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

Police forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within strict time limits as part of plans to be announced on Monday. Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said. more

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced today that she is leaving the Conservative Party to join the right-wing populist Reform UK party. This is yet another high-profile political transfer in recent days to Nigel Farage's party, which is leading in the polls.more

Defending champions Napoli, struggling with numerous injuries, lost 0-3 to Juventus in Turin in the 22nd round of the Italian top flight. In another Sunday clash, AS Roma, without Jan Ziółkowski in the starting line-up, drew 1-1 at home with second-placed Milan.more

Two British citizens have been arrested in France on suspicion of belonging to the far right and participating in banned actions against illegal immigrants, the public prosecutor's office announced today. The men, aged 35 and 50, were arrested yesterday evening in Calais.more

Poles recognise the problem of excessive activity of children and young people on social media and the risks associated with it, according to a survey by IBRiS, writes Monday's ‘Rzeczpospolita’.more

Schools in England should implement all-day mobile phone ban. Ofsted to inspect compliance.more

Arsenal London lost 2–3 to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League's 23rd round. Brazilian Matheus Cunha scored the winning goal for the Red Devils. This is the Gunners' third defeat of the season.more

Extreme winter weather is paralysing the United States and claiming lives. In New York alone, authorities are investigating six deaths of people who were outdoors during the cold snap and heavy snowfall. Millions of Americans are under weather alerts.more

27% of UK workers fear their jobs will disappear within five years due to AI advancements.more

Yesterday, before midnight, the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity had over PLN 183 million in its account. The final result, which is always higher than the amount on the day of the finale, will be announced by the Foundation in a few weeks.more

Barcelona defeated bottom-of-the-table Oviedo 3–0 at home in the 21st round and returned to the top of the Spanish top flight. Robert Lewandowski played the entire match yesterday, but the goals were scored by other players – Dani Olmo, Raphinha and, after a very impressive move, Lamine Yamal.more

The Thamesmead New Town project with 15,000 homes on 100 hectares awaits final government approval following DLR extension support.more

The US rock climber Alex Honnold climbed one of Asia’s tallest skyscrapers without ropes or a harness on Sunday, fulfilling an ambition that began more than a decade ago and which he hoped would inspire people to pursue their own challenges because “time is finite”.more

Polish national team captain and FC Barcelona player Robert Lewandowski was named the best Polish footballer of 2025 in a poll by the weekly "Piłka Nożna." The title of best female player went to his club teammate, Ewa Pajor.more

Karen Newman to design sculpture commemorating Queen Elizabeth II in central London, complementing memorial on The Mall.more

A new National Police Service (NPS) will free up local forces to tackle everyday crime by taking over responsibility for counter-terror, fraud and organised crime investigations, the home secretary has said.more

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament. The world number one Belarusian tennis player defeated 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (7-1). Iga Świątek will play Australian tennis player Maddison Inglis tomorrow in the round of 16.more

Brytyjski premier Keir Starmer poruszył w sobotniej rozmowie telefonicznej z prezydentem USA Donaldem Trumpem temat brytyjskich żołnierzy w Afganistanie - poinformowała kancelaria szefa rządu Wielkiej Brytanii. W czwartek Trump umniejszył rolę wojsk sojuszniczych podczas misji w tym kraju.more

A taste test from Which? has crowned the best instant gold blend coffee, and it's not from the likes of Douwe Egberts, Nescafé or Kenco.more

Irish carrier Ryanair will offer 10 routes in its summer flight schedule from Jasionka Airport near Rzeszów. Edinburgh will be a new addition, remaining in the network in the summer following its success in the winter.more

Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini are the biggest stars who will perform at the opening ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan on 6 February, the organisers announced two weeks before the ceremony. On Friday, the popular Italian rapper Ghali joined the group of artists.more

London has been ranked among the top ten greenest cities in the world in a new report by a climate solutions company. Sustainability experts at Reinders Corporation analysed cities around the world to identify the places offering the greatest social, wellness and economic benefits for both people and the planet. more

Norovirus hospital admissions have increased recently, with cases concentrated in specific London hospitals.more

Iga Świątek defeated 31st seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 in the third round of the Australian Open Grand Slam in Melbourne. On Monday, the world number two will face Australia's Maddison Inglis.more