An unidentified object was detected in Polish airspace on Thursday at 3:40 a.m. An F-16 fighter jet was scrambled to identify and intercept it. The object disappeared from radar at 3:46 a.m., and its probable crash site was located near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces (DORSZ) reported.more

The most overcrowded train service in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink morning rush hour service between Bedford and Three Bridges in West Sussex, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).more

Drones and high-powered e-bikes are helping the Metropolitan Police catch and arrest around 1,000 suspects every month, with neighbourhood crime falling in several London hubs.more

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of adults spend time worrying about money during a typical week, a survey has indicated. Those affected spend an average of around 22 hours per week thinking about issues such as whether bills are covered, checking balances and wondering whether their money will last, according to the research commissioned by the thinkmoney app.more

The English Environment Agency (EA) today declared a drought in half of England’s regions. It stated that the decision was due to an exceptionally dry July and urged the British public to conserve water.more

Roberto Mancini is to become the new manager of the Italian national football team, the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Giovanni Malago, officially announced yesterday, confirming reports by the Ansa news agency. Mancini will return to the managerial role after a three-year absence.more

British holidaymakers are at risk of being hit with fines averaging more than £150 for unknowingly breaching local laws while abroad - and an expert says the kind of rules in question "aren't necessarily what you'd expect". That's according to research by travel insurance experts at price comparison site Confused.com.more

The most dangerous phase of the war in Ukraine is approaching. Vladimir Putin is seeking to escalate the conflict because, when the elites begin to doubt him, the dictator must prove that he still holds a monopoly on power and can guarantee security, warn experts from the RUSI and GLOBSEC think tanks in *Foreign Policy*.more

Royal Mail will increase the price of its wholesale postal service by as much as a third, in a multimillion-pound blow to the NHS and other large organisations. The postal company has warned customers who use its wholesale postal service for mail including marketing letters, household bills and medical appointment notices that it is raising prices by an average of 25% from 5 October.more

The State Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to take over the case of a Polish national suspected of vandalism in Medjugorje. He faces a prison sentence of between six months and five years, a representative of the Bosnian Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to the Croatian news agency Hina.more

Magdalena Fręch and Kamil Majchrzak have progressed to the second round (round of 16) of the WTA and ATP 500 tournaments being played on hard courts in Washington. The Polish player defeated Ann Li 6–4, 6–3, whilst Majchrzak caused an upset by knocking out the higher-ranked Tommy Paul 7–5, 7–6 (7–4).more

Books by Douglas Stuart and Marlon James have been shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize, Britain’s most prestigious literary award. The so-called longlist, announced yesterday by the jury, comprises 13 titles.more

Australian media reported that over 3.6 million people followed the live online stream of the Qantas Airbus A350-1000 ULR test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, which lasted more than 24 hours. Starting in 2027, the aircraft is set to operate a daily direct service between Australia and Europe.more

The number of millionaires residing in the UK fell last year to the lowest level since 2008, it has emerged. Reasons for the drop in number, which was down 7 per cent from 2024 to 442,000, include falling asset prices, high net-worth individuals (HNWI) leaving the UK and a reported low household saving rate.more

Zinedine Zidane has become the head coach of the French national team, the federation (FFF) announced. The 54-year-old former star player replaces Didier Deschamps, who ended his 14-year tenure following the World Cup.more

The opening hours of the Colosseum and the Pantheon in Rome, as well as the Sforza Castle in Milan, have been extended by a few hours, until the evening or even late into the night. This initiative by the Italian Ministries of Culture and Tourism will remain in place throughout August and is a gesture towards tourists from all over the world, allowing them to visit these historic sites when the hemore

Transport for London (TfL) is proposing a major restructure of the London buses. The potential changes will be hitting routes 67 and 149. TfL is considering rerouting the 149 and axing the 67 altogether. The northern terminus of route 149 would change from Edmonton Green to Wood Green. However, the bus' south ending would still be at London Bridge.more

Sadiq Khan needs to come up with an AI plan soon, writes Chris Blackhurst — or it’s time to brush up on those floristry skills. The Mayor says more than a million; the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) predicts three in four. Either way, the jobs impact of AI on London looks set to be grim.more

Rightmove searches for rental properties that allow pets have plummeted since law changes gave renters more rights. Following the introduction of the new rules, pet searches dropped by more than 50% in May and June compared with a year earlier.more

Two appearances, 108 minutes on the pitch, zero goals, and two defeats for the Chicago Fire. Robert Lewandowski’s start at his new club can hardly be considered a success; however, American commentators are reserving judgment and fans are eager to watch him play, though everyone agrees that the pressure will only mount.more

Secondary school pupils in England will be able to study subjects like manufacturing and AI in addition to core academic learning under reforms outlined by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government said the courses, which would be available from Year 10, would be linked to local industries and designed to give children a clearer pathway into work.more

A group of rebel monks in Orkney is being punished by the Catholic church after appointing a bishop without the approval of the Pope. The traditionalist Order, the Sons of the Holy Redeemer, defied the Vatican to hold the consecration ceremony of its leader, Father Michael Mary, at their monastery on Papa Stronsay on Saturday.more

On Monday, an amendment to the Animal Protection Act banning the tethering of dogs and cats was published in the Journal of Laws. It will enter into force 12 months after the date of publication, meaning the regulations will take effect on July 28, 2027.more

Magda Linette was eliminated in the first round of the WTA 500 hard-court tournament in Washington. The Polish tennis player lost to Canada's Leylah Fernandez 1–6, 4–6.more

The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, met with the President of Ukraine in Portsmouth on Monday and assured him that the new government in London—like the previous one—fully supports Kyiv in the war against Russia.more