The French weather office, Meteo France, reported on Tuesday that the country recorded the highest temperatures on that day since records began in 1947. The average temperature for the entire country was 29.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous record of 29.4 degrees Celsius.more

"London is boiling," UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday, emphasizing the gravity of the climate crisis. The heatwave in the UK is already causing travel disruptions, and a red weather alert has been issued for parts of the Kingdom for Wednesday.more

The European Union’s former chief Brexit negotiator has said the UK could rejoin the bloc on some of the same special terms it enjoyed before the vote to leave. Unlike new members, the UK would not have to adopt the euro and could stay outside the passport-free Schengen travel area, Michel Barnier said.more

Sixty percent of Britons aged 18 to 28 would vote for Britain to join the European Union, while only 9 percent would oppose it, the Guardian reported on Tuesday, on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, citing a survey conducted by the think tank More in Common.more

Defending champion Iga Świątek will be seeded third at Wimbledon, which begins on June 29th, organizers announced. Maja Chwalińska, a finalist at the same event in Paris who previously received a wild card, will play at number 20.more

Brexit has effectively put the brakes on other "exit" ideas in Europe. While a decade ago, scenarios were seriously considered in which other countries, particularly France and the Netherlands, could follow the UK's lead, support for such ideas is now much weaker. Poland is an exception.more

Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route experiencing average delays exceeding 45 minutes.more

66 percent citizens from 13 European countries support Great Britain's re-accession to the European Union - reported the international think tank European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). According to the center, strengthening relations is supported by, among others, 71 percent supporters of the extreme right in Poland.more

Jan Zieliński and Britain's Luke Johnson defeated the hosts Ben Jones and Joshua Paris in the first round of the doubles of the ATP 250 grass court tennis tournament in Eastbourne.more

One of the architects of Brexit - former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - assessed that it gave the British freedom. In a video published on social media on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the referendum today, he warned against returning to the EU.more

European Council President Antonio Costa announced on Monday that the EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 will have to be postponed. He expressed hope that such a meeting could be held with the participation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successor.more

The referendum held 10 years ago – on 23 June 2016 – in Great Britain on whether it should remain in the European Union or leave it became, contrary to the intentions of then Prime Minister David Cameron, the most fateful event in the difficult relations between London and Brussels.more

Argentine Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria, single-handedly leading the all-time scoring charts. The defending champions are already in the knockout stages, as are France and Norway, who also claimed their second wins.more

Rimini, Venice and Bolzano are the Italian cities most at risk of so-called overtourism during the summer season, according to a report prepared by the Demoskopika research institute.more

A stunning stretch of golden sand here in the UK has been compared to Australia, with its sweeping dunes and scenic surroundings. One Tripadvisor reviewer went as far as to describe it as "sensational".more

The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since the referendum a decade ago.more

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, openly declared today that he wants to become the new British prime minister, reacting to Keir Starmer's announcement of his resignation. Burnham was supported by former health minister Wes Streeting, previously considered his main rival.more

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains the leader in the world rankings for women's tennis. Meanwhile, Magda Linette has dropped 10 places. Italian Jannik Sinner remains at the top of the ATP rankings, while Kamil Majchrzak has risen from 47th to a career-high 46th.more

London is set to frazzle in record temperatures of up to 39C this week as a heatwave officially takes a hold on the city. Extreme heat warnings have been issued as the heat is set to spiral in what could be the capital’s hottest recorded week in June.more

Starting in July, the rules for shipments from outside the EU will change across the European Union. Duty will apply to shipments up to €150 in value, which were previously exempt. Freight forwarders emphasize that this change should not affect delivery times.more

A four-day amber weather warning for extreme heat has taken effect, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 38C (100F) in parts of England this week. The Met Office warning is in place until 23:59 BST on Thursday, reflecting growing certainty that exceptionally hot and humid conditions will continue through the middle of the week.more

Two surprises occurred in Sunday's World Cup matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Belgium drew goalless with Iran, and Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde. Spain did not disappoint, beating Saudi Arabia 4-0, and Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1.more

In France, 49 departments, including Paris, are under the highest red weather alert on Monday due to the heat. Some commuter trains in the Paris metropolitan area have been canceled. Temperatures in the French capital are expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, and in Bordeaux, they could reach as high as 43 degrees Celsius.more

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. Speaking in Downing Street, Sir Keir said he accepted he was not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election and he had informed the King of his decision to step down.more

By the end of 2025, single-person households constituted 35% of all households in Poland, up from 22% in 2006, the Polish Economic Institute noted. It added that the share of households with children decreased from 37% to 25%.more