News & Politics
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Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
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‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary
Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza wins widespread praise around the world
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Governor praises local who helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school
Oregon's governor says a community member likely saved lives by chasing down a teenager who shot and killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the city of Bend
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Man in his 30s dies after being found seriously injured at County Durham home
A man in his 30s has died after he was found with serious injuries at a house in Durham, where a large emergency services presence attended the scene.
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New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpiece
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Israeli settlers torch cars and trees in West Bank villages, disrupting Palestinians' olive harvest
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages across the West Bank
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Sleeping Tesla driver using self-driving mode crashes into police car
A Tesla driver claimed he was asleep at the wheel when his vehicle, in Full Self-Driving mode, plowed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, injuring two officers. The CHP car’s dashcam recorded the incident on October 13 on Interstate 80 in the Bay Area, where officers had sealed off a lane while they investigated a crash. The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old from Sacramento, entered the closed area, marked by flares, cones and emergency vehicle flashing lights. It then hit the occupied CHP vehicle. CHP warned drivers that “despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous” and must be monitored at all times. Authorities have not yet announced what charges the driver could face.
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French bulldog stomped to death by burglars as family slept
The dog, named Leia, was fatally injured when the intruders encountered her during the early-morning burglary
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Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
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Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham
The actor, who made a cameo in the Radio 4 drama in 1989, has signed a letter urging BBC not to move studio elsewhere
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UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women
Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability
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Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition
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North Yorkshire Council to take action over broken Harrogate bus shelter
“When it is blowing a gale up Wetherby Road and pouring down the poor passengers get little protection”
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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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The Little London family bringing their Leeds local back to life
Mum and son Lisa and Brad have said the whole community is welcome
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Government settles out-of-court with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins over dismissal
The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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Pentagon downplays first major public split between Trump and Hegseth
Hegseth's television instincts, perhaps one of the tools he relies on most in his Pentagon role, appeared to have failed him
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Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
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Doctor on Lucy Letby ward makes admission over murder fears
Dr Stephen Brearey said his warnings about Lucy Letby were repeatedly ignored
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Train passengers fume over 'ridiculous' LNER fares to get from London to North East
A viral post questioning rail costs has ignited debate over LNER's dynamic train fares after a screenshot posted to social media shows a London-to-Newcastle ticket "nearing £200".
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Met Office forecasts dry and bright weekend for Bradford
THE Met Office has forecast a sunny weekend for Bradford
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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Hero dad ID’ed after stopping teenage gunman at Oregon elementary school
The 16-year-old shooter and one victim have also been identified
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Former MI5 chief warns Burnham he can’t pit aid against defence spending
‘My advice to the prime minister would be to say you need to think about this as a holistic issue... defence doesn't stand alone’, says Lord Jonathan Evans
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Police believe missing woman 'entered the water' off the North East coast
Police say they believe a missing woman 'entered the water' off the North East coast in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
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Councillors challenge plan to add hydrogen and carbon capture to incinerator
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a major North Yorkshire waste incinerator without a new planning application being filed.
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Street Fighter cast say movie 'for the fans' - will they show up?
Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.
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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
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Qualified low-income students may be missing out on research opportunities
The UK’s STEM postgraduate pipeline could be leaving thousands of high-achieving students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds behind.
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2 rapists on the run - 7 people re-arrested over perverting course of justice
The men absconded during a child sexual offences trial and were later found guilty in their absence.
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Rare Scottish banknote sells at auction for more than five times the predicted price
A unique proof of a Scottish banknote designed by competition winner Kayla Robson sold for £11,000, while a rare COP26 note fetched £5,500.
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Jet2 extends new Leeds Bradford Airport route after 'strong demand'
The airline said it had put more seats on sale after strong demand from customers booking early and late-winter holidays.
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Inside the stunning £2.95 million house in the Bradford district
The detached property offers five double bedrooms and combines period features with modern family living.
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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
