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last updated: 2026-05-23 00:18

Poland

Democrats demand explanations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issuance of a visa for Zbigniew Ziobro. meanwhile, Poland's most prominent democratic party leaders Gregory Meeks and James Raskin wrote a letter to Rubio, expressing concern over the 'unprecedented level of interference in Poland's internal affairs and judicial systems.' In other news, 21-year-old Edyta was found dead in her Zabrze home, prompting an investigation by the local prosecutor's office. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is reportedly interested in Polish footballer Jakub Kiwior as a potential defensive reinforcement during the summer transfer window. In the meanwhile, Poland's LGBTQ+ community debates the transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, with 45% of Poles supporting the idea and an equal number opposing it. Finally, Poland's President Karol Nawrocki faces criticism from opposition leaders for his role in the likwidacja Wojskowych Służb Informacyjnych case, as Marszałek Sejmu Włodzimierz Czarzasty and Marszałek Senatu Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska refuse to provide an opinion on the matter.

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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 issuance of a visa for Zbigniew Ziobro.
Edyta usnęła przy swoim chłopaku. Już się nie obudziła Wirtualna Polska
21-year-old Edyta was found dead in her Zabrze home, prompting an investigation by the local prosecutor's office.
Polak na celowniku giganta. Jest filarem defensywy FC Porto RMF24
FC Barcelona is reportedly interested in Polish footballer Jakub Kiwior as a potential defensive reinforcement during the summer transfer window.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Polacy ocenili w sondażu Interia Fakty
Poland's LGBTQ+ community debates the transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, with 45% of Poles supporting the idea and an equal number opposing it.
Prezydent otrzyma przesyłkę zwrotną. Nadawcami będą Czarzasty i Kidawa-Błońska RMF24
Marszałek Sejmu Włodzimierz Czarzasty and Marszałek Senatu Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska refuse to provide an opinion on the likwidacja Wojskowych Służb Informacyjnych case.
Wypadek na A1. Pasażer Sebastiana M.: To był mój rekord prędkości Interia Fakty
A witness in Sebastian M.'s trial testified that the defendant often drove at speeds exceeding 200 km/h, including a record-breaking 304 km/h on the A1 highway.
Zaginęła 12-letnia Ela. Szuka jej 200 osób Wirtualna Polska
Intense search operations are underway for a missing 12-year-old girl named Elżbieta Wojtacka in Kraków, involving around 200 people, including police, firefighters, soldiers, search groups, and drone operators.
Fotograf prezydenta zakpił z rządu. Opublikował zdjęcie. "Tak było" Onet Wiadomości
Fotograf z Kancelarii Prezydenta RP Mikołaj Bujak published an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting with Donald Trump, in response to suggestions by Cezary Tomczyk and others regarding the likwidacja Wojskowych Służb

World

A fire broke out at a substation of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, leading to partial disconnection from external power supply. The EU and Mexico signed a trade agreement that will eliminate or reduce customs duties on European agricultural products such as cheese, eggs, pork, and poultry. Bloomberg reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be willing to end the war in Ukraine by the end of the year if it can be presented as a victory for Russia. Former US President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son's wedding due to country obligations. Senator Roger Wicker called on Trump to resume attacks on Iranian military targets, stating that 'we must finish what we started.' The Eurojackpot jackpot continues to accumulate, reaching 520 million zlotys. The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate withdrew several batches of Green Out dietary supplement from the market after detecting a psychoactive substance. Temperatures in New Delhi reached 40 degrees Celsius, and in other regions of India, nearly 50 degrees, prompting heat warnings. Millions of bees died on the Lubelszczyzna region, causing a crisis for beekeepers and farmers. Saxophonist Dick Parry, known for his work with Pink Floyd, passed away at the age of 83. The Pentagon released the second batch of declassified documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP/UFO), including a report from a US intelligence officer about a series of close encounters with UFOs in late 2025.

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Groźny incydent w Ukrainie. Pożar w podstacji elektrowni jądrowej Wirtualna Polska
A fire broke out at a substation of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, leading to partial disconnection from external power supply.
Jest porozumienie między Meksykiem a UE. Zawarto umowę handlową RMF24
The EU and Mexico signed a trade agreement eliminating or reducing customs duties on European agricultural products such as cheese, eggs, pork, and poultry.
Putin chce zakończyć wojnę do końca roku? Media: Jest warunek Interia Fakty
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be willing to end the war in Ukraine by the end of the year if it can be presented as a victory for Russia.
Zaskakujące oświadczenie Donalda Trumpa. Nie pojawi się na ślubie syna Onet Wiadomości
Former US President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son's wedding due to country obligations.
Apeluje do Trumpa ws. Iranu. "Musimy dokończyć to, co zaczęliśmy" Wirtualna Polska
Senator Roger Wicker called on Trump to resume attacks on Iranian military targets, stating that 'we must finish what we started.
Naciska na Trumpa, mówi o Iranie. "Musimy dokończyć to, co zaczęliśmy" RMF24
The Eurojackpot jackpot continues to accumulate, reaching 520 million zlotys.
Kumulacja w Eurojackpot rośnie TVN24
The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate withdrew several batches of Green Out dietary supplement from the market after detecting a psychoactive substance.
Setki martwych ryb. Wszystko przez skwar TVN24
Millions of bees died on the Lubelszczyzna region, causing a crisis for beekeepers and farmers.