News & Politics
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Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds
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Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Almost 1,000 arrested as police charge crowd in Paris and teargas used to stop protesters reaching other city centres
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Goods and services the super El Niño could make more expensive – and why
The Bank of England has identified El Niño as a key factor that could drive food inflation in 2027
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Behind the gates of an £850,000 Hartburn Village home with wow-factor design
Explore 28 Harlsey Road, Hartburn Village: a stylish four-bedroom family home with bespoke kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £850,000 guide price.
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Brazilians head to the polls to vote in tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff election
Victory for Bolsonaro would mark a rightward pivot for Latin America's largest economy and most populous country
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Portuguese police with dogs and batons dismantle housing protest camps
More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto
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New treatment could shrink tumours for those with complex and aggressive cancers
Researchers involved in the study said the treatment could ‘transform outcomes’
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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four and injure 28
Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia has launched roughly 1,600 guided aerial bombs, 48 missiles and nearly 2,300 attack drones against Ukraine over the past week. #EuropeNews
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More than 50 homes approved for Yorkshire village despite concerns over GP surgery
Plans for 52 new homes in a North Yorkshire village have been approved despite warnings that the local GP surgery cannot cope with additional patients and concerns about pressure on infrastructure.
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Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
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Amanda Owen's nine children look so different as Our Yorkshire Farm family grows up
Amanda Owen's nine children have grown up since Our Yorkshire Farm began. Here's what Raven, Reuben, Miles and their siblings are doing in 2026.
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LIVE - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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Trump’s AG Todd Blanche loses it when pressed about overturning elections results
Trump’s efforts to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate race if the Republican candidate doesn’t win are reminiscent of the doubts he sowed before his 2020 election loss
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California father and son charged over illegal gold mining: ‘This is not 1849’
Gregory Arnoldi Jr and his father allegedly constructed an illegal dirt road along Keystone Creek in Sierra County
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50 middle schoolers were served pretzels with oven cleaner as seasoning: lawsuit
The lawsuit claims strict liability, negligence, unlawful confinement and violations of civil rights.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Greens’ motion on polyamorous rights not debated as conference ends early
Scottish Greens conference ends early in Inverness as Storm Boelo stops debate on equal rights for polyamorous relationships.
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FDR made it a blue bastion – now it’s Trump’s stronghold in California. Is it forever lost?
Shasta has embraced the Maga movement with gusto – can Democrats ever win back the rural, working-class voters they once relied upon?
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Ukraine war: Drone strikes kill three in Belgorod and injure five at industrial plant
Thirty blocks of flats damaged in the Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, local governor says
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British mum Leanne Gregory who died in Bahamas was celebrating wedding anniversary
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.
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Police issue Storm Boelo update as high winds cause more disruption
Police have issued an update as Storm Boelo continues to cause problems for York and North Yorkshire today (Sunday). As we are reporting, the high winds have brought trees down across the county, and there are widespread power cuts. North...
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Stranger Things star forced to cancel Scottish event amid Storm Boelo
One of the stars of the hit TV show Stranger Things has been forced to cancel his attendance at an event in Scotland as Storm Boelo continues to cause disruption across the country.
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Israel orders West Bank crossings to close on election day
The move comes as part of a wider clampdown in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian gunmen in the city of Hebron earlier this week.
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UK's Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
Ahead of next month's UK-EU summit, Burnham said he favours an 'honest discussion' about the divisive issue of re-adapting free movement between the UK and the EU. But in an interview in London Sunday Times, he ruled out ever joining the Schengen zone or adopting the Euro. #EuropeNews
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Almost two-thirds of Australians bulk-billed for all GP care amid extra incentives for doctors
RACGP survey reflects investments in Medicare, but experts caution that quality of care and outcomes also matter
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New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
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Police urge residents to check sheds in search for missing 63-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to assist in the search for a missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire during Storm Boelo.
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Fallen trees, power cuts and travel chaos as Storm Boelo hits the North East
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.
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Costa fights to revive plans for new North East town drive-thru rejected over parking
An appeal has been submitted for a proposed Costa drive-thru in Coulby Newham. Middlesbrough Council planning officers refused plans in late July that would have seen the coffee chain open a new store in car park two at the Parkway Centre.
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Greek basketball chief resigns amid match-fixing investigation
Liolios has denied the charges against him, and his defence team has argued that there is no solid evidence linking him to match fixing, describing the case as a conspiracy. #EuropeNews
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How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
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Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption
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Suspect in shooting death of teen on Missouri highway charged in second road incident
Man accused of shooting teen who was driving to a party has also been linked to shooting of a vehicle days earlier
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North Yorkshire woman wins £5,000 and reaches Millionaire's Row on ITV game show
A woman from Thirsk has won £5,000 and secured a place on Millionaire's Row after a dramatic victory on ITV's Win Win with Postcode Lottery.
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Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry
Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago
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The strange coastal landmark that helped keep Cleveland miners safe underground
Discover the Huntcliff Guibal Fan House near Saltburn, a surviving landmark from Huntcliff Ironstone Mine and Cleveland’s industrial past.
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Rayner backs Burnham call for debate on return to free movement with EU
Cabinet minister says PM’s plea is ‘pragmatism’ but comments risk causing concern among some red wall MPs
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Israel votes in first election since 7 October attacks and Gaza war
Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday (27 October) in the first election since the 7 October attacks and subsequent wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a big challenge from former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither expected to secure a parliamentary majority. But would a change in leadership bring peace in the region? Both candidates oppose an independent Palestinian state, and support continued Israeli security control over Palestinian territories. The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports.
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Scottish Greens reject motion to drop long-standing opposition to nuclear energy
The Scottish Greens have overwhelmingly voted against a motion to drop their long-standing opposition to nuclear power and adopt a “more nuanced” position.
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New parking rules explained: What drivers need to know about fines and appeals
Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.
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Moscow to host 2030 World Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
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Why residents of flood-hit towns feel abandoned by the government
Communities are being urged to be resilient – but they say that puts the onus on the wrong group
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Beamish Hall's 700-year journey from medieval manor to County Durham hotel
From its origins as a medieval manor gifted to a Norman family after the conquest of England to its modern life as one of County Durham's best-known hotels, Beamish Hall has a story stretching back more than 700 years.
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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps
Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect
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Popular ice cream company opens new cafe - 'It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory'
A new café has opened its doors with a deeply personal story behind it.
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Ex-Reform MSP: 'It feels like I have escaped a coercively controlled relationship'
Amanda Bland, who served as Reform UK's justice spokesperson at Holyrood, has broken her silence to allege months of shouting, intimidation and the systematic sidelining of women by the party's Scottish leadership. Malcolm Offord rejects her account.
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Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
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Trump is still claiming vandals destroyed the Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘hasn’t worked ever’ President Donald Trump claimed during a midterm rally in Georgia on Saturday
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Fire at Quaker Oats plant in Iowa under investigation after massive explosion
The area where the fire broke out wasn’t heavily populated, officials said
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Waitrose 'very sorry' after Christmas food mix-up on its website
Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.
