Mirra Andreeva of Russia has moved up to 5th in the WTA World Rankings with 5,751 points, despite not competing last week. Amanda Anisimova dropped to 6th, allowing Andreeva's ascent. Russian and Belarusian players compete under a neutral status due to the conflict in Ukraine.
A 57-year-old Polish pathologist, Magdalena H., has been arrested after 34 human fetuses were discovered buried in the garden of her former home in Lutoryz. She faces up to 12 years in prison on charges including desecrating corpses and improper waste handling, with authorities investigating potential experiments.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a significant religious landmark, causing a fire. Deadly strikes also hit Kharkiv, killing rescuers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, stressing the need to end the war, and Poland scrambled fighter jets amid air raid warnings.
Poland has given Ukrainian President Zelensky days to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias responsible for massacring Poles in WWII. The dispute centers on Zelensky renaming a commando unit after the UPA, a military wing of the OUN, which killed up to 100,000 Polish civilians. Poland may revoke Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle if no positive response is received.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky a few more days to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias responsible for massacring Poles during WWII. The dispute centers on Zelensky renaming a commando unit after the "heroes of the UPA."
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the government's 'Ceny Paliwa Niżej' (Fuel Prices Lower) program will conclude this summer. Tusk cited positive signals regarding the Middle East conflict and potential stabilization of fuel prices as reasons for ending the support, which aimed to shield consumers from price hikes.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued first-degree storm warnings for Saturday across many Polish voivodeships. Residents should prepare for heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds up to 60 km/h, and localized hail.
Poland officially welcomed F-35 fighter jets into its military. The EU agreed to open accession negotiation clusters with Ukraine and Moldova. Police arrested a woman in connection with the discovery of human fetuses near Rzeszów. A director at the Central Anticorruption Bureau faces charges related to the Pegasus spyware.
Poland's government is working on stricter regulations for foreign driving licenses, particularly for non-EU citizens working as taxi drivers. The changes aim to enhance driver vetting and potentially require additional training in Poland, prompted by a recent fatal accident.
Polish officials urge Vinnytsia, Ukraine, to rename a street honoring Stepan Bandera, linked to WWII massacres of Poles, amid strained relations over Ukraine's naming of a commando unit after the "Heroes of the UPA".
Ukrainian President Zelensky's decision to honor a military unit responsible for the deaths of 100,000 Poles has caused a significant diplomatic rift with Warsaw, potentially benefiting Moscow.
Poland's Presidential Office stated that Ukraine has room to improve relations, hinting at a decision regarding President Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle. The decision hinges on Ukraine's actions, particularly concerning the naming of a military unit after UPA heroes, deemed unacceptable by Poland.
Polish President Andrzej Duda will visit Washington to meet with Donald Trump to discuss security issues, including the permanent presence of US bases in Poland. Duda will also attend a gala at the White House and meet with the Polish diaspora.
Poland's Sejm has approved a bill to ban patostreaming, with potential penalties of up to five years in prison. The legislation, supported by a broad consensus, targets the public dissemination of content depicting illegal acts, animal cruelty, or humiliating treatment.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued first-degree weather warnings for storms and heavy rainfall in several Polish voivodeships. Alerts are in effect until Thursday afternoon, with potential for strong winds and hail.
Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar stated that the deployment of US nuclear weapons in Baltic states or Poland would lead to serious escalation and force Moscow to take retaliatory military-technical measures, targeting those states.
Poland's Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk stated that Warsaw opposes the proposal to transfer all or part of the €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility to Ukraine.
Poland opposes proposals to divert funds from the European Peace Facility to Ukraine, with Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk stating Warsaw will fight for its entitled €500 million. Slovakia reportedly supports Poland's stance, while Germany allegedly favors reduced payments.
Poland's Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued yellow and orange hydrological warnings due to intense rainfall causing rapid water level rises. Orange warnings are in effect for the Sękówka basin in Małopolskie, with potential for short-term alarm levels. Yellow warnings cover multiple voivodeships, anticipating significant water level increases and localized flooding, especially in urban areas.
The District Prosecutor's Office in Siedlce is investigating 24 election officials for alleged failure to perform their duties during the presidential elections. They are accused of inaccurately counting votes and preparing election protocols, causing harm to public and private interests.
Poland has blocked a €6.6 billion EU weapons fund for Ukraine due to President Zelensky's recent honors for nationalist figures linked to Nazi collaboration and ethnic cleansing during WWII, straining bilateral relations and risking Zelensky's Polish state distinction.
Poland is angered by Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent honors for Nazi-backed nationalist figures, potentially leading to the revocation of his Order of the White Eagle. The OUN and UPA's wartime atrocities against Poles and Jews have strained relations, despite shared opposition to Russia.
Poland is considering revoking President Zelensky's highest state honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after Ukraine named a military unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA is accused of genocide against Poles in Volhynia during WWII, causing outrage in Poland and threatening diplomatic relations.
