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Mystery toxic ‘space capsule’ crash lands in farm as bomb squad deployed

Experts warn capsule, covered in feathery strands of fibre, could release toxic dust if touched

The Independent UK

Sydney commuters face more disruption as metro workers to vote on industrial action

Sydney Metro trains are driverless, although customer service attendants work inside the trains and on station platforms

The Guardian - AU

5 Alternatives to Iconic Capitals That Are Molding the Future of Design — Meet the Talents and Places That Make Them Must-Sees

We've asked local creatives to help us navigate the best things to see and do in the cultural capitals of the future, from Lagos to Kobe

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'Weakness: Drives a Miata.' Dealership Challenges Customers to ‘Choose Their Technician.’ What Makes a Good One?

A Massachusetts Chrysler dealership just turned their service bay into a fighting game arena as a cheeky way of introducing their technicians to potential customers. The response suggests that they are winning the Internet over.

Motor1

When immigration shows up at daycare: crackdown in DC terrifies families and workers

Nannies stay home and schools provide transport as Trump takes over policing and Ice rounds up immigrants

The Guardian - US

US hunter reportedly killed by buffalo during expedition in South Africa

Asher Watkins, 52, of Texas died while tracking 1.3-ton Cape buffalo on a hunting trip in the country’s Limpopo province

The Guardian - US

Metro Bank returns to profit after cutting costs and boosting lending

Metro said operating costs fell by 8% year on year.

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Lucy Lawless has felt 'immense power' in her 50s

Former Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless has described her 50s as a "time of immense power".

BANG Premier

Voices: There’s an epidemic of women being barged by men while running

COMMENT: Olivia Petter finds that it is commonplace for women to be pushed into by men during races

The Independent UK

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK

The Blue Stones: How the films of Christopher Nolan and the Netflix drama Suits helped create a big Canadian noise

Ascending Canadian bluesy duo The Blue Stones tell us the inspiration behind their trippy new LP Metro

Louder

'Fat Controller' to improve reliability and tackle delays at London commuter railway

Southeastern train boss given control over Network Rail tracks and signals

Evening Standard

Metro Bank sobers up and attracts a suitor

A lift in share price shows the market expects a deal, but Metro v 2.0 doesn’t need to jump at a takeover at any price

The Guardian - UK

Metro Bank shares surge on talk of private equity takeover

Potential uncertainty for customers and staff as Shawbrook owner Pollen Street Capital sounds out bank’s bosses

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The Independent UK

Investors welcome rumour of Metro Bank takeover

Shares in Metro Bank have jumped by more than a 10th

Evening Standard

Metro Bank shares soar as investors welcome possible takeover approach

The London-listed bank was reportedly approached by investment firm Pollen Street Capital about potentially taking it private.

Evening Standard

Woman who vanished from Hyde Park four months ago 'found safe and well'

Portia Vincent-Kirby, from Finchley, appeared to have ‘fallen off the earth’ after spending the evening with friends in Hyde Park on February 21

Evening Standard

Squatters take over Mayfair club where A-listers Lindsay Lohan, Pippa Middleton and Jodie Kidd once partied

Morton’s private members’ club went into administration during Covid

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Evening Standard

Bollywood film worker and ‘lovely’ girlfriend found dead after ‘taking mystery green pills’ in London

Tributes to Gagan Brar and ‘beautiful’ Kamaldeep Kaur who died after consuming substance while clubbing

The Independent UK

Tennessee court upholds law from Republican legislators to cut blue Nashville's council in half

A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of a law passed by the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to punish the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville

The Guardian - UK

Metro Bank risks backlash over £60m bonus scheme for chief executive

Shareholder advisory firms concerned long-term reward plan could pay out to bosses regardless of performance

GamesRadar

This Crysis-looking FPS from former Metro devs was supposed to launch today, but it was delayed at the last second amid 4/10 reviews: "We are trying our best"

"It being our first title as an independent game developer has led to some unforeseen challenges"

International Business Times UK

Millions of Travellers Now Need a £10 Permit to Enter the UK — Here Are the New Rules

Millions of EU travellers must now apply for a £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit or transit through the UK for short stays, as new border rules take effect.

Euronews

Paris Metro bans David Hockney exhibition poster due to artist’s cigarette

Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.

AAP

Human error blamed for driverless train's door glitch

Investigations suggest human error resulted in passengers being stranded on a train when a carriage door was left open during peak hour.

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