History
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Stakeknife's Scottish spymaster: The dark secrets of Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War'
Our Writer at Large has investigated Ulster's Dirty War for decades. Here, he talks to the veteran BBC reporter, John Ware, about the role of Scottish army officer Gordon Kerr
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‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way
BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon
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Harrogate man praises surgeons for reattaching severed thumb
Daniel Parry, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, accidentally cut off his thumb with a chop saw.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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Saudi Arabia executes man for crime committed when he was 14
The kingdom carried out 347 executions last year, a new high despite efforts to transform its image
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Bradford's Lord Mayor receives first poppy in historic annual tradition
Bradford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Chris Herd, has received the first poppy of the year from the Royal British Legion.
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Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint
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Rare Gothic Crown expected to fetch up to £12,000 at North Yorkshire auction
Rare 1847 Victorian Gothic Crown estimated at up to £12,000 leads Tennants Auctioneers’ coins sale in Leyburn on November 18, alongside historic British coins.
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Exact time Storm Boelo bad weather will end in the North East today
Storm Boelo is continuing to batter the North East with strong winds today, but conditions are expected to begin easing later.
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No wonder Scotland's cancellation of mummies has been ridiculed around the world
Who knew that bosses at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum bosses could commune with the dead? Perhaps they’ve discovered an AI tool that can retro-read the intentions of people who lived thousands of years ago.
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128 arrested after night of unrest and looting in Barcelona
Protesters threw stones and other heavy objects at officers, whilst several groups erected barricades, set fire to rubbish bins and smashed shop windows. #EuropeNews
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‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results
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'A day of reckoning': Israel’s coming election is like no other in its history
Tuesday’s vote comes against the backdrop of volatile events in the occupied West Bank and wider region. It will also be a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Six hundred French and British paratroopers dropped from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power as 80mph winds batter UK
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
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York attractions shut, roads blocked and power cuts as Storm Boelo hits - LIVE
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.
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Construction to begin on new Bradford centre which celebrates heritage and education
A new Bradford centre will bring heritage, education and the community together.
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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
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United States Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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The row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Overall, roughly 2,500 personnel took part, which included 600 French and British paratroopers dropping from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain
Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday
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Smith vs Puello: Briton edges past challenger in triumphant homecoming
Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.
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Obama unloads on Trump for the Iran war and mocks president’s diplomatic strategy
Obama bashed Trump for causing fuel prices to surge and what he saw as the unnecessary deaths of service members in a war that has raged on for nearly eight months
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Newspaper headlines: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe
Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals. #EuropeNews
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Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Airport was forced to divert over 600 miles away after being unable to land due to strong winds
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Left and Right face off in Brazil's second round presidential election
Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck and neck.
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Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.
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UK weather: Amber warnings kick in as Storm Boelo to bring 80mph wind gusts
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.
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Husband pays tribute to ‘hero’ mum who died saving two sons during Bahamas holiday
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said officers on the island of Bimini launched an enquiry into her sudden death
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The County Durham market town hiding a French-style palace and a medieval castle
Barnard Castle is a historic County Durham market town with a magnificent French-style museum, medieval castle, independent shops and River Tees walks.
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Jensen Huang says a forgotten 1950s European alliance secretly secured Taiwan’s chip empire
From Philips to TSMC, Taiwan’s semiconductor rise grew from foreign partnerships, manufacturing know-how, and decades of strategic investment
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Protests sweep across Europe, in photos
Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent.
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The forgotten battle on Durham's doorstep that changed the course of British history
It was 680 years ago this week that a very significant battle was fought between the English and the Scottish on the outskirts of Durham, but it is often overlooked. Dr Alex Brown, from Durham University’s Department of History and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, says it really should be better known
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Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe
Pensioners are marching in Madrid on Saturday to demand decent pensions, indexation to inflation and an end to the gender gap, as parallel rallies in France and Italy prompt tighter security. #EuropeNews
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Video. Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany
Video. A fire broke out at the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze.
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Israel removes 250 Palestinian families from West Bank's Hebron
Days before tight elections are due to be held in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a massive operation on the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by militants at a checkpoint.
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Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers amid nationwide protests
Demonstrations against rising living costs, military spending and government policies are taking place across Italy, with security tightened following violent clashes in Milan last weekend. #EuropeNews
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign is coming down after 85 years
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
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Full list of North East train disruptions as Storm Boelo hits region with high winds
Train passengers across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East face reduced services and possible last-minute cancellations as Storm Boelo brings strong winds.
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We cannot fight until the last Ukrainian – it’s time to call Putin’s bluff
The surge in civilian casualties in Ukraine shows how the West, including the UK, must defend Kyiv’s airspace or face worse in the future, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Second named storm will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm Austen
