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'This year’s anniversary celebrations might be the last chance to thank our Second World War heroes and hear from those who experienced the triumphs and tragedies of war and embodied the British spirit of courage and loyalty'
Kemi Badenoch on VE Day for Metro
Kemi Badenoch on VE Day for Metro
Kemi Badenoch: Britain risks losing the spirit of Churchill and VE Day
80 years on from the first VE Day, we live in increasingly uncertain times.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
'This year’s anniversary celebrations might be the last chance to thank our Second World War heroes and hear from those who experienced the triumphs and tragedies of war and embodied the British spirit of courage and loyalty'
Kemi Badenoch on VE Day for Metro
Kemi Badenoch on VE Day for Metro
'Our victory was not just a victory for Britain. It was also a defeat of the assembled forces of tyranny, hatred and evil'
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer writes that today is an 'opportunity to pay our respects to the lion-hearted generation that defeated Nazi evil'
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer writes that today is an 'opportunity to pay our respects to the lion-hearted generation that defeated Nazi evil'
Keir Starmer: My grandad's post-war silence reminds me of our VE Day sacrifice
We never did find out exactly what he saw. He simply didn’t want to talk about it.
metro.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
'Our victory was not just a victory for Britain. It was also a defeat of the assembled forces of tyranny, hatred and evil'
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer writes that today is an 'opportunity to pay our respects to the lion-hearted generation that defeated Nazi evil'
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer writes that today is an 'opportunity to pay our respects to the lion-hearted generation that defeated Nazi evil'
Why are India and Pakistan fighting? History of war and conflict explained
Why are India and Pakistan fighting? History of war and conflict explained
The Muslim-majority Himalayan region of Kashmir is claimed by both countries, and has been the site of several wars, insurgency and diplomatic standoffs.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Why are India and Pakistan fighting? History of war and conflict explained
It has been reported that some of the high-ranking clerics who are set to choose the next Pope have turned to the Oscar-winning movie Conclave for pointers
Apparently, the film is considered a useful research tool as a cleric said many believe it is ‘remarkably accurate’
Apparently, the film is considered a useful research tool as a cleric said many believe it is ‘remarkably accurate’
Cardinals are actually watching Conclave to learn how to choose next Pope
The 2024 has been considered 'remarkably accurate' by figures in the Catholic Church.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It has been reported that some of the high-ranking clerics who are set to choose the next Pope have turned to the Oscar-winning movie Conclave for pointers
Apparently, the film is considered a useful research tool as a cleric said many believe it is ‘remarkably accurate’
Apparently, the film is considered a useful research tool as a cleric said many believe it is ‘remarkably accurate’
Evidence found inside the lair of the man suspected of killing Madeleine McCann, Christian Brueckner, has been revealed for the first time
The findings came about after a dog ran on to the property in 2016 and alerted to a shallow grave
The findings came about after a dog ran on to the property in 2016 and alerted to a shallow grave
Six new pieces of evidence found hidden inside Madeleine McCann suspect’s lair
The findings came about after a dog ran on to the property in 2016 and alerted to a shallow grave.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Evidence found inside the lair of the man suspected of killing Madeleine McCann, Christian Brueckner, has been revealed for the first time
The findings came about after a dog ran on to the property in 2016 and alerted to a shallow grave
The findings came about after a dog ran on to the property in 2016 and alerted to a shallow grave
India has targeted Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan called an act of war
How nuclear war between India and Pakistan 'could kill billions around the world'
How nuclear war between India and Pakistan 'could kill billions around the world'
How nuclear war between India and Pakistan could kill billions as tensions rise
India has targeted Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan called an act of war.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
India has targeted Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan called an act of war
How nuclear war between India and Pakistan 'could kill billions around the world'
How nuclear war between India and Pakistan 'could kill billions around the world'
The voting to select a new leader of the Catholic Church will finally begin later today
Here is a selection of possible contenders as all 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor arrive in Rome for the conclave
Here is a selection of possible contenders as all 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor arrive in Rome for the conclave
Who could be the next Pope? Conclave to name Francis' successor begins at Vatica
The race is now on for the top job.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The voting to select a new leader of the Catholic Church will finally begin later today
Here is a selection of possible contenders as all 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor arrive in Rome for the conclave
Here is a selection of possible contenders as all 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor arrive in Rome for the conclave
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Anyone else wondering how accurate Conclave was? I got you
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How accurate is Conclave? A Pope's death as depicted by Hollywood
The Oscar-winning film detailed what happens after a pope dies.
metro.co.uk
April 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Anyone else wondering how accurate Conclave was? I got you
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Maternity leave in the UK is pretty dire but we're not the only ones being screwed.
