A delegation led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have taken “burner” phones and laptops to China to prevent the hosts from spying on them, according to ‘The Times’ daily.more

Second seed Iga Świątek lost to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (No. 5) 5-7, 1-6 in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The match lasted one hour and 35 minutes. The tournament in Melbourne remains the only Grand Slam that the Polish tennis player has not won.more

Following five Nipah virus cases in India, Asian airports tighten health screenings akin to COVID-19 measures.more

Robert De Niro co-owns Nobu Manchester: a 246-meter skyscraper with hotel, residences, and restaurant. Construction started in 2024 with completion expected before 2030.more

The number of overnight stays in Spanish hotels reached a record 366.7 million in 2025, according to data released by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE). This was made possible by an increase in the number of foreign tourists.more

In 2026, Robert Kubica will continue to be a factory driver for the AF Corse team, which won the runner-up title in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category last season. His partners will once again be Yifey Ye from China and Phil Hanson from the United Kingdom.more

Forest Hill has been praised for its independent shops, community feel and family appeal.more

The UK’s poorest families are getting poorer, with record numbers of people classed as in “very deep poverty” – meaning their annual household incomes fail to cover the cost of food, energy bills and clothing, according to analysis.more

Polish married couple sentenced for trafficking girls as young as 17 and forcing them into prostitution, funding their lavish lifestyle.more

Elina Svitolina needed just 59 minutes to advance to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The 12th-seeded Ukrainian tennis player defeated American Coco Gauff (No. 3) 6-1, 6-2. In the semi-finals, she will face the leader of the rankings, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.more

China has been hacking the phones of senior government officials in London for years, the conservative ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper reported yesterday, citing anonymous sources. This was allegedly part of a wider campaign that also targeted the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.more

The European Commission has formally designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as its ‘Channels’ feature reaches the designation threshold of at least 45 million users in the EU.more

The UK has lost its status as a measles-free country after a rise in deaths from the disease and fall in the proportion of children having the MMR jab in recent years. The World Health Organization said it no longer classified Britain as having eliminated measles because the disease had become re-established.more

Although the overall suicide rate in Poland has been declining since 2023, experts have warned that an increase is being observed among children and adolescents under 19. A high percentage of girls committing suicide is also characteristic of this age group.more

The 10-mile twin-bore Chiltern tunnel, enabling 200mph trains, has been completed as a major milestone of the HS2 network.more

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who suffered a serious head injury while skiing 12 years ago, is no longer bedridden. He now uses a wheelchair at home with the help of medical staff, the Daily Mail has revealed.more

New York Magazine wrote on Monday that obtaining accurate information about Donald Trump's health is difficult, but his circle is eager to speak of the president's "divine vigor." One of his advisers, Stephen Miller, assessed that he "has more energy than a normal mortal."more

Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting large parts of the UK, as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country bringing flooding and travel disruption. Roads are closed and several rail services have been disrupted in the south-west of England, an area covered by several warnings including an amber alert for rain.more

Ryanair is to raise its fares following a fall in quarterly profits after being fined by Italy's competition watchdog for abusing its market position. The budget airline posted pre-tax profits of €24.4 (£21.2m) for the three months to December, an 83% drop from the same period the previous year.more

More UK graduates are claiming social benefits. The report highlights growing employment challenges for those with higher education.more

In connection with the entry into force on 1 February of a €2 fee for viewing Rome's Trevi Fountain up close, the authorities of the Eternal City have explained that tickets can be purchased on site, paying only by card, as well as on the website, at museum ticket offices and tourist information points.more

The Management Board of the Polish Olympic Committee has approved the line-up for the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics, announced President Radosław Piesiewicz. Sixty athletes have been selected, including one reserve competitor. Ski jumper Kamil Stoch and speed skater Natalia Czerwonka will be the flag bearers during the opening ceremony.more

Shocking data has revealed a single London Underground station accounts for practically half of all incidents where a passenger has fallen between the train and platform. Between April 2021 and March 2025 some 303 people fell onto the track while getting on or off a train.more

After shifting right on migration, the government focuses on EU relations as the main political dividing line ahead of the next election.more

Iga Świątek defeated Australia's Maddison Inglis 6-0, 6-3 in the round of 16 at the Australian Open Grand Slam in Melbourne. On Wednesday, the world's second-ranked tennis player will face fifth-seeded Yelena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.more