Jacek Magiera, a former footballer and later a coach, has died at the age of 49, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) has announced. Since July 2025, he had served as assistant coach of the Polish national team under head coach Jan Urban.more

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told ITV News' Talking Politics podcast that he is "fed up" with families in the UK seeing their bills go up and down "because of the actions of Putin or Trump". The exclusive interview with ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston is the prime minister's first since the establishment of a fragile two-week ceasefire deal made between the US and Iran.more

A two-week ceasefire has eased immediate pressure, but uncertainty about the conflict’s future is likely to push up prices for fuel, energy, food and clothing.more

The EU's new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System or EES, to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. more

While April brings with it brighter days, it also coincides with a time of year millions of Brits dread: hay fever season. If you’ve found yourself sneezing more lately, you’re not alone. On April 8, the Met Office reported that the recent dry spell has led to rising pollen levels across much of the UK this week – with cities such as London and Exeter issuing red alerts.more

FC Porto, with Jan Bednarek in the line-up, drew 1–1 at home against Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Aston Villa, featuring Matty Cash, won 3–1 away at Bologna. The second legs will take place on 16 April.more

The Spanish police announced yesterday that they had dismantled the Lyons clan, described as ‘the most brutal Scottish criminal organisation of recent decades’. Among those arrested in various countries is the gang’s leader, Steven Lyons.more

A thief who stole a designer handbag, unaware that it contained a Fabergé egg, a watch from the same brand and several other valuable items – with a total value of £2.2 million – was sentenced yesterday by a London court to two years and three months in prison.more

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the ceasefire in the war in Ukraine during the Orthodox Easter holidays, announced by the Kremlin on Thursday evening. He pointed out that Kyiv had previously proposed a truce over Easter.more

A Russian submarine operation was detected in and around British waters by the UK and its allies during a month-long operation, UK Defence Secretary John Healey told a Downing Street press conference today.more

Poznań-Ławica Airport will implement a "core night" policy, limiting air traffic to a minimum between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. This "night silence" is intended to increase the comfort of residents living near the airport while also enabling the efficient and safe operation of air traffic.more

Magda Linette's match against Marta Kostjuk will kick off the Polish-Ukrainian tennis match in Gliwice today, seeking a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. The draw took place on Thursday.more

Westminster planning sub‑committee unanimously approved on 7 April a Cabinet Office plan for a statue at Marlborough Gate; a companion Prince Philip statue and bridge replacement are also planned.more

Shoppers in the UK face a surge of ‘dynamic-pricing’ as supermarkets look set to adopt technology that adjusts the price of goods based on demand. Supermarkets have already started introducing electronic shelf labels which could pave the way for dynamic-pricing in the future, the Bank of England has warned.more

Barcelona lost 2-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Robert Lewandowski was substituted at half-time. In Wednesday's other match, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0.more

British Gas has shared an important update for customers regarding their bills. The energy firm has explained how UK households could be affected by market shifts in a YouTube video.more

The Marine Conservation Society warns against continued cod fishing in the UK, recommending alternative fish choices amid sharp population decline.more

More than 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, the majority by suicide, according to data compiled for the first time. Of 54 deaths of unaccompanied children and young people who claimed asylum between 2015 and 2024 in the care system, 31 were suicides, seven were homicides and eight were fatal accidents.more

Twenty-five percent of Canadians believe that Canada's accession to the European Union would be a good idea, and another 58 percent believe it's an idea worth exploring further, according to a recent survey by the Canadian center Spark Advocacy.more

Eurostar has launched a promotion offering passengers tickets between 22 April and 8 July 2026 from £35 from London to five popular destinations, encouraging travellers to 'bag a bargain break' with the deal.more

Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the round of 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament on clay courts in Monte Carlo. In the second round, the Polish tennis player comfortably defeated Hungarian Fabian Marozsan 6-2, 6-3. The match lasted one hour and 12 minutes.more

Krakow offers the highest pay for medium-sized and large companies in the country. However, Warsaw remains the leader in overall earnings, regardless of company size, according to Thursday's Rzeczpospolita newspaper, citing Central Statistical Office data.more

In March, UK house prices fell below £300,000 on average, with annual growth slowing to 0.8%. The housing market slowed amid Middle East conflict uncertainty and rising interest rates.more

The Polish driver of a truck that collided with a TGV high-speed train at a level crossing in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver, was charged on Wednesday with road traffic manslaughter by negligently causing the accident, AFP reported.more

Sir Keir Starmer has said there is a "lot of work to do" to make the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hold and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The prime minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as part of a visit to Gulf allies to discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the agreement.more