News & Politics
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Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
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Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines
Drivers to get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their session ends
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Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans
New details emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, who went on to elementary school campus and shot Bend suspect dead
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Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.
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Tour de France opening ceremony to take place at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle will host the Tour de France opening ceremony on June 30, 2027, ahead of the race's Grand Départ in Scotland.
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SNP delegates back domestic energy production as ministers urged to finalise strategy
SNP conference backs domestic energy production as Stephen Gethins urges the Scottish Government to finalise its oil and gas strategy amid North Sea debate.
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West Yorkshire PC guilty of rape after victim came forward 22 years on
PC Jo Lavender, 45, is due to be sentenced
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Teesside woman 'petrified' of flying faces her fears with skydive for good cause
Kelly Petts jumped out of a plane despite being 'petrified' of flying, to raise almost £2,000 for Teesside Hospice.
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IN NUMBERS: What's a good salary in Germany?
Wages in Germany have continued to rise this year, but so has inflation and the cost of living. If you're wondering how your own income compares to low- middle- and high-earners, these figures will give you a good idea.
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Paul Mackenzie: The former taxi driver turned starvation death cult leader
Starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie, who was once a taxi driver, has been convicted of murder for the deaths of 190 children and one adult in a Kenyan court
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Judge throws out case against Uber brought by 13,000 London cab drivers
Delivering his judgment on Monday, Mr Justice Birt ruled the cases were time-barred and brought too late
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Armed Forces need to ‘live within their means’, Wes Streeting warns
The Defence Secretary was speaking amid concerns that the British Army was told to halt non-essential training activities to save money
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University of Michigan runners blitz campus peony garden, preparing hundreds of plants for winter
Members of the University of Michigan men’s and women’s cross country teams regularly run past the school’s prized peony garden as part of their training
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Trump tried to throw a judge off his DC golf course case. Here’s what happened next
The legal battle over a public golf course is opening a new front in the president’s war on the courts, Alex Woodward writes
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King Charles III strips 15 people of honours, including BBC star and politician
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.
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Sam Fender announces huge Scottish gig in Lord of the Rings-style video
Sam Fender announces a huge Scotland concert in a Lord of the Rings-inspired video, featuring Edinburgh’s Murrayfield. Newcastle singer urges fans to sign up.
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Helicopters, lifeboats join search for man who fell from CalMac ferry near Arran
HM Coastguard search for missing man reported overboard off Arran stood down after eight hours; CalMac ferry services disrupted on October 19 following incident.
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Macron increasingly isolated amid unrest across France
Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority. #EuropeNews
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Richmond Library to relocate despite concerns steep hill could deter older users
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.
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What you need to know about getting vaccinated in Germany this winter
With flu, Covid-19 and RSV expected to circulate this winter, German health authorities are urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
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Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
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New colour-changing lights illuminate Bishop Auckland Market Place after upgrade
New colour-changing lights have been switched on in Bishop Auckland Market Place, replacing the town's former 'Triffid' lamp posts and improving the space for events.
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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
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Using a drone, AP's Jae C. Hong frames Long Beach's waves crashing into oceanfront homes
Jae C. Hong is a staff photojournalist based in Los Angeles and has worked for The Associated Press since 2007.
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How beaver 'starter homes' are solving a pressing problem in US rivers
Jackson Ramsays' ranch in southwest Wyoming is one of many areas embracing the semiaquatic rodents as nature's engineers
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 25-31 include Katy Perry and Frank Ocean
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 25-31 include singer Katy Perry, comedian Samantha Bee and drummer Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers
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It's not just business crying out for help in Budget: charities are also struggling
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FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
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BBC drama The Young Team begins filming in Govan with star-studded cast
BBC drama The Young Team films in Govan, starring Jakob James Smith, Connor Newall and Scot Greenan, adapting Graeme Armstrong’s novel about gang violence.
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Trump claims Zelensky ‘never wanted to end war’ as rift deepens with Kyiv
Relations worsened after Trump said he would import Russian fuel and dropped planned sanctions on Moscow
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Early release scheme slammed by region’s crime commissioner
The government’s controversial early release scheme has come under fierce criticism from the region’s crime commissioner, who is warning that national policy is turning the criminal justice system into ‘a mockery’.
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Police scene in place following attempted murder arrest - live updates
Live updates as a man is fighting for his life following a serious assault.
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Chinese cars drive curiosity at Paris Mondial de l'Auto
Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans. #Focus
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Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest
Police said Shawn Oliver was arrested on suspicion of operating under influence of alcohol after a car crash
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Barcelona 'grandmas' dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves
In Barcelona, a group called Grandmas Cooking Barcelona offers visitors a chance to cook and eat traditional Spanish food
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Jobs boost as Tyne and Wear Metro prepares to expand
Nexus is recruiting for five engineering roles supporting the Tyne and Wear Metro, with applications closing on November 16.
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Sarina Wiegman contract: Why England manager faces biggest challenge yet
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?
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Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in using force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
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North East mum and daughter fulfil lifelong dream by studying art degree together
A Sunderland mum has returned to university after 31 years teaching to study art alongside her daughter.
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Residents urged to check on vulnerable neighbours after man with screwdriver incident
Police have warned people to check on their vulnerable neighbours after a man carrying a screwdriver was seen in a North Yorkshire town.
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp
On 30 September, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star walked out of an international camp before a training session at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
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Officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Black boy will face no criminal charges
The conclusion of the state’s investigation into the death of Kohen Wiley follows months of mourning and calls for justice
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How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections
A final campaign rally in Belgrade on Thursday is expected to draw tens of thousands of students
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Harrogate Town appoints Irving Weaver Life President
Harrogate Town AFC has appointed Irving Weaver as Life President in recognition of his 15 years as chairman and owner of the club.
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Crystal Palace: Manager Pierre Sage facing a fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.
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Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water
Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control
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Royal Bank of Scotland appoints new executive chair ahead of 300th anniversary
Robert Begbie will become Royal Bank of Scotland’s executive chair for Scotland on January 1, 2027, ahead of the bank’s 300th anniversary.
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North East seafront restaurant forced to close after third break-in in 10 months
The Boathouse and Terrace restaurant in Redcar has been forced to close yet again, after being broken into for the third time in ten months.
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Over 1,000 birds hurt killed over the weekend in Chicago after flying into buildings
Bird-safe measures can include patterned glass, exterior screens and other treatments that make windows appear visible to birds
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
