AvatarMetroStoryboardIN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE AND AIAvatarCurated byMetroFrom using AI to 'fix' women and solve wars to Elon Musk successfully planting a brain chip in a human — here's a deep dive on everything you need to know. LOL
AvatarMetroStoryboardKing Charles Diagnosed With Cancer: Everything You Need To KnowAvatarCurated byMetroKing Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, leading to questions on how the monarchy will continue to run. Buckingham Palace confirmed the 75-year-old had been diagnosed with the disease last night. But officials said both the monarch and his doctors remain ‘hugely positive’ after beginning out-patient treatment yesterday.
AvatarMetroStoryboardKate Garraway says goodbye to Derek Draper as daughter Darcy carries coffinAvatarCurated byMetroThe last few weeks have been incredibly tough for TV star Kate Garraway, following the devastating loss of her husband Derek Draper. Married to Kate for 20 years, Derek died late last year after an almost four year battle following Covid. A host of Kate's celebrity friends and colleagues supported her as his funeral got underway including Sir Elton John, Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard. Here is a timeline of all that has happened since Derek's passing
AvatarMetroStoryboardToday's most eyebrow-raising newsAvatarCurated byMetroA monkey on the run, Sarah Jessica Parker exploring Edgware and self-medicating with vodka — what is going on? 🤔
AvatarMetroStoryboardRashford's Belfast Bender: All You Need To KnowAvatarCurated byMetroMarcus Rashford was ‘on a mission to get drunk’ during the Belfast bender which has plunged his Manchester United future into doubt. That’s according to Chris Sutton, who has torn into Rashford for his latest misdemeanour. The striker has been disciplined after taking ‘responsibility’ for missing Sunday’s FA Cup win against Newport. Rashford reported ‘ill’ for training on Friday, but footage has emerged of him in a nightclub in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Thursday night.
AvatarMetroStoryboardThe best feel-good and most heartwarming stories from JanuaryAvatarCurated byMetroJanuary has been a long slog, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't full of lovely moments and stories. What better way to bow out of the month than to revisit some of the most heartwarming among them? There were some truly inspirational people, from a two-year-old who climbed Everest to a woman who defied the outcome of a traumatic birth to swim the Channel. With much more included, we round-up the most feel-good stories of January.
AvatarMetroStoryboardUK army conscription on the cards as fears of war with Russia growAvatarCurated byMetroBritain’s top general has warned the public they may be conscripted to fight a war against Russia – after claiming the country’s military is currently ‘too small’ to handle the conflict on its own. General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff, has stressed the need for ministers to ‘mobilise the nation' But how did we get here and will you or I be called up to fight as tensions escalate between Russia and the West?
AvatarMetroStoryboardDoomsday Clock announcement: Meet the people already prepped for the endAvatarCurated byMetroOn the day that the world is finding out how close we all are to Armageddon, we have been warned to 'pay attention.' The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947 in the wake of the first atomic weapons, to convey threats to humanity and the planet. Last year, the clock was moved to just 90 seconds to midnight – the closest it’s ever been since the yearly announcements began. Here we look at what it could mean, and meet the doom preppers already set for the end...
AvatarMetroStoryboardThe week's weirdest stories and discoveries from the world of science and natureAvatarCurated byMetroAnother week, another wild ride of scientific revelations and weird and wonderful secrets of nature. Over the past seven days, the world of science has delivered some fascinating stories from cloned monkeys and their impact on human doppelgangers to lasers costing only a tenner that have blasted literal drones out of the sky. And things got quirkier still, with mega-plagues of zombie insects heading our way and the secrets of sex-crazed marsupials whose exhausting antics have a dark ending.
AvatarMetroStoryboardSnow advice: Amber warning as UK braces for 20cm in Arctic blastAvatarCurated byMetroVast swathes of the UK are covered by weather warnings for ice and snow on Wednesday as the ‘freeze of the century’ continues. A ‘wall of snow’ is sweeping in from the north throughout the week as an ‘Arctic blast’ causes temperatures to drop well below the average for this time of year. The Met Office has had weather warnings for ice and snow in place throughout most of the week, and Wednesday is no exception. With the cold snap taking hold Metro.co.uk has provided vital updates and advice.
