EUROTRASH: The Big Three in Cycling – Dominance and Future Challenges

The dominance of cycling's "Big Three" – Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, and Mathieu van der Poel – raises the question of when their stronghold on one-day races will falter. Since 2023, these riders have won 23 out of 30 significant races,...

Can I avoid paying UK tax on UAE earnings if I relocate?

Question: I moved to Dubai in January. I had a job, and it was kind of OK until recently, but a change of management has led to a toxic work environment, so I have resigned. I am struggling to find another job so am thinking of going back to the...

MSC’s name misused to whitewash controversial fish trade

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), one of the world’s leading certification schemes for sustainable fisheries, has confirmed that it has not certified any fisheries in Moroccan, Mauritanian, or Western Saharan waters. Consequently, no product...

Newcastle transfer news: Elliot Anderson deal ‘very hard’ as Nottingham Forest’s ‘extortionate’ demand is revealed

© Sports Press Photo / Imago Newcastle United will reportedly struggle to meet the 'extortionate' demands of Nottingham Forest to re-sign midfielder Elliot Anderson. Newcastle United will reportedly struggle to meet the demands of Nottingham...

The Gaza truce is welcome. Now turn it into a peace deal

Were anyone in doubt about what the tentative ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Hamas means to Gaza’s people, videos shot in the ruined territory speak volumes. In one, several Palestinian children dance with joy. In another, local journalists...

Marc Guéhi leaves worries behind to win Tuchel’s trust and earn England spot

For Marc Guéhi, the flicker of self-doubt was understandable. The Crystal Palace centre‑half had starred for England at Euro 2024, a first-choice selection under Gareth Southgate, and his status was intact at the end of Lee Carsley’s caretaker...

Tuchel: England will be 'underdogs' at World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has said England will go to next summer's World Cup as "underdogs" and have "no chance" of succeeding in North America unless they work as a team. The back-to-back European Championship finalists are within touching distance of...

Who will Thomas Tuchel include in England’s World Cup 2026 squad?

Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham have been left out of Tuchel’s squad. (Picture: Getty) In the ninth instalment of Metro’s In The Mixer, we’re looking who will be included in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup in 2026. Sign up to...

Tom Pidcock, Marianne Vos, Lorena Wiebes, but no Mathieu van der Poel: UCI Gravel World Championships 2025 start lists confirmed

In the wake of the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda, focus now shifts to the UCI Gravel World Championships, where rainbow jerseys will be awarded this weekend. The fourth edition of the event is scheduled to take place in Limburg, the...

What’s happened to Israel and Palestine since the UNGA?

A report on recent recognitions of Palestine, walkouts at the GA, and Trump’s Peace Plan In a week of high-stakes diplomacy and visible division, Gaza has returned to the center of global politics, as walkouts, recognition debates, and the United...

Midweek Warm-up: Report says Bayern Munich won’t offer Harry Kane a raise; UEFA World Cup Qualifier predictions; Should Bayern pursue Nico Schlotterbeck?; Throwing it back to Powerman 5000; and MORE!

Could Bayern Munich really be contemplating offering Harry Kane a contract extension without a raise? Maybe and that is according to a report from Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): Harry Kane’s...

2 years of Gaza genocide: Gen Z challenges Europe on Israel

Experts say young people’s disillusionment with double standards on human rights is reshaping Europe’s political landscape ‘They’ve realized that international law and human rights were not universal and were subject to conditions depending on who...

Shoe thrown at India's chief justice over remark about Hindu god

A lawyer threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday over remarks he made about the Hindu god Vishnu. The lawyer approached the raised platform where Mr Gavai was sitting on Monday and threw the shoe, the BBC...

Luxembourg PM says recognition of Palestine ‘the right thing to do’

Luxembourg’s Luc Frieden defends his country’s recognition of Palestine, calling it a moral duty and urging Europe to uphold international law. Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden announced that his country’s recognition of the State of...

Sirubai helps Vella Island connect to the world

BY BEN BILUA GIZO The Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) has taken a major step in bridging the digital divide for Vella La Vella Island with the installation of a Starlink satellite internet system offering the community a reliable link to the...

Cost of Trumping in the 21st century: Tested in Europe, isolated on Gaza,

At the 2025 U.N. General Assembly, Donald Trump looked less like a steward of a rules-based order than more like a salesman with a global microphone. His 57-minute speech went off-script after the teleprompter froze. A U.N. address by a U.S....

Smartwool and icebreaker Partner with Alterra Mountain Company

Smartwool® and icebreaker®, two leaders in performance-driven Merino wool socks and apparel, announce a four-year partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, making the brands the official base layer and mid-layer partners of select Alterra...

Shining a light on Manar Abu Dhabi: Dates, locations and how to attend

Abu Dhabi will once again come alive with light this winter as Manar Abu Dhabi, the public art exhibition that made its debut from 2023 to 2024, is set to return for a second time. Expanding its reach across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the large-scale...

Obituary: first up for Elvira is the chaotic new boss

TV WEEK Published: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 12:30 PM TOP SPECIALS The Crash Detectives (BBC 1, Wednesday 8th, 7pm) When a serious road incident takes place, a forensic examination is required, and dedicated collision investigation officers track down the...

PM Manele highlights peace, security at UNGA

BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to global peace and security during his official engagements at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking to local media yesterday...