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last updated: 2026-05-23 04:18

Poland

Democrats demand explanations from Marco Rubio regarding Zbigniew Ziobro's US visa, while Donald Trump becomes angry at the Secretary of Defense over canceled plans to send American soldiers to Poland. The first day of Polsat Hit Festival 2026 features a tribute to Krzysztof Krawczyk and the jubilee of Kombii. Jakub Kiwior is on the radar of FC Barcelona as a potential defensive player, while Poles are divided on the issue of transcription of same-sex marriages. The photographer of the President mocks the government with an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting Donald Trump. Bieszczady and Solina offer unique attractions for visitors to explore. In a poll, 45% of Poles support transcription of same-sex marriages, while the Mayor of Zakopane announces that he will refuse such transcriptions. The US Secretary of Defense's decision to cancel plans to send American soldiers to Poland sparks anger from Donald Trump. The list of demands from Democrats to Marco Rubio includes questions about the role of US Ambassador Tom Rose in Ziobro's visa.

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Demokraci chcą wyjaśnień od Marco Rubio. Chodzi o wizę dla Zbigniewa Ziobry Onet Wiadomości
Democrats demand explanations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the accelerated issuance of a visa for former Polish Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro.
Wiza do USA dla Ziobry. Demokraci żądają wyjaśnień od Marco Rubio Wirtualna Polska
Donald Trump becomes angry at the US Secretary of Defense over canceled plans to send American soldiers to Poland.
Ekspresowy jubileusz Kombii i rzewne wspomnienie Krawczyka, czyli pierwszy dzień Polsat Hit Festival 2026 Kultura Onet
The first day of Polsat Hit Festival 2026 features a tribute to Krzysztof Krawczyk and the jubilee of Kombii.
Polak na celowniku giganta. Jest filarem defensywy FC Porto RMF24
Polish footballer Jakub Kiwior is on the radar of FC Barcelona as a potential defensive player.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Polacy ocenili w sondażu Interia Fakty
A poll shows that 45% of Poles support transcription of same-sex marriages, while the Mayor of Zakopane announces he will refuse such transcriptions.
Burmistrz Zakopanego mówi "nie". Zapowiada odmowy transkrypcji aktów małżeństw tej samej płci Gazeta.pl
The photographer of the President mocks the government with an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting Donald Trump.
Poznaj legendy, które kryją Bieszczady i skorzystaj z wyjątkowych atrakcji w Solinie Onet Wiadomości
Bieszczady and Solina offer unique attractions for visitors to explore.
Czołowi demokraci żądają wyjaśnień w sprawie Zbigniewa Ziobry. Napisali list do Marco Rubio TVN24
Democrats demand explanations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the role of US Ambassador Tom Rose in Zbigniew Ziobro's visa.

World

Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched Starship V3, while Jeff Landry, a Trump envoy, claims that Grenlanders love the US. Donald Trump is considering resuming attacks on Iran, and 40,000 people are ordered to evacuate in California due to a possible chemical spill. A devastating explosion occurred at a New York shipyard, killing multiple people. Węgry wycofują się... z wycofania z MTK, and Putin may be willing to end the war in Ukraine by year-end if it can be presented as a Russian victory. The EU and Mexico signed a trade agreement, while a deadly mine accident in China leaves 4 dead and 90 trapped underground. A fire broke out at a nuclear power plant substation in Ukraine, causing partial disconnection from external power sources. Trump's recent post on social media has once again stirred emotions regarding Grenlandia acquisition. A high-level meeting was held in Iran, potentially leading to an escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. The situation continues to be tense and complex.

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Starship V3 wystartował. Udany lot megarakiety Elona Muska Wirtualna Polska
SpaceX successfully launched Starship V3, a larger and more powerful version of their megarocket.
Wysłannik Donalda Trumpa na Grenlandii. Jeff Landry twierdzi, że mieszkańcy "kochają USA" Onet Wiadomości
Jeff Landry, a Trump envoy, claims that Grenlanders love the US and see the island as crucial for supporting the West in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump wznowi ataki na Iran? Tylko jedno może go powstrzymać Wirtualna Polska
Donald Trump is considering resuming attacks on Iran, potentially leading to an escalation of tensions between the US and Iran.
Alert w Kalifornii. 40 tys. osób ma się ewakuować Wirtualna Polska
40,000 people are ordered to evacuate in California due to a possible chemical spill at an industrial facility.
Wybuch w stoczni w Nowym Jorku. Jest wielu rannych Wirtualna Polska
A devastating explosion occurred at a New York shipyard, killing multiple people and injuring several others.
Węgry wycofują się... z wycofania z MTK. Jest decyzja Wirtualna Polska
Węgry wycofują się... z wycofania z MTK after the court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu.
Wypadek w kopalni w Chinach. 4 osoby nie żyją, 90 uwięzionych Wirtualna Polska
A deadly mine accident in China left 4 dead and 90 trapped underground, highlighting safety concerns in the country's mining industry.
Groźny incydent w Ukrainie. Pożar w podstacji elektrowni jądrowej Wirtualna Polska
A fire broke out at a nuclear power plant substation in Ukraine, causing partial disconnection from external power sources and raising concerns about potential consequences.