AvatarMetroStoryboardAll you need to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels respond to UK and US strikeAvatarCurated byMetroYemen’s Houthi rebels have warned the UK and US will ‘pay a heavy price’ for shelling facilities used to attack international ships in the Red Sea. The breakaway faction has repeatedly launched drones and missiles against commercial vessels, claiming the action is in support of Hamas. It accused the West of ‘blatant aggression’ after airstrikes killed five of their fighters, vowing to respond with ‘punishment or retaliation’. Some fear the situation could escalate into a full-blown war
AvatarMetroStoryboardEverything You Need To Know About The Horizon ScandalAvatarCurated byMetroRishi Sunak has announced new legislation to exonerate and pay £75,000 in compensation to each sub-postmaster wrongfully convicted in the Horizon scandal. More than 700 sub-postmasters received criminal convictions for allegations such as theft and false accounting after faulty IT used by the Post Office made it appear money was being stolen. This comes after millions of viewers tuned in to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the ITV drama depicting the shocking Post Office scandal.
AvatarMetroStoryboardSecond US Airline Finds Loose Bolts On Boeing 737 Max 9 PlanesAvatarCurated byMetroUnited Airlines has discovered loose bolts on the plug doors of several Boeing 737 Max 9 planes in their fleet. The Boeing aircraft has come under fresh scrutiny after a panel fell off an Alaska Airlines jet mid-flight last Friday. More than 170 of the planes have been grounded by the US regulator since the incident, which happened at 16,000ft.
AvatarMetroStoryboardAll the gossip, outfits and winners from the 2024 Golden GlobesAvatarCurated byMetroFrom a controversial opening speech from Jo Koy to Gillian Anderson's fabulous vagina dress, this year's Golden Globes have certainly got tongues wagging. With big wins and tears galore, not to mention an epic death stare from Taylor Swift, there was plenty going on at the ceremony. So, what better way to celebrate than rounding up the best gossip from the star-studded event?
AvatarMetroStoryboardKate Garraway's husband Derek Draper dies aged 56 after Covid battleAvatarCurated byMetroDerek Draper, the husband of Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, has died at the age of 56. The couple have been married since 2005 and share two children; Darcey, 17, and William, 14. Draper passed away nearly four years after he was first diagnosed with Covid in March 2020, making him Britain's longest-suffering coronavirus victim.
AvatarMetroStoryboardNew Epstein Files Reveal 187 Names Linked To Sex Trafficking ConspiracyAvatarCurated byMetroNearly 200 people linked to Jeffrey Epstein during his years of child sex abuse have been named for the first time. Prince Andrew, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton and Stephen Hawking are among the 187 individuals named as associates of the late billionaire, who ran a sex trafficking ring with Ghislaine Maxwell. Their names were recently revealed after US Judge Loretta Preska ruled last month that documents naming the individuals be unsealed and made public.
AvatarMetroStoryboardStorm Henk Causes Widespread Disruption With Strong Winds And Flood RiskAvatarCurated byMetroNew year, same old miserable British weather – the Met Office has issued a third weather warning for powerful winds lashing London. Storm Henk is ringing in the new year with a spell of winds bashing parts of southwest England and south Wales. Disruption to travel, roof damage and possible power outages are expected to be just some of the consequences of the storm.
AvatarMetroStoryboardNew Year, New You?AvatarCurated byMetroIt's 2024; the start of a new year means the start of something new! It's finally time to pick up that new craft, set better boundaries at work and maybe even lose the booze and try Dry January? Here are some tips to start the new year off with a bang.
AvatarMetroStoryboardWeird And Wonderful: The Best Stories Of The DayAvatarCurated byMetroIt's hump day - the end of the week isn't near enough but at least Christmas is fast approaching. To help you get through the day, here are some of our best weird and wonderful stories - from a woman doing a photoshoot after her Christmas tree was stolen to policemen playing Santa and delivering presents, check out the stories below!
