Orphaned baby elephant rescued by plane after collapsing with heat exhaustion
Rescuers had to move quickly to save the youngster.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/orphaned-baby-elephant-rescued-by-plane-after-collapsing-with-heat-exhaustion-15979257/
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Orphaned baby elephant rescued by plane after collapsing with heat exhaustion
Rescuers had to move quickly to save the youngster.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/orphaned-baby-elephant-rescued-by-plane-after-collapsing-with-heat-exhaustion-15979257/
Mum swept to her death after jumping into ice hole cut in river to mark Epiphany
The mum jumped into an ice hole to celebrate Christian Orthodox Epiphany - a holiday commemorating Jesus's baptism in the River Jordan.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/mum-swept-to-her-death-after-jumping-into-ice-hole-for-epiphany-15978382/
What is BA.2, a new variant of Omicron?
Here's what is known about the BA.2 variant so far.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/ba-2-variant-everything-we-know-about-the-new-covid-strain-15978110/
Trial to begin for cops accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
A defense attorney for one of the officers told the courtroom on Monday Chauvin 'called all the shots' during the killing of Floyd.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/three-cops-stood-by-as-derek-chauvin-killed-george-floyd-prosecutor-15980246/
Man dies three days 'after GP sent him home and threatened to take him off list'
Raymond Scougall, 40, visited his doctor in desperation as he was in so much pain from a hernia.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/man-dies-three-days-after-gp-sent-him-home-15970544/
Madeleine McCann suspect 'was miles away' when she vanished, new witness says
A woman said she was with Christian Brueckner before and after the kidnapping and insists he was not near the resort Maddie got taken from.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/maddie-mccann-suspect-was-miles-away-when-she-vanished-witness-says-15979022/
Extremely rare calf with two heads born in India
The animal has two heads, four eyes, two noses and two mouths.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/extremely-rare-baby-cow-with-two-heads-born-in-india-15978575/
Joe Biden weighing deployment of US troops to NATO allies near Ukraine
'All this is happening not because of what we, Russia, are doing. This is happening because of what NATO, the US are doing'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/joe-biden-weighing-deployment-of-us-troops-to-nato-allies-near-ukraine-15978849/
Airbnb is inviting one person to live rent-free in Italy for a year
The vacation rental app is on the lookout for someone to move to the Sicilian village of Sambuca for a whole year.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/airbnb-is-inviting-one-person-to-live-rent-free-in-italy-for-a-year-15977383/
Carrie 'threw Boris a surprise birthday party during first lockdown'
Interior designer Lulu Lytle, who was renovating the Number 10 flat at the time, was reportedly among up to 30 guests in the Cabinet Room.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/carrie-threw-boris-a-surprise-birthday-party-during-first-lockdown-15980211/
Tory MP says Nusrat Ghani 'hardly obviously Muslim' and her claim 'stinks'
Michael Fabricant dismissed his colleague's claim that concerns were raised about her Muslim faith when she was sacked as a junior minister.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/tory-mp-says-nusrat-ghani-hardly-obviously-muslim-and-her-islamophobia-claim-stinks-15969161/
Police officer seriously hurt in crash with motorbike going wrong way on M25
Patrols were responding to a report of a stolen motorcycle.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/police-officer-seriously-hurt-in-crash-with-motorbike-going-wrong-way-on-m25-15969551/
'Spooky old man' figure appears in woods and no one knows why
Several drivers have been left terrified after seeing the figure lurking in the woods, wearing a bright yellow raincoat.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/wales-spooky-old-man-figure-appears-in-woods-and-no-one-knows-why-15968492/
Grenadier Guards 'want Kate to replace Prince Andrew as their colonel'
‘From straw polling through the ranks, they would all love it to be Kate.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/grenadier-guards-want-kate-to-replace-prince-andrew-as-their-colonel-15967996/
Prince Andrew spotted driving ex-wife Fergie through Windsor estate
Prince Andrew could lose his round-the-clock bodyguards as early as next month.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/prince-andrew-spotted-driving-ex-wife-fergie-through-windsor-estate-15967414/
Mum gives birth to baby in Uber on dual carriageway
