Politics
Two Shot by US Federal Agents in Portland, Mayor Calls for ICE Halt
Two people were hospitalised after being shot by US federal agents in Portland, police confirm. Mayor demands ICE operations stop pending investigation.
Culture
Top 10 Tabletop & TCG Releases for 2026: Cyberpunk, Pokémon & More
Discover the biggest tabletop and trading card game releases of 2026, from the Cyberpunk 2077 TCG and Pokémon's 30th-anniversary sets to Magic: The Gathering's TMNT crossover. Get release dates and details.
Sports
Arteta defends Gyokeres after 7-touch display in Arsenal's Liverpool draw
Mikel Arteta has backed Arsenal's £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres after a subdued performance against Liverpool. The Gunners boss insists the Swede is 'getting better' despite a goal drought.
Business
Can Finfluencers Bridge the UK's Investment Gap? FCA Weighs In
The UK's financial watchdog is investigating whether social media 'finfluencers' can help close the nation's investment gap. Discover the risks, regulations, and potential impact.
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.