Single-sex spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms, should be organised based on biological sex, according to official guidance that has come into force.more

Hubert Hurkacz beat American Marcos Giron 7–5, 4–6, 6–2 in the first round of the ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament in Montreal. The match lasted one hour and 55 minutes. The Pole’s next opponent will be Chilean Alejandro Tabilo.more

The heatwave in Europe has contributed to an unprecedented drought and wildfires. The French authorities reported yesterday that last July was the hottest on record. On Thursday, for the first time in history, the highest heatwave alert level will be in force in Italy’s 27 largest cities.more

The Met Office has revealed which areas of the country face rain on Thursday as the current summery weather prepares to come to an end. New maps from the forecaster show downpours battering parts of Scotland and Northern England as they move across the country in an easterly direction.more

The authorities in the French department of Pas-de-Calais announced yesterday that the coastguard had rescued more than 170 people from a boat carrying migrants across the English Channel. British coastguard vessels also took part in the operation.more

Tesco Clubcard shoppers can earn up to £50 in points by completing certain challenges in store this summer. The supermarket restarted its Clubcard Challenges on Monday, allowing customers to earn more points on their weekly shop until September 13.more

Twelve million people have expressed interest in purchasing tickets for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, organizers announced.more

According to a study by UCE Research, the Blix Group, and Proxi.cloud—the results of which were published by 'Rzeczpospolita'—84.9 percent of Poles eat meat or cold cuts at least once a week, while only 2.5 percent have eliminated them from their diet.more

As tourists swarm the likes of London and Edinburgh this year, it may be time to reconsider the UK cities sitting on your own travel list, as this unexpected spot gets a major shout-out.more

Britain’s economy could be sent into a recession next year if the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains closed into 2027, a new report has warned. If the Middle East conflict is not resolved and the vital waterway – through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas is normally carried – remains shut until early or mid-2027, gross domestic product (GDP) could grow by just 0.5 per cent this year.more

About 1,000 fewer prisoners will be released early after Andy Burnham’s intervention to exclude those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences and grooming from the scheme.more

NHS criteria for screening women under 50 for breast cancer are too narrow and missing up to 95% of those at higher risk of developing the disease, researchers have warned. The current guidelines - set by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (Nice) - focus solely on inherited genes and not other factors such as lifestyle, they found.more

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Traditionally a huge honour, being asked to be a bridesmaid is now seen as an increasingly expensive commitment. A survey conducted by the BF polling group in July reveals almost one in four women who have been a bridesmaid considered turning down the role because of the cost. Among women aged 25 to 34, this figure rises to more than one in three.more

On Tuesday, General Michael Claesson, the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, urged Swedes via the *Svenska Dagbladet* newspaper to be mentally prepared for a Russian attack. These concerns are driven, in part, by the crash of a Russian missile in Poland last week.more

Summer is traditionally a quieter time for the royals, with members of the family dispersing around the country to enjoy a break from their official duties.more

Heatwaves and wildfires in Southern Europe are changing the way people plan their holidays. An increasing number of tourists are choosing cooler destinations or shifting their vacations to the off-peak season, according to analyses cited by 'Rzeczpospolita'.more

Magda Linette advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 hard-court tournament in Toronto by defeating local wild card entry Carol Zhao 4–6, 6–1, 6–4.more

England and Wales recorded their driest July since records began in 1836, the Met Office announced on Monday. A farmers' union warned that a lack of rain could lead to shortages of certain products on store shelves.more

As part of the latest phase of its information campaign aimed at Polish tourists, the Polish Embassy in Italy has published a series of warnings about theft and advice on what to do if it happens. The Polish consular authorities have reported that they are receiving numerous reports of thefts from cars and motorhomes.more

Reform UK, Nigel Farage’s party, wants to deploy the Royal Navy to stop boats carrying migrants crossing the English Channel illegally once it comes to power. The party has dubbed the plans, announced yesterday, ‘Operation Fortress’.more

The management of Portuguese football champions FC Porto lodged a complaint yesterday with the national football association (FPF) regarding the poor condition of the pitch, which led to an injury to Polish international Jan Bednarek at the stadium in Coimbra, where the ‘Dragons’ won the country’s Super Cup on Saturday.more

Leo Express has launched rail services along the entire route of a new international line connecting Przemyśl, Rzeszów, Kraków, Ostrava, Prague, Dresden, Erfurt, and Frankfurt am Main. This new rail line is one of the longest in Europe, allowing passengers to travel without transfers across Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany.more

From cobbled streets and hidden passageways to historic buildings and stunning views, this town is the perfect day trip destination.more

Britons have been warned of potential shortages of two popular vegetables after drought and soaring temperatures impacted crops. Farmers have said yields for some produce are down as the whole of Wales and most of England remains in a drought.more