Day: March 29, 2026

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US plots Iran ground assault as 10,000 troops ready and Marines surge into Middle East

March 29, 2026

The US military is drawing up plans for potential ground operations in Iran that could stretch on for weeks, as thousands of Marines are rushed into the Middle East, officials have revealed. Defence insiders say preparations are under way for what has been described as a “major escalation”, although any action is expected to fall […]

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Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

March 29, 2026

An undercover officer who deceived a woman into an intimate relationship was later convicted and dismissed from the police for assaulting his long-term partner, the public inquiry into undercover policing has heard. Rob Hastings, who infiltrated pro-Palestinian and left wing protest groups for three years during his covert deployment, was convicted of assaulting his now […]

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Do you really get more drink if you skip the ice?

March 29, 2026

Welcome to The More You Know…Metro’s new series seeking to answer your mundane (but totally legitimate) life questions. Whether it’s a £16 spicy Margarita in a crowded bar or a £5 pint of Diet Coke at the pub, the price of drinks these days can be overwhelming. Some think they’ve found a solution. A common […]

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