Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general. The ex-president of Google's Europe, Middle East and Africa operations will replace Tim Davie, who said he was resigning in November following a storm over how Panorama edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.more

Chopin Airport took first place in the latest AirAdvisor ranking, which evaluates the leisure facilities of the 25 largest airports in the European Union. The capital's airport overtook Europe's largest hubs to become the best place to rest while traveling in the "Rest & Recharge" ranking.more

Real Madrid’s French footballer Kylian Mbappé was sidelined for several weeks at the end of February and beginning of March due to an injury. According to reports in the French and Spanish media, this was all down to a mistake by the club’s doctors, who in December examined… the wrong knee.more

In May 2026, the Museum of Youth Culture will open in Camden, showcasing a 100,000-item archive of British youth subcultures.more

The UK inflation rate stayed at 3% in the year to February as lower fuel prices were offset by a rise in the price of clothing. However, these official figures were gathered before the US-Israel war with Iran began – when data suggests the price of petrol was at its lowest since June 2021. more

Following a run of defeats, Hubert Hurkacz has decided to part ways with his Chilean coach, Nicolas Massu – a decision the Polish tennis player announced via social media.more

The UK government announced today a ban on political parties accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, as well as a significant reduction in the limit on donations made to parties by British citizens living abroad.more

Royal Mail workers tell BBC they are asked to hide mail to appear as if delivery targets are met. The company responds amid increasing delays and parliamentary scrutiny.more

Cyprus is demanding improved security guarantees from the UK following an attack by Iranian drones on one of the two British military bases on the island, according to ‘The Telegraph’ newspaper. The status of both bases will not be up for negotiation.more

According to a report published yesterday by Superauto.pl, the process of buying a new car in Poland usually takes between 30 and 90 days. Customers start their search online, and the paperwork involved in financing and registration takes around 10 days.more

Transport Secretary announces HS2 trains could run at reduced speed of 300 km/h to cut costs and enable earlier service start.more

‘I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season,’ Mohamed Salah announced via Instagram. The 33-year-old Egyptian footballer has thus begun his farewell to the fans. The English club confirmed his departure on its website.more

Performances by the German musician Dieter Bohlen in Lithuania have been cancelled following the artist’s controversial comments about Russia, according to Lithuanian media reports. A concert by the Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has also been cancelled after he performed the Russian folk song “Kalinka” against a backdrop of symbols associated with Russia.more

Two men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola in north London, the Metropolitan Police announced this morning.more

Iran domaga się zamknięcia amerykańskich baz wojskowych w Zatoce Perskiej i zakończenia ataków Izraela na libański Hezbollah jako warunku zawieszenia broni - poinformował dzisiaj dziennik "Wall Street Journal". Żąda również reparacji i zniesienia wszelkich sankcji jako warunku zakończenia wojny.more

Veterinary prescription fees in the UK will be capped at £21, with practices required to publish service price lists, the Competition and Markets Authority announces.more

Naples authorities have issued a ban on serving raw seafood in restaurants. This is due to a spike in hepatitis A cases in the city. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi signed the emergency decree. Violations of the ban are punishable by fines of up to €20,000.more

Englishman Anthony Taylor will be the main referee of Thursday's match between Poland and Albania in the semi-finals of the play-offs for promotion to this year's football World Cup, UEFA announced.more

London often conjures up visions of Oxford Street, Whitehall, Tower Bridge Road, and the like. If you’re a local, you might raise your eyebrows at such touristy hotspots, and instead favour a waltz down Crouch End Broadway, Islington’s Camden Passage, or Camberwell Church Street.more

Rachel Reeves has ruled out universal support to deal with any future rise in energy bills, saying any government help would be targeted, and criticised the support offered by Liz Truss’s government as unaffordable and irresponsible.more

Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.more

Polish national football team captain Robert Lewandowski admitted before Thursday's World Cup playoff semifinal against Albania in Warsaw that the team has two finals ahead of them. "I'm convinced that will be the case. And I strongly believe in qualifying for the World Cup," he emphasized.more

UK travelers are informed about certain items that may be prohibited in hand luggage on flights. Various rules also apply to liquids, food, and other materials.more

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner told the British newspaper Financial Times on Monday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been the "biggest driver" of migration to Europe over the past decade due to his role in fueling conflicts around the world.more

Iran’s ambassador to the UK has been summoned by the Foreign Office following what it described as his country’s "reckless and destabilising actions" both within Britain and overseas.more