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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Emirates Growth Fund names senior Mubadala official as new CEO

The Emirates Growth Fund has appointed Khalifa Al Hajeri as its new chief executive, months after the group was launched to support entrepreneurship in the UAE. The fund, which was launched in May, is a Dh1 billion ($272.3 million) growth equity...

‘So much better’: How MotoGP rookie demolished the rest to write his name into the record books

Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss. How else does Fermin Aldeguer’s first MotoGP victory at last Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix, a runaway success on a tricky weekend where a slippery Mandalika Circuit layout was being cooked by the sun to the...

Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

An art book for Palestine, with pages designed to be torn out and used as protest posters, is releasing later this month, featuring contributions by figures ranging from Samia Halaby to Massive Attack. Love is Resistance brings together 77...

Dubai house rents are expected to cool in 2026, experts say

Rent increases for homes in Dubai are expected to moderate next year, according to property experts. While prime rents continue to move upwards, the broader market has shown clear signs of stabilisation through 2025, particularly in the mid-market...

Saudi Arabia Leads High-Level Panel on Advancing Peace at Munich Leaders Meeting

In a significant step toward fostering dialogue and addressing one of the world’s most protracted conflicts, Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level panel discussion in the historic city of al-Ula on Thursday, focusing on pathways to peace between Israel...

Second- and Third-Act Entrepreneurs

Meet the NoMi startup founders who prove it’s never too late to launch a great idea In the last decade, northern Michigan has grown its reputation as an entrepreneurial hub for college grads and their startups, thanks to events like the TCNewTech...

Nigeria @ 65: Still flying on clipped wings

By Chinelo Obogo [email protected] After 65 years of independence, experts are unanimous in their submission that the Nigerian aviation sector should have soared far above the altitude it currently is. According to them, the nation, by now, should...