Uber driver Imran has been named a ‘hero’ by the new parents.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/walsgrave-mum-gives-birth-to-baby-in-uber-on-dual-carriageway-15968143/
Former banking boss appointed NHS chairman promises to donate wage to charity
He will be paid £63,000 a year for working two to three days a week.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/former-banking-boss-appointed-nhs-chairman-promises-to-donate-wage-to-charity-15967955/
Lab monkeys escape after lorry carrying 100 crashes
Three of the monkeys tragically had to be put down.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/pennsylvania-lab-monkeys-escape-after-lorry-carrying-100-crashes-15968623/
Adventurer, 75, dies trying to row solo across the Atlantic
His body was found in the cabin of his overturned boat by divers.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/france-adventurer-75-dies-trying-to-row-solo-across-the-atlantic-15968253/
Man dies after single punch to the head at social club
Paul Ologbose suffered a critical head injury.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/manchester-man-dies-after-single-punch-to-the-head-at-social-club-15969667/
Family's tribute to 'beautiful' woman who died after taking illegal diet pills
Annie Gresham took the pills, which are made using an industrial chemical and are not licenced for human consumption.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/derby-woman-25-died-after-taking-illegal-slimming-pills-15965673/
Andrew Marr calls some Royal Family members 'free-riders' and predicts clear-out
He warned the monarchy will have to 'earn its place' in the future.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/royal-news-andrew-marr-warns-of-free-riders-in-the-royal-family-15965909/
Everything you need to know about energy bill rises
With energy prices set to rise by 50%, many people are worried about how to pay their bills.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/energy-prices-everything-you-need-to-know-about-energy-bill-rises-15964978/
Woman fighting for life after car falls from bridge onto busy motorway
The crash happened at the Bowburn interchange on the A1(M) at 10.35am on Friday.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/woman-fighting-for-life-after-car-falls-from-bridge-onto-busy-motorway-15965649/
Hong Kong leader defends hamster cull amid surge in Covid infections
Earlier this week, some 2,000 hamsters from dozens of pet shops and storage facilities were ordered to be ‘disposed of’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/hong-kong-leader-defends-hamster-cull-amid-surge-in-covid-infections-15966529/
Man used pliers to pull out bits of tooth after struggling to find dentist
Carlton Hill made the painful decision to carry out his own dental work after spending months trying to get an appointment.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/wales-man-resorted-to-diy-dentistry-with-a-pair-of-pliers-15965828/
Tory MP accuses whip of telling her she was fired because of her ‘Muslimness’
Nusrat Ghani lost her job as a transport minister in a mini reshuffle in February 2020 following the resignation of Sajid Javid as chancello..
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/tory-mp-says-whip-told-her-she-was-fired-because-of-her-muslimness-15966433/
Brit hacked to death with a sickle in Thailand 'after row over loud music'
A 23-year-old man with a history of mental health issues has been arrested, according to local media.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/brit-hacked-to-death-with-a-sickle-in-thailand-after-row-over-music-15965644/
Hunt for men who dragged corpse into post office to try and claim pension
The deceased’s body is said to have been dragged into the branch in Co Carlow, Ireland, and propped up at the counter.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/22/ireland-two-men-took-corpse-into-post-office-to-try-and-claim-pension-15965239/
Peter Tatchell says government’s downfall would be best birthday present
Veteran campaigner plans to keep going into his 90s - and wants his ashes scattered in the sea at Brighton.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/23/peter-tatchell-says-governments-downfall-would-be-best-birthday-gift-15959744/
Three arrested after man killed and two injured in bridge collapse
The men were travelling with a shooting party in Lancashire.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/three-arrested-after-man-killed-in-bridge-collapse-at-lancashire-farm-15960864/
Emile Heskey praises VAR but he 'wouldn’t have been top of many stats table'
David Beckham 'was more tech-savvy than a lot of us.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/emile-heskey-says-he-wouldnt-have-been-top-of-many-stats-tables-15957509/
Energy firm E.ON slammed by shop worker for sending socks to help use less fuel
She criticised the energy company for the thoughtless gaffe at a time when bills are going up and major price rises are due to be announced.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/energy-giant-e-on-slammed-by-shop-worker-for-sending-socks-to-help-her-use-less-fuel-15960052/
