Up to 50 attempted cyberattacks by Russian hackers occur in Poland every day, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Dariusz Standerski told the Financial Times today. Polish hospitals and water systems in large cities are targeted.more

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship following the election of Donald Trump, which he attributed to the city’s “liberal values”.more

"Franz Kafka," directed by Agnieszka Holland, was named Poland's Oscar candidate for Best International Feature Film. The decision was announced yesterday in Warsaw by the Oscar Committee, chaired by producer Ewa Puszczyńska.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighters will carry out an air defence mission over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Watch mission.more

The Polish volleyball team defeated Qatar 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-19) in their second match of the World Championships in the Philippines. The Polish team has two victories under its belt and is already assured of advancing to the knockout stage. Their next opponent on Wednesday will be the Netherlands at the end of the group stage.more

Madeira is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Polish tourists. Between January and July of this year, over 89,300 visitors from Poland visited the Portuguese archipelago, nearly 39% more than during the same period in 2024.more

Tens of thousands of prescriptions have been issued in England for a promising and non-addictive new sleeping pill, but doctors say NHS uptake is being held back by cost and patchy awareness.more

This summer in Spain, which saw intense heatwaves and widespread wildfires in various parts of the country, was the hottest on record, according to data from the national meteorological agency AEMET.more

Yesterday, the British Foreign Office summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin in connection with a serious and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones. The ministry condemned Russia's actions and assured Poland, Romania and Ukraine of its support.more

From 2026, the minimum wage in Poland will be PLN 4,806 gross, and the hourly rate will be PLN 31.40, according to the Regulation of the Council of Ministers published yesterday in the Journal of Laws. Trade unions are critical of the minimum wage level, while employers consider it a compromise solution.more

Program stypendialny dla sportowców w wieku 15-22 lata to pierwsza inicjatywa działającej od lipca Fundacji Igi Świątek. Wiceliderka światowego rankingu tenisistek zapowiedziała, że chce dzielić się zdobytym doświadczeniem i pomagać rozwijać skrzydła młodym zawodnikom.more

Travelling from one end of the UK to another by train often costs more than return flights to Europe. But thanks to a budget-friendly rail company, Lumo, getting from London to Glasgow has never been cheaper. Lumo has been dubbed the ‘Ryanair of trains’, having been compared to low-budget airlines including the Irish carrier and Easyjet, due to its cheaper tickets.more

The BRC said 400 large stores were at risk of closure if they were included in the Government’s new business rates surtax on premises.more

The Duke of Sussex, who celebrates his 41st birthday today, claims his tell-all memoir and Netflix documentary were ‘not about revenge’.more

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz continues to lead the world tennis rankings. Kamil Majchrzak, who has been the highest-ranked Pole for a week, moved up from 62nd to 61st, the highest in his career. Hubert Hurkacz is 71st. Iga Świątek continues to occupy second place in the world tennis rankings. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains the leader. more

The trial of a former soldier accused of murdering two people during Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972 began today at the Crown Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At that time, the army brutally suppressed civil rights demonstrations in the Northern Irish city.more

Anti-drone systems, autonomous drones based on artificial intelligence, and modular transport trailers from Polish companies attracted the most interest at the national stand at the DSEI defence exhibition in London, according to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.more

The United Kingdom and the United States announced today plans to sign an agreement on the development of nuclear energy, including the construction of new power plants. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as ‘building a golden age of nuclear energy’ that will secure both countries ‘a place at the forefront of global innovation.’more

Over the past three years, Norwegian social services have lost contact with more than 500 immigrant children exposed to domestic violence. Most of them were removed by their families to their countries of origin. Officials confirmed that one in ten cases involved children from Polish families.more

Historians consider 15 September 1940 to be a turning point in the Battle of Britain. On that day, during an air raid on Great Britain, the Third Reich lost over 60 aircraft and more than 80 airmen. Polish pilots, alongside the Royal Air Force (RAF), contributed to the victory in the air battle.more

Robert Lewandowski scored two goals as his Barcelona side defeated Valencia 6–0 at home in the fourth round of the Spanish top flight. The match was played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff training ground due to delays in the renovation of Camp Nou.more

On Friday, the Japanese Navy announced what it claimed was the world's first successful test of an electromagnetic cannon, which destroyed a target ship. This was confirmed by photographs of the test shots, which were published on the X platform.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday condemned the violence that took place during Saturday's far-right demonstration in London. The Metropolitan Police reported that 26 officers were injured during the demonstration, which was attended by approximately 150,000 people, and 25 people were arrested.more

The Polish American community honoured the heroes of World War II, the victims of the Katyn massacre and the attack on the World Trade Centre. Scouts, veterans, schoolchildren, teachers and representatives of Polish community organisations gathered yesterday in front of the Katyn Memorial in Jersey City to pay tribute to the fallen.more

Around 100 people who illegally crossed the English Channel in August are to be deported from the UK to France today, the Telegraph newspaper has revealed. They will be the first migrants to be forcibly departed under the bilateral "one for one" agreement.more