News & Politics
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Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live
President to stump for Michael Whatley, who is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Roy Cooper for the Senate, as elections are just two weeks away
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London ‘park in the sky’ plans unveiled for new £1 billion skyscraper
The One London skyscraper will also feature the city’s highest bar, located on the 71st floor
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’
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Jon Stewart tears into Trump’s Russian diesel deal as Ukraine crisis deepens
Jon Stewart took on Trump's controversial Russian Diesel deal in Monday's episode of The Daily Show
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Probe continues months after biker seriously injured in County Durham crash
The collision happened on the B1198 Shincliffe Lane at around 1.50pm on August 13 and involved a blue Nissan Qashqai and a white Suzuki motorcycle.
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Could your neighbourhood impact your dementia risk?
People living in areas surrounded by greenery may have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study.
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Revolut services down as Google Cloud apologises for outage
The fintech, which has millions of customers in the UK, was flagging issues affecting multiple services.
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Metrocentre half-term events from big-top circus, Nintendo fun and wizarding magic
Find out what's on at Gateshead's Metrocentre this half-term, from circus shows and gaming to Halloween activities.
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Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.
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Students and academics sanctioned over emojis as part of Palestine protests crackdown
Amnesty International said that universities had taken extreme measures to restrict Palestine solidarity protests in an attack on free speech and the right to protest
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Freshfields apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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Jimmy Carr announces Bradford date for new tour - all the details
Jimmy Carr has performed stand-up to sell-out crowds globally, with his previous tour, Terribly Funny, selling over 1.2 million tickets worldwide.
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November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Social media platforms have racked up $26 billion in privacy penalties since 2020
Social media giants have paid over $26 billion in privacy fines since 2020, with Meta responsible for 91% of the global total.
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All flights suspended as popular Greek island airport to close for 4 months
Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.
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Bradford district pub manager named among best in UK - 'It means a huge amount'
She was one of only nine pub leaders nationwide to receive the award.
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‘Priced in’ that Farage will profit from politics, Reform UK leader’s aide suggests
The Reform UK leader has come under intense over the multi-million pound gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne
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Lisbon police arrest 55 housing protesters and clear tent camp
Demonstrators accuse the government of making evictions easier and vow to return to the streets, as the movement draws inspiration from neighbouring Spain. #EuropeNews
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Israel's far right find fertile ground among first-time voters
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
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Giving £2 a day to people in the Amazon helps protect rainforest, pilot project finds
Researchers say almost 90% of participants in unconditional basic income scheme in Peru adopted environmentally beneficial practices
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International students left in limbo by Home Office visa delays and refusals
Universities concerned about increase in international student visa delays and refusals – often for ‘arbitrary and unpredictable reasons’
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Newcastle Airport passengers affected as Greek airport to close for 4 months
This Greek island airport will not be an option for Newcastle Airport passengers soon as it's set to close for four months.
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Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system
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BBC Scotland TV channel to close within months as job cuts are revealed
The dedicated BBC Scotland TV channel is to be shut down in the spring - just eight years after its launch.
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North Yorkshire library set for move to new town centre home
Richmond Library will move to Mercury House on November 23, with modern facilities, IT support and improved access, after Queens Road closes on October 31.
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Building close to York play area damaged in suspected burglary
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, October 17, when a building near Outgang Lane play area in Main Street, Heslington was damaged.
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Police searching for missing County Durham teen who disappeared from home
Durham Constabulary are appealing for information to find missing 16-year-old Mikaylea from Seaham.
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Martin Lewis says ‘I don’t like it’ as Ofgem plans new energy charge
Martin Lewis has warned Ofgem's proposed Market Stabilisation Charge could make cheaper energy deals more expensive if wholesale prices fall.
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Romanian lawmakers back government led by independent Luca Niculescu as country seeks to end monthslong political crisis
Romanian lawmakers back government led by independent Luca Niculescu as country seeks to end monthslong political crisis
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The mysterious Spanish ‘Women’s Cave’ used for 24,000 years for sacred rituals
The ancient site near Valencia is one of the oldest sacred places in the world
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Video. Alberta rejects independence referendum plan, but separatists vow to keep fighting
Video. Alberta separatists have vowed to keep fighting for independence after the Canadian province rejected a plan to hold a binding referendum on leaving the country.
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Scottish businesses face 'postcode lottery' as 22 tax relief schemes create confusion
New research has revealed major inconsistencies in how business rates reliefs are applied, leaving firms facing a postcode lottery across Scotland
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New designer fashion outlet to open at Dalton Park with launch weekend discounts
Shoppers can snap up luxury streetwear brands for less when a new outlet opens at Dalton Park later this month.
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The Ivy opening two new North East restaurants in historic former bank building
The Ivy Newcastle Brasserie and The Ivy Asia will bring luxury dining, sushi and striking interiors to Grey Street.
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Revolut and Lloyds Bank are down for millions — here's all the latest on the outages
Is Google Cloud to blame?
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Italy's pasta production 'grounds to a halt' as truck drivers protest
Pasta maker Rummo has suspended production after running out of ingredients
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When the model takes away the moat
The need to democratize AI model ownership
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Seven of UK's 10 worst areas for dying before 60 are in Scotland, figures reveal
Seven of the UK's 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with Glasgow recording the second-highest estimated rate, new analysis reveals.
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Colombia judge orders protection of historical artifacts after museum purge sparks protests
A Colombian judge ordered the nation’s government to protect more than 30 historical artifacts that officials removed from exhibits in Bogota’s national museum last week
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Darlington driver's fear of needles leads to ban and big bill for refusing blood test
A previously clean-living man has lost his good name and driving licence because of his fear of needles.
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Katie Zacharia ripped for ‘photoshopped’ pic of her family in the Oval Office
Questions raised after President Trump appears near-identical in two images posted by the former White House press secretary
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Asian shares mostly decline after AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly lower after stocks artificial-intelligence-related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high
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Trump’s giant Washington arch plans omit snipers and military drones
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don’t mention the “military complex” he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature
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More than 1,500 Bradford women join newborn genetics study
A RESEARCH programme aiming to improve newborn health has reached a major participation milestone.
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'F***ing hell, bad day' - reaction of teen caught with revolver, heroin and cocaine
A teenage drug dealer caught by police with a revolver summed up the moment in four words: “F***ing hell, bad day.”
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Reset The Rates: The six asks of The Herald's campaign explained
The Herald is calling for major change to the business rates regime in Scotland - here's the detail
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At least 14 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia
Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.
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Motorway crash sparks long delays for commuters
Drivers face 28-minute delays on the motorway this morning
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Face of man who died in Roman Scotland 2,000 years ago revealed
The man's bones provided a grisly eye into his life - and death
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Darlington couple turn work van into town’s first mobile pamper salon
A Darlington couple have turned a work van into the town’s first mobile pamper salon after struggling to find a party idea for their daughter.