Woman turning 101 sent thousands of birthday cards after care home appeal
She spent her 100th birthday last year in lockdown.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/woman-turning-101-sent-thousands-of-birthday-cards-after-care-home-appeal-15963249/
Daily Covid cases fall below 100,000 again as infections continue to slow
The UK's daily Covid case total has fallen below 100,000 again after signs that infections were beginning to creep up again this week.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/daily-covid-cases-fall-below-100000-again-as-infections-keep-slowing-15962737/
Judge hails police for catching potential serial killer as 'Ripper' faces jail
Sexual predator Brian Sengendo murdered one woman and attacked two others in a violent four-hour spree last summer.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/london-police-caught-potential-serial-killer-as-ripper-faces-jail-15961474/
New Highway Code rule tells drivers to open doors with 'wrong' hand
From next week, drivers will be told to use the 'Dutch reach' after a safety drive to protect cyclists inspired by the Netherlands.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/new-highway-code-rule-tells-drivers-to-open-doors-with-wrong-hand-15960033/
How much money can you withdraw from an ATM at once?
Get that money.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/how-much-money-can-you-withdraw-from-an-atm-maximum-for-all-uk-banks-15961086/
Powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Kyushu.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/powerful-magnitude-6-4-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-japan-15962936/
Greggs worker fired after exposing 'mountains of food binned every day'
Sandwiches, doughnuts and yum yums 'were being thrown away'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/21/greggs-worker-fired-after-exposing-mountains-of-food-binned-every-day-15962561/
'Appalling' footage shows recycling mixed with rubbish in London collection
The council said they 'unreservedly apologise' and will 'continue to demand better'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/appalling-footage-shows-recycling-mixed-with-rubbish-in-london-collection-15954037/
Gran forced to sit on deck chair for seven months as she waits for sofa
'It's the first thing on my mind in the morning and the last thing I think about at night.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/gran-has-sat-on-garden-deck-chair-for-seven-months-as-she-waits-for-sofa-15954889/
Pupils offered jacket potatoes five times a week with side of chips or mash
The menu used to be 'varied and fairly interesting', but is now just potatoes with potatoes.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/leicestershire-pupils-offered-jacket-potatoes-five-times-a-week-with-side-of-chips-or-mash-15954762/
Prince Andrew's Duke of York title 'should be decided by local people'
A York MP says people across the UK should have a say in whether dukes and duchesses can take on the names of places in their areas.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/prince-andrews-duke-of-york-title-should-be-decided-by-local-people-15955227/
Find out if pets can catch Covid
Many are concerned for the fate of their furry friends.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/can-pets-catch-covid-dogs-cats-hamsters-and-more-15952428/
International flights to US halted over 5G safety fears
Flights to nine US airports have been suspended.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/international-flights-to-us-halted-over-5g-safety-fears-15950321/
Queen 'praying for the people of Tonga' after tsunami wipes out entire islands
The first aid flights have touched down today, five days after a volcanic eruption caused devastation.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/tonga-tsunami-the-queen-sends-support-after-devastating-volcano-fallout-15955443/
Joe Biden’s approval rating hits new low at first year mark as president
President Biden’s rating was even lower than former President Donald Trump’s after his first year.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/joe-bidens-approval-rating-hits-new-low-at-first-year-as-president-15955798/
Drunk driver killed girl he fancied 'showing off' in BMW
Kane Faulkner-Wild was warned to 'slow down or we're all going to die'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/loughton-drunk-driver-killed-girl-he-fancied-showing-off-in-bmw-15950325/
Woman who stabbed boyfriend to death at New Year's Eve party guilty of murder
Hannah Sindrey stabbed Paul Fletcher in the chest during a row at her flat in Rayleigh, Essex, in the early hours of January 1 last year.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/20/essex-woman-stabbed-boyfriend-to-death-at-new-years-eve-party-15953057/