Politics
British Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Reunited with Family in UK After Years in Egyptian Prison
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Culture
Pottery Fragments at 'Noah's Ark' Site Date to 5500-3000 BC, Say Archaeologists
Pottery fragments discovered near Turkey's Durupinar Formation suggest human activity during the Biblical flood era. Archaeologists call for urgent site protection. Read the latest findings.
Sports
Jets U-turn: Fan Wins £100k After Halftime Kick Challenge Reversal
The New York Jets reversed a controversial decision, awarding a fan £100,000 for a successful halftime kick. Read the full story of the U-turn and fan celebration.
Business
From Zorb Balls to Fake Paparazzi: Brits Reveal Their Most Ridiculous Purchases
Metro readers share their most absurd buys, from a £550 Zorb ball to fake celebrity photos. Discover the hilarious and costly lessons learned from Boxing Day sale madness.
Environment
Transport
TfL issues 61,363 fare evasion fines in 2025
Transport for London has issued a staggering 61,363 Penalty Fare Notices to ticket evaders in 2025. Discover the monthly breakdown and TfL's strategy to halve evasion by 2030.
Boxing Day gridlock as 20 million cars hit UK roads
Drivers face severe Boxing Day congestion with 19.7 million journeys expected. The AA and RAC reveal the worst motorway hotspots and urge travel outside peak hours.
London's major transport upgrades set for 2026
From air-conditioned Piccadilly Line trains to expanded Superloop routes and Tube-wide mobile coverage, discover TfL's key projects transforming London travel in 2026.
TfL's Major 2026 Transport Upgrades for London
Transport for London unveils its 2026 upgrade plans, including new Piccadilly Line trains, expanded mobile coverage on the Tube, and new Superloop express bus routes. Discover how the network is evolving.
Sexual offences on London Underground reach five-year peak
Reported sexual offences on the Tube hit a five-year high, with campaigners warning harassment is 'routine' for women. New TfL data reveals 595 incidents in 2024/25.