News & Politics
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Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore
Donald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize after Gianni Infantino was told to make major changes or scrap it
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‘Opening the lid of a horrible secret’: Jamaicans confront enslavement with taboo-busting stories on screen
As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’
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What is severe drought – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Stockton grandad's heart stopped for minutes after 'lightheaded' feeling at parkrun
A Stockton grandfather who survived a cardiac arrest after collapsing at a Middlesbrough parkrun is urging communities to ensure lifesaving defibrillators are registered and accessible in an emergency.
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Philippine nurses mark 25 years of caring for North East patients
Philippine-trained nurses in Teesside mark 25 years with the NHS, celebrating careers at North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals and the community they call home.
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North East club football club offers free CPR training and match tickets
North East football fans can learn lifesaving CPR skills and claim free match tickets in a campaign to build confidence in responding to cardiac arrests.
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Incommunities consider removing memorial to man - residents launch petition
An online petition has been launched after Incommunities confirmed it was considering removing the memorial.
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Man with suitcase full of venomous snakes stopped at German airport
Dozens of dangerous reptiles were found stuffed inside toilet bags, shampoo bottles, and socks
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Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
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At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia
The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.
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After AI maths backlash, OpenAI pledges $5m to math foundation
“Mathematicians did not ask for this work to be done,” said the Association for Human Mathematics.
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'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK-EU ties, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels. #EuropeNews
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What to keep in your emergency food kit, according to a nutritionist
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert reveals how she would make an emergency stock that’s shelf-stable, nutrient-dense and that needs little or no preparation
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Popular Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Syria arrests 'Butcher of Baniyas' accused of 2013 coastal massacres
Ali Kayali, 70, known as Mihrac Ural, commanded al-Assad-affiliated militia forces that carried out summary executions of more than 450 civilians in Bayda and Baniyas in May 2013.
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Our politicians are addicted to fossil fuels but unlike smoking we all feel the consequences - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Robert Johnson, Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar.
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Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation
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Vital that bluetongue vaccine delays are not repeated again
Farming leaders are calling for the import licensing delays which left many farmers without access to the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine this summer to be urgently addressed.
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Video. Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes
Video. A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.
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Istanbul's worst floods in 80 years leave 4 dead
Turkey’s interior minister says catastrophic flooding in Istanbul has been the worst in more than 80 years as the death toll rises
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Two councillors leave Reform UK to form new political group
Two councillors have left Reform UK to form a new political group in Yorkshire.
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Wuhan Open: Britain's Sonay Kartal beats Elina Svitolina to reach semi-finals
Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.
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Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', former flatmate tells trial
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.
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Older Brits urged to get flu vaccine after nearly 4,000 deaths in England last winter
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter
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Five dead after Houthis attack Yemeni presidential palace with missiles
Last week, government forces launched a campaign to recapture areas controlled by the Houthis
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Bishop Aukland-born former US presidential adviser receives historic London honour
Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill receives Freedom of the City of London and joins Haberdashers’ Company in recognition of her public service.
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Trans women barred from female hospital wards under new NHS guidance
Trans rights groups say the rules will ‘push trans people away from accessing care’
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Exposure to common household chemicals linked to breast cancer risk
Researchers find chemicals used in plastic bottles, beverage cans, hair relaxers, or toys may change tissue in ways that make them more susceptible to breast cancer later in life
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UK temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather may return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal
Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal
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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust
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Contactless payments: BVG plans to introduce new ticket machines
From 2029, passengers on the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) will be able to buy contactless, cashless tickets on buses, trams and at underground stations.
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Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport
Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
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Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'
Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK
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Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia
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What mounting pressures are pushing Scotland's car sales forecourts to collapse
A motor industry chief has highlighted mounting pressures after we revealed the collapse of two Scottish car sales firms in the space of a week
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Farage secretly filmed letting off Reform candidate accused of racist slur
ITV captured a conversation between Nigel Farage and the party’s director of communications on a mayoral candidate accused of racism
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Ukraine war live: Trump calls Kyiv’s strikes on oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
Zelensky defies US president to resume strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Billy Pearce to star in panto with Coronation Street legend after health issues
Leading the cast is Billy Pearce as Smee, Ryan Thomas, who played Jason in Coronation Street for decades, as Captain Hook and returning crowd favourite Myra DuBois as Magical MerMyra.
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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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Tables turned on Louis Theroux during interview at Yorkshire children's hospice
Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux found himself on the receiving end of the questions during a recent visit to Martin House Children's Hospice.
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Milestone moment for Bradford City Village heralds 'new era for Bradford'
THE beginning of work on Bradford’s City Village development is “the start of a new era” for the city, according to the Council Leader.
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Is women's health content being 'shadowbanned'?
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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Woman, 20, to fulfill childhood dream by opening Darlington café 'beyond ordinary'
A young entrepreneur is preparing to fulfil her teenage dream of opening a café in Darlington.
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Bacon rolls by drone? The US golf start-up targeting Scotland's fairways
Ryan Donovan explains why Scotland is central to Swoop's plans, how clubs could generate more revenue, and whether drone deliveries really are the future
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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Keighley ace makes British history in Italy as Beanland do town proud
KEIGHLEY martial arts star Yvie Ling-Hegarty has just won her fourth consecutive European title in Italy, becoming the first British fighter to achieve that.
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Stocks rebound after tech sell-off and Indonesia shares sink on market downgrade warning
Asian shares have mostly rebounded after Wall Street gains, a day after a tech sell-off dragged stocks lower
