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The controversial theory that predicts when humans will go extinct

We might have less time than we thought (Picture: Getty Images) We’ve got some good news and some bad news.

07-16 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/15/controversial-theory-predicts-humans-will-go-extinct-29134055/

British woman dies in Spain wildfires while missing couple found alive

A British couple were found badly burned but alive in a ravine.

07-13 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/13/british-woman-becomes-13th-die-spains-wildfires-29121861/

British man killed in Spain wildfire ‘was on phone to wife in his final moments’

'He had got the cats and was trapped in the car.'

07-13 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/12/british-man-killed-spain-wildfire-was-phone-wife-final-moments-29117419/

Pope Leo marks July 4 by praying for migrants

Pope Leo XIV,who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown,spent the Fourth of July honouring migrants who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom.

07-06 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/04/pope-leo-marks-july-4-praying-migrants-29039630/

Scientists think life could exist on Venus – but came from Earth

Scientists now believe life may be found on the notoriously inhospitable planet of Venus – but they believe it will have come from much closer to home.

07-01 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/30/scientists-think-life-exist-venus-came-earth-28966331/

Diver killed and another missing after cliffs collapse caused massive wave

The cliffs near the popular lighthouse are sealed off.

06-26 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/25/diver-killed-another-missing-cliffs-collapse-caused-massive-wave-28918870/

Toxic caterpillars causing skin and breathing problems are wreaking havoc in Berlin

Playgrounds and sports facilities across Berlin are being cordoned off as authorities battle a growing infestation of oak processionary caterpillars.

06-17 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/16/toxic-caterpillars-causing-skin-breathing-problems-wreaking-havoc-berlin-28796338/

World Cup lament exorbitant train fares in United States

Already reeling from astronomical ticket prices, expensive flights and exorbitant hotel costs, fans have been outraged to discover that getting to some stadiums via rail will come with another hefty bill

06-15 https://www.africanews.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-lament-exorbitant-train-fares-in-united-states/

Sea lion found tangled up and trapped by plastic ring digging deep into its neck

A sea lion with a dangerous plastic ring wrapped around its neck has been rescued in a dramatic operation. 

06-14 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/12/sea-lion-found-tangled-trapped-plastic-ring-digging-deep-neck-28746709/

‘I just wanted to help people – the Israeli army captured and tortured me’

‘Stepping onto the boat,I was aware that interception was a possibility,’ says Hasnain Looking at my friend beside me,I could see the pain etched across his face. He had just been hit by one of the

06-10 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/10/i-just-wanted-help-people-israeli-army-captured-tortured-me-28692543/