Politics
Iran Protests Escalate: Internet Blackout After Exiled Prince's Call
Nationwide protests erupt in Iran following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's appeal, triggering internet blackouts and deadly clashes. Over 41 killed and 2,270 detained.
Culture
Kent's 1777 Craft: The Sustainable British Comb That Saves Hair & Planet
Discover how Kent's durable, handcrafted cellulose acetate combs offer a gentler, more sustainable alternative to disposable plastic, protecting your hair and the environment.
Sports
Manchester United Fan Group Demands Vote to Oust 'Incompetent Clown' Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United supporters group The 1958 has issued a vote of no confidence in Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers, planning a major protest at Old Trafford. Read the full story.
Business
British man, 62, arrested with 7kg cocaine in car at Spanish ferry port
A 62-year-old British man is in custody in Spain after police found over seven kilos of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in his car at Denia port. Read the full details of the latest drug smuggling arrest.
Environment
Transport
Should Phones Be Banned on UK Public Transport?
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
London Bus Route 19, Immortalised by Dire Straits, Faces Cut
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
11-year-old girl dies after Tooting Bec Road collision
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Driverless Tube Plan Sparks 'Mass' Strike Warning
Reform UK's London mayoral candidate wants to automate the Underground, prompting unions to warn of major, sustained industrial action. Read the full story.