News & Politics
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Three people taken to hospital after 'serious' crash closes A1 in Northumberland
Three people have been taken to hospital following a “serious” two-car crash which closed the A1 in near Felton in Northumberland.
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Madueke shows level of 'anger and conviction' to prove he is more than a finisher
Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.
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Forest fires significantly worsening across Africa’s tropical nations, data shows
Exclusive: Prevalence of fires is increasing across the Congo and Guinean tropical forest basins, Nick Ferris reports – as fears grow the great forest sinks of Africa could one day go the way of the Amazon and Indonesia
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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme
The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.
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‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify
Hundreds at Lisbon tent camp demand action, as Giorgia Meloni says march in Italy was exploited by ‘hooligans’
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Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children in 2026?
From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.
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County Durham charity left 'saddened' after shop window smashed overnight
The Angel Trust, based in Bishop Auckland has been left "saddened" at the " emotional and financial damage" to one of its buildings after a window was smashed overnight.
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Retirees turn to ‘lesser-known’ stipend to help gap between work and pensions
Financial firms are seeing a surge of interest in fixed-term annuities
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Reform UK admits ‘errors’ as police assess Holyrood election spending
Police Scotland is assessing whether Reform UK Holyrood candidates broke Holyrood election spending rules.
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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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Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
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LIVE - Cordon put up outside two North East pubs as police stand guard at scene
A police cordon is in place outside two neighbouring pubs, The Wheatsheaf and The Terminus, in Sunderland on the corner of Roker Avenue and North Bridge Street, with police vehicles in attendance.
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Meet the workmates who want to turn side hustle into restaurant
The pair, who previously worked in construction, said they were keen to channel their energy into building something of their own.
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Check your wallet: some 2-euro coins are worth far more
They may say two euros, but collectors sometimes pay many times that amount: rare editions and striking minting errors can turn small change into sought-after treasures. #EuropeNews
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Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: "I feel closer to those who suffer illness"
Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties. #EuropeNews
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JD Vance addresses corruption concerns in the White House
The vice president claims he has personally investigated corruption inside White House
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Marco Rubio arrives in Uzbekistan for C5+1 talks
The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the visit.
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Community rallies around 7-year-old Oregon school shooting survivor shot in the face
Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend
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Forget the seven-year itch: opposite-sex marriages more likely to end after two decades
ONS data for England and Wales shows 26% of heterosexual divorces in 2025 followed 20 years or more of marriage
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Pumpkin shortage warning this Halloween as weather hits UK's patches
Farmers fear there will be another drought next year due to the El Nino weather pattern
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One person rushed to hospital after two-vehicle crash at A135 Stockton junction
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of the A135 Yarm Road in Stockton this morning (October 18).
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Stunning Ilkley Moor ‘rock house’ gets the go-ahead
Plans for a stunning house designed to resemble rocks on Ilkley Moor have been approved after a planning appeal.
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Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III
Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysis
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Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured
Wichita police say 34-year-old truck driver from Garden City was taken into custody amid case at youth soccer game
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Trump recycles ‘Dumocrats’ attacks at rally ahead of gloomy midterms outlook
‘The Republican Party is starting to look pretty good,’ Trump told supporters as polls suggest a potential midterm blue wave
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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations
President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans
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Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy
An Air Force officer has died after he fell from the rafters of the Alamodome before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s home game
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Stark new report names the ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England
Dame Rachel de Souza will warn of a ‘state of emergency’ in some communities in a major speech
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EPA quietly backtracks on claims US has phased out toxic Pfas compounds
Agency changes wording on website as Texas-based chemical firm continues manufacture of plastic containers
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Flying instructor who died in Drymen plane crash named
An 80-year-old man who died in a light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond alongside a 16-year-old boy has been named locally as Ian Haggis
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Criminal networks threaten the Amazon. Indigenous leaders want the UN to act
Indigenous leaders from the Amazon are taking their fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking, and deforestation to a United Nations conference in Vienna next week
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As France burns, Macron looks like a man who has lost control
The French national debt is too big, its economy too sluggish and its parliament and president jointly unable to get state spending down to sustainable levels - the mirror image of the complaint of the protesters, who want more spending on subsidies and schools. And so it’s in gridlock
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Two killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine trade blows on power infrastructure
Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to target Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and datacentres
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Welsh government accused of ‘sitting on’ plans for space defence project
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in 2024 that the Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire will be the home of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (Darc)
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Manchester City owner’s £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated
Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’
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The County Durham village where a powerful medieval bishop's castle once stood
Bishop Middleham is a quiet County Durham village where the remains of a medieval castle reveal its past as a home of Durham's powerful bishops.
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Video. Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Video. Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.
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Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons
States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardship
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Historic County Durham estate dubbed one of the North's 'best hidden gems'
A viral TikTok has brought attention to a historic landmark in County Durham named as "one of the Catholic church's best-kept secrets."
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Warning for drivers of ‘horny’ deer increase on the road
National insurance data shows drivers face a 1 in 145 chance of hitting an animal, with deer topping the list of struck wildlife
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All the latest on the Yorkshire Marathon
York’s Town Crier, Ben Fry, rang the bell for the Yorkshire Marathon Festival. There are more than 10,000 Yorkshire Marathon runners taking part, with more than 5,000 runners taking part in this year’s ten-mile run. Winner Nic Coyles...
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Could school start times change if America moves to permanent Daylight Saving Time?
A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has reignited a conversation about whether schools should start later in the day. But advocates explain why it’s not so simple, reports Rhian Lubin
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French government in crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’
Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to days of violent unrest in cities across France
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China extends open invitation to Katie Zacharia after her ‘proper toilets’ remark
Zacharia moved to China after her husband, taking job at a law firm from 2011 to 2013
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LIVE - A1(M) and A66 roundabout at Scotch Corner fully reopens after vehicle fire
Two lanes are closed after a vehicle fire on the A1(M) and A66 roundabout at Scotch Corner.
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Broadway star to perform in Bradford on her first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams will perform in Bradford as part of her first full UK tour.
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US ambassador to Israel denounces West Bank settler attack on US photojournalist
Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in Israel
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TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports — here’s what to know
Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options
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Market town with waterfalls, castle and indie shops is perfect North East day trip
Discover Richmond's indie shops, waterfalls, castle and historic theatre on a perfect day out.
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Police investigate Reform mayor for allegedly sharing ‘naked and sexualised’ images of himself
Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor
