News & Politics
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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to open for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster
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M62 collision leaves drivers facing severe delays
Drivers are facing severe delays after a crash on the M62.
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Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war
Sir Roly Walker’s blunt comments come as Russia escalates its aggression against the West
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German parliament approves 'early start' pension for children
Germany's Bundestag approved legislation to create a new state-backed pension savings scheme for children on Friday. Here’s what parents need to know.
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Man City charges: Do Premier League club have grounds for their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
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What vaccines am I eligible for this winter? A GP explains
Everything you need to know about the winter vaccination programme
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Police launch appeal to find missing woman last seen at Harrogate District Hospital
North Yorkshire Police has released two images and launched an appeal to help find a missing woman who could be in the Harrogate area.
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Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claps back at JD Vance’s latest insult
Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed has responded to at Vice President JD Vance’s latest insult amid the heated Senate race in Michigan. Vance called El-Sayed “a little weasel” who should “show a little gratitude to that country that gave him everything” during a stop in Monroe on Thursday (October 15) in support of Republican Mike Rogers. Later that day, at a stop in Marquette, El-Sayed, a Michigan alum, responded to Vance, a graduate of their hated football rivals, Ohio State. “JD Vance called me a little weasel today. I'm, like, ‘No, no, no. What you're talking about is a f***ing wolverine,’ said El-Sayed, referencing his alma mater’s mascot. “You can take your Buckeye and go shove it somewhere else...Ohio. Here we might be [Northern Michigan University] Wildcats, we might be [Michigan State] Spartans, we might be [Michigan] Wolverines, but we will never be [Ohio State] Buckeyes.”
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Elon Musk Is Almost Single-Handedly Funding the Republican Midterms Push
Elon Musk has assembled a presidential-level field operation this midterm cycle, underscoring the extent to which he has taken over the get-out-the-vote effort for the Republican party.
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Aldi awards £6,250 to four Dundee and Tayside sports clubs
Four Dundee and Tayside sports clubs have shared £6,250 from Aldi Scotland's Scottish Sport Fund to improve equipment, training and access to sport.
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From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops
Catholic college basketball has a rich history, filled with talented teams, colorful coaches, and unforgettable characters
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Princess Kate launches study looking at benefits of nature for babies and children
The princess wants to make the natural world more ‘accessible’ for young people
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Charlotte Crosby opens up about heartbreaking second miscarriage in 5 months
North East reality TV star Charlotte Crosby has revealed she has suffered a second silent miscarriage this year, opening up about the heartbreak of losing a baby just five months after a previous pregnancy loss.
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Can you cancel parental leave in Germany if your circumstances change?
From break-ups to financial troubles, life can take unexpected turns. So how flexible are Germany's parental leave rules for parents who want to return to work? Here's what families need to know.
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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia
Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in 'Putin's pocket' and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Joining Made in Europe would be ‘good news’ for UK car industry, says No 10
The scheme is intended to protect clean technology firms and electric vehicle manufacturers from cheap Chinese competition.
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Reform tells councillors to consider equalities despite pledge to scrap Equality Act
Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s party has said it will repeal the act ‘on day one’ if it wins the next election
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Video. Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
Video. The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
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Police appeal to find missing 43-year-old woman last seen at Harrogate District Hospital
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help locate 43-year-old Rachel Lenton, from Nottinghamshire, who was last seen on CCTV at Harrogate
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Warning over social media trend as boy plunges five storeys through glass roof
A teenager fractured three vertebrae and a boy fell five storeys through a glass roof as police warned of the dangers of a growing social media trend.
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Bones discovered on beach in shock discovery as police confirm they're not human
A member of the public made a shocking discovery on Marske Beach after finding a collection of bones. police have confirmed.
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New praying mantis species discovered hiding in plain sight
Species named in honour of renowned conservationist George Archibald
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Hot, windy weather stoke brush fires spark in Southern California, power turned off for many
Several brush fires are burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to some evacuations and caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state
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Texas woman sues taco chain after finding a cow’s tooth in her order
‘Her reaction was disgust. ‘What is this?’ the woman’s lawyer said
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US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing demand, especially from data centers
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The outdoors activity that makes you more likely to eat healthily
The link may be down to the natural environment helping people to develop more positive relationships with their body, according to researchers
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Woman who registered dog to vote gets collared with billboard bill
Laura Lee Yourex, 64, originally faced five felony counts, but prosecutors dropped the charges after she fulfilled the terms of a plea agreement
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China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
China plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies, including AI, chips, and solar power, as its tech race with countries like the U.S. intensifies
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Burnham makes 'deeper devolution' vow and sets out view on independence referendum
Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen Flynn.
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NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
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Council blocks 25-metre 5G mast planned near leisure centre
Council planners were concerned over the height and visual impact of the proposed mast on recreational land.
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German word of the day: Sondierung
Do politicians speak the same language as the rest of us? This term describes an essential step towards reaching any government deal in Germany – but one which may leave newcomers bewildered.
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Video shows moment Utah police dog seriously injured in leap from overpass
Bomb-sniffing dog Bruno is recovering after surgery having broken several bones while responding to suspect package
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Global music star Raghav announced for Middlesbrough Diwali event
Raghav will headline free Diwali celebrations at Middlesbrough’s Centre Square on October 31, with live music, family fun, street food and fireworks.
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EU–Turkey summit in October aims to restart Cyprus talks
President Christodoulides said the high-level meeting would focus on resuming negotiations over Cyprus and advancing EU-Turkey relations. #EuropeNews
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Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.
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Chile's president makes first state visit to Bolivia in 71 years as region shifts right
Chile’s president is in Bolivia for the first state visit by a Chilean leader in more than seven decades
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Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank
Settlers hurl rocks at Palestinians and beat photographer Heidi Levine as part of yearly attacks to disrupt harvest
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Watch sea drones strike Russian Olympic city’s port
A sea drone was used to strike a Russian Olympic city’s port as part of Ukraine's Black Sea blockade. Footage posted online showed speedboats rushing towards Russian forces in September before a huge fireball erupted in Sochi. On 3 September, the Ukrainian Navy announced on social media that it had struck the Russian multi-purpose supply vessel NEFRIT in Sochi Port using an unmanned sea boat of the Naval Forces. The Navy said NEFRIT is “an element of the Russian maritime and energy infrastructure, which provided oil and gas operations, serviced offshore facilities, transported cargo and personnel, and performed underwater technical work.”
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Video. Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Video. Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
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Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
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Blücherplatz in Kreuzberg has been renamed Eva-Mamlok-Platz
It is said that Eva Mamlok was already involved in the resistance at the age of 14. Now, a square named after her commemorates this Jewish woman from Kreuzberg.
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Shocking image of car on its roof following crash on major road
When the T&A visited the scene at around 5pm, the car remained on its roof.
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Police release CCTV image of man following theft at shop in Harrogate town centre
North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a theft from a shop in Harrogate.
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European country hikes taxes on guilty pleasures despite outcry
Beer and still wine will be left untouched
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Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south
Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy
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Kristi Noem departs role with ‘Shield of America’ under Trump
Noem was handed the obscure post after being fired for her handling Homeland Security as Trump Cabinet member
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Tragedy as man in his 60s dies after medical emergency on County Durham roundabout
A man in his 60s has died after a medical incident at a roundabout near the A19 in Peterlee, County Durham.
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Tasmanian ferry crew in pay dispute over illness-stricken voyage from Scotland
Spirit of Tasmania V crew fell ill with shigella during its Scotland-to-Australia voyage, sparking a pay dispute now before Australia’s Fair Work Commission.
