English Premier League leaders Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 away to extend their lead over second-place Manchester City in Matchday 29. Meanwhile, Aston Villa lost 4-1 at home to Chelsea, with home side player Matty Cash injured in the match.more
The US administration has significantly expanded the surveillance system used by immigration services. According to activists and journalists, it includes facial recognition and database analysis. These tools can also be used against citizens who criticise government policy, warns public radio station NPR.more
Safety measures on the Elizabeth line to stop passengers being trapped and dragged by trains were not effective at a west London station, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).more
A 32-year-old gang leader from Malmö, suspected of, among other things, producing, smuggling and distributing large amounts of drugs, was detained on Wednesday in Warsaw, Swedish police announced in a statement.more
Water temperatures in the Barents Sea have risen 2.5 degrees Celsius above long-term averages in some areas, according to a recent report from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Scientists have warned that declining plankton stocks could put entire fish populations at risk of starvation.more
World number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis just before the WTA tournament in Indian Wells. The 27-year-old Belarusian posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied by the words ‘You and me, forever.’more
Refurbished toilets that have opened in Piccadilly Circus Tube station have been described as “London’s newest tourist attraction”.
The loos – which will cost 80p to use - feature a mural by London-based artist James Lambert that aims to captures the character and cultural heritage of Piccadilly Circus.more
The UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has lowered its forecast for this year's economic growth in the UK from 1.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, but has slightly raised it for the next two years, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.more
FC Porto defender Jan Bednarek suffered a rib injury in Tuesday's Portuguese Cup semi-final against Sporting Lisbon (0-1), which could rule him out of action for some time, according to Dragons coach Francesco Farioli after the match. His team faces Benfica Lisbon in a league clash this weekend.more
More than half of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave, according to the first publicly available poll of those in Nigel Farage’s party. The findings come as the Reform leader attempts to court centre-ground voters while facing pressure from his right flank, including a hardline new party launched by Rupert Lowe.more
Three men were arrested today in the United Kingdom on charges of spying for China, according to the London Metropolitan Police. According to media reports, one of those arrested is the partner of a member of parliament from the ruling Labour Party.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today that the UK won't join a war with no plan, and that his government's priority is keeping people safe. He announced more evacuation flights from the Middle East.more
US President Donald Trump announced the severing of trade relations with Spain, accusing the authorities in Madrid of a lack of cooperation in the context of the American-Israeli operation against Iran and insufficient defence spending. His words sparked a wave of reactions in the European Union, which declared its solidarity with Spain.more
The parcel lockers used by InPost in the United Kingdom are manufactured in Poland and exported to the United Kingdom, Michael Rouse, InPost's board member for international affairs, told journalists. He added that the operator is approaching the number of 15,000 parcel lockers in the British Isles.more
Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 3–0 at home in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. They did not advance to the final, as they lost the first match 0–4. Robert Lewandowski was not included in the home team's line-up due to injury. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was on the bench.more
Over a billion people already suffer from obesity, and by 2035, one in four people (approximately 4 billion people) will be overweight or obese, warns the World Obesity Federation. Systemic solutions are needed, otherwise we will not be able to cope with this major health challenge.more
The UK supermarket chain Iceland has abandoned its decade-long trademark battle with Iceland and instead promised a “rapprochement discount” for shoppers in the country.more
Yesterday, a court in Malmoe sentenced a 35-year-old man to two years and ten months in prison for forcing three Polish nationals into slave labour. The sentence sets a precedent and may help in the fight against labour exploitation.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that he is sending the missile destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters equipped with anti-drone systems to the Cyprus region. This is London's response to a drone attack on a British base in Cyprus.more
Wizz Air will launch a new route from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Zadar, Croatia, this June, the Hungarian airline announced. Flights will operate four times a week.more
The president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, is in favour of giving red cards to players who cover their mouths during arguments and fights so that their lip movements cannot be read. The rule may apply at this year's World Cup.more
Wanstead Park in London will be abundant with blooming bluebells in the coming weeks. The location is easily accessible by public transport, with additional recreational areas nearby.more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an early review of the UK State Pension age. The decision to raise the pension age will be based on life expectancy data and the proportion of adult life spent in retirement.more
Real Madrid unexpectedly lost their second consecutive match in the Spanish top flight, this time at home to Getafe 0–1 (0–1). After 26 rounds, the capital city team is in second place in the table, four points behind leaders Barcelona.more
