History
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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
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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Video. Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory
Video. Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.
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The market town just off the A1(M) hiding thousands of years of history
Just off the A1(M), Boroughbridge has ancient standing stones, Roman history, a traditional high street and scenic walks along the River Ure.
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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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Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old in a car Mississippi resigns
Kohen Wiley would have celebrated his second birthday in early November
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Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says
Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield. #EuropeNews
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.
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France protests: Louvre shuts down over fears of violence in Paris
A raft of other top museums are also closed
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Fresh protests set to sweep France as late restrictions fuel tensions
As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some. #EuropeNews
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Video. Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall
Video. Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating back to 1883, was largely destroyed by fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show the extensive damage inside the building.
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Inside Germany: Why do children have to go to school so early here?
German schools start far too early, argues journalist Tom Pugh in this week's Inside Germany column. Do you know the history behind the start-early, end-early schedule in place in Kindergartens and grade schools across the country?
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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement
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The AMRC is the model of regeneration and reindustrialisation - Andy Haldane & Koen Lamberts
More than 40 years have passed since the Miners’ Strike in 1984. The most visceral event during that strike took place at the Orgreave colliery and coking works in Rotherham on June 18, 1984. The Battle of Orgreave, a violent clash between picketing miners and the police, remains etched in our economic and social history, a historic low-point for industrial relations.
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Kirkby Grange, Tadcaster: Going is good for the Easterby family
Kirkby Wharfe, near Tadcaster is where it all started for the Easterby horseracing dynasty and it’s also where the family’s farming journey started when Henry Easterby took on the tenancy of Kirkby Grange in 1935, and where current generation farmer Deborah Easterby, Henry’s great granddaughter has the farm and livery stables today.
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York's National Railway Museum hosts launch of major rail innovation report
A white paper exploring innovation in the rail industry has been unveiled at the National Railway Museum in York.
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Storyteller to explore 'remarkable' past of historic North Yorkshire building
A North Yorkshire regimental museum will open its doors for an evening exploring the remarkable 900-year history of one of a town's most historic buildings.
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Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks — and Melania Trump's mission — but steep obstacles remain
Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war
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Israel imposes closures across a West Bank city after attacks, and other Mideast news
Israel has imposed closures across a West Bank city following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that Israel says killed two of its soldiers
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Rubio calls on Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA
The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that its goal is to bring about a change in Havana's leadership, with President Donald Trump himself having claimed the country is "ready to fall."
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Protests begin across France, with shops, businesses and tourist sites closed – Europe live
France will deploy 70,000 police officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland
