News & Politics
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Could the Loch Ness Monster have survived? New fantasy book explores the impossible
Keighley author Simon E Wilkinson releases Tom Lennox and the Loch's Next Monster, a children's fantasy adventure exploring the Loch Ness Monster mystery.
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9 rat carcasses in 1 flat claims resident demanding action over infestation
The council says it is treating the issue as "a matter of urgency".
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Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
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Meet the 27-year-old AI entrepreneur hoping to put Bradford 'on the map'
In simple terms, the company helps businesses identify potential customers, makes contact with them and develops those conversations into sales opportunities.
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As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
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Ukraine war live: Elon Musk accuses Kyiv of breaching Starlink rules
Ukraine said that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional
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Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.
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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement
The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims
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Vehicle fire in Tyne Tunnel causes major delays as emergency services respond
A vehicle fire in the Tyne Tunnel led to major traffic delays on Saturday afternoon, with both tunnels temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
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Who are the candidates for the Brazilian election?
Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Newscast - The Secrets Of Creating A Budget - BBC Sounds
What it's like to prepare for the biggest in a chancellor's career.
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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Brazil election: Voters to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.
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Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world
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Music streaming: Why we're listening to so many old songs
The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?
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Donegal: Brown bears adjusting to new life in Irish countryside
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
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Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
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Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November
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Bukangi: Will the shark leave the Busan canal and make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
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The row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
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US Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Austin pole on weekend he can win F1 title
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the United States Grand Prix on the weekend on which he can potentially clinch his first world title.
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Overall, roughly 2,500 personnel took part, which included 600 French and British paratroopers dropping from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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Video. Young protesters clash with police on Rome streets
Video. Young protesters clashed with police in Rome on Saturday as demonstrations over wages, the cost of living and public services spread across Italy.
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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.
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Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain
Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday
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Nearly 1 million chickens killed as bird flu outbreak grows
Losing nearly a million hens could cut egg supplies and drive prices higher
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800 Scottish public sector workers being paid for jobs that don’t exist – report
The Scottish Government says its “no compulsory redundancies” policy remains in place after reports that hundreds of public sector workers are being paid millions of pounds per year – despite the fact their jobs no longer exist.
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.
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Smith vs Puello: Briton edges past challenger in triumphant homecoming
Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.
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Obama unloads on Trump for the Iran war and mocks president’s diplomatic strategy
Obama bashed Trump for causing fuel prices to surge and what he saw as the unnecessary deaths of service members in a war that has raged on for nearly eight months
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Match of the Day - 24/10/2026
Highlights from five Premier League games, with last season’s top two both in action. Manchester City travel to Aston Villa in Saturday’s early game before Arsenal entertain Everton at the Emirates.
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Suspect fired more than 800 rounds as cops arrived at his Texas home
Deputy Ahmed 'Adam' Sherifi is survived by a wife and a newborn child
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MAGA candidate reveals how he feels about Trump constantly talking about his rear
Jon Husted is currently behind in the polls to Democrat Sherrod Brown
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Severe flooding in the Four Corners region prompts evacuations and rooftop rescues
Heavy rain flooded dozens of homes in Utah, while tornadoes in Arizona tore off roofs, knocked trees onto structures, and brought down power lines
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Britain must be ready for war in 1,000 days, Wes Streeting warns
Wes Streeting has warned that Britain’s adversaries will be ready to attack UK by 2030
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Elon Musk restricted Ukraine’s Starlink access after military ‘violated’ terms
The episode added to tensions between Kyiv and DC, a relationship already strained by Trump’s reported deal with Moscow on Russian diesel imports
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Why it could take longer to switch on your Smart TV
Government seeks to cap the power that smart devices, such as TVs, robot vaccum cleaners and air fryers, can use in standby mode
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Miami rolls in its first game as No. 1 team, No. 6 Indiana hangs on in OT and No. 8 Texas Tech loses
Miami had no problem passing its first test as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 and No. 18 LSU, No. 23 SMU and No. 24 Northwestern also cruised to easy wins in the early window of college football games
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Newspaper headlines: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe
Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals. #EuropeNews
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Bill Clinton is not a fan of Trump’s White House renovations
Clinton took issue with the new Rose Garden that Trump paved over and added Mar-a-Lago-style umbrellas to
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Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’
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Man Utd not an unmanageable club says boss Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick says it is possible to manage Manchester United effectively as he clings on to his job with Bournemouth visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.
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English mayors to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth
The PM says it will prevent local leaders from having to go ‘cap in hand’ to Whitehall
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Andy Burnham: Time for honest discussion about freedom of movement between UK and EU
Prime minister says it is time for ‘evidence-based debate’ about what a new relationship with the EU would look like
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Plymouth man charged with murder after body found in wheelie bin
‘A heightened police presence will remain in the area in the coming days’, officials said
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Tottenham Hotspur: Are Roberto de Zerbi's side finally on their way back after win at Chelsea?
Tottenham end Saturday's Premier League action in 12th place, their highest league position since 2 January. Are they finally on their way back?
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Heart experts say one drink can cut blood pressure 'like medication'
Blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the silent killer as it can go completely undetected until it's caused serious problems
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Premier League highlights: Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham claim just their second victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, winning 2-0 as the hosts finish with 10 men after a red card for Cole Palmer.
