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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower in the UK as it peaks today

With clear skies in many areas, it's well worth looking up.

Apr 23, 2026

NASA finds 3,500,000,000-year-old chemicals on Mars crucial for origin of life

‘Is it life?’ – scientists are uncertain what the Curiosity rover found (Picture: via REUTERS) Humankind has come one step closer to finding proof of life on Mars.

Apr 23, 2026

Two ships fired at in Strait of Hormuz only hours after Trump extended ceasefire

'Their leaders included!'

Apr 22, 2026

1,500-year-old shipwreck graveyard of 134 vessels is found off the coast of Gibraltar

The finds, in the water between the port city of Algeciras and the Rock of Gibraltar span a period from the fifth century BC to World War Two

Apr 22, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook abruptly stands down after inheriting tech giant from Steve Jobs

'I love Apple with all of my being'

Apr 21, 2026

Tourists flee in terror after gunman opens fire from top of ancient Mexican pyramid

A gunman shot a ‌Canadian woman dead and injured several others ​before killing himself, police said.

Apr 21, 2026

Powerful earthquake rocks Tokyo sparking fears of 10ft tsunami

Sign up for all of the latest storiesStart your day informed with Metro\'s News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.The initial earthquake was so strong people in Toky

Apr 20, 2026

Disturbing audio captures moment ship captain in Hormuz Strait begs Iran ‘let me turn back’

'You gave me clearance to go. My name is second on your list. You are firing now. Let me turn back.'

Apr 20, 2026

Skechers' "Friendship Walk" campaign, a powerful initiative to promote charity, successfully concluded its spring campaign in Shanghai in partnership with Douyin Mall's Super Brand Day

Apr 20, 2026

Donald Trump shares AI image of 'his tender embrace with Jesus' in front of American flag

'What is this? No!' the AI Trump screams, as Jesus punches him, blood squirting out of his nose, before he falls into a fiery pit.

Apr 16, 2026

Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is underway - but is it open or closed?

Here's all we know.

Apr 15, 2026

Why Viktor Orban's defeat spells trouble for Trump and MAGA

Widely considered MAGA’s closest ally in Europe, now that Orban is gone, support for the US in Europe could dip further.

Apr 14, 2026