July 2026
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Robert Bush: Sentence for Legacy funeral boss 'never enough'
Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush.
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
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UN condemns detention of UK prisoners trapped on IPP terms as ‘psychological torture’
The UN’s Human Rights Council lashed out at the UK government for ‘inhumane treatment’ of IPP prisoners
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Firefighters tackled blaze in North Yorkshire village
Crews responded to reports of the rear end of a bin wagon on fire in Main Street, Leavening, earlier today (Friday).
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Oregon vet sues AI company saying cancer misdiagnosis led to 11-year-old dog’s death
The lawsuit alleges Zoetis altered its original report and later admitted in a phone call that similar misidentifications had occurred with other clients
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Europe faces border crisis as 60,000 migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez called the breach an ‘attack on Spain’s territorial integrity’
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Mahershala Ali on Marvel’s collapsed Blade reboot: ‘If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it’
Two-time Oscar winner was to take on role of vampire-hunting antihero but said project is no longer happening
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Family-friendly event in Harrogate will 'strengthen community connections'
A new free festival is to be launched in Harrogate by North Yorkshire Council to “strengthen community connections”.
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FTSE 100 closes just below milestone after strong week
NatWest led the risers, up 3.2%, as it raised guidance for 2026.
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Mom charged after baby found dead in hot car while she worked her hospital shift
The mother ‘was devastated’ to learn what had happened, according to Lawrenceville police
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Trump financial guru says economy ‘looks amazing,’ ignoring dire poll
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett insists outlook is positive, dimissing new survey’s finding that 77 percent of voters believe the nation’s financial health is poor
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York river the colour of pea soup again – here is what's going on
York's River Foss is the colour of pea soup again – here's why.
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The myths and legends that draw visitors to Scarborough including smugglers’ secret doors
There are many reasons millions of visitors flock to Scarborough - some include the fascinating myths and legends that haunt the Yorkshire coast town.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Florida coast invaded by ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ that has killed one and infected 12
Most Vibriosis cases come from eating raw or undercooked shellfish or exposing open wounds to coastal waters
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Trump offers epic soundbite to recap US shooting down Iranian missiles: ‘Bing, bing!’
Trump’s bizarre remark came during cabinet meeting at Camp David
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First your age, next your identity: Inside the 'hack' that broke the EU age verification app's privacy promises
The security expert who 'hacked' the app three times since April warns that “the next step will be proving who you are”
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Climate change may help eliminate malaria from West and Central Africa | New Scientist
Global warming may make it too hot for malaria-carrying mosquitoes to survive in parts of Africa, but could also shift the problem to less affected areas
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Neuroscientist says school is creating a generation of anxious adults
A recent survey of over 84,000 college students found that one-third of them self-reported moderate or severe anxiety, and roughly the same share self-reported depression
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Keeper Security's top-rated password manager is now 50% off, and it's the best security upgrade you'll make this year
Personal and Family plans are half price for a limited time at Keeper Security, cutting the cost of doing passwords properly
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Yorkshire's £1.75m payment to CEO's firm 'under investigation' by Cricket Regulator
The Yorkshire Post has seen correspondence between the Regulator’s investigations manager, Steve Kirby, and members confirming the probe into the county.
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Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine busts worth $336 million
The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.
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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
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Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024
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Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows
Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River
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Signs removed and parking lot empty as York garage closes its doors
A York garage has closed after much speculation around whether it would shut its doors.
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Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to mainland Europe
The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures. #EuropeNews
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In breaks 73-year record to become longest-running UK No 1 single
Duetting stars surpass record set in 1953, when crooner Frankie Laine hit the top with I Believe
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‘If Blu-ray has a successor, it may not be something you can hold in your hand’: I spoke to movie player makers and organization behind 4K Blu-ray about the future of physical media — and why it looks like today's physical media isn’t getting replaced any time soon
I dug into the future of physical movie collecting with the people behind the technology.
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Water cuts loom as US unveils long-awaited response to Colorado river crisis
Federal government plan outlines cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada but fix is likely to be only temporary
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Newcastle United: Eddie Howe steps down as head coach
Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.
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New Google Earth AI tool could fuel misinformation, experts say
Experts tell BBC Verify Google's new feature which lets people generate fake satellite images could be misused.
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Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax
Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.
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Tom’s Hardware’s 30th Anniversary — From Intel feuds and DIP switches to 30 years of unbiased testing
We take a look back at the history of Tom’s Hardware as we celebrate our 30-year anniversary.
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India’s monsoon rains in danger as UN chief warns planet is ‘on fire’
António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’
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First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations
The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to support operations in the Middle East have arrived at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria
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Right-wing influencers are hemorrhaging viewers as party feuds over Trump’s agenda
The audience for pro-Trump content appears to be fizzling out as the right splinters over Israel, the war in Iran and the legacy of Charlie Kirk, a new analysis finds
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Video. Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival
Video. Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.
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Miss Supranational: The contest setting the mark for beauty pageants
Held in southern Poland, Miss Supranational is a beauty pageant you may never have heard of -- but it has quietly grown into one of the world's leading competitions, challenging the dominance of Miss Universe and Miss World.
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Disgraced Yorkshire funeral director to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case
Disgraced Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush is to learn his fate after a five-day sentencing hearing in which more than 200 victims described…
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New York sues Kalshi and calls platform an ‘illegal gambling operation’
A tangle of lawsuits is growing as states try to use their gambling laws to shut down Kalshi, Polymarket and other prediction market operators
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'We share our customers' frustration': Disney+ had to remove 4K and all HDR in some countries — and these kinds of issues are exactly why 4K Blu-ray is on the rise
Disney+ has stopped streaming in 4K and HDR to some European subscribers, most likely because of a streaming patent dispute. Premium customers are going to be very unhappy, but there's no word on compensation yet.
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£70,000 replacement for Whale Bone Arch revealed as famous landmark to be removed
A REPLACEMENT £70,000 Whale Bone Arch is set to be installed by the council to safeguard one of the most recognisable landmarks in a North…
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£23,700-a-year North Yorkshire school comes top for value in UK rankings
An independent school in the Vale of York has been named the best value co-educational private school in the UK.
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Pocklington Mayor’s very personal charity appeal for defibrillators
After raising more than £33,000 for Dementia Forward over the past three years, Mayor Roly Cronshaw has set himself a new challenge: improving the chances of Pocklington residents surviving a cardiac arrest.
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Air stylers are ‘not for all hair types… for any company to say this is for every single woman, it’s simply not true’ — haircare company T3 founder shares her frustrations with brands selling air stylers as a one-size-fits-all solution
'I can help you find the tool that will work for you, but that one tool that you're looking at… it's not for you'
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I can't believe it's taken LinkedIn so long to push back against AI slop — but will its changes really stop all the cringey updates?
LinkedIn is finally calling out AI slop for what it is
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Ripon goes all-out for Yorkshire Day and historic St Wilfrid's Procession
Ripon will host its famous St Wilfrid's Procession this weekend but it’s only one part of the city’s celebrations to mark Yorkshire Day.
