England and Wales have registered an unprecedented low in their fertility rate, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. The figures also indicate that the number of babies born across both nations last year plummeted to its lowest level in almost half a century.more

A man has been charged with an offence under the National Security Act following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London. Ioannis Aidinidis, 46 (12.12.1979) who is a Greek national and resides in Munich, Germany, was charged on Friday, 29 May with assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to section 3 (2) of the National Security Act, 2023. more

In 2025, Polish airports will serve 66.1 million passengers, which is 11.7 percent more than in 2024 and 26.6 percent more than in 2023, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. Scheduled flights most frequently flew to and from London, Milan, Rome, Oslo, and Amsterdam.more

Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the second time in a row. In Saturday's final in Budapest, they defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties. The score was tied 1-1 after 90 and 120 minutes.more

Situated off the Essex coast, roughly nine miles southeast of Colchester and two hours from London, lies the picturesque Mersea Island. The tidal island is famous for its vibrant beach huts, world-renowned oysters, and its deep maritime history, providing a distinctive day trip with a relaxed seaside atmosphere.more

Maja Chwalińska continues to surprise us. Today, the Polish tennis player advanced to the round of 16 at the French Open in Paris after defeating Greece’s Maria Sakkari 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. The match lasted two hours and seven minutes.more

The capital has the highest rate in England of cases of the food poisoning bacteria, with laboratory reports at 25.6 per 100,000 people, according to a new report by the UK Health Security Agency. This followed a 7.1 per cent jump in the rate over 12 months, with 2,329 laboratory-confirmed cases last year, to what is believed to be a new record high.more

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) has encouraged learner drivers to familiarise themselves with the latest changes, as some may need to cancel their driving test.more

Average global air temperatures will remain near record highs until the end of the decade, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced. According to the forecast, the Arctic will be most vulnerable to rising average temperatures during this period.more

Polish national team captain Robert Lewandowski admitted before friendly matches against Ukraine and Nigeria that he doesn't yet know when he will retire from the national team. "It's hard for me to say right now; there's no specific date. Maybe I'll know more in a while," he added.more

A "cool map" is helping people to find places in London where they can take shelter from the sun, cool down in air-conditioned spaces, use the toilet and refill their water bottles. Mapped venues range from the O2 and the Royal Opera House to the Imperial War Museum, churches, community centres and libraries.more

Which? is calling for urgent policy interventions to help households nearing breaking point over the spiralling cost of living. We've outlined a series of calls to lower household costs in a manifesto to tackle unfair rip-offs and improve access to essentials. This follows our research findings that most UK adults (85%) are now worried about food prices.more

Henry Nowak, 18, suffered a stab wound to his chest and two to the back of his leg in December last year. He died at the scene in Southampton.more

Iga Świątek defeated Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round – the round of 16 – of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. She will face Ukrainian Marta Kostiuk in the quarterfinals on Sunday.more

The London Metropolitan Police has issued an official statement with an urgent appeal for help in finding 37-year-old Piotr Bartłomiej Płatek, a resident of Croydon, who disappeared in mid-April 2026. The force admits that as time passes, their concerns about his safety and well-being have drastically increased.more

The head of Britain's GCHQ electronic intelligence agency, Anne Keast-Butler, warned on Wednesday that Britain and its allies are at a "watershed moment" in cybersecurity, with the "window of opportunity" for the West starting to close.more

The 2nd Polish Women in Ireland Symposium, organized by the CKU – Centre for Counseling and Therapy, was held for the second time. The main organizers were Mariola Mastek and Barbara Ożga. The two-day event brought together representatives of the scientific, social, therapeutic, business, and cultural communities, creating a space for discussion about the experiences of women in exile.more

Polish national team player Oskar Pietuszewski has extended his contract with FC Porto by two years, the Portuguese champions announced on Thursday. The talented player's new contract will run until 2031.more

Resident doctors in England will next month stage the 16th strike in their long-running jobs and pay dispute, and have blamed the new health secretary for their decision.more

A powerful explosion from the New Glenn rocket at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station launch pad in Florida has disrupted Blue Origin's preparations for its upcoming mission. Media reports suggest this could delay the launch of 48 Amazon Leo satellites, crucial to building a competitive internet constellation to Starlink.more

Eleven people have drowned in the UK since Sunday during the country's ongoing heatwave. On Thursday, police reported the discovery of two more teenagers' bodies in a pond in Kent and in the River Thames in Oxford.more

This year's Grand Slam tournament in Paris is full of surprises. World number one Jannik Sinner was eliminated, and Hubert Hurkacz was defeated by Frances Tiafoe. Meanwhile, Maja Chwalińska, despite muscle problems, defeated Belgian Elise Mertens, and Iga Świątek and Magda Linette advanced to the third round, where they will play each other directly.more

President Karol Nawrocki remains the leader in the May rankings of trust in politicians, with 48 percent of respondents trusting him, according to a CBOS poll. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz came in second (45 percent trust), and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski came in third (44 percent trust).more

Almost 90% of UK adults had rosy memories of the excitement and the feeling of freedom that outdoor play had brought them, the survey found. However, almost half of adults now spend less than three hours a week in natural settings such as gardens, parks, fields or woods, according to the survey. For one in 10 it is less than one hour.more

Brexit rules affecting UK food exports to the EU, including fresh sausages and burgers, will be scrapped from mid-2027 in the first confirmed result of Keir Starmer’s “reset” negotiations with Brussels, the government has announced.more