News & Politics
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French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riots
Interior minister concedes police ‘lost control’, with forces in cities including Paris and Lyon overwhelmed after ‘lack of anticipation’
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts, study finds
Research review finds people living in most polluted areas suffer 70 per cent higher odds of glaucoma
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Met Office explains why the UK felt so cold this weekend and when it will get warmer
The Met Office has blamed the colder weather on high pressure building from the west, while cooler air moved across the UK
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Why man with neck scratches 'recently seen around Bradford' is wanted by police
He is believed to have recently been seen around Bradford city centre.
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German police: Two men surrender after driving car into airport fence
In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow. #EuropeNews
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Hurricane Trudy menaces Mexico’s Pacific coast and Greece hit by deadly floods
Trudy weakens to tropical storm after warnings of strong winds and heavy rain, while one person killed in Greece
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Environmental and human rights abuses in supply chains ‘costing UK £4.4bn a year’
Exclusive: Report says a supply chain law would cost less than a tenth of what is lost to the economy, and would also both protect us from shocks like the El Niño while protecting low-income workers
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Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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Harry Brook: England captain says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues
White-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player England fans rely on.
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France hit by debt sell-off as protests unnerve investors
Difference between French and German 10-year borrowing costs widens after violence breaks out
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Jeremy Clarkson slams 'sick' Donald Trump after 'beyond the pale' move
Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed US President Donald Trump for a "sick" move which went "beyond the pale".
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Car vandalised whilst parked up overnight outside house in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said a Citroën Berlingo had two tyres slashed whilst parked in Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, near Robin Hood's Bay, overnight from the late evening of Friday, October 16.
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China’s economy grows faster than forecast after AI boom boosts exports
Third-quarter GDP up by 4.5% compared with last year as industrial output is buoyed by electronics demand
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Union claims strike by offshore workers could disrupt fuel supplies
The workers from oil and gas operator Apache are due to down tools for 24 hours.
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Democrat who told Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ doubles down and refuses to apologize
Speaking during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union" that aired Sunday, Jackson addressed the tense moment from the closely fought race
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Trump’s science cuts fuel exodus of America’s brightest minds
Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom
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Leeds Green councillor wins defamation lawsuit over Harehills riot claims
Green Party Deputy Leader Mothin Ali sued GB News presenter Alex Armstrong and a social media commentator
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Reform Scotland loses its first MSP just months after Holyrood breakthrough
Amanda Bland, Reform UK's justice spokeswoman at Holyrood, has resigned from the party to sit as an independent MSP, dropping Reform to third-largest party as it faces police scrutiny over election spending irregularities.
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Bradford Live to welcome iconic pop-soul duo on UK tour
The duo achieved major success with hits like Lifted, Ocean Drive, and Goodbye Heartbreak.
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Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers
Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Foreign Office warns Germans in France as 'war-like' protests spread
The Federal Foreign Ministry updated its travel advisory for France on Sunday, warning travellers from Germany to behave "prudently" as protests turned destructive over the weekend and spread to other countries around Europe.
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Britain should produce its own bio-diesel to undermine Putin and Trump - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Nigel Boddy, Darlington.
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Yorkshire residents invited to apply for BBC's The Traitors
Yorkshire residents who think they can spot a liar – or keep a secret themselves – are being invited to apply for The Traitors.
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Cambridgeshire train attacker Anthony Williams admits wounding
Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.
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Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking
Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane
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North East family-run company plans expansion after turnover passes £1m
Castle Eden’s Gridmark Survey, a North East surveying firm, grows to £1m turnover with 16 staff and plans to recruit an operations manager.
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F1 in the United States: The best images from 11 locations to stage grands prix
A selection of images from F1 races in the US, from Indianapolis, Watkins Glen and Long Beach to the streets of Dallas and the Caesars Palace car park.
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Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services
Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHO
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Malaysia Airlines parent company may consider a green tax as sustainable fuel strains airlines
The head of Malaysia Airlines' parent company says it may consider a green tax on passengers that could help offset the high costs of sustainable aviation fuel
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No 10 hits back after Trump’s war secretary diminishes UK’s role in Afghanistan
Pete Hegseth suggested that ‘maybe five’ other countries contributed to the war
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GOP candidate quits after car flips in suspected drunk driving crash
The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash
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England women's manager Sarina Wiegman signs two-year contract extension
Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.
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Historic Highland church with views to Mull set for auction
A vacant Grade B listed church in Kilchoan, with views across the bay to the Isle of Mull, will go to auction on November 24, 2026.
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Family-run County Durham garage fears for future after row with residents over noise
Owners of a County Durham garage fear for its future after residents on a neighbouring estate complained about noise, prompting a noise abatement notice.
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Five accused of murdering man, 23, at County Durham petrol station go on trial today
Five people accused of murdering Daniel Ambler at a County Durham petrol station will stand trial at Teesside Crown Court following his death on January 15.
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County Durham NHS boss identifies 'Mr Irfan' after breast cancer surgery mystery
County Durham NHS Trust has identified a previously unknown surgeon whose name appeared in the medical records of a breast cancer patient.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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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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‘I lay in pool of blood after being shot at point blank range’
Shot through the stomach and stranded in the Northern Irish countryside with no backup, Blue* was the lucky one. Now, the former undercover operative tells Sam Kiley about what went wrong, how he survived, and the pressure of making split-second decisions
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'It's time this country woke up to the dangers of wood burners and banned them'
'Wake up to the dangers of wood burners and ban them' - says our letter writer. What is your view?
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US is coming to Central Asia with deals to stay, Rubio tells Euronews
Replying to Euronews' questions in Uzbekistan's historic city of Samarkand, the US secretary of state outlined plans for new commercial agreements and cooperation on critical minerals.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Four arrested after police officer shot in Nottingham
The officer is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in the foot
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Mulberry sales lift 18% as turnaround progress accelerates
Boss Andrea Baldo said he was ‘very pleased’ with recent progress by the business.
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Amelia Earhart search hits major snag after ‘satellite photo of plane’
A US expedition to track down what was believed to be Amelia Earhart’s plane from the South Pacific has concluded
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Halifax’s Piece Hall to host iconic electronic music pioneers
ELECTRONIC music pioneers Kraftwerk will head to Halifax next summer
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From 'Werwulf' to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière
A world exclusive for 'Werwulf', talk of Lily-Rose Depp's eyes, and the enduring horror of Ridley Scott's 'Alien'... Director Robert Eggers treats audiences at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival. #Cinema
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
