Month: December 2025

It’s your last chance for a Christmas delivery. (Picture: Metro/Dunelm/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Christmas is fast approaching, and while we may have purchased all the presents for partners, friends, […]

Your DNA may be the reason you’re destined to have a shorter lifespan. New research reveals that Italian centenarians (those who live to 100 and beyond) have a higher proportion of DNA inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers compared to the general population. This follows previous studies which have shown that ‘good genes’ inherited from ancestors, along […]

Ever wondered how many push-ups you should be able to do? The answer’s in (Picture: Getty Images) No matter how many push-ups you’re used to doing, reaching the end of a set can feel like a slog. But a push-up can often be a good indicator of your overall strength, particularly your upper body form. […]

We’ve put the best pre-made and canned cocktails to the test to see which ones will not only save you time and effort this festive period, but also taste delicious

We really, really want that cushion. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Not sure how to break this to you, but Christmas is merely days away now – but fear […]

Princess Gabriella of Monaco brings the Christmas cheer in laid-back jeans alongside her parents, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, as well as her twin brother Prince Jacques, as the royals attende

One word. Hurry. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more If you’re scrambling for stocking fillers, don’t worry – you don’t need to spend a fortune to make Christmas morning special […]

How many pairs of knickers do you own? (Picture: Getty) I once took 14 pairs of knickers on a five day holiday and still felt unprepared. Stuffed at the back of a draw or scattered across the floor, knickers are an essential in millions of people’s wardrobes. But how many pairs of pants should we […]

A Canadian woman has noticed a pattern after dating British men – and she now wants to know whether it’s considered a ‘dating norm’ in the UK or whether it’s just among the men she’s met

Ever woke up feeling confused? There’s actually a term for it (Picture: Getty/Metro) It’s not uncommon to experience less-than-ideal sleep. In fact, according to 2024 statistics from the Sleep Charity, 90% of Brits report having problems, while more than 14 million are living with undiagnosed sleep disorders. Worse still, the average length of time that […]