The Russian embassy in London warned Great Britain on Monday that it "would have to answer" for the consequences of its military support for Ukraine. The statement addressed reports regarding the use of British drones to strike Russian territory.more

The ground covered in dry leaves, bare tree branches, and even the scent of… caramelised apples – many parts of England have been hit by what is known as a ‘false autumn’. This is the result of record-breaking heat and drought.more

Magdalena Fręch lost to world number two Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 4–6, 6–7 (2–7), in the third round of the WTA 1000 hard-court tournament in Cincinnati. Maja Chwalińska, seeded 19th, also lost to Russian player Diana Shnaider (seeded 14th), 2–6, 6–7 (3–7).more

W lipcu w internecie opublikowano więcej ofert pracy niż w czerwcu - wynika z raportu przygotowanego przez Katedrę Ekonomii i Finansów WSIiZ w Rzeszowie oraz BIEC. Ogłoszeń zatrudnienia systematycznie przybywa od kwietnia, jednak impuls wzrostowy z każdym miesiącem słabnie.more

Two Tube stops on the map are quite a muddle for both Londoners and tourists alike, as they share identical names despite being entirely different stations.more

Foreign nationals would be excluded from most benefits under a Reform UK government, the party has said. The ban, part of a proposed overhaul of Britain's benefits system, would include European Union (EU) nationals with settled status in the UK.more

Consumer experts say a small booking trick can sometimes land you a bit more space, but it only applies on certain aircraft types and specific rows. The idea is simple: before you fork out for pricey 'extra legroom' seats (often in exit rows or at the very front), check the aircraft model for your flight and then pick your spot accordingly.more

Chicago Fire beat Portland Timbers 2–1 (2–0) at home in a Major League Soccer match. The home side’s striker, Robert Lewandowski, played until the 60th minute but failed to add to his goal tally.more

University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education after new figures suggested a collapse in international student numbers would deprive the sector of vital income and undermine its future.more

The sounds of Bonnie Tyler’s music filled the church in Swansea, in south Wales. Family, friends and fans bid farewell to the famous singer, who passed away in July, at her funeral on Monday.more

Virgin's plans to run rail services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam have moved closer after it was granted track access by the UK regulator. The company has been given approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), with the agreement running from 1 October 2030 to 31 December 2040.more

Russia is building secret drone bases from which high-powered unmanned aerial vehicles can be launched deep into NATO territory, according to the ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, which reports that some of these bases have a range that covers Warsaw.more

The famous Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the Arab Premier League season, which kicked off on Thursday, could be the last of his career. “I want to leave behind a spectacular legacy,” said the 41-year-old captain of Al-Nassr Riyadh in an interview with “Vogue”.more

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Politico reported today. A source at Downing Street quoted by the website assured that the Prime Minister had not disclosed any sensitive information.more

Mould, a lack of medication, sleeping on metal sheets – these are the conditions at a centre for people detained pending deportation proceedings, according to today’s edition of “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna”. According to the newspaper, there are also Poles being held in such centres in the US.more

The amount of wasted medicines thrown away in England in one year could fill 75 swimming pools, according to a pharmacy group. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimated that 3,400 tonnes of partly used medicines were disposed of in England in 2024-25. The organisation, which analysed data from regional health bodies, also estimated that the problem costs the NHS at least £480m annually.more

Iga Swiatek began her title defence at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati with a 6–3, 6–0 victory over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango. On Sunday, the world number two, Kazakhstan’s Yelena Rybakina, also secured a win; she will face Magdalena Frech in the third round.more

Seven Polish universities have been included in the latest edition of the Shanghai Ranking – the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026. The University of Warsaw was the highest-ranked, coming in the 401–500 bracket. As was the case last year, Harvard University took first place in the ranking.more

Holidaymakers flying from London Luton Airport have been told to keep one important document close at hand, as it could be a holiday money-saver. The airport’s new Fly and Ride scheme allows passengers to travel without paying on selected Arriva and Stagecoach buses until August 31.more

Ministers are considering paying higher prices for housing asylum seekers in private rental properties as part of Andy Burnham’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across the country.more

Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Standard.co.uk.more

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Facebook on Sunday that a Polish bus had been involved in an accident, resulting in 12 deaths and serious injuries to at least 10 people. The tragic incident occurred on the M3 motorway, which connects Budapest with the northeastern part of the country. The vehicle veered into a roadside ditch.more

Only three Polish women remain in the main draw of the 2026 Cincinnati Open singles tournament, while all Polish representatives in the men's singles have been eliminated.more

Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down citiesmore

Prolific shoplifters could be electronically tagged and banned from parts of a London borough in a first-of-its-kind pilot in the capital. Croydon Council is proposing to fix persistent thieves who relentlessly target store with GPS trackers. Executive Mayor Jason Perry said he is examining how the ankle tags could be used to tackle criminals by excluding them from certain areas.more