London has been named the most powerful city in the world in the 2026 edition of the ‘Global Power City Index’. This list ranks the ‘magnetism’ of cities around the world.more

The US president resorts to disinformation because he can, because he has little knowledge of the world around him and confuses opinions with facts, and finally, because he deliberately and cynically lies, argues Dr. Karol Szulc, an expert from the University of Wrocław. During his first year in office, Donald Trump made numerous false claims that were easily debunked.more

The UK government today approved the construction of a new, highly controversial Chinese embassy in London. The facility is expected to be the largest in Europe, and its location raises concerns that it will be used for spying.more

Donald Trump says the UK's plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is an "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY". He says the deal - in which the UK would lease a military base on the territory, while handing over sovereignty - is one of the reasons he wants the US to take over Greenland.more

Major disruption is expected on more than a dozen bus routes in east London next month as bus drivers back further strike action. Two 48-hour bus strikes have been called by the union Unite in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and union busting at Leyton bus garage.more

Manchester City have signed English centre-back Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on a five-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club announced. Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports suggest the deal is worth around £20 million.more

Sydney authorities have closed beaches after an unprecedented series of three shark attacks in 48 hours, Australian broadcaster ABC reported. Two people are fighting for their lives with severe injuries. Experts suggest that heavy rains in the region, which have released sewage into the ocean, have turned the metropolis' waters into a murky feeding ground for aggressive sharks.more

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.more

China's population declined by 3.39 million in 2025, falling to 1.405 billion, the National Bureau of Statistics reported yesterday. This is the fourth consecutive year of decline, caused by a record low birth rate and a rising number of deaths.more

Chocolate eggs are looking smaller than ever this year and it is not just because Easter is still so far away. Many of the Easter eggs already out on supermarket shelves this month not only cost more, but have been reduced in size or weight as the price of cocoa has driven a new wave of shrinkflation.more

According to data provided by companies in the tourism industry, Poles mainly choose to spend their holidays in southern Europe or warm countries, including Spain, Malta, Egypt, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.more

Inter Milan, whose player is Piotr Zieliński, will host the league leaders Arsenal London in the seventh, penultimate round of the Champions League group stage. Barcelona, the club of Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny, will face Slavia Prague away.more

London is a pretty cool place to live but not all of its postcodes seem to have been made equal. One East London neighbourhood has officially been dubbed the city's coolest area — and it might leave you surprised.more

BBC Weather has forecast the exact dates when five days of sleet will fall over London. The capital looks set to be covered by the snow-rain mixture as temperatures begin to drop once agaBBC Weather has forecast the exact dates when five days of sleet will fall over London. The capital looks set to be covered by the snow-rain mixture as temperatures begin to drop once again.more

Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual ranking by Which? With just a 56% rating, Scottish Power received the lowest overall score and was awarded fewer points than any other provider for handling complaints.more

Iga Świątek defeated Chinese qualifier Yue Yuan 7–6 (7–5), 6–3 in the first round of the Australian Open Grand Slam in Melbourne. The world number two joined four of her compatriots who also advanced on the same day.more

Some people are waiting a year or more for HM Revenue and Customs to refund overpaid tax and national insurance contributions (NICs). In some cases, refunds that were previously processed within a few weeks are taking 10 months or more, an investigation by Guardian Money has found.more

In this year's ranking of passports that allow their holders to enter various countries without a visa, the document issued by Singapore once again came out on top. However, it turned out that the Polish passport is still "stronger" than the British or American ones.more

The leader of the overall World Cup ski jumping classification, Slovenian Domen Prevc, increased his lead over his rivals in the pay list after two victories in Sapporo. He has earned over €330,000, which is twice as much as the second-placed Japanese athlete Ryoyu Kobayashi (approx. €147,000).more

Trend of mini-me dressing – wearing same clothes as one’s children – has extended to four-legged friends.more

The European Council announced today that an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders on transatlantic relations will be held on Thursday, 22 January, in Brussels. The summit was convened in response to threats by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries assisting Greenland.more

Marks and Spencer has plans for a potential mass expansion of 500 new and refurbished food stores, with 200 in London including in neighbourhoods across Croydon and parts of West London such as Ealing and Hounslow.more

Oskar Pietuszewski made a successful debut for FC Porto. The 17-year-old footballer won a penalty in the 18th round of the Portuguese league against Vitória Guimarães (1–0). Argentinian Alan Varela converted the penalty. Jakub Kiwior and, at the end of the match, Jan Bednarek also played for the ‘Dragons’.more

Two high-speed trains derailed yesterday evening in Adamuz, in the province of Córdoba in Andalusia, southern Spain. At least 39 people were killed and dozens more were injured in the accident. Authorities warn that this number may rise, as many of the injured are in serious condition. The causes of the accident are still under investigation.more

During yesterday's talks with European leaders and US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his position on the 10 per cent tariffs announced by the United States on eight European countries that supported Greenland in the face of Trump's claims to the Danish island.more