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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.

Starmer to Roll Out UK Job Center Tools to Beat AI Work Threat

Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, during a meeting with Donald Tusk, Poland's prime minister, at RAF Northolt in London, UK, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The UK is poised to sign a new defense and security pact with Poland, as the NATO allies seek to curb the threat posed by Russia. Photographer: Andy Rain/EPA/Bloomberg

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography WARSAW, June 2 : Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. Countries including the Netherlands, South Korea and Italy have banned smartphones in schools due to concerns over their impact on concentration and behaviour. Others have banned - or are considering banning -...

Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy?

Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland's sympathy? June 7, 2026On May 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree that a special forces unit of the Ukrainian army was being given the honorary name Heroes of the UPA, explaining that it was "to restore the historical traditions of the national army." However, the decree has created serious tensions with Poland, one of Ukraine's most important allies in the war with Russia.

Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit

Zelenskyy angers Poland with WWII-era name for army unit June 7, 2026On May 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree that a special forces unit of the Ukrainian army was being given the honorary name Heroes of the UPA, explaining that it was "to restore the historical traditions of the national army." However, the decree has created serious tensions with Poland, one of Ukraine's most important allies in the war with Russia. After Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union in...

Watch: Inside the deepest diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine

A recent military designation has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between Warsaw and Kyiv, exposing deeply conflicting national narratives. Politics is about symbols and this time was no different. A recent military designation has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between Warsaw and Kyiv.

Poland’s president snubs Zelenskyy over historical slight

Poland pushes for permanent US base after Trump troop pivot

Poland on Wednesday announced it had formally asked the United States to establish a permanent military base on its territory, seizing on President Donald Trump’s decision to send an additional 5,000 American troops to the country. Warsaw’s push to have U.S. troops permanently stationed within Poland’s borders comes as Washington’s military commitment to Europe wanes, and as the continent faces a greater threat from Russia. “I have conveyed to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete...

Poland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schools

Poland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schools The country also wants adult websites to implement age checks to keep kids out. The Polish government has just approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 years old from using their phones and smartwatches in school. It would still need to be approved by the country's parliament and President Karol Nawrocki before it becomes a law.

Explained: How drone incursions in Europe went from rarity to reality

A drone strike in Romania has reignited fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling into Europe. As incursions multiply across NATO and EU member states, leaders are racing to strengthen defences against a growing threat that blends military pressure, disruption and psychological warfare. On Friday, a drone crashed into the top floor of an apartment complex in Galați, a port city in eastern Romania near the Danube River and the Ukrainian border.