Major 7.0 Quake Hits Alaska-Canada Border, No Damage
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska-Canada border. While widely felt, no injuries or major structural damage have been reported. Read the latest details.
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska-Canada border. While widely felt, no injuries or major structural damage have been reported. Read the latest details.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts to the 2026 World Cup schedule, with a 2am UK kick-off for fans at home. Discover the full fixture list for Scotland and England.
Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Haiti, Brazil, and Morocco have been scheduled, with UK fans facing 2am and 11pm GMT kick-off times. Get the full fixture details and manager Steve Clarke's reaction.
England and Scotland fans learn where their 2026 World Cup group games will be played across the USA. Discover the key dates, venues, and travel plans.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast from Sunday, with further disruption likely next week.
England will meet Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch to start their 2026 World Cup campaign. Discover the full draw results, including Scotland's tough group and the 'Group of Death'.
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
Nigel Farage returns to Scotland for a sold-out Reform UK event, capitalising on rising anti-immigration sentiment in towns like Falkirk. Analysis of a shifting political landscape.
The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington became a political spectacle, with Donald Trump honoured by FIFA. England face Croatia, Panama, Ghana; Scotland get Brazil, Morocco, Haiti. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of the unprecedented 2026 World Cup draw, where FIFA's overtures to Donald Trump overshadowed the football. Discover the political theatre and what the draw means for the home nations.
England will face Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch, while Scotland meet Brazil. Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland must navigate March play-offs to qualify. Full draw details revealed.
Scotland will face Brazil and Morocco in a tough 2026 World Cup group, echoing their famous 1998 encounter. Get the full draw details and analysis here.
England will meet Croatia again in a 2026 World Cup group stage rematch, while Scotland face Brazil. Get all the draw details and reaction from Washington DC.
England and Scotland will learn their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents tonight, but must wait until Saturday for fixture dates and venues. Get the full schedule details.
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi's memoir on Robert F Kennedy Jr faces ridicule, prompting sympathy from Monica Lewinsky. Plus, a royal series and a Lancashire earthquake.
England and Scotland discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents today. Get the UK start time, full pot seedings, TV details, and how the new draw format works.
A false alarm for a 5.9-magnitude quake buzzed phones in Nevada and California. Seismologists say it's a first for the automated system, blaming 'noisy triggers'.
A decade-long reintroduction project has expanded the red squirrel's range in the Scottish Highlands by over 25%, securing the future of this iconic UK species. Discover the rewilding success story.
Explore the latest Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables from 4 December 2025. Discover how to order a print and delve into related UK news stories, including a recent northern England earthquake.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has identified Japan, Colombia, and Scotland as the tricky opponents to dodge in Friday's 2026 World Cup draw. Get the full story and analysis.
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents. The tremor was felt across parts of Cumbria. Read eyewitness accounts and expert analysis.
A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, shaking homes across the region. Residents reported a loud bang and powerful shaking. No injuries or damage reported.
A new book showcases Scotland's finest Brutalist architecture, revealing the social vision behind the concrete. Discover the buildings that defined a postwar era.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Lancashire, felt as far as London. Reports detail shaking homes and rumbling sounds. Get the latest data from the British Geological Survey.
The Scottish government has announced an independent national review of grooming gang evidence, led by Professor Alexis Jay. The findings will decide on a judge-led public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police Scotland issue fresh appeal one month after Eugen Comanescu vanished. His car was found in a remote Highland location. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.