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Ambulance strikes and kills child in Jedlicze

A tragic incident in Jedlicze has resulted in the death of a three-year-old child, who was fatally struck by an ambulance. Investigators have released distressing details surrounding the accident.

In political developments, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, leader of Poland 2050, has departed from her government position as Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy. Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented critically on her exit, stating she is 'politically lost.'

Meanwhile, the former head of Polish public television (TVP) under the Law and Justice (PiS) government has testified about feeling 'surrounded by a mafia' within the organization. On the international front, Poland has issued an alert in two of its voivodeships and deployed fighter jets in response to a Russian attack in neighboring Ukraine.

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Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz Departs Government Amid Tusk's Criticism

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, leader of Poland 2050, has left her government post as Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has commented critically on her departure, stating she is 'politically lost' and indicated he knows who will replace her. Onet sources suggest two primary reasons for her exit.

Former TVP Head Alleges 'Mafia' Operations Under PiS Rule

The former head of Polish public television (TVP) during the Law and Justice (PiS) government has testified, claiming he felt 'surrounded by a mafia' within the organization and reportedly pleaded for help from the head of the CBA.

Poland on Alert: Fighter Jets Scrambled Amidst Russian Attack in Ukraine

Poland has issued an alert in two of its voivodeships and deployed Polish fighter jets to the air following a Russian attack in neighboring Ukraine.

Sebastian M.'s Lawyer Faces Criticism in Fatal A1 Crash Case

The lawyer representing Sebastian M., who was sentenced to eight years in prison on October 21, 2026, for a fatal A1 motorway crash that killed three people, is now facing criticism. A psychologist has commented on the lasting impact of online memory in such cases.

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