News & Politics
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Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post
A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."
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IRGC mines set tankers ablaze as Tehran threatens expanded attacks
Iran’s foreign ministry further warned Washington it would retaliate against any strike, and an IRGC spokesperson threatened to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf in another escalation of the ongoing war of words between Tehran and Washington.
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Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153
A drone strike on a fuel depot at a market in South Sudan's disputed Abyei region has killed at least 153 people, an official said
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Rare sketch of young Queen Elizabeth goes up for auction
The late monarch sat for the portrait when she was just six or seven
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Tell us how you’re going to fund defence, Badenoch urges chancellor ahead of Budget
Conservative leader accuses Labour of seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into long grass
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Police called to incident at York bank
Police were called to a York bank after an incident that took place this lunchtime.
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Police investigate after a woman was harassed by a man while walking in York
Police are investigating a report of a public order incident which occurred on Cromer Street, Glencoe Street, Pembroke Street and Shipton Street and Newborough Street, York. Between 12:41 pm and 1:14pm, on Thursday 8th October 2026, a black...
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France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.
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Beatles attraction ‘to rival Graceland and Dollywood’ coming to Liverpool
The new attraction is moving into a 100,000-square-foot site opposite Liverpool Lime Street station
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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UK Government set to approve Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen coast
The UK Government is expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen on Wednesday.
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Joint funeral to be held for mother and son who died within a day of each other
A joint funeral is scheduled for Ryan and Val McDowell, a mother and son from Fife who tragically passed away within a day of each other
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EU reveals new Arctic strategy amid Russia threat and Trump's Greenland interest
Melting ice is opening up new shipping routes
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Majority of Americans don’t believe Trump will accept midterm results
Six in ten respondents expect the upcoming midterms to be administered fairly, with 65 percent expressing faith that votes will be counted accurately
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Darlington mum told serious incident didn't involve son before learning he was dead
A devastated Darlington mum who was “categorically told” a serious incident at her son’s college did not involve him was told shortly afterwards by police that he was dead, an inquest heard.
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Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed
A 65-year-old woman has died in a shark attack on South Africa's southeastern coast
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Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth
As they steam toward massive public offerings on Wall Street, the companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence have begun sketching plans to share their wealth with the public
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DOJ charges non-citizens as California ballot battle escalates ahead of midterms
Federal officials today announced the arrests of nearly a dozen foreign nationals in a statewide voter fraud initiative
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Albanian police deploy water cannons as protests hit seventh day
Albanian police deployed water cannons as protests continued into their seventh day on Monday (19 October). Officers responded with tear gas after demonstrators hurled rocks at them. Protesters also attacked government buildings and lit fires. Violence has erupted after high school and university students mobilised in a broader anti-government movement calling for prime minister Edi Rama to resign. It comes as thousands of rioters in France were arrested during the weekend’s widespread protests, with justice minister. Violence has also been seen in other parts of Europe, with similar incidents in Belgium and Italy.
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Items thrown at officers and police vehicles vandalised in Annan disturbance
Police are appealing for information following a disturbance in Annan.
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Woman who accused Cornell students of rape says president's response made her feel 'disbelieved'
A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling disbelieved and unsupported
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Historic North East church bells to be removed so they can 'be heard again' elsewhere
Plans have been approved to permanently remove bells from a Grade II-listed Sunderland church to allow for repairs and potential reuse elsewhere.
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WATCH - Police called to 'incident' in York street
Police have been called to York city centre following an incident.
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EU Parliament approves new passenger rights
Passengers across Europe are entitled to a full refund within 14 days, even if they booked through a travel intermediary. Companions of people with disabilities will fly free of charge. #EuropeNews
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Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia
At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon.
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Why are French police so violent? Their job is to protect the state, not the people
Officers are instruments of state whose job is to repress, rather than manage, public dissent
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FTSE down but off lows as oil price drops amid Iran war peace talks hope
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 31.69 points, 0.3%, at 10,733.00.
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Headteacher murder accused had ‘no consideration’ for road users, jury hears
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car
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Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, Abuja
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'An afterthought': damning Covid-19 report slams Matt Hancock on care home deaths
The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic with failings allowing the virus to “spread like wildfire” and resulting in thousands of deaths despite the claim there was a protective ring around care homes, the inquiry has found.
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Inside the stunning County Durham country mansion with tennis court and private gym
A remarkable Grade II-listed country house set within more than four acres of immaculate grounds is on the market in one of County Durham's most sought-after villages.
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Firefighters called to house fire on Bradford street - Here's what we know
A house fire broke out at a Bradford home in the early hours of this morning.
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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials
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Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
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David Attenborough’s simple tip to protect hedgehogs in city gardens
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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Scotland asks public to design £1.4m memorial of Queen Elizabeth
Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic Màiri McAllan said Queen Elizabeth had a ‘special place’ in the hearts of many Scots
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Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign 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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Family feud ended with man crushed to death at petrol station, murder trial told
Trial hears Daniel Ambler was killed at a Seaham petrol station after being struck by a Nissan X-Trail. Five defendants face murder charges.
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Mark Allen: Former world number one considering retirement after Northern Ireland Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
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‘Activity trap’ stops disabled people from exercising for fear of losing benefits
Of the disabled people we surveyed, 80% were worried that being physically active could put their benefits at risk
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Brothers strike £1m deal to take on former bank months after restaurant plan shelved
Two brothers have struck a £1 million deal to take over a historic Middlesbrough building months after plans for a restaurant were shelved.
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Mom of 7 killed by train just a week after she was baptized
Thelma Candelaria was wearing noise cancelling headphones out running in Eloy, Arizona when she was struck from behind
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Italy to respond to clashes in Milan 'with great firmness,' FM says
From preventive detention to bans on gatherings: proposed measures and new powers for troops deployed in Milan #EuropeNews
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Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured
Authorities say police in Chicago took a person into custody after responding to a report of someone firing shots outside a downtown federal building
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When killing wild animals that attack humans is justified – and when it’s not
A tiger attacking someone who enters its enclosure is behaving like a tiger, and killing it would achieve nothing
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Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".
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Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.
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Scottish couple lose 12-year legal battle against Diageo over whisky fungus
Court of Session rules for Diageo in Bonnybridge whisky fungus case, accepting ethanol emissions caused Baudoinia growth but not an actionable nuisance.
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Police seek man over assault in North Yorkshire town
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Whitby.
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Kallas accuses US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms'
"American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions.