Statutory paternity pay is set at £187.18 per week or 90% of men’s average weekly earnings (whichever is the lower amount) for two weeks - one of the least generous entitlements in Europe.
Statutory paternity pay is set at £187.18 per week or 90% of men’s average weekly earnings (whichever is the lower amount) for two weeks - one of the least generous entitlements in Europe.
April 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Maternity leave in the UK is pretty dire but we're not the only ones being screwed.
Statutory paternity pay is set at £187.18 per week or 90% of men’s average weekly earnings (whichever is the lower amount) for two weeks - one of the least generous entitlements in Europe.
Statutory paternity pay is set at £187.18 per week or 90% of men’s average weekly earnings (whichever is the lower amount) for two weeks - one of the least generous entitlements in Europe.
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Minecraft A Movie's massive first weekend haul also surpassed Barbie's opening in the US ($163m vs $155m). While I'll never begrudge financial success in cinema, it's sobering to realise that the film with the viral 'Chicken Jockey' trend will now be considered a safe bet to replicate.
April 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Minecraft A Movie's massive first weekend haul also surpassed Barbie's opening in the US ($163m vs $155m). While I'll never begrudge financial success in cinema, it's sobering to realise that the film with the viral 'Chicken Jockey' trend will now be considered a safe bet to replicate.
The crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people in Washington DC was ‘a disaster waiting to happen’, according to Ross Aimer, a retired United Airlines captain and chief executive officer of Aero Consulting Experts
Washington plane crash that killed 67 people 'was disaster waiting to happen'
President Donald Trump said there were no survivors when an American Airlines flight collided with a Black Hawk by Reagan National Airport.
trib.al
January 31, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The crash between a passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people in Washington DC was ‘a disaster waiting to happen’, according to Ross Aimer, a retired United Airlines captain and chief executive officer of Aero Consulting Experts
Rock star Bruce Howe has died aged 77
The veteran musician, who was the bassist for 70s band Fraternity with Jimmy Barnes and AC/DC legend Bon Scott, died after a lengthy ‘battle with cancer’
The veteran musician, who was the bassist for 70s band Fraternity with Jimmy Barnes and AC/DC legend Bon Scott, died after a lengthy ‘battle with cancer’
70s rock star Bruce Howe who worked with AC/DC icon Bon Scott dies aged 77
He formed Fraternity in the 1970s.
trib.al
January 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Rock star Bruce Howe has died aged 77
The veteran musician, who was the bassist for 70s band Fraternity with Jimmy Barnes and AC/DC legend Bon Scott, died after a lengthy ‘battle with cancer’
The veteran musician, who was the bassist for 70s band Fraternity with Jimmy Barnes and AC/DC legend Bon Scott, died after a lengthy ‘battle with cancer’
The Defence Secretary has said the UK should learn from Sweden’s war pamphlet in the face of ‘pressing’ threats like Russia
This comes after the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted in British waters in the North Sea where the vessel has been monitored by the RAF, two warships and a Navy submarine
This comes after the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted in British waters in the North Sea where the vessel has been monitored by the RAF, two warships and a Navy submarine
UK should learn from Sweden's war pamphlet after Russia threat, says minister
The Defence Secretary has said that the UK should be as prepared for war as Sweden.
