News & Politics
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Israel stops commercial goods from entering Gaza
COGAT says merchants asked them to stop shipments over Hamas taxes, but truckers deny this and say Israel is to blame
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Texas Democrat faces Musk’s $168M in David vs. Goliath battle
Should he win, Talarico would become the first Democrat to capture a statewide office in Texas in over 30 years
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Deadly roller coaster plunge triggers wave of shutdowns as fears spread
A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer
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Harrogate Spring Water formally appeals against extension refusal
Harrogate Spring Water has formally lodged an appeal against North Yorkshire Council’s refusal of plans to extend its bottling facility on Harlow Moor Road,
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Vatican games out possible Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery is progressing well, leading the Vatican to stop morning updates about his condition
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Katie Zacharia says failing the bar exam was ‘inconsequential’
‘Absolutely, absolutely across the board you can call yourself a lawyer,’ Zacharia claims she was told
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UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties
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Spennymoor E-biker who crashed into car tried to run from police despite losing shoe
A County Durham motorcyclist has been handed a suspended prison sentence after taking police on a joyride across pavements and through red lights.
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China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
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UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking
‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner says
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Jags kicker Cam Little outlines challenges Harry Kane would face to achieve NFL dream
Cam Little is confident Harry Kane has the skill to become an NFL kicker
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‘We’re the Rat Pack of dance!’ Strictly legends assemble for Bradford show
THEY’RE no strangers to the Strictly dance floor - and a couple of them have even won the glitter ball trophy.
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45 flats and houses approved for derelict Bramham children’s home
A derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses after standing empty for decades.
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Alvaro Arbeloa says focus should not be on him as Fulham look for first Premier League win
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull City this weekend.
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Bradford Starbucks fans can get their hands on spooky black cat cups from £3.95
Starbucks has unveiled cat-themed Halloween merchandise, including a £11.95 cat-ear Cold Cup and a £3.95 reusable cup. See the full collection and prices.
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Gogglebox's Lara Fawcett on her fashion favourites
Lara Fawcett is star of TV’s Gogglebox and sister of adventurer Bear Grylls
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Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers raise explosive questions about possible accomplice
Prosecutors and lawyers for Alex Murdaugh are expected to return to court to dispute evidence for his retrial on murder charges next year
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Durham police and crime commissioner welcomes overhaul of rape court process
PCC Joy Allen welcomes specialist rape and serious sexual offence courts across England and Wales, with private spaces, fixed trial dates and trauma-informed support
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Norwegian teen hitman jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot linked to Iran gang
‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly bragged
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West Yorkshire dominates England’s factory and warehouse fire enforcement figures
NEW data shows the region accounted for nearly two thirds of England’s fire enforcement notices issued to factories and warehouses last year
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Plan for gym and 3 padel courts backed by town council hits stumbling block
The plans show that a large section of the development would see the creation of gym space, while the remainder would be split into three padel courts.
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Bradford friends fans can watch every episode for free after major new TV deal
Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.
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Norwegian teen 'hitman' Johannes Natland detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
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Taxi driver handed counterfeit cash drove suspect to police station
The taxi driver immediately knew it was fake due to the way it felt in his hands
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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LA fire survivors are set to lose case managers as standoff between California and FEMA drags on
A 78-year-old retired teacher whose California home was destroyed by a catastrophic wildfire faces losing her disaster case manager amid a funding standoff between the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Essex dad sentenced after son died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
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Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate?
Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections.
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv
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(S+) Meinung: Leaving the US: The Erosion of My American Dream
After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusion - and it is being replaced by the unknown.
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Spanish-speaking Puerto Rico balks at Trump's proposal to require English at Head Start centers
The U.S. government is proposing that all Head Start programs conduct instruction exclusively in English, and some of the strongest outcry is coming from Puerto Rico
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LIVE - Two people in hospital after two cars and a HGV crash on A688 near to A1(M) in County Durham
The A688 is blocked in both directions near Metal Bridge, Bowburn and Coxhoe, close to the A1(M) in County Durham after a crash this morning (October 16).
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Sex offender jailed after unregistered phone rings in his pocket during police visit
Middlesbrough sex offender Matthew Hodgkiss jailed for two years after police found an unregistered mobile phone, breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
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Cairngorms restaurant near Aviemore goes on the market for £20,000
Speyside Trust Restaurant & Café near Aviemore is on the market for £20,000, with £45,000 annual rent and a 120-cover venue in the Cairngorms, Scotland.
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Severn Trent-owned Welsh water firm to pay £280,000 over ‘unacceptable’ sewage spills
Ofwat found the company had failed to ensure adequate drainage, failed to manage its sewers properly, and lacked appropriate systems and processes to meet its obligations
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Hurricane Trudy hits category 3 off Mexico’s coast after earlier storms kill six
Hurricane Trudy is expected to intensify in the coming days
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Video. Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul
Video. Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
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Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.
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The new multiannual financial framework: A future vision for the EU
The EU's new multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 should channel funds more efficiently to bolster the bloc's competitiveness and future resilience, argues Markus Töns, the SPD parliamentary group's spokesperson on European affairs, in an opinion piece for Euronews. #EuropeNews
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Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears
Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parents
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Fit4Labour: New tool can identify risk of birth complications at very start of labour
A Fit4Labour risk assessment was available more than eight hours before birth, meaning doctors and parents had an opportunity to plan for a safer birth, the study showed
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Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine have caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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Pakistan orders school inspections as relatives say they warned of risks before deadly collapse
Pakistani authorities have ordered inspections of all private schools in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a school roof collapsed and killed 34 children and a teacher, as some victims’ relatives said the structure had been weak before the disaster, and at least one said he had warned the owner about leaks
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Payout for London venue 'squatter' after owner's demolition with him asleep inside
Nicola Saia sued Ravinder Laly and his property company RSL Slough Ltd for harassment and unlawful eviction
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First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate
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New North East bus route links Darlington with airport and retail park
A new direct bus service linking Darlington, Teesside Park and Teesside International Airport has launched across the Tees Valley.
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Our own people should be the priority as charities struggle to support those in need
John Cumberland (Care Crisis, HAS, Oct 13) sums up well the situation regarding the cost of illegal immigration.
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Lucky North Yorkshire couple bag £1million in National Lottery after hunch pays off
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating after becoming millionaires thanks to a lottery ticket bought on a hunch.
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County Durham festivalgoer tried to smuggle £4k drug haul into Creamfields
Creamfields reveller Matthew Clarkson jailed for three years after Cheshire Police found £4,330 of cocaine, MDMA, 2C-B and ketamine in a sock at Daresbury.
