History
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All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remain
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Why this historic Northumberland spot could be better than Kielder in autumn
As autumn colours spread across Northumberland's countryside, few places combine history and natural beauty quite like National Trust site Cragside.
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Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment."
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Darlington shop that's survived changing high street for more than 115 years
For more than a century, generations of Darlington families have walked through the doors of Leggs.
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Time for Royal Armouries to begin a new chapter in Leeds - Nat Edwards
Thirty years ago, when the Royal Armouries Museum building was completed, it brought new life to this part of Leeds. It was the original regeneration scheme on the South Bank, taking an under-used and dilapidated post-industrial landscape and creating something quite unique.
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Five magical autumn walks around Scotland easily reached by train
We have officially reached one of my favourite bits of the year. The midway stage of October when, if you’re out and about close to 7.30am, chances are you’ll catch the sun popping its head over the horizon soon afterwards.
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Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico
Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in a case that tarnished Mexico’s image by exposing the risks foreigners face when visiting the tourism-dependent country
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Sisters shining on international stage as World Cup in China awaits
Two Cleckheaton sisters are shining bright on the international stage, with the eldest off to China for the World Championships.
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'All invited': Former St George's pupils welcome at annual York reunion
York letters cover the St George’s Old Boys reunion , EU membership, Sutton-on-Forest solar farms and criticism of Donald Trump
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An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises
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The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU?
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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Painting Eisenhower Building would diminish historic character of White House complex, report says
A draft environmental assessment finds that President Donald Trump's plan to paint a 19th-century landmark office building next to the White House could harm its historic character
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Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to truce in besieged Oleshky
The call took place at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pope is recovering well from surgery, on the same day he celebrated his first Mass since the operation. #EuropeNews
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REVIEW: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, The Odyssey, Her Story, York Theatre Royal
THE Penelopiad is the heavyweight centrepiece of York Theatre Royal’s autumn programme – here is our review
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Japan is launching a mission to Mars’s largest moon Phobos
The Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, set to launch on 20 October, will bring back samples that should solve a moon mystery that has been vexing scientists for more than a century
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Barack Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers and cites them as an inspiration
Speaking at live UK event, former US president expresses hope rooted in the past and discusses the modern challenges to democracy
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No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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Inside Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline
Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months
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REVIEW: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, The Odyssey, Her Story, York Theatre Royal
THE Penelopiad is the heavyweight centrepiece of York Theatre Royal’s autumn programme – here is our review
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Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unliveable
Kremlin turning to punishment of Ukraine’s population in major cities as frontlines remain frozen
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Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival
The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.
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Four in 10 UK adults affected by droughts linked to climate change, survey finds
It comes after severe drought was declared in parts of England on Thursday
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French bulldog stomped to death by burglars as family slept
The dog, named Leia, was fatally injured when the intruders encountered her during the early-morning burglary
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Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to open for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster
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Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war
Sir Roly Walker’s blunt comments come as Russia escalates its aggression against the West
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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in 'Putin's pocket' and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Video. Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
Video. The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
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Burnham makes 'deeper devolution' vow and sets out view on independence referendum
Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen Flynn.
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Chile's president makes first state visit to Bolivia in 71 years as region shifts right
Chile’s president is in Bolivia for the first state visit by a Chilean leader in more than seven decades
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First photos of Pope Leo since surgery and cancer diagnosis released by Vatican
The Vatican also confirmed Leo would make his first public appearance on Sunday
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California brushfires force evacuations and tens of thousands of power shutoffs
Hot, windy weather stokes fires in southern California as utilities shut off power to 150,000 customers as precaution
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Photos show Israeli settler attacks disrupting the West Bank olive harvest
ABU FALAH, West Bank (AP)
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‘We can’t believe it!’ North Yorkshire couple win £1m on National Lottery
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating winning £1 million on the National Lottery. The pair, from near Thirsk, won the cash in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on Tuesday 1 September. The winner, who has chosen to remain...
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, and other Middle East developments
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians in towns across the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements, China tells Israel
China also said access to the Gaza Strip must be fully opened so a humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ does not spread
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Where to celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in Germany in 2026
The festival that transforms Kolkata every autumn has long since found a home in Germany. Here's what Durga Puja is all about, and where you can join celebrations around the country this year.
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Inside ex Durham school transformed into a £1.45m luxury home near cricket ground
Step inside Durham House, a historic former chaplaincy with cricket ground views, six bedrooms, a snooker room and a £1.45m price tag.
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
Ofcom and the CMA have published reports over the attempted RedBird IMI takeover of the newspaper group, which collapsed in 2024.
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West Yorkshire dominates England’s factory and warehouse fire enforcement figures
NEW data shows the region accounted for nearly two thirds of England’s fire enforcement notices issued to factories and warehouses last year
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Norwegian teen 'hitman' Johannes Natland detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
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(S+) Meinung: Leaving the US: The Erosion of My American Dream
After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusion - and it is being replaced by the unknown.
