News & Politics
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
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New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting
Suspect shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to NYPD
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Drivers warned of frisky deer that pose ‘possible danger to life’ on the roads
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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Trump recycles ‘Dumocrats’ attacks at Kentucky rally ahead of midterms
‘The Republican Party is starting to look pretty good,’ Trump told supporters as polls suggest a potential midterm blue wave
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BBC licence fee to be extended with ‘YouTube tax’
Exclusive: A government white paper set to be published before Christmas is expected to include plans to extend the licence fee to cover YouTube, Netflix, Amazon and Disney Plus
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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
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Community starts up GoFundMe for 7-year-old Oregon school shooting survivor
Little Saylor Graham was described as a ‘feisty, loving child’ with a ‘fierce determination to thrive’ by a family friend
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No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
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Accountant ordered to pay £80k for 'grossly offensive' email about ex-boss's wife
Edward Franklin was dubbed ‘childish, petulant, unprofessional and rude’
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Hyron Andrews: Lions and Sale Sharks among clubs to pay tribute to late South African lock
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.
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Dubois vs Wardley 2: Londoner retains title with dominant second-round stoppage
WBO world champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest
Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs
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France protests: Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as over 1,000 arrested
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
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Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
Authorities are searching for 11 people missing after a boat from Mexico capsized off Baja California
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Photos show wildfire fueled by high winds engulfing coastal homes in Southern California
High winds fueled a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.
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Young star Johan Manzambi proving his worth for rising Aston Villa
Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
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Inside Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse after three years of restoration work
From repaired walls and heating to new floorboards and running water, here's how much of Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse has been restored.
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Two dead after man drives car onto Wichita soccer field during game: police
A child and an adult were killed at the scene, and police said multiple other injured victims have been transported to area hospitals
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NHS sacks 15 staff for snooping on Nottingham stabbing victims' records
The NHS trust has issued an apology, saying there is ‘simply no excuse’
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Polanski’s polling hits new low amid ‘Zionism is racism’ row
The Green Party leader’s support among young voters has nosedived, according to Ispos
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Ex-culture secretary blasts ‘retrograde’ plan for ‘YouTube tax’ to fund BBC
Baroness Nicky Morgan said that many BBC programmes should be available for subscription instead of a levy
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Video. Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Video. Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
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Florida fisher dragged into water and killed by 12ft alligator
Steve Hamilton was fishing in Winter Garden when he was attacked by gator, which was later killed
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Protesters set fires and damage buildings in major French cities during demos over living costs and school conditions
Protesters set fires and damage buildings in major French cities during demos over living costs and school conditions
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Ebola outbreak spreading to Kenya exposes contract tracing failures, experts warn
‘The whole process of listing contacts needs to improve’, says one aid working – adding that mapping the movements of people with an infection ‘requires a lot of resources, and it isn’t being done today’
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Tragedy as pedestrian, 18, killed in Leeds city centre as two men arrested
West Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal after a man, 18, died following a crash in Park Lane.
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Popular village fish and chips shop that turns over £1,500 a week up for sale
A fish and chips shop turning over just £1,500 a week is up for sale.
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Murderers led co-ordinated bladed attack on fellow County Durham prison inmate
Three inmates carried out a co-ordinated attack on a prisoner at HMP Deerbolt in County Durham, a court heard.
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Nowt is taken out as brothers go viral - The Blakey Brothers
They might not have much land, but two farming brothers have done more than most this year to put a smile on the face of agriculture with their one-take videos on social media showing their love of country people.
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgian foreign minister urges further EU sanctions and links attack to Israel’s ‘illegal settlement policy’
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Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry
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Colour blindness does not hold back tattoo artist who opens first studio
Transforming the building into a tattoo studio proved a challenge.
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Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
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Mystery name on lost war memorial uncovers 200 years of a Darlington family
IT is time to say hello to the Hullahs of Darlington and the surrounding area.
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Every Co-op Christmas sandwich launching in North East in £3.85 meal deal
Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.
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Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
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Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British
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France protests: Macron says ‘no place for violence’ as 400 arrested in clashes
President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear
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M&S Christmas jobs, hours and how much you can get paid in the North East
More details have emerged about hundreds of Christmas jobs being offered by Marks & Spencer across the North East.
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Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures
Yilmaz Ozturk, owner of Pizza House Easington, continued delivering food to Staithes despite road closures turning a 2.4-mile journey into 15 miles.
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crushes passerby who tried to help
Sean Baker was sentenced after his actions left Kai Dransfield with ‘life-changing injuries’
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Plover, not a fighter: masked lapwing nesting on Tasmanian cricket ground indifferent as play continues
While masked lapwings have a reputation for swooping during nesting season, Windsor Park oval’s resident plover just wants a good innings
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Highlights - Premier League - Fulham 1-0 Hull City highlights
Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.
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Swinney vows to bring Scotland’s bus network back into public control by 2031
John Swinney used his SNP conference speech to pledge bus franchising across Scotland by 2031, a new misogyny criminal offence before next summer, and a £30 million fund to tackle racism in communities.
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Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation today
The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.
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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
French mayor and archbishop also attacked during violent attempt to stop Palestinians harvesting olives
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Violent protests in France as police battle demonstrators, in photos
Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters. They joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.
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The woman who remembers everything
Rebecca Sharrock tells Rachel Dobkin what it’s like living with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory and how she deals with disturbing flashbacks
