Aleppo Evacuations Ordered Amid Syria-Kurdish Clashes
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Category : Politics
US Protester Arrested After Interview on Venezuela Protest
Jessica Plichta, 22, was arrested in Grand Rapids after a live TV interview about a Venezuela protest. She believes her recent trip to Caracas made her a target. Read more on the alleged suppression tactics.
Watchdog to examine West Midlands Police fan ban role
The IOPC will assess evidence and a review into how intelligence was used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match. Read the latest developments.
Glasgow Council fined £80k over falling lamppost injury
Glasgow City Council ordered to pay £80,000 in compensation after a man suffered life-changing injuries from a collapsing lamppost. The council admits liability and announces a £7.5m safety investment.
UK Readers React to Trump's Greenland & Venezuela Moves
MetroTalk readers debate the implications of Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland and the US invasion of Venezuela, questioning legality and global double standards. Join the conversation.
Man admits strangling wife while children slept
Paul Knight, 36, pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Isobella at their Northamptonshire home. The tragic case highlights the ongoing epidemic of violence against women. Read the full story.
Poet and mother Renee Macklin Good killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. A vigil was held as questions mount over her death.
Trump's FEMA Staff Cuts Raise Disaster Response Fears
Plans to slash FEMA staff under a potential second Trump term could cripple US disaster readiness. Experts warn of dire consequences for hurricane and flood response. Read the full analysis.
Josh Shapiro announces re-election campaign
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, has announced his bid for a second term. The move is widely seen as a crucial step towards a potential 2028 presidential run.
France and Germany Presidents Condemn US Foreign Policy
French President Macron and German President Steinmeier issue stark warnings on the erosion of international rules, criticising US actions under Trump. Read their full statements.
Trump's Alleged Venezuela Kidnap Plot Exposed
Explosive podcast reveals alleged Trump-era plot to kidnap Maduro. Could this trigger global chaos and reshape US-Venezuela-Russia relations? Listen to the full analysis.
Wife stabbed husband after dogs euthanised, court told
A man was stabbed twice by his estranged wife after he had their two rescue dogs put down, Norwich Crown Court hears. The 64-year-old woman denies attempted murder.
Mass Evacuation in Aleppo Amid Syrian Army Offensive
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
Complaint against incoming Archbishop dismissed
The Church of England will take no action after a review of Sarah Mullally's handling of an abuse allegation. The complainant has 14 days to appeal the decision.
Minneapolis schools close after fatal ICE shooting sparks protests
Minneapolis cancels classes amid rising tension after a US citizen, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE officer. Protests planned as political rhetoric escalates. Read the latest.
Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh PM, Dies Aged 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and central figure in the nation's turbulent 'battle of the begums', has died aged 80. Read her political obituary.
Macron: US is gradually turning away from allies
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a stark warning about a strategic shift in US foreign policy, urging Europe to bolster its own defence capabilities. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia Accuses UAE of Helping Separatist Flee
Saudi Arabia formally accuses the UAE of assisting a key Yemeni separatist leader's escape to Oman, escalating tensions in the Gulf alliance. Read the full report on the diplomatic rift.
Mamdani's NYC Win Reveals Deep Democratic Party Faultlines
The insurgent victory of Zohran Mamdani as New York Mayor, and the New York Post's frenzied coverage, highlight the crucial internal battle between progressives and the Democratic machine. Discover the real political civil war.
Berlin Mayor's Tennis Game During Sabotage Blackout Sparks Fury
Berlin's mayor faces mounting pressure to resign after playing tennis during a major sabotage-induced power cut affecting 45,000 homes. Discover the full 'Tennis-Gate' scandal.
34 Accuse Farage of Racist School Bullying
Exclusive: Thirty-four former Dulwich College pupils allege Nigel Farage used racial slurs and antisemitic language. The Reform leader dismisses claims as 'fantasy'.
Council pays £500 after ignoring tenant's nuisance neighbour pleas
Enfield Council failed to act on a tenant's reports of screaming, threats and bad smells from a neighbour. The Ombudsman ordered an apology and £500 payment. Sign up for North London news.
Expert: ICE Expansion Raises Civil Unrest Risk After Shooting
A UK expert warns Trump's ICE recruitment drive could lead to more incidents like the Renee Good shooting and widespread civil disorder in US cities. Read the full analysis.
Maya Jama battles Grok AI over explicit fake images
Love Island host Maya Jama is spearheading a campaign against X's AI bot Grok, which is creating non-consensual explicit images of women. As regulators lag, victims take action.
Labour urged to quit X after Grok AI child abuse scandal
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
Birmingham's £1m Lottery prize expires in one month
A mystery EuroMillions winner in Birmingham must claim a £1,000,000 prize by February 11. Three other UK millionaires also have unclaimed tickets. Find out how to check if you're the lucky player.
NASA may bring ISS crew home early over medical issue
NASA is evaluating an early return for Crew-11 from the International Space Station due to a medical issue. The agency cancelled a planned spacewalk and says the astronaut is stable. Read for the latest updates.
Kate Middleton's surprise hospital visit after cancer remission
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London NHS hospital, her first public engagement of 2026, days before the anniversary of her cancer remission announcement. Read the full story.
Kate Middleton's surprise NHS visit with Prince William
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance with Prince William at a London hospital to thank NHS staff, just a day before her 44th birthday and near her cancer remission anniversary.
Jonty Bravery sentenced for assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, serving life for the Tate Modern attack, receives a 16-week term for assaulting two nurses at Broadmoor hospital. Read the full court details.
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