History
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Neil Armstrong’s childhood home saved by $400,000 gift from fan
A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio
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Alberta votes on Canada secession as PM fights to keep country united
Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector.
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The County Durham village where a Roman bridge no longer crosses the River Tees
Discover Piercebridge, the County Durham village where a Roman bridge stands on dry land after the River Tees changed course nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Centuries-old shipping records show trade with Europe drove the British Empire
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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French mayor calls for Notre Dame-style rebuild after rioters set town hall ablaze
Limoges’ mayor has threatened to resign unless central authorities fund the full restoration of the 19th-century landmark
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Archaeologists are uncovering the meaning of a unique rock art site
Excavations in the Côa valley in Portugal, the world’s largest site of Palaeolithic open-air rock art, are yielding clues about how engravings of animals were seen by prehistoric hunter-gatherers
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Fire service update on blaze which struck industrial unit in North Yorkshire
As reported by The Press, the county's fire and rescue service said it was called to the ICL Works chemical factory off Bawtry Road in Selby at 2.24pm yesterday (Sunday, October 18).
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Video. No Kings Day: Thousands rally across US against Trump
Video. Thousands marched in US cities for a nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump, urging equal rights and early voting.
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Trump’s science cuts fuel exodus of America’s brightest minds
Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom
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Foreign Office warns Germans in France as 'war-like' protests spread
The Federal Foreign Ministry updated its travel advisory for France on Sunday, warning travellers from Germany to behave "prudently" as protests turned destructive over the weekend and spread to other countries around Europe.
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Historic Highland church with views to Mull set for auction
A vacant Grade B listed church in Kilchoan, with views across the bay to the Isle of Mull, will go to auction on November 24, 2026.
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US is coming to Central Asia with deals to stay, Rubio tells Euronews
Replying to Euronews' questions in Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand, the US secretary of state outlined plans for new commercial agreements and cooperation on critical minerals.
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New play to tell the story of two iconic York historical figures
The spirits of two former York residents, Guy Fawkes and Margaret Clitherow, are rising to share their stories in a brand new play. Written for York Ghost Week 2026, Remember, Remember will be performed betweenThursday 29 and Saturday 31...
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Weetons of Harrogate launches the world's first pickle-filled hamper for Christmas
“Unusual as it may seem, Britain is currently in the middle of a pickle boom”
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Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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Trump’s annexation threats loom as Alberta votes on leaving Canada
Alberta, home to most of Canada’s proven oil reserves — the fourth largest in the world — will decide whether to remain a province or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation
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Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have struck a military camp for government forces in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 soldiers
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St Andrews students cover each other in foam for annual Raisin Monday tradition
St Andrews students celebrate Raisin Monday with a huge shaving foam fight, costumes and food donations at the historic Fife university tradition.
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Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for tours
A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio
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Former Labor attorney general turned judge Robert McClelland named new anti-corruption boss
McClelland, who served in the Rudd government, named as boss of National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton quit in May
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Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
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Four killed, dozens injured in major fire at Canada military base
Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".
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Trump to close historic golf course for 15 months of renovations
Trump vows to make it 'one of the Best and Most Spectacular Golf Courses anywhere in the World'
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This 250-year-old North Yorkshire gravestone tells a tale of a brutal unsolved murder
Unto the mournful fate of young John Moore, Who fell a victim to some villain’s power, In Richmond Lane, near to Ask Hall, ’tis said, – There was his life most cruelly betrayed. Shot with a gun by some abandoned rake, Then knock’d o’th’ head with a hedging stake, His soul, I trust, is with the blest above, There to enjoy eternal rest and love; Then let us pray his murderer to discover, That he to justice soon may be brought over.
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Britain’s biggest warship sets sail for the Arctic in latest NATO show of strength
The deployment marks the second phase of Operation Firecrest
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Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over ships' "innocent passage"
The Spanish Navy has changed its protocol in response to the innocent passage of Moroccan vessels through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla, acting now without requiring higher authorisation. #EuropeNews
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Hegseth blamed for airman who was killed during a college football stunt
The fall occurred during pregame ceremonies for the University of Texas at San Antonio’s annual military appreciation game against Navy, an event that traditionally includes rappelling demonstrations
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Video. France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Video. Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
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Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.
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Breaking news. - Macron vows to hold rioters accountable after French protests
Macron vowed to hold rioters accountable after violent scenes of looting and rioting across France, with unrest deepening political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. #EuropeNews
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Alberta: Four service members killed and dozens injured in Canada military base fire
CFB Wainwright is one of Canada's busiest military training bases
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Forest fires significantly worsening across Africa’s tropical nations, data shows
Exclusive: Prevalence of fires is increasing across the Congo and Guinean tropical forest basins, Nick Ferris reports – as fears grow the great forest sinks of Africa could one day go the way of the Amazon and Indonesia
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Changing Blossom Street: The shops, characters and stories of a lost York
A new book traces the history of Blossom Street, from famous residents and lost shops to cherished memories and decades of change
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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations
President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans
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The County Durham village where a powerful medieval bishop's castle once stood
Bishop Middleham is a quiet County Durham village where the remains of a medieval castle reveal its past as a home of Durham's powerful bishops.
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Historic County Durham estate dubbed one of the North's 'best hidden gems'
A viral TikTok has brought attention to a historic landmark in County Durham named as "one of the Catholic church's best-kept secrets."
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Youths accused of starting fire near 900-year-old North Yorkshire castle
Youths are alleged to have started a fire close to Knaresborough Castle.
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Youths accused of starting fire near 900-year-old North Yorkshire castle
Youths are alleged to have started a fire close to Knaresborough Castle.
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‘I used to think Britain’s preppers were extreme – this changed my mind’
Britain’s preppers have long faced derision, but this app made me realise I may be the delusional one, writes Nicole Wootton-Cane
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The County Durham village home to one of England's oldest churches
Discover Escomb, the County Durham village home to a 1,350-year-old Anglo-Saxon church built with Roman stone and featuring an ancient sundial.
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Historic treasures worth thousands set to go under the hammer in Yorkshire
A gilt-bronze table suite, once part of the contents of Skibo Castle, is one of the many items that will soon be up for auction with Tennants.
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The late Lena Martell was a star who studied under Streisand ... yet loved the Barras
THIS week’s Scottish Icon was a Broadway star and understudy to Barbra Streisand. She was also a secret habitué of the Barras.
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Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess
In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections. #EuropeNews
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North Yorkshire is all set to shine as a Dark Sky Reserve this month - George Jabbour
This autumn's Dark Skies Fringe Festival in Yorkshire is taking place from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, November 1. The events that are scheduled during this period present a timeless window into the beauty of the universe.
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Look inside the luxury County Durham hall with a remarkable 200-year history
Nestled among 350 acres of private woodland and rolling countryside, Burnhopeside Hall Estate offers guests the chance to stay in a Georgian country house with more than 200 years of history woven into its walls.
