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• Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz reveals he’s ‘at a new low’

  22-04-2025 11:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Frankie Muniz has pursued race care driving rather than acting in recent years (Picture: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz has expressed his bitter disappointment after an upsetting result in his new career venture.The 39-year-old is returning for the reboot of the sitcom, also starring the likes of Bryan Cranston, but has turned away from acting in recent years.Instead, he has been channelling Lewis Hamilton and pursuing race car driving, making his de
  
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• Mum is moving in with me — can I make her pay my mortgage?

  12-05-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is it time for mum to cough up the cash? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element.
  Welcome to Metro’s very first edition of The Money Problem, from award-winning personal finance journalist and consumer champion, Sarah Davidson.Every Monday, she’ll investigate a reader’s money dilemma, offering a no-nonsense perspective on what’s gone wrong along with guidance and advocacy to help make things right.Th
  
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• Jamie Carragher makes shock Declan Rice transfer prediction over lack of trophies

  12-05-2025 09:40 via metro.co.uk
  Declan Rice has only clinched one Community Shield title since his £105m move to Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Jamie Carragher has suggested that Declan Rice may put in a transfer request if Arsenal fail to land a major trophy in the next 12 months.Rice has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world and one of Arsenal’s most important players since joining the club in 2023.The Gunners recruited the England international from West Ham in a £105m deal and was seen
  
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• Trump ‘plans to accept’ $400,000,000 luxury plane gift from Qatar royal family

  12-05-2025 09:35 via metro.co.uk
  Top left, the plane at Palm Beach airport and below, the interior (Pictures: Reuters/AFP/AMAC Aerospace)Donald Trump is expected to accept one of the most generous foreign gifts ever offered to a US President – a $400 million jumbo jet.Qatar’s royal family dangled the enormous ‘flying palace’ in front of the luxury-loving leader in Florida earlier this year, suggesting it could replace the aging Air Force One.The aircraft would reportedly be donated to Trump’s pres
  
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• Molly-Mae Hague finally goes official with Tommy Fury after he says she’s ‘mine forever’

  12-05-2025 09:19 via metro.co.uk
  Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are Instagram official (Picture: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)Molly-Mae Hague has finally gone Instagram official with Tommy Fury after their high-profile break up.
  While the influencer, 25, and boxer, 26, said they are trying to figure things out, the Love Island stars have now confirmed rekindled relationship with some loved-up snaps.The couple can be seen eating ice creams with their two-year-old daughter Bambi, and sharing a kiss on the pavement.It was a ‘s
  
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• The 7 movies at Cannes Film Festival 2025 I’m most excited for

  12-05-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  We’re being treated to a glorious mix of boundary-pushing horror, Hollywood blockbusters and towering performances at CannesFilm Festival (Picture: Toho/AP)The 2025 Cannes Film Festival officially opens on Tuesday, and this year’s edition promises to be as bold and star-studded as ever – and I cannot wait.From Tom Cruise debuting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on the Croisette to returns for the likes of filmmakers Wes Anderson, Spike Lee and horror auteur Jul
  
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• 9 incredible alternatives to Glastonbury you can still get tickets for

  12-05-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  Missed out on Glasto tickets? These live music events might be even better (Picture: Jo Hale/Redferns)Every summer, like clockwork, Glastonbury dominates the UK festival conversation.
  And fair enough – it’s iconic and tends to secure some of the most talented names in music.
  But while everyone’s obsessing over Pyramid Stage headliners and Worthy Farm mud forecasts, a wave of equally thrilling, genre-spanning festivals is quietly redefining the live music scene across the UK.
  F
  
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• Truth behind President Macron ‘cocaine’ video revealed

  12-05-2025 08:51 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageEmmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer were at the centre of fake internet accusations that they were ‘taking cocaine on a train journey to Ukraine.’Unhinged conspiracy theorists quickly claimed a video showed the French leader hiding ‘a bag of cocaine’ as he sat next to the PM and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.The trio visited President
  
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• Rylan on his ‘dream job’ working for Jet2holidays in Tenerife

  12-05-2025 08:50 via metro.co.uk
  Reporting for duty as part of Jet2holidays’ Red Team (Customer Helpers) in Tenerife, Rylan Clark was in his element (Picture: Jet2holidays)When Rylan became part of the award-winning Jet2holidays Red Team, he couldn’t help but love every moment…Tenerife was calling and Rylan jetted off with his mum Linda, but it wasn’t for a regular holiday. He was joining the ranks of Jet2holidays to help make other people’s getaways truly memorable &ndas
  
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• India legend Virat Kohli explains shock decision to retire from Test cricket

