A drive-by shooting in Brixton which left four people in hospital on Saturday has been called “an act of indiscriminate violence” by police. Shots were fired in the early hours on Coldharbour Lane in the south London area, leaving one 25-year-old man in hospital with life-threatening injuries.more

Two people have died and three others have been injured in an explosion in Bristol, local police investigating the incident have announced. However, they are not currently searching for anyone in connection with the incident and are not treating it as a potential terrorist attack.more

Inter Milan, with Piotr Zieliński in the squad, won their 21st Italian championship title. They defeated Parma 2-0 at home in the 35th round, and are now 12 points clear of last season's top-flight Napoli. The Polish midfielder provided an assist on Sunday.more

The Portuguese Navy Command has signed a preliminary agreement to strengthen cooperation on naval exercises with the British Royal Navy, the Portuguese Navy said in a statement on Thursday.more

British local authorities are imposing surprising bans, including on sitting on the ground or petting wild ponies, “The Times” reported on Thursday, citing a report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life.more

FC Porto secured the league title two games before the end of the Portuguese top-flight season. On Saturday, they defeated Alverca 1-0 at home, with Jan Bednarek scoring the winning goal. Jakub Kiwior and Oskar Pietuszewski were also in the starting lineup for the hosts.more

A new report from the London Heritage Quarter suggests 18 to 30-year-olds are experiencing a sharp decline in their quality of life, with some young Londoners suggesting life in the capital was now a matter of "survival", rather than opportunity.more

Barcelona defeated Osasuna Pamplona 2-1 away in the 34th round of the Spanish top flight. Robert Lewandowski scored the opening goal in the 81st minute. If Real Madrid fails to win away to Espanyol Barcelona on Sunday, the title will be decided.more

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday that an escalation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could plunge tens of millions of people into poverty. It also threatens to cause a sharp rise in global hunger and could push the global economy to the brink of recession.more

It has become cheaper to rent a home in Britain than to buy, following a sharp rise in mortgage rates since the war in Iran, new figures show. The cost of a typical new mortgage payment has overtaken the average rent for the first time since June last year, according to analysis by Rightmove.more

Three million UK households are being forced to skip meals and cut family visits amid cost-of-living pressures and collapsing consumer confidence, according to a survey. Which?’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker found consumer confidence fell to minus 62 this month – its lowest level since the height of the cost-of-living crisis in 2022.more

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal, the injured Barcelona and Spain international, will be fit for the World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. ‘He’s making great progress,’ said the German manager.more

The Oscar statuette won by Russian director Pavel Talankin for the documentary film ‘Mr Nobody vs Putin’ went missing during a flight from New York to Germany, the film’s co-director David Borenstein announced on Thursday. It emerged yesterday that it had been found.more

Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue that appeared in central London is his work. The sculpture - which bears his signature - depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.more

Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May. The Renters' Rights Act aims to give more stability and security to the 11 million people who rent from private landlords. The new rules also mean big changes for landlords, with some warning that there could be delays evicting bad tenants from their propertiesmore

London’s homes are still highly exposed to potential floods if extreme weather hits the city despite warnings years ago that more needs to be done to protect them, new research suggests.more

Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 175 Challenger on the clay courts in Cagliari, Italy. The sixth-seeded Polish tennis player defeated American Emilio Nava 6-4, 6-1 in the second round.more

A home for Polish veterans who served alongside British forces during World War Two could close in 2028, says a report by the Ministry of Defence. The Ilford Park Polish Home at Stover, near Newton Abbot, Devon, was set up under the Polish Resettlement Act in 1947 as part of the Winston Churchill Promise that Britain would never forget its debt to Poland.more

The terror threat level in the UK was raised today from "significant" to "serious," Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced. The decision comes a day after a knife attack on two Jewish men in London.more

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summarized the economic and social effects of Poland's membership in the European Union. This summary clearly demonstrates that Poland has achieved economic success in the EU, and that taking advantage of the opportunities provided by its membership is the most important factor in this success.more

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Thursday that Iran will take part in this year's World Cup and will play three group matches in the United States as scheduled.more

Keir Starmer has said the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue. CCTV footage that could be shared immediately with the police should be used more widely, the prime minister said, adding that “the hope of technology” could make a difference.more

The United States will lift tariffs on Scotch whisky, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, explaining that he made the decision in honor of Great Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, who are concluding a state visit to the United States.more

From 29 April patients in England can view hospital referrals and appointments in the NHS App, now linked to every acute NHS trust; the update aims to reduce paper letters and missed appointments.more

Iga Świątek, who is in Rome for the WTA tournament at the Foro Italico, will train on Friday on a special court in Piazza del Popolo, organizers announced. The Polish tennis player, who has already won three titles in the Eternal City, will have her demonstration training session begin at 4 p.m.more