… eep up the momentum and finish the job. “We are committed to finding and treating everyone who needs support and would urge those at greater risk to come forward by ordering a free and confidential home-testing kit online.” Adults born in Ukraine, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Poland …
… If no accord is reached before the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, which begins in Poland on 5 September, that would be the first tournament subjected to a UEFA-led boycott. …
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said an object that crashed into a field in eastern Poland in the early hours of Thursday was probably a Russian missile. …
… Former British number one Jack Draper is planning to reunite with American Jessica Pegula after they made the 2025 semi-finals, while Poland’s Iga Swiatek and Norway’s Casper Ruud – last year’s runners-up – will also team up again. …
… Meanwhile, Tyson Fury edged closer to the blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out on Friday, but said he was “not convinced” his fellow Briton would face him. …
… Former heavyweight champion Fury faces Poland’s Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday, with the 46-year-old expected to be Fury’s final opponent before the ‘Battle of Britain’ bout against Joshua. …
Prosecutors in Poland have charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with carrying out sabotage acts on behalf of Russian intelligence aimed at inciting tensions between Poland and Ukraine. …
… Only six countries in this year’s survey still favour the US more, most of which are staunch US allies: Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Japan and Israel. …
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
Ghana's U-20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, are intensifying preparations in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup under Head Coach Charles Sampson. The team has been drawn in Group C and will face Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France, with Ghana seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their seventh appearance at the tournament.
Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, pledging government support and President Mahama's backing. The squad will prepare in Krakow with friendly matches before beginning their World Cup campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.
Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, visited the Black Princesses in Poland ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, urging them to represent Ghana with pride and assuring them of Government support. The team, camped in Krakow, will play friendlies before opening their campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.
Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic travelled to Poland to welcome the Black Princesses ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026, urging them to represent Ghana with pride and assuring them of government support. The team is camped in Krakow preparing for their opening match against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.
Ghana's U-20 women's football team, the Black Princesses, left Accra for a preparation camp in Krakow, Poland, where they will play international friendlies ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Ghana's group-stage matches include fixtures against Ecuador on September 6, Korea Republic, and France.
A 55.6-metre concrete Virgin Mary statue has been formally unveiled in rural Konotopie, Poland, and consecrated by a local bishop in a ceremony coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. The statue was commissioned by a local millionaire couple.
Poland's football federation said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule as the tournament approaches, despite being the first FIFA event held amid a governance dispute over World Cup commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament running from September 5 to 27.
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay said Corinthians breached an agreement to extend his contract, which he says was explicitly agreed by the club's president and departments. Corinthians cited financial sustainability concerns for the decision not to renew the 32-year-old's deal.
Poland said preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule, amid a governance dispute between UEFA and FIFA over commercial rights. New Zealand and France have confirmed their participation in the tournament, which runs from September 5 to 27.
England is close to eliminating hepatitis C, having already met its target of treating 80% of known cases and seeing deaths fall 36% in the last decade. Antiviral tablets cure more than 95% of cases, and initiatives including A&E blood tests and free at-home tests have helped identify previously undiagnosed people.
UEFA has reiterated its loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and maintained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, saying that FIFA's public backing of Infantino and the withdrawal of his FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme do not meet the conditions necessary to avert the boycott. UEFA stated it requires both the withdrawal of proposals to sell off major competitions and assurances that such attempts will not be made again.
UEFA says European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup, as the governing body maintains its conditions have not been met despite Infantino's scrapped plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The English FA has withdrawn support for Infantino, and UEFA says it has lost confidence in his presidency.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that crashed into a field in eastern Poland during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities was probably a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, creating a 10m-wide crater. Military experts concluded recovered fragments indicated it was a Russian Kh-101, with no casualties reported.
Central banks bought only 57 tons of gold in the first quarter, 187 tons less than previously thought, marking the weakest start to a year in over a decade according to the World Gold Council. While demand rebounded sharply in the second quarter to a record 289 tons, overall central-bank purchasing this year is expected to fall below 2025 levels.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.
Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round at Jeddah Superdome, marking his first fight since a December car crash in Nigeria. The victory sets up a blockbuster all-British heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury.
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Kristian Prenga on Saturday, his first fight since losing two close team members—rehabilitation coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif Ayodele—in a vehicle crash near Lagos on 29 December 2025. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, told BBC Sport he is keeping his mind occupied and is not ready for the loss to fully sink in.
Prosecutors in Poland have charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with 47 criminal acts between November 2024 and August 2025, including desecrating memorials and preparing a drone attack, allegedly carried out on behalf of Russian intelligence to incite tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
A Pew Research Center study of over 42,000 people in 36 countries found that in 25 of those countries, more respondents held favourable views of China than the US—the first time the organisation has recorded such results since tracking global sentiment since 2002. While the US was seen as respecting personal freedoms more than China, China was seen as interfering in other countries' affairs less than the US, and respondents expressed low confidence in both Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher.
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian military officers, hackers, and private companies for a years-long cyber-espionage campaign against the bloc, with attacks documented in at least nine countries including France, Germany, and Poland. Germany summoned the Russian ambassador in response, calling the attacks "unacceptable."
Ghanaian forward Agnes Yeboah has completed a permanent move to Chinese side Guangdong Meizhou Women Football Club from Ghana Women's Premier League side Jonina Ladies. She debuted for the club over the weekend, featuring for 53 minutes in a loss to Sichuan Women.
History is driven by decisions made in moments of uncertainty rather than by inevitability; how societies respond to difficult choices determines lasting consequences, from expanding freedom and strengthening institutions to prolonging conflict and eroding trust.
Robert Lewandowski has signed a two-year deal with MLS side Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona. The 37-year-old Polish striker ended his four-year stint in La Liga and was also of interest to AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League.
Ghana's opposition NPP Minority has called for full disclosure on the government's acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons for the Tema–Mpakadan railway line, describing the locomotives as relics from the "Margaret Thatcher era" and questioning whether Ghana is investing in outdated equipment at the expense of efficiency and value for money.
The WHO chief said more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June linked to high temperatures in Europe, with Germany hitting a record 41.7 °C on Sunday. France's health ministry reported around 1,000 more deaths than expected since Wednesday, mostly among those aged 65 and over.
France faces another day of exceptionally hot weather with more than half the country under red heat alert, following its hottest June day on record at 29.8°C on Tuesday. The heatwave is spreading across western Europe, with severe heat warnings issued for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Hungary and other eastern European countries, and 40 people have drowned in heatwave-related incidents in France since last Thursday.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II returned to Kumasi following a working visit to Poland and Canada aimed at promoting development partnerships, investment and educational opportunities for Asanteman. During the trip, the Asantehene held meetings with government officials, investors, business leaders and diaspora members to attract investment to the Ashanti Region and strengthen educational and cultural collaborations.
The Ghana National Fire Service held a farewell ceremony for Assistant Chief Fire Officer II Semey Anthony Mawuko, who retired after 37 years of service. ACFO II Mawuko, who joined the service in February 1989, held several strategic positions including Logistics Officer and Assistant Director of Maintenance, and was recognized for his contributions to operational efficiency, mentorship and technical training.
President John Dramani Mahama received credentials from ambassadors and high commissioners representing Russia, Malta, Poland, Indonesia, Panama, Armenia, and Tanzania. Mahama highlighted Ghana's healthy relationships with their respective countries and invited them to identify areas of meaningful cooperation, including investment opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, energy, and other sectors as part of Ghana's economic transformation agenda.