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Defence Secretary has said the UK should learn from Sweden’s war pamphlet in the face of ‘pressing’ threats like Russia
This comes after the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted in British waters in the North Sea where the vessel has been monitored by the RAF, two warships and a Navy submarine
This comes after the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted in British waters in the North Sea where the vessel has been monitored by the RAF, two warships and a Navy submarine
John Lewis will start scanning your face if you buy knives. You'll have to convince the AI that you're over 18
This measure comes during a national debate about stricter checks on buying knives after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was able to purchase the murder weapon on Amazon, despite being 17
This measure comes during a national debate about stricter checks on buying knives after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was able to purchase the murder weapon on Amazon, despite being 17
Major retailer will start scanning your face if you buy knives online
It's illegal to sell a knife to someone aged under 18, but the Southport killer managed to buy one on Amazon.
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
John Lewis will start scanning your face if you buy knives. You'll have to convince the AI that you're over 18
This measure comes during a national debate about stricter checks on buying knives after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was able to purchase the murder weapon on Amazon, despite being 17
This measure comes during a national debate about stricter checks on buying knives after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was able to purchase the murder weapon on Amazon, despite being 17
Thursday, January 23 marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ people in Thailand – as same sex marriage will finally become legal 🥳️
It’s a historic moment, not just for Thailand, as it becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality
It’s a historic moment, not just for Thailand, as it becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality
Same-sex marriage is about to become legal in Thailand
'I feel like, wow, my dream is close to coming true.'
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thursday, January 23 marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ people in Thailand – as same sex marriage will finally become legal 🥳️
It’s a historic moment, not just for Thailand, as it becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality
It’s a historic moment, not just for Thailand, as it becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality
BREAKING: Defence Secretary John Healey has told Putin ‘we see you, we know what you’re doing’ after revealing a Russian spy ship has been off the British coast for two days
‘This is a Russian spy ship used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure'
‘This is a Russian spy ship used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure'
UK issues warning to Putin over Russian spy ship spotted near British waters
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
BREAKING: Defence Secretary John Healey has told Putin ‘we see you, we know what you’re doing’ after revealing a Russian spy ship has been off the British coast for two days
‘This is a Russian spy ship used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure'
‘This is a Russian spy ship used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure'
A man wrongly accused of masturbating at a woman on a London bus says he has been a victim of verbal and physical attacks ever since.
The Met settled Brent Naylor’s case out of court, paying him £5,000 in damages and his legal costs.
'Now I don’t trust the police. They have put my life in danger'
The Met settled Brent Naylor’s case out of court, paying him £5,000 in damages and his legal costs.
'Now I don’t trust the police. They have put my life in danger'
Man wrongly accused of masturbating on a bus wins £5,000 payout from police
'Now I don't trust the police. They have put my life in danger. They are horrible people.'
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A man wrongly accused of masturbating at a woman on a London bus says he has been a victim of verbal and physical attacks ever since.
The Met settled Brent Naylor’s case out of court, paying him £5,000 in damages and his legal costs.
'Now I don’t trust the police. They have put my life in danger'
The Met settled Brent Naylor’s case out of court, paying him £5,000 in damages and his legal costs.
'Now I don’t trust the police. They have put my life in danger'
Concerning footage has emerged of a man being removed from Bonnie Blue’s recent ‘sex challenge’ by his mother
Bonnie's spokesperson confirmed that the mother was unable to stop her son, who did indeed achieve his goal of having sex with her
The 20-year-old was visiting London with his mum
Bonnie's spokesperson confirmed that the mother was unable to stop her son, who did indeed achieve his goal of having sex with her
The 20-year-old was visiting London with his mum
Bonnie Blue insider reveals what happened when mum removed son from sex queue
'Even if you don’t want me to sleep with your son, I will.'
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Concerning footage has emerged of a man being removed from Bonnie Blue’s recent ‘sex challenge’ by his mother
Bonnie's spokesperson confirmed that the mother was unable to stop her son, who did indeed achieve his goal of having sex with her
The 20-year-old was visiting London with his mum
Bonnie's spokesperson confirmed that the mother was unable to stop her son, who did indeed achieve his goal of having sex with her
The 20-year-old was visiting London with his mum
Captain Tom’s fundraising website has been taken down after his daughter’s business collapsed
Captain Tom's fundraising website taken down after daughter's business collapses
Fundraising platform has vanished amid financial drop at family company.
metro.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Captain Tom’s fundraising website has been taken down after his daughter’s business collapsed
Glasgow is the UK's drug death capital.
