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The Siberian city of Omsk has imposed a 40-litre per vehicle cap on petrol sales amid supply shortages. Regional authorities openly stated that the limit is designed to prevent panic buying and fuel speculation. The fuel crisis, which had previously affected European Russia, has now spread east to Siberia.
Polish and Ukrainian media outlets published a joint statement in Tuesday's edition of "Gazeta Wyborcza," calling for solidarity between both nations. The signatories acknowledge painful chapters in Polish-Ukrainian history that politicians exploit for their own ends. Nevertheless, they appeal for unity, stating that stopping Putin's Russia is their shared task today.
Richard Liu, CEO of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, announced that 700,000 delivery workers will be laid off and replaced by AI-powered robots. The move represents one of the largest automation-driven workforce reductions ever announced in the logistics industry. Liu framed the decision as a direct consequence of deploying artificial intelligence in delivery operations.
Google officially opened its second office in Kraków on Tuesday, adding 300 new positions to its Polish operations. The Kraków engineering hub already employs over 400 people, and the expansion is intended to support the company's continued growth in Poland. Google did not provide details on the recruitment timeline.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend the Ukraine Reconstruction Congress in Gdańsk, according to unofficial information from Polish Radio. The congress is a major international forum dedicated to planning Ukraine's post-war rebuilding. Zelensky had been expected to be one of the key figures at the event.
Many fish restaurants along the Baltic coast serve imported frozen fish rather than locally caught species. Customers are advised to avoid farmed fish like pangasius and tilapia, which are not Baltic species. The best choices are freshly caught local fish such as herring, flounder, cod, and sprat — species actually sourced from Polish boats.
An international research team led by scientists from the University of Freiburg, including Prof. Nuria Selva from the Polish Academy of Sciences' Institute of Nature Conservation in Kraków, published the first comprehensive study on war's impact on wildlife in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Russia's 2022 invasion turned the unique nature sanctuary into an active war zone. Mammals in the area significantly altered their behaviour and daily activity patterns in response to military threats. The study is described as the first analysis of its kind examining how wildlife adapts to sudden, extre...
An ice-cold shower during a heatwave feels immediately refreshing, but experts warn it can have the opposite of the intended effect. Sudden cooling causes blood vessels to constrict, which can actually trap heat inside the body rather than releasing it. In extreme cases, rapid chilling may trigger dangerous physiological reactions, especially in people with cardiovascular conditions.
Bulgur wheat is increasingly appearing in everyday diets as a healthier alternative to couscous. It contains more fibre and has a lower glycaemic index, meaning it raises blood sugar more slowly and keeps you fuller for longer. Bulgur works well in main courses, salads, and vegetable bowls and is quick and easy to prepare.
Elon Musk's fortune amounts to roughly 3% of US GDP and is nearly five million times larger than the median American family's net worth, according to Prof. David Lay Williams writing in The New York Times. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warns that such extreme wealth concentration poses a real threat to democracy. Musk's wealth is comparable in scale to Switzerland's entire GDP.
Grzegorz Cybulski was once one of the world's finest long jumpers, setting a Polish record that stood unbroken for 26 years. Despite his exceptional talent, he was consistently unlucky at major championships and never claimed the medals expected of him. Today, the 74-year-old former athlete lives in a permanent care facility — the Dom Pomocy Społecznej (social care home) in Szczawno.
Bloomberg analysts Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore discussed the day's key market themes on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." The central signal of the session is that investors are not buying the dips — meaning falling asset prices are not attracting buyers as they typically would. This sentiment points to sustained caution and uncertainty across Wall Street.
Primary elections are being held Tuesday in Maryland, Utah, and New York. Redistricting is set to be the central issue driving Democratic primary contests in both Utah and Maryland. South Carolina is also holding a Republican run-off election on the same day.
Meir Kahane, the extremist rabbi assassinated in 1990, continues to shape Israeli politics decades after his death. His radical nationalist ideology has experienced a significant revival among some Israeli politicians and movements. Kahanism, once banned in Israel, has re-entered mainstream political discourse.
Erling Haaland boldly stated after Norway's win over Senegal that his national team can beat France in the match that will decide first place in Group I. The Norwegian striker made no attempt to hide his confidence, with commentators labelling his words a "brave statement." The Norway–France fixture will be decisive for group standings.
Israel and Lebanon are preparing for a new round of US-hosted negotiations in Washington. Iran separately announced that negotiating groups will oversee issues including sanctions, nuclear matters, economic reconstruction, and implementation of agreements. The talks are aimed at bringing greater stability to the region.
England beat Croatia 4:2 in their opening World Cup match and face Ghana on Tuesday. A bookmaker is offering a bonus of up to 700 PLN for England scoring a goal in that match. The promotion is available to new customers following specific registration and deposit conditions.
A shooting at a library in Northern California on Monday left two people dead. Law enforcement responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.
From 1 March 2026, Poland's standard ZUS care supplement increased to 366.68 PLN following a 5.3 percent indexation. However, one group of eligible recipients can receive 50 percent more — approximately 550 PLN. This higher amount is granted automatically by ZUS to individuals aged 75 and over, with no application required.
Scientists recorded a lightning strike that emitted a gamma-ray flash directed toward Earth, a rare phenomenon known as a Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flash (TGF). Such events occur during thunderstorms and remain incompletely understood. The observation adds new data to the study of high-energy physics within Earth's atmosphere.
NBA star Trae Young has agreed to a four-year contract with the Washington Wizards worth approximately $212 million. The deal includes a player option for the final season. It ranks among the largest contracts in league history.
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