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'Many reject those he welcomed' - Polish LGBTQ+ community on pope

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way - was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland.

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Poland condemns Russia's war in Ukraine: 'Don't you have enough land?'

In a wide-ranging speech to the lower house of the Polish parliament, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski crticised Russia's "fantasies of dominance".

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Discover Cracow, Queensland's hidden gem in the Outback

The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just 5 per cent of its population.

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Polish presidential elections 2025: who is ahead in the polls?

Support for Warsaw mayor and presidential favorite Rafal Trzaskowski has remained steady since the official start of the campaign in January, as Law and Justice-endorsed candidate Karol Nawrocki has lost ground to the far-right candidate, Slawomir Mentzen.

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Easter eggs from around the world on display in this Polish museum

A symbolic tradition across the world, colorful Easter eggs are synonymous with the holiday. The Easter egg museum in Ciechanowiec, Poland, brings together the world's largest collection of these fragile works of art.

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Two bodies retrieved from Bug River on Poland-Belarus border

Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who attempted to illegally cross the border. Investigators are performing an autopsy to determine their identities and cause of death.

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What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?

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Thousands of Poles march to mark coronation of the first Polish king

Polish conservatives danced the Polonaise, a patriotic celebration, to rally behind their presidential candidate, Karol Nawrocki, in the capital as elections near.

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Poland's PM says party computer systems targeted in cyberattack

'Foreign interference in elections begins,' Tusk said in a post on X, a reference to next month's presidential ballot.

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Japan explores 'Young Polish' art movement in landmark exhibition

Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The exhibition 'Young Poland: Polish Art 1890-1918' includes echoes of Japanese artistic tradition.

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US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions?

The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage.

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NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border

Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions.

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Poland suspends right of migrants to apply for asylum

The bill, which has been criticised by human rights groups, was signed into law by Poland's President Andrzej Duda.

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NATO chief warns 'response will be devastating' if Russia attacks

If anyone were to make a miscalculation, thinking that they would be able to attack Poland without consequences or attack any other ally, our Alliance would respond forcefully." Mark Rutte warned.

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Polish soldiers foil attempted illegal border crossing from Belarus

Polish authorities thwarted an illegal border crossing attempt near Belarus on 21 March, capturing footage of a group attempting to cut through a metal gate.

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Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons?

Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface.

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Former Polish defence minister charged over military data leak

Former minister of defence and deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak have been charged after leaking government plans in the case of a Russian invasion.

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We need to improve democracy, Lech Wałęsa says

Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders.

World News

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

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Poland and Baltic states to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat

The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression.

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