead to wildfires starting and spreading very quickly, putting people, animals and homes in danger.more

Belgium’s national football team captain, Youri Tielemans, has moved from Aston Villa to Manchester United, according to announcements by both Premier League clubs. He has signed a five-year contract with the ‘Red Devils’. According to media reports, the transfer fee amounted to 35 million pounds, or approximately 177 million zlotys.more

France's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, passed a draft law on "assisted dying" on Wednesday, which would allow terminally ill and suffering people to request a lethal substance. The assembly had the final say on the bill.more

Children in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest generations in decades, with child health outcomes having declined or stalled completely across all areas, a group of leading paediatricians has said.more

Due to forest fires in northern Ontario, Canada's largest city, Toronto, topped the list of the world's most polluted cities on Wednesday. The sky over Toronto was a grayish-yellow color by midmorning.more

H&M will close stores across the globe in a bid to stay competitive. This after the retail giant previously announced plans to reduce its portfolio across all its brands by 128 locations over a 12-month period.more

Argentina defeated England 2-1 (0-0) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta and will make their second consecutive appearance in the final. They will play Spain on Sunday. The day before, England and France will face each other in the third-place match.more

The authorities at Wrocław Airport have signed a contract for the construction of a new terminal, which will be used to handle passengers from outside the Schengen area. It will cost 15.4 million zlotys and is due to be completed by the end of April 2027. The project is part of the expansion of the main terminal, which is currently being designed.more

there is one station on the network that surely claims the crown for the most distinguished-sounding name. Chalfont and Latimer station sits as the penultimate stop on the Metropolitan line, serving both the mainline to Amersham and the Chesham branch.more

Some postcodes carry a quiet kind of fear that never really leaves, but seeing the numbers tied to your street makes it feel brutally personal.more

Emphasis on cross-party support for Ukraine, expressions of goodwill, jokes and plenty of football references – this is what the historic Prime Minister’s Questions session looked like; the last one for the outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.more

The UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, a report has found, with last year the hottest on record and further “unprecedented changes” likely to break the record again soon.more

A few hours after the World Cup semi-final against France (2–0), there was an attempted break-in at the home of Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal in Esplugues de Llobregat. Two masked men climbed over the property’s wall but fled after security guards intervened.more

British police have arrested a man who threatened to murder Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, the ‘Daily Telegraph’ reported today. According to the newspaper, the suspect described himself online as a “terrorist”.more

Economic uncertainty, the high cost of living, the debate over military service and security concerns are leading more and more Germans to consider leaving the country, the ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’ reported on Tuesday.more

National Audit Office says system needs to be upgraded before it is extended to ease strain on overcrowded prisons. The rapid expansion of electronic tagging to reduce pressure on prisons will put public safety at risk without robust improvements to a system already under significant strain, the UK’s public spending watchdog has warned.more

The Barka Foundation (Barka For Mutual Help Ireland), operating in Dublin since 2011, has just launched another project. Its goal is to provide comprehensive assistance to Polish citizens living in Ireland who are facing difficult life circumstances, at risk of homelessness, or social exclusion.more

Chicago Fire’s new striker, Robert Lewandowski, stated at his first press conference that he is focusing on settling into life in America and is not thinking about his future with the national team for the time being. The club’s manager, Gregg Berhalter, announced that he expects Lewandowski to change the team’s culture.more

The murder of the right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe was “an attack targeting a specific individual”, London’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Laurence Taylor, said yesterday, adding that the attacker’s motives remain unknown.more

On 1 January 2026, the EU’s population stood at 452 million, an increase of 706,000 compared with the previous year, according to figures released on Friday by Eurostat. This marked the fifth consecutive year in which the population across the EU had grown. Poland’s population, meanwhile, had once again declined.more

Thousands of toilets across the UK will need to be revamped when new guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force. The changes, which will supposedly cost the Government millions, will see nearly 13,000 toilets at gyms, hospitals, and leisure centres across the nation change. more

Spain became the first team to reach the final of the World Cup in North America. In yesterday’s semi-final, they put in an outstanding performance and beat France 2–0. Their opponent in the tournament’s final will be decided by today’s match between England and defending champions Argentina.more

During the holiday season, prices in restaurants along the Baltic coast are highest in areas with the greatest tourist traffic, which is due to the so-called ‘promenade economy’, according to economist Justyna Osuch-Mallett. The average price for 100 gr of cod is around 20 zł, and for a waffle with toppings it ranges from 20 to 30 zł.more

London has some of the most iconic attractions in the world which draw visitors from across the globe. But one surprising group of people is missing out - Londoners. New research found the average resident hasn’t been to at least three of the city’s most famous tourist spots.more

Thousands of Brits could face investigations by HMRC as the revenue authority funnels more resources into its crackdown on unpaid tax. The government department's use of artificial intelligence and data analytics are making identifying tax dodgers easier than ever, according to experts.more