Russian veteran is jailed after filming video warning Putin he faces a mutiny

Aleksandr Lunin delivered a stark message to Vladimir Putin, predicting Russia's army would 'turn its weapons' towards the Kremlin unless its concerns were heard.

07-01 https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/01/russian-veteran-jailed-viral-video-warning-putin-army-close-mutiny-28995237/

Blind people given fresh hope after scientific breakthrough

It could 'pave the way for new therapeutic approaches.'

07-01 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/30/blind-people-given-fresh-hope-scientific-breakthrough-28983260/

"Huaxia Apparel" International Hanfu Culture Day Celebrated in Hangzhou, Inspiring Cross-Cultural Exchange Among Global Youth

"Huaxia Apparel" International Hanfu Culture Day Celebrated in Hangzhou, Inspiring Cross-Cultural Exchange Among Global Youth

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Brit holidaymakers describe parents’ panic after girl, 4, pulled from Lanzarote pool

'I saw them doing CPR and doing everything, trying to save the poor girl.'

06-23 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/brit-holidaymakers-describe-parents-panic-girl-4-pulled-lanzarote-pool-28881698/

‘First line of defence’ against rare Ebola outbreak ‘has collapsed’

'The disease has already killed several people in our community.'

06-16 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/16/first-line-defence-rare-ebola-outbreak-has-collapsed-28794836/

Oil refinery taken out in Putin’s back yard after Ukraine launches major drone attack

The Kapotnya refinery supplies up to 40% of the capital’s overall fuel market and 70% of Moscow and the surrounding region's petrol needs.

06-16 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/16/huge-drone-onslaught-hits-oil-refinery-just-10-miles-kremlin-28794945/

China mass produces silicon-28 isotopes with over 99.99% enrichment for quantum chips

Chinese scientists achieved a major breakthrough in stable-isotope enrichment and high-purity silicon production on Monday, successfully achieving the country's first domestic mass production of silicon-28 with an isotopic abundance exceeding 99.99 percent. Key technical parameters of the product have reached internationally advanced levels, according to China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).

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Cultivating the Fertile Ground of Services, Qingdao Extends a "the 15th Five-Year Plan" Invitation to the Globe

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Investigation launched after body found near World Cup training centre

The body was inside a bag in the boot of a grey vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.

06-14 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/14/investigation-launched-body-found-near-world-cup-training-centre-28770266/

Woman critical after shark attack at one of Australia’s most popular beaches

Two busy beaches were shut following the attack near Sydney.

06-14 https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/13/woman-mauled-shark-front-families-off-popular-beach-28761822/