King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged to bolster European security against Russia at a historic state banquet in Windsor. The first German state visit in 27 years also saw a £20m EV deal announced.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a historic three-day state visit to the UK, marked by royal pageantry and a focus on the landmark Kensington Treaty. Read about the renewed partnership.
King Charles welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Windsor Castle for a historic state visit, marking a new era in Anglo-German relations and a £20m EV deal. Read the full story.
The €100bn Future Combat Air System (SCAF) faces collapse due to strained relations between Dassault and Airbus. Safran CEO reveals political will remains to salvage the 6th-generation fighter project. Read the latest.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
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Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was struck and killed by a train in Nottinghamshire. The talented goalkeeper was remembered for his 'infectious smile'.
Two young brothers, Fadi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, 8, were killed by an Israeli drone strike while gathering firewood in southern Gaza. Read the full report on the latest ceasefire violations.
Discover the quest for London's tiny German hairy snail and the growing 'posting zero' trend. This weekly digest explores life's quirky lessons and modern dilemmas. Read more for a unique perspective.
Discover Quatuor Diotima's authoritative recordings of Helmut Lachenmann's groundbreaking string quartets, released for the composer's 90th birthday. Experience music that blurs noise and melody.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
Celebrated German actor Udo Kier, known for his iconic roles in cult classics and collaborations with legendary directors, has passed away at 80. Discover his remarkable legacy.
A major fire at a Hong Kong residential complex has left four dead, including a firefighter, with others trapped. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze.
Tributes pour in for PC Mathew Parker, an Essex Police officer killed while responding to an emergency on the A12. A beloved family man remembered for his dedication and passion.
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a respected Namibian politician named after the Nazi leader, seeks re-election after winning 85% of votes in 2020. Read his remarkable story.
Discover Guy Venables' latest Metro daily cartoon published on November 24, 2025. Explore print ordering details and related snail conservation stories.
An Italian court has removed three children from British-Australian parents living off-grid in woods after mushroom poisoning incident, sparking political controversy.
Over 100 volunteers are scouring the Thames for the rare, hairy-shelled snail. Join the citizen science effort to protect this unique London species.
Hollywood veteran Udo Kier has died at 81. The German actor known for Ace Ventura and horror classics passed away in Palm Springs. Read more about his legendary career.
German actor Udo Kier, star of over 200 films from cult classics to Hollywood blockbusters, has died aged 81. Explore his remarkable career.
German actor Udo Kier, known for roles in over 200 films from Lars von Trier projects to Ace Ventura, has died at 81. Discover his legendary career.
Israeli forces eliminate Hezbollah's military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai in Beirut strike days before Pope Leo's Lebanon visit. Five killed in escalation.
Discover how Brazil, Japan, Germany and California are using artificial intelligence to enhance democratic processes, reduce court backlogs and engage voters more effectively.
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a grandmother-of-eight who recently survived pancreatic cancer, was killed in a tragic collision with a refuse truck outside a primary school in Santa Ana.
Two Palestinian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were killed by Israeli forces in a West Bank raid. This occurs as UNICEF reports nearly two children killed daily in Gaza since the ceasefire. Follow for the latest developments.
Alice and Ellen Kessler, pioneering twins who revolutionised European variety shows, have died by joint assisted suicide. Explore their glittering legacy.
German Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck's collection Things That Disappear explores transience through everyday objects. Discover how small details reveal vast histories.