People say it's uncultured, but I love where I'm from – flaws and all
In the 17th instalment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Sarah Hooper writes about the US state where she grew up, and why you shouldn’t write it off.
Which countries recognise Palestine as a state - and what exactly does that mean
All eyes have been on Gaza as conditions worsen in the enclave. Israel controls all aid flow into the strip and denies any responsibility for the mass starvation, which has only increased in recent weeks.
Young people are falling through the cracks when it comes to sexual abuse
Gaia Pope was just a teenager when she died. A ‘loving and intelligent’ girl, the 19-year-old enjoyed painting and drawing, and was described by friends as someone who ‘hated injustice’.
The pictures that show the scale of 'mass starvation' in Gaza
The situation in Gaza is worsening by the hour, prompting more than 100 international aid organisations to warn of targeted ‘mass starvation’.
Photos of starving Palestinians, some of them babies,
Photos of starving Palestinians, some of them babies,
Thoughts and prayers - the truth about politicians and natural disasters
While some families have yet to recover the bodies of their missing loved ones, many of whom just days ago were having the time of their lives at Camp Mystic, the tragedy is already being manipulated by those in power.
Top Gaza doctor killed by IDF on day documentary about Gaza doctors comes out
As Channel 4 aired the ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’ documentary that the BBC refused to broadcast last night, an Israeli airstrike killed one of the Strip’s most senior doctors.
Dr Marwan al-Sultan, a renowned cardiologist and director of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, was killed in his apartment in Gaza City on the same day the film, presented by investigative reporter Ramita Navai, was shown.
Dr Al-Sultan is the 70th healthcare worker to be killed by Israeli attacks in the last 50 days, according...
Dr Marwan al-Sultan, a renowned cardiologist and director of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, was killed in his apartment in Gaza City on the same day the film, presented by investigative reporter Ramita Navai, was shown.
Dr Al-Sultan is the 70th healthcare worker to be killed by Israeli attacks in the last 50 days, according...
IDF kills women and children in Gaza beachfront café bombing
Israel unleashed one of its largest bombardments in weeks, killing at least 58 people, including a cafe filled with 20 people.
Trump and his defence boss have created a 'cult of personality'
US strikes on Iran have dominated headlines this week, in a fast-moving news story that grew stranger by the minute.
Experts reveal what could happen to countries that get dragged into WW3
Tensions in the Middle East have reached boiling point after a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran failed today.
'We need more spaces in London to nurture creativity' - how this venue is paving
Two decades ago, up-and-coming artists and creatives could find a large space in east London’s sprawling warehouse district to set up shop and get to work for a reasonable price.
Beloved coastal cat who had run-ins with police honoured in new statue
Saltburn is mourning a beloved local community member and has honoured him in a brand new statue by the pier.
Only, the honoree isn’t human.
Only, the honoree isn’t human.
Greta Thunberg first Gaza 'freedom flotilla' protestor to be deported on flight
Greta Thunberg and 12 other activists are being deported from Israel and placed on planes back to their home countries.
British photographer shot by police during Los Angeles protests
A British photographer has been injured while covering the Los Angeles protests.
Nick Stern, 60, from Hertford, had his thigh pierced by a rubber bullet while taking pictures between the police officers and the protesters on Saturday evening as the city saw multiple clashes.
Nick Stern, 60, from Hertford, had his thigh pierced by a rubber bullet while taking pictures between the police officers and the protesters on Saturday evening as the city saw multiple clashes.
'AI music curation is harming UK festivals - here's how we can fight back'
Since 2019, 192 music festivals across the UK have disappeared. What’s to blame? For Will Page and Nico Perez, it’s artificial intelligence.
Specifically, AI curation of playlists.
Specifically, AI curation of playlists.
MP holds up a naked photo of herself in parliament to prove an important point
A New Zealand MP bravely held up a naked photo of herself in Parliament to show the danger of deepfake technology.
Leader who killed 6,000,000 of his own honoured in new statue
The face of one of the worst dictators of the 20th century has been put on display in a busy Russian subway station.
Here's how the US's new Golden Dome will work - and tackle its greatest threats
Earlier this week, Donald Trump unveiled his new line of defence for the US – a $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’.
Couple killed in Washington DC shooting named and pictured
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy shot and killed while leaving the capital Jewish museum in Washington, DC, have been identified.
Ukrainian ex-Putin ally shot dead 'taking his children to school'
A former pro-Putin Ukrainian politician was gunned down after dropping his children off at school in a wealthy Spanish neighbourhood.
Tommy Robinson to be released from prison next week after winning court appeal
Tommy Robinson won his appeal to reduce his prison sentence at the High Court today and will be released within the next week.
Man says cafe staff refused to serve him because of his face tumours
A man with a rare genetic condition who said he was refused service in a north London cafe after customers stared at him said he shared his story to empower others.
Brain dead woman Adriana Smith forced to be kept alive due to draconian US law
A pregnant woman has been forced to be kept alive for nearly three months, despite being brain dead, due to a US state’s draconian abortion laws.
Donald Trump claims the US is 'entitled' to deport people without a trial
Another day, another bold Donald Trump claim.
Just a week after his administration was accused of ‘willfully disobeying’ the constitution, the president now claims he is ‘entitled’ to deport people without a fair trial.
Just a week after his administration was accused of ‘willfully disobeying’ the constitution, the president now claims he is ‘entitled’ to deport people without a fair trial.
US may 'move on' from Russia-Ukraine peace talks if there's no progress soon
Negotiations to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ‘coming to a head’ – but the US has suggested that if no progress is made, they will ‘move on’ from the discussions.
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