After saving a penalty against Saudi Arabia, Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny said he wanted to "face the best" at the World Cup - and true to his word, he was in the limelight again when he denied none other than Argentina's Lionel Messi from the spot.

Poland coach Czesław Michniewicz had instructed his players to avoid unnecessary bookings in their final World Cup Group C clash against Argentina on Wednesday, where fair play points could have decided their fate in the tournament. Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty but Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0 victory over Poland at Stadium 974 as both teams booked their places in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Poland next face a tough test on Sunday, when they will play the reigning world champions France.

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday to protest against the release from prison of the man who killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993.

Three Polish women have been arrested in an operation targeting Italy's most powerful crime family, the 'Ndrangheta, Polish police said on Wednesday.

The clash between Poland and Argentina will be a duel of the two teams, not strikers Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi, Poland coach Czesław Michniewicz said on Tuesday before their decisive final World Cup Group C match.

Janusz Waluś, the killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani nearly three decades ago, was stabbed in prison and is receiving treatment, authorities said on Tuesday.

Poland plans to charge Ukrainian refugees for food and housing after 4 months of staying in state accommodation, the government said on Tuesday.

A Polish judge fiercely critical of the nationalist government's judicial reforms was reinstated in his job on Tuesday by a new disciplinary body after being suspended for two years.

An emotional Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with a 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign.

Striker Robert Lewandowski will continue to take any penalty kicks for Poland at the World Cup, coach Czesław Michniewicz said on Friday, adding that the team remains calm after their Mexico stalemate.

It is Germany's decision where its Patriot air defence units are stationed, the Polish president said on Friday (November 25), adding that it would be better for Poland's security if they were on Ukrainian territory near the border.

Poland will freeze gas tariffs for households at 2022 levels, the climate minister said on Friday, as it seeks to limit the impact of high prices on consumers.

"A secure Europe, is a Europe where Russia is defeated political, military, and economic way," Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Friday at an international conference "The Idea of Europe" held in Kaunas, Lithuania. "A defeated Russia means safe Ukraine, safe Poland, safe Lithuania, safe Latvia, Romania, and frankly, also the rest of Europe," the president added.

The decision whether to send Patriot air defence units to Ukraine lies with the specific nations, NATO's chief said on Friday when asked about Polish demands for Germany to pass on Patriot units to Kyiv.

The head of the Polish Tennis Association (PZT) resigned on Thursday, the governing body said in a statement, after he became embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.

The leaders of Poland and the Czech Republic publicly criticised Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, laying bare tensions within central Europe's Visegrad Group that have been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Berlin made it clear on Thursday that the Patriot air defence units it offered to Poland are intended for use on NATO territory, countering demands by Warsaw for the system to be sent to Ukraine.

Greece, Poland, Malta and Belgium were among European Union countries to dismiss a proposal to cap gas prices at 275 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) as the bloc's 27 energy ministers met on Thursday to discuss more ways to bring down energy costs.

"We realize how huge importance in terms of deterrence the physical presence of American soldiers has in this or any other NATO country," Polish Ambassador to the United States Marek Magierowski said in an interview for "Fakty" TVN correspondent Marcin Wrona. Although the diplomat reminded that the US V Corps permanent HQ has been established in Poznań, he argued that "it's obviously not enough for us". "We would like to have as many (U.S.) soldiers as possible," he added.

Poland's Armed Forces General Command informed on Wednesday (November 23) that Polish crews carried out first firing practice in Abrams tanks recently purchased by Poland. The army said it was a "baptism of fire" for the new machines.

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Wednesday he had asked Germany to send Patriot missile launchers offered to Poland to Ukraine.

FIFA have opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association following chants by the country's fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

Retail sales at constant prices in October 2022 increased by 0.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, and by 0.3% compared to September 2022, Poland's Central Statistical Office (Statistics Poland) said on Wednesday. Retail sales at current prices increased by 18.3% year on year.

A 24-year-old woman has been charged for living with her 2-year-old daughter in a tent in Gdańsk. The girl has been taken to a hospital due to severe upper airway infection. According to the Gdańsk District Prosecutor's Office, the woman claims she has been taking good care of her child. She is facing 5 years in prison. The prosecutors requested the woman be temporarily detained. Her daughter will be placed in a foster home.

Poland wants to freeze gas prices for homes at levels similar to 2022, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, adding that a bill could go to parliament next week, but warned that income criteria could accompany any such measures.

Poland coach Czesław Michniewicz felt for his star player Robert Lewandowski who failed to convert a penalty in their 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday but believes the experienced striker will come good at the World Cup.

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.

According to Poland's Central Statistical Office (Statistics Poland), the average monthly salary in October 2022 increased by 13% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. Economists expected a 14-percent increase.