To tackle the deaths, the city has opened Thistle – a walk-in where drug users can bring their own drugs and consume them under the watchful eye of medical staff, who provide them with clean needles and can save their lives if they overdose
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To tackle the deaths, the city has opened Thistle – a walk-in where drug users can bring their own drugs and consume them under the watchful eye of medical staff, who provide them with clean needles and can save their lives if they overdose
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City gripped by overdose and needles: Will this fix the UK's drug death capital?
The UK's first drug consumption room opened last week.
trib.al
January 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Glasgow is the UK's drug death capital.
To tackle the deaths, the city has opened Thistle – a walk-in where drug users can bring their own drugs and consume them under the watchful eye of medical staff, who provide them with clean needles and can save their lives if they overdose
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To tackle the deaths, the city has opened Thistle – a walk-in where drug users can bring their own drugs and consume them under the watchful eye of medical staff, who provide them with clean needles and can save their lives if they overdose
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A rare Tube map has come up for sale, revealing the forgotten London of the 1930s.
The 162-year-old London Underground network continues to fascinate daily commuters, visitors and Tube lovers alike
The 162-year-old London Underground network continues to fascinate daily commuters, visitors and Tube lovers alike
Rare £10,000 Tube map which is 'unlike any other one out there' revealed
It is though to be the only one available for sale at the moment.
metro.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A rare Tube map has come up for sale, revealing the forgotten London of the 1930s.
The 162-year-old London Underground network continues to fascinate daily commuters, visitors and Tube lovers alike
The 162-year-old London Underground network continues to fascinate daily commuters, visitors and Tube lovers alike
A woman who was told her babies died soon after she gave birth believes they may have instead been stolen
Ana's pregnancy with the twins had not had any complications but when she arrived at hospital, she was placed in a storage room alone and given a sedative by a nurse, who was also a nun
Ana's pregnancy with the twins had not had any complications but when she arrived at hospital, she was placed in a storage room alone and given a sedative by a nurse, who was also a nun
Woman told her twins died at birth - but she has a different theory
Ana gave birth in 1958 and thinks her twins may have been part of a massive national scandal.
metro.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A woman who was told her babies died soon after she gave birth believes they may have instead been stolen
Ana's pregnancy with the twins had not had any complications but when she arrived at hospital, she was placed in a storage room alone and given a sedative by a nurse, who was also a nun
Ana's pregnancy with the twins had not had any complications but when she arrived at hospital, she was placed in a storage room alone and given a sedative by a nurse, who was also a nun
Sir Keir Starmer has described the Southport attack as a ‘devastating moment in our history’ and warned of a new type of terrorism threat from ‘loners’
Keir Starmer says Britain is facing a 'new threat of terrorism from loners'
trib.al
January 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Sir Keir Starmer has described the Southport attack as a ‘devastating moment in our history’ and warned of a new type of terrorism threat from ‘loners’
Speaking exclusively to Metro, Bonnie claims that she had first mentioned wanting to break the world record back in August 2024, before Lily.
Their competitive streaks could set a worrying trend of one-upmanship, as the pair continue to engage in dangerous sex acts, each more extreme than the last
Their competitive streaks could set a worrying trend of one-upmanship, as the pair continue to engage in dangerous sex acts, each more extreme than the last
Bonnie Blue reveals 1,057 sex 'record' was her idea first — not Lily Phillips'
A dangerous game of one one-upmanship.
metro.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Speaking exclusively to Metro, Bonnie claims that she had first mentioned wanting to break the world record back in August 2024, before Lily.
Their competitive streaks could set a worrying trend of one-upmanship, as the pair continue to engage in dangerous sex acts, each more extreme than the last
Their competitive streaks could set a worrying trend of one-upmanship, as the pair continue to engage in dangerous sex acts, each more extreme than the last
BREAKING: Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, returning to office after four years
Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
metro.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, returning to office after four years