News & Politics
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Major junction closed in both directions near Kilmarnock after crash
Emergency services are at the scene
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Judges bristle as they are forced to decide the details of Trump's Washington makeover
Judges in Washington are grappling with numerous cases challenging construction projects initiated by President Donald Trump
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The 24 mobile speed camera locations across Leeds this week - full list
Mobile speed camera locations including Rothwell, Guiseley, Collingham, Woodkirk, and Bramley
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Weapon-wielding men reports spark 5am armed police probe on North East street
Armed police were called to a Sunderland home over reports of men with guns and knives. No weapons were recovered.
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Vatican upholds excommunication of US deacon who resigned after son was molested by priest
Scott Peyton joined the Anglicans after the crime against his son. Then the Catholic church officially expelled him
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Russell Brand had ‘big grin’ like a ‘clown’ as he grabbed woman’s breasts, court told
The comedian denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault
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Locals speculate over remains found on Teesside beach as police issue update
Cleveland Police have confirmed that the bones found on Marske beach last week are not human, after they were sent for forensic testing.
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Lula and Bolsonaro spar in TV debate ahead of presidential runoff
Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.
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'Why can't the next success story be you?' How adult learning can change lives
The Association of Colleges has scheduled a national week of action for the Adult Learning Pays campaign from October 19 to 23. Bishop Auckland College Group CEO and Principal Shaun Hope has written exclusively for The Northern Echo to highlight the importance of adult learning, transforming lives.
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Unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron reignites theories on TikTok 36 years on
TikTok revisits the unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron, as Durham Constabulary continues its investigation into her August 3, 1990 death and cold case.
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Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories
In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen. Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “rigged” playbook ahead of the midterms.
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'God help us when and if it opens': Reform leader on moves to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Reform says they will call for an early election in a bid to put an end “dillydallying” over Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiver
Asian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists
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Former lighthouse vessel turned floating hotel named Europe’s leading boutique hotel
The Fingal Hotel, which was also named as Scotland's leading boutique hotel, is managed by the The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.
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Man pleads guilty to Huntingdon mass train stabbings but denies attempted murder
Anthony Williams pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wounding with intent and will stand trial next week
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Red-Green-Red Coalition Reach an Agreement on Social Housing
They want to socialise properties belonging to real estate companies possessing more than 10,000 apartments. The red-green-red coalition has concluded exploratory talks and have agreed on the socialisation of privately owned housing.
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Four arrested after police officer injured in Nottingham shooting
The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.
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Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her
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UK mortgage deals disappear at fastest pace on record
Mortgage deals are being pulled after less than two weeks
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Premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Indi MP Haines injured – as it happened
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Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over 'indecent acts,' and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing indecent acts in Mecca
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National Guardsman injured in DC shooting after attempting to break up street fight
Officer and attacker both injured and taken to hospital after law enforcement attempted to break up brawl
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Woman dies after three-vehicle crash on A1 that shut road for nine hours
A woman has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A1 that shut the major road for around nine hours.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Police investigating 'threatening messages' sent to schools across Scotland
Police Scotland is treating threatening messages sent to several schools as a hoax after staff were evacuated during an in-service day. The incidents coincided with more than 150 schools in Northern Ireland receiving similar emails.
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Man arrested after police raid pub and find cannabis farm inside
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found inside a Sunderland pub. He has since been bailed.
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Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid crisis
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction.
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Mother assessed as posing no immediate risk to others three weeks before Elizabeth Struhs’ manslaughter, inquest hears
Queensland correctional services officer did not have access to details of Kerrie Struhs’ past offending which included child neglect
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The ‘youth protein’ that protects brain cells from age-related decline
Discovery may potentially lead to future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries after 'fight with weapons in street'
A man reportedly got out of a black car and assaulted the victim during a street fight involving others.
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Police urge people to check their emails after this driver fell foul
The car was promptly seized and the driver reported to court.
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Amelia Earhart researchers leave remote atoll empty-handed after ‘plane debris’ found to be a clump of trees
Expedition was drawn to Nikumaroro after spotting what was described as a metallic glint in waters off uninhabited island
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Fish crime crackdown as Operation Salmo seeks to protect amorous anamniotes
A week long enforcement campaign has been launched across Scotland in an effort to crack down on fish crime
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Video. Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern Spain
Video. At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.
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Russia woos Asian tourists to try and counter European visits collapse
EU tourist arrivals fell from 5 million in 2019 to 160,000 in 2025 as sanctions, cancelled flights and other restrictions due to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine severed Western leisure travel, prompting Moscow to look east.
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Cuts force World Food Programme to end support for half a million Palestinians in Gaza
Two-thirds of population face crisis levels of food insecurity and 200,000 people are in danger of famine
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Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force
The Philippine government has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it sees as a threat of force
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Leeds Bradford Airport arrests - here's how many were alcohol-related
Violence against the person remained the most common offence category, accounting for 45 arrests in the latest year.
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Scots invited to shape permanent Queen Elizabeth memorial in Scotland
What should Scotland’s permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth look like?
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Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by walking just 4,000 steps a day
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Truck carrying 130 cattle plunges off overpass, crushing car below
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitrailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area
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All the European cities on fire after a weekend of violent protests
Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil
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Bradford McDonald’s gets fresh new look after refurbishment
The reimaging programme includes redesigned kitchen and dining spaces to better support digital sales channels, including the McDonald’s app.
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Edinburgh passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules but there's a catch
Edinburgh Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.
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Pope Leo to host general audience for first time since cancer surgery
Leo has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer
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GP explains all the vaccines you could be eligible for this winter
Everything you need to know about the winter vaccination programme
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Monday briefing: What you need to know about a weekend of chaos in France
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issues
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GB News to launch ‘all-British’ radio station – playing only British music
The station will host shows including ‘The Great British Drive Home’ and ‘Great British Breakfast’
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Infant among twelve migrants dead after boats capsize off Greek islands
The government vowed ‘zero tolerance’ towards migrant smugglers, whom it blamed for the deaths