  12-05-2025 08:43 via metro.co.uk
  Ex-India captain Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket (Picture: Getty)Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket ahead of India’s tour of England this summer.Kohli is considered one of the best players of his generation, having scored 9,230 runs at an average of 47 in 123 Test matches.The 36-year-old scored 30 centuries in the format on top of the 52 he has made in international white-ball cricket.Kohli’s decision comes just days after fellow India great Rohit Sharma announced h
  
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• Richard Gadd reveals enormous pressure of Baby Reindeer has been a ‘hurricane’

  12-05-2025 08:41 via metro.co.uk
  Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd is still struggling with success (Picture: Ed Miller/Netflix via AP) Richard Gadd has opened up on the struggles of a global Netflix hit.The Baby Reindeer creator and star, whose semi-autobiographical show which started as a stand-up piece, quickly had to adjust to a new level of fame when the series hit the streamer over a year ago.On Sunday, the success continued as Jessica Gunning won best supporting actress at the Baftas two weeks after Richard to
  
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• Why ‘angry’ Jack Draper destroyed his racket in dramatic Italian Open meltdown

  12-05-2025 08:37 via metro.co.uk
  Jack Draper was handed a code violation for his outburst in Rome (Picture: Sky Sports)British tennis star Jack Draper has named two reasons why he destroyed his racket in a ‘meltdown’ during his Italian Open victory over Vit Kopriva.Draper secured his spot in the last 16 on Sunday with a 6-4 6-4 win over Kopriva but the British No.1 was handed a code violation for his outburst.The 23-year-old appeared to become frustrated when he failed to convert break points and was jeered by spec
  
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• ‘I was also booed by Liverpool fans – this is how Trent Alexander-Arnold will feel’

  12-05-2025 08:37 via metro.co.uk
  Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans at Anfield (Picture: Getty)Trent Alexander-Arnold was subjected to boos from Liverpool fans at Anfield during the Premier League clash against Arsenal.Alexander-Arnold, who has been at Liverpool since the age of six, recently confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.His decision comes following a lengthy contract dispute with Liverpool and amid interest from reigning European champions Real Madrid.Anfield legend Jamie Car
  
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• Powerful Hollyoaks scenes as Ro calls LGBTQ+ helpline for support

  12-05-2025 08:30 via metro.co.uk
  Ro Hutchinson reached out to an LGBTQ+ helpline (Picture: Lime Pictures)Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of suicide.Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Monday’s (May 12) episode that is now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on at 7pm.Ro Hutchinson (Ava Webster) sought help in an emotionally-charged Hollyoaks offering, reaching out to an LGBTQ+ helpline after contemplating taking his own life.
  The teen, who
  
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• Coronation Street exit in early ITVX release as character cuts ties

  12-05-2025 08:30 via metro.co.uk
  Bobby Crawford is leaving Weatherfield (Picture: ITV/Danielle Baguley/REX/Shutterstock)This article contains spoilers for tonight’s Coronation Street which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on ITVX.Another character has left the cobbles behind in recent Coronation Street scenes after cutting ties with a former friend.Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll) decided to head off to Majorca to visit Simon Barlow, who left Weatherfield last year to go sailing with dad Peter.Though Bo
  
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• We’re living every parent’s worst nightmare after bullies left our daughter suicidal

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Georgie’s personality changed after being bullied (Picture: Getty Images)Georgie*, from Greater Manchester, had excellent prospects when she left primary school. She’d done well in her SATS, was popular, social and academic. Her teachers and parents expected her to get good exam results and achieve great things.Her first two years of high school passed easily, but when she hit year nine, things started to go wrong in her friendship group.‘There were mean text messages, and her
  
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• Liam gets an unexpected shock in new Emmerdale video

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PagePoor Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) starts to feel like a stranger in his own home in Emmerdale soon, as this new video shows the moment he gets a massive shock when he walks through the door.The local GP is approached by Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) at the start of the clip, who wants to know if he’s had anymore thought about the secret she told
  
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• Jean ‘lonely and scared’ after devastating EastEnders twist

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Jean Slater has a worrying week ahead (Picture: BBC/Calum McCarron)EastEnders star Gillian Wright has revealed that alter ego Jean Slater will be left ‘lonely and scared’ following a horrifying plot twist this week.The actress, 65, has been in the BBC One soap for 21 years – with some of her biggest storylines including Jean’s portrayal of living with bipolar disorder, her attempted suicide and an ovarian cancer diagnosis.Next week, the Walford favourite is set to face a
  
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• Emmerdale star Bradley Riches hints that Moira may not get away with murder

