Metro

A strike is planned in France on Tuesday 29 September, affecting metro, RER and Transilien services. SNCF and RATP say they expect few disruptions on their networks, with traffic running close to normal on most lines. French media and commuters are checking the details ahead of the date.

England forward Anthony Gordon has responded to criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel following England's defeat to Spain. The exchange comes after Tuchel publicly questioned the player, prompting Gordon to address the comments as the fallout from the loss continues. Attention is now on how the England squad responds after the setback against Spain.

Roy Keane has criticised Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer after the player withdrew from the England squad, questioning his commitment. The pundit's comments have sparked debate among football fans about whether players should pull out of international duty when not fully fit, with opinions divided over Keane's remarks.

New figures map how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, showing a split market in which some cities continue to post gains while others are seeing values slip. The data is being used to track where affordability pressures are easing or worsening and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the next housing cycle.

Tokyo Metro says roughly 59,000 email addresses belonging to members of its Metpo commuter points program may have been viewed or stolen after unauthorized access to a server, apparently from overseas. The company says train operations are unaffected. The breach drew attention because the server held addresses Tokyo Metro had already stopped mailing to, raising questions about why the outdated data was retained.

England captain Harry Kane has spoken about Manchester City following England's defeat to Spain. The England side lost to Spain, and Kane's comments about the club have drawn attention as fans and media react to the international result and what the striker had to say afterwards. Details of his exact claim remain limited.

Roy Keane has taken aim at a former Manchester City player who defended what he called cheating in football, according to Metro. The pundit criticised the defence of such behaviour, continuing his reputation for blunt assessments of the modern game. The exchange has drawn attention among football fans debating standards of sportsmanship.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has spoken publicly for the first time in a while, delivering what is described as a defiant message of reassurance to the club's supporters. The chairman's statement, reported by Metro, is being picked up by football fans discussing what his promise to fans means for the club's direction.

Jurgen Klopp has issued a message to Liverpool supporters urging them to be patient with Florian Wirtz, after the German playmaker drew criticism for his early form since his high-profile move to Anfield. The former Liverpool manager's intervention has become a talking point among fans and pundits debating whether Wirtz deserves more time to adapt to the Premier League.

A new ranking places the New York City metropolitan area as the fifth-most-difficult US metro for first-time homebuyers. The assessment reflects the city's notoriously high purchase prices and the growing gap between local incomes and housing costs. The finding fuels ongoing debate about affordability in one of America's priciest property markets, where many aspiring buyers say ownership remains out of reach.

A nor'easter storm is continuing to batter New York and New Jersey, causing significant travel delays across the region. Airports and transport services in the New York metropolitan area are reporting disruptions as the storm keeps moving through, with local news outlet PIX11 among those covering the ongoing impact on commuters and travellers.

Pundits and fans are urging Michael Carrick to leave out a £60 million-rated Manchester United player, just weeks into the new season, according to a report in the Metro. The story reflects early-season frustration over the star's form, with calls for Carrick to make a change to the line-up. Specific details about the player or the club Carrick manages are not given in the available information.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has posted a cryptic message following a guilty verdict against Manchester City, according to Metro. The content of the message and its intended meaning were not detailed, but the timing has drawn attention given the severity of the verdict against City. Fans are left speculating about what Maresca was implying with the post.

US Senators Ted Budd and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced legislation to establish a Biometrology Laboratory Program aimed at accelerating development in the biotech industry. The bill would create a federal program to advance measurement science in biotechnology. The bipartisan pairing has drawn attention as Congress weighs support for the US biotech sector.

Filming on Celebrity Traitors was paused after one of the show's celebrity contestants reportedly became visibly stressed during a shoot, according to Metro. Production stopped while the situation was dealt with, drawing attention to the pressures the psychological game show format places on its well-known contestants.

A housemate has quit the Big Brother house, a first since ITV revived the long-running reality show. Viewers reacted with shock online, as walking out mid-series had not happened before in the rebooted version. The exit has prompted discussion among fans about pressures inside the house and what the departure means for the current series.

Comedian and Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg delivered a sharp monologue on SNL UK, jokingly calling Ed Sheeran a 'puppet' in a roast-style bit. The exchange has drawn attention for its brutal humour, with viewers sharing clips of the quip and debating whether the singer-songwriter's cameo appearance made the line funnier or crossed a line.