News & Politics
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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.
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Text and voicemail reminders coming for York residents behind on council tax payments
City of York Council will send text, email and voice messages to residents with overdue Council Tax payments from this month.
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after e-bike stolen in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at a property in Harrogate.
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Video. Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Video. Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
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Rugby League World Cup 2026: NRL gap a factor in France defeat by Samoa, says Laurent Frayssinous
France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.
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London man wins payout after landlord demolished his flat while he was asleep inside
Nicola Saia sued Ravinder Laly and his property company RSL Slough Ltd for harassment and unlawful eviction
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Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight
Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.
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Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told
Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001
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Sir Alex Ferguson would make 'effective' mayor of Aberdeen says PM
Andy Burnham invoked Sir Alex Ferguson's name during a Motherwell speech on deepening Scottish devolution, but stopped short of calling for elected mayors — as Glasgow's £7.3bn productivity gap sharpens the debate.
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GlasGLOW returns with 'Zombie Zoo' theme and eight-metre-tall dancing Zombie God
GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens from October 16 to November 1 with its new Zombie Zoo theme, immersive displays and street food.
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Starlink dispute underscores Ukraine’s reliance on US in the battle for the skies
New speed restrictions, imposed without notice remotely by code, contributed to multiple mission failures for Ukraine
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Croatian soccer fans arrested over anti-Semitic slurs during match with Amsterdam team
Police in Split, Croatia, have arrested at least a dozen Hajduk Split soccer fans after an anti-Semitic rally and clashes with officers disrupted a match against Ajax Amsterdam
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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
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Ithaca chief steps down as Rosebank decision looms
North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy is searching for a new chief executive after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire next year
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Scottish car sales company increases turnover to £13.4m amid ‘purple patch’
A Scottish car sales and repair company founded more than six decades ago has reported a rise in turnover.
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Calls for Treasury probe amid claim asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.