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Lewis Barton arrives with many questions (Pictures: ITV)Bradley Riches has joined the Emmerdale cast as Lewis Barton, the secret son of Emma.Emma Barton caused huge trouble in the village up until her death in 2017. The villainous character was responsible for many crimes including shooting her son Finn, smothering her other son Ross (Michael Parr) back when he was a baby, holding her husband hostage, and causing the Hotten Bypass crash.In 2017, Emma was pushed from a viaduct by Moira Barton (N
  
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• Dine outdoors with Dunelm’s gorgeous picnic sets and garden furniture

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Hosting this weekend or want to be prepared for the next bank holiday? Well, you might want to check out these gorgeous Dunelm buys. (Picture: Metro/Dunelm/Getty)
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  Let’s face it, the moment the British sun comes out, we’re making the most of it by getting outdoors faster than you can say ‘Pimm’s o’clock&r
  
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• After 10 years we unmasked our mystery stalker – we couldn’t believe who it was

  12-05-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Madison (R) and her sister Christine (L) had no clue who was posting their private images and personal details all over the internet(Picture: Madison and Christine Conradis)Madison Conradis was idly flicking through Facebook on her phone in bed one morning when she received a chilling message. An old high school acquaintance that she hadn’t heard from in years had got in touch to ask whether she knew nude images of her were being posted online.Shocked, Madison asked for more information a
  
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• Ian Wright names the Manchester United player he would ‘love’ at Arsenal

  12-05-2025 07:57 via metro.co.uk
  Arsenal legend and ex-England striker Ian Wright (Picture: Getty)Arsenal have little reason to envy Manchester United given the club’s current Premier League struggles but Ian Wright admits he ‘wishes’ one Old Trafford player was playing for his beloved Gunners.United suffered their 17th league defeat of the season on Sunday to stay just 16th in the English top-flight with two games remaining.There is a real danger the Red Devils will not even reach 40 points – tradition
  
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• ‘Bare beating’ is tormenting commuters on the London tube network

  12-05-2025 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  Is this the most hated behaviour on London transport? (Picture: Getty Images)You’ve somehow managed to get a seat on your Circle line train and settle in for the gruelling journey into the office. SighBut then the person next to you starts listening to music on their phone. And you can hear it. Every. Single. Beat.At 7am, it’s not something that you need to hear.But then opposite you, someone answers their phone. On speaker, broadcasting both sides of their very loud and obnoxious c
  
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• Family sue cookie company for £7.1 million after nan, 78, collapses and dies 'from eating mislabeled cookie'

  12-05-2025 06:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of a 78-year-old grandmother is suing grocery giant Safeway for £7.1million after they claim the cookie was incorrectly labeled, sparking Margaret Jean "Peggy" Bryant to have an allergic reaction
  
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• Today's horoscope for May 12 as Libra will experience a burst of motivation to finish tasks

  12-05-2025 06:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Today's horoscope for May 12 sees one star sign will secretly find the day quite dreary, while another's discussions may not bode well for close relationships
  
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• Metro launches London Grassroots Music Tube Map to spotlight city’s top venues

  12-05-2025 06:00 via metro.co.uk
  Grassroots music venues are vital to the UK’s cultural life – and are also just a great night out (Picture: Getty Images)Metro is joining forces with the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and top music industry figures to put the capital’s grassroots music scene centre stage.Many of the world’s favourite musicians, from the Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden to Raye and Chappell Roan, made their names in London’s vibrant grassroots venues.It’s no exa
  
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• Exact time thunderstorms set to strike huge swathe of UK as yellow weather warning issued

  12-05-2025 06:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Today's thunderstorms may bring floods, power cuts and widespread disruption to parts of the country - with a possible 50mm of rain set to fall in the hardest-hit areas, according to the Met Office
  
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• Another politician stunned to discover Trump has REVOKED visas for her and her husband

  12-05-2025 05:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marina del Pilar Avila, the governor of Mexico 's Baja California state, announced on Sunday thatPresident Donald Trump's administration revoked her and her husband's tourist visas.
  
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• Eurovision 2025: Protests over Israel's participation expected to hit Basel amid ‘risk’ of cyber and terror attack

  12-05-2025 05:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Riot police were seen clashing with protesters at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019, and it's feared that this year's event in Basel, Switzerland, could be targeted
  
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• Astonishing prison transformation of notorious murderess as she 'lives her best life' behind bars

  12-05-2025 05:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  America remembers her as the butter-wouldn't-melt murderess. But nearly ten years into her prison sentence, boyfriend killer Jodi Arias has a dramatic new look - and calling.
  
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