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last updated: 2026-05-23 03:03

Poland

Democrats demand explanations from Marco Rubio regarding Zbigniew Ziobro's visa to the US, while Donald Trump becomes angry at the Secretary of Defense over the cancellation of sending American soldiers to Poland. The first day of Polsat Hit Festival 2026 features a tribute to Krzysztof Krawczyk and the jubilee of Kombii, as Jakub Kiwior becomes a target for FC Barcelona. In a survey, Poles are divided on the transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, while the Mayor of Zakopane announces that he will refuse such transcriptions. A presidential photographer mocks the government by publishing an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting with Donald Trump. On a lighter note, the day is marked by a korzystny biomet and warm weather across Poland. The day ends with the Democrats demanding explanations from Marco Rubio regarding Zbigniew Ziobro's visa to the US, while Donald Trump becomes angry at the Secretary of Defense over the cancellation of sending American soldiers to Poland.

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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 issuance of a visa for former Polish Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro.
Nagła zmiana planów w sprawie amerykańskich żołnierzy w Polsce. Donald Trump wściekł się na sekretarza obrony Onet Wiadomości
Former US President Donald Trump becomes angry at the Secretary of Defense over the cancellation of sending 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 becomes a target for FC Barcelona as he is on the shortlist for potential signings.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Polacy ocenili w sondażu Interia Fakty
A survey shows that Poles are divided on the transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad.
Burmistrz Zakopanego mówi "nie". Zapowiada odmowy transkrypcji aktów małżeństw tej samej płci Gazeta.pl
The Mayor of Zakopane announces that he will refuse to transscribe same-sex marriage acts.
Fotograf prezydenta zakpił z rządu. Opublikował zdjęcie. "Tak było" Onet Wiadomości
A presidential photographer mocks the government by publishing an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting with Donald Trump.
Pogoda na dziś - sobota 23.05. Korzystny biomet. Sprawdź, gdzie będzie najcieplej TVN24
The day is marked by a korzystny biomet and warm weather across Poland.

World

In the United States, a series of events unfolded on May 23, 2026. A chemical plant explosion risk in California prompted an evacuation order for around 40,000 people in Orange County. In New York City, a blast at a shipyard resulted in at least 31 injuries, including two severe cases. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by considering renewing attacks on Iran and discussing Grenland. In China, a mining accident led to four deaths and the entrapment of 90 workers underground. Hungary decided to reverse its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, while a fire broke out at a nuclear power plant substation in Ukraine. The EU and Mexico signed a trade agreement, and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly considered ending the war in Ukraine by year-end under certain conditions. A tragic incident occurred in Poland when a 21-year-old woman died in her boyfriend's arms, and Trump announced he would not attend his son's wedding due to national obligations.

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