AvatarMetroStoryboardIceland Volcano: Gas From Eruption Set To Hit Reykjavik Within HoursAvatarCurated byMetroIcelanders in the country’s capital Reykjavik have been warned that gas pollution is likely to head their way ‘within hours’. Residents in the town of Grindavik were evacuated last month after thousands of earthquakes hinted that the Fagradalsfjall volcano was about to blow. And it finally did just that last night, sending 330-foot-high lava fountains spurting into the sky out of a 4km-long fissure stretching across Sundhnúkagígar.
AvatarMetroStoryboardBritish Boy Alex Batty Found After Six YearsAvatarCurated byMetroA boy from Greater Manchester who went missing six years ago has been found in France, prosecutors say. Six years after the 11-year-old was kidnapped during a holiday in Spain, Alex Batty was found in Revel on Wednesday. Fabien Accidini spotted the 17-year-old walking alone in the early hours of the morning in Toulouse, France, and offered the youngster a lift to shelter him from the heavy rain.
AvatarMetroStoryboardFrom Bad To Worse: The Weirdest Shopping Incidents This WeekAvatarCurated byMetroImagine waking up to start your day only to find out that Morrisons has sent you half a pint of urine instead of milk. It's been an awkward day for supermarkets across the UK... from moths in Tesco's fan favourite Christmas stuffing to worms in Asda's chicken, you may need to take a closer look at what you're popping in your shopping basket! Here's a roundup of some awkward things people have encountered on their daily shops!
AvatarMetroStoryboardGet Ready For ChristmasAvatarCurated byMetro'Tis the season! From decorations to Christmas jumpers, festive treats to the best gifts to give this season - we have it covered! Here is our guide to getting ready for Christmas with tips on the best places to go, things to do and things to buy to get into the festive food.
AvatarMetroStoryboardEverything You Need To Know About The Budget AnnouncementsAvatarCurated byMetroJeremy Hunt has delivered his autumn statement for 2023, telling millions across the UK what tax cuts and benefit changes are on the way. From pubs to pensions, we have broken down exactly how these changes will affect you and what they mean for the economy. Here is what you need to know!
AvatarMetroStoryboardWeddings Mean Love, Celebration And DramaAvatarCurated byMetroWeddings are a time of love and celebration - but we all know that they come with a slice of drama. Here are some of our lifestyle pieces about weddings which didn't go exactly as planned.
AvatarMetroStoryboardIt's Not Too Late To Jet Off For The Summer!AvatarCurated byMetroWhile summer is coming to an end - mostly because of our classic British weather, it doesn't mean that the fun has to stop here. There are still so many places you could jet off to squeeze in the final moments of summertime - whether that means living your dreams of a European tomato girl summer or a cozy staycation closer to home! We've put together some of Metro Travel's team recommendations to inspire your wanderlust and skip the planning part!
AvatarMetroStoryboardSpain FA President Apologises For Kissing Hermoso During World Cup CelebrationsAvatarCurated byMetroThe president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has issued an apology for kissing Jenni Hermoso during Spain’s Women’s World Cup celebrations after their 1-0 victory over England. Rubiales was at the stadium to watch the match and during the World Cup medal ceremony, he grabbed Hermoso by the head and kissed her on the lips. Speaking shortly after the incident, Hermoso did not appear to be happy with Rubiales as she told Spanish TV network La 1: ‘Eh… yeah, I did not enjoy that.
AvatarMetroStoryboardEngland’s Brave Lionesses Beaten By Spain In World Cup FinalAvatarCurated byMetroEngland’s exhilarating World Cup journey ended on a sour note after defeat to Spain in the final in Sydney, despite goalkeeper Mary Earps’ heroics.
AvatarMetroStoryboardNurse Lucy Letby, UK’s Most Prolific Baby Killer, Found Guilty Of Seven MurdersAvatarCurated byMetroNurse Lucy Letby faces spending the rest of her life behind bars after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others during a horrific year-long poisoning spree. Letby, 33, targeted the vulnerable infants while working on the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. Here are the latest updates you need to know.