Domestic services

Dad in court over three-year-old son’s death while playing ‘aeroplane’

The dad, 37, was arrested on suspicion of negligence.

07-15 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/13/boy-3-dies-falling-hotel-window-playing-dad-29126068/

Scientists discover gigantic ‘super-puff’ planets lighter than candy floss

'They also have a similar density to shaving foam.'

07-10 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/09/scientists-discover-gigantic-super-puff-planets-lighter-candy-floss-29075327/

Cleaner ‘spiked elderly couple’s drink’ before ‘killing them’ over loan shark debts

The couple's bodies were found by their son on Tuesday after he learned his father had failed to turn up for work.

07-06 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/03/cleaner-spiked-elderly-couples-drink-killing-them-loan-shark-debts-29027329/

Commodore’s new flip phone bans all social media – and lets you play retro games

Those yearning for a simpler era of technology are in luck, as a new retro-style flip phone blocks social media apps while letting users play classic games.

07-02 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/01/commodores-new-flip-phone-bans-social-media-lets-play-retro-games-28995129/

Russians fight each other at petrol stations after drone strikes hit Putin’s fuel supply

Motorists are fighting for fuel at petrol stations across Russia after Ukranian drone strikes severely disrupted the country's oil infrastructure.

06-30 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/29/russians-fight-petrol-stations-drone-strikes-hit-putins-fuel-supply-28971594/

Tartan Army take over Miami with traffic cones and pack out bars ahead of Brazil clash

Bagpipers marched along Ocean Drive in Miami (Picture: PA) Scottish football fans are preparing to fill up venues in Miami to watch as Steve Clarke’s men face Brazil tonight.

06-24 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/24/tartan-army-take-miami-traffic-cones-pack-bars-ahead-brazil-clash-28902009/

British hero gets revenge on ‘dirty little pool hoggers’ in early-morning raid

It’s a scene played out at resorts across Europe: The dawn chorus ends and the 6am Battle of the Sunbeds begins.

06-24 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/23/british-sunbed-vigilante-hailed-a-hero-targeting-pool-hoggers-28888131/

Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US

A new spider discovered in the Amazon disguises itself as a parasitic fungus - similar to the plot of the hit video game and TV series The Last of Us.

06-24 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/23/newly-discovered-amazon-fungus-spider-like-something-last-us-28874012/

Building a Normalized Dialogue Bridge: Advancing Anmrex Admission Process and Achieving Two-Way Compliance Alignment

Building a Normalized Dialogue Bridge: Advancing Anmrex Admission Process and Achieving Two-Way Compliance Alignment

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Anguished voice of British dad ‘tortured in Dubai jail’ after new abuse claims emerge

Ryan Pepper faced threats of having his hands smashed if he didn't sign paperwork he couldn't read.

06-17 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/16/anguished-voice-british-dad-tortured-dubai-jail-new-abuse-claims-emerge-28796736/