News & Politics
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AfD leader threatens to pull German funding for Ukraine
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said meanwhile that giving up on Kyiv would have ‘an enormous impact on the entire political order of this continent’
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Shortlist announced for Scottish Album of the Year - here's who made the cut
The shortlist has been announced for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, including the comeback album by Boards of Canada
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Russell Brand topless photos taken by alleged rape victim shown in court
The pictures were shown to jurors during Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court
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Sheffield Council at risk of collapse over Labour Zionism ultimatum to Greens
Sheffield City Council is at risk of falling apart after the Labour Party ordered its local branches to end any power-sharing arrangements with the Greens, unless local councillors disavowed the controversial Zionism is racism motion.
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Nigel Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Major padel complex gets go-ahead again after plans scaled back from nine courts
A planned padel complex in Washington has been given the go-ahead for a second time after developers scaled back the scheme from nine courts to seven.
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Mob hit? Las Vegas police plan to release the ID of a man found in a barrel in Lake Mead
Police in Las Vegas are poised to settle a mystery by publicly revealing the identity of a man whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead
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FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over artificial intelligence safety concerns
OpenAI ‘will engage constructively with the FTC and continue working with regulators,’ the firm said
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife appear in court on new torture charges
Prosecutors say Maduro directed officials to torture politicians and military personnel accused of plotting against him
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Bradford man was dealing heroin and crack cocaine through 'AX Line'
He was linked to a county lines network known as the "AX Line", which was bringing drugs from West Yorkshire into North Yorkshire.
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Crews tackle blaze at former power station in Cheshire
The coal-fired power station shut in 2020 after nearly 50 years of operation
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Trump makes decision on livestreaming Fort Hood shooter’s execution
The execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 and wounded 32 in 2009 military base shooting rampage, is scheduled to take place on Dec. 3
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More than 100 knives seized and 10 arrests amid police crackdown in North Yorkshire
Ten people have been arrested and more than 100 knives seized as part of a 24-hour crime crackdown by police on the North Yorkshire coast.
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Here's why the police helicopter was spotted over this North East town last night
A police helicopter was deployed over the Eston and Normanby area last night as officers searched for a high-risk missing person.
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Hurricane Trudy looms over Mexico’s Pacific coast as it strengthens into huge storm
Through the weekend, Trudy is expected to produce 4-8 inches of rainfall, with isolated totals around 12 inches across the southwestern Mexican states
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SNP MP warns Aberdeen could be 'decimated' ahead of North Sea conference clash
Kirsty Blackman warns Aberdeen could be "decimated" without a better energy transition as she pressures the SNP and UK Government over the North Sea.
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The SNP's internal independence divide won't disappear after party conference
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter.
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The Hairy Biker's food spot loved by Greg James with school puddings and hearty pies
Hairy Biker Si King's Propa in Sunderland serves hearty pies, buttery mash and nostalgic school dinner puddings.
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Crook biker killed in South Wales crash pictured as family say he had 'heart of gold'
The heartbroken family of a Crook man who was killed in a crash in South Wales have paid tribute to the motorcyclist who had a 'heart of gold'.
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Firm owned by Lord Willie Haughey unveils rise in turnover to £1.27bn
A Scottish company founded by high-profile businessman has reported a rise in turnover to £1.27 billion.
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Doctors struck off after helping graduates cheat on medical exams
Statements from former students reveal they knew the exam ‘word by word’ and were ‘spoon-fed’ the answers
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Tiger attack victim had experienced previous bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death, an inquest opening has heard.
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Culture Secretary may intervene following £1.6 billion Sky and ITV deal
Lisa Nandy is considering intervention on the basis of a new public interest consideration to maintain a wide range of broadcasting.
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Newly-qualified biker who killed girlfriend in Darlington HGV crash avoids jail
Motorcyclist Gabriel Horsley-Ling receives suspended sentence after girlfriend Carla Scown, 19, was killed in an HGV crash in Darlington.
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Half a million UK workers to get pay boost worth over £1,000
Ikea and Uniqlo are two of the companies who pay the real Living Wage
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Mamdani tells Liverpool fan Man City ‘shouldn’t be in league’ after loss
Zohran Mamdani told a Liverpool fan that Manchester City “shouldn’t even be in the league” after the Reds lost 3-0 over the weekend. The mayor of New York City, an avid Arsenal fan, aimed a dig at a Liverpool-supporting reporter during a press conference on Wednesday (14 October). Greeting the journalist, he said: “How’s it going, how are you as a Liverpool fan right now? “You got beat by a team that shouldn’t even be in the league, but anyway.” It comes after City defended their post-match celebrations following their victory at Anfield, which was their first match since an independent commission found them guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, involving more than £900m in disguised funding.
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Inquest shares cause of death
William Chapman was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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Police issue update on investigation into alleged sexual assault near York car park
A police investigation remains ongoing into an alleged sexual assault near the Coppergate Car Park in York.
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Harry and Meghan return to the UK spotlight, in photos
Prince Harry and Meghan make their first joint public appearances in England in six years since stepping back from royal duties. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Police Interceptors star accused of ‘having public sex with colleague’
The officer featured on the Channel 5 show multiple times
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Middlesbrough alone in North East as population drops by almost 2,000 people
Middlesbrough saw the North’s greatest percentage decline in its population, official statistics have revealed.
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Two cars damaged in crash on Bradford road - Here's what happened
TWO cars were damaged in a crash on a Bradford road yesterday.
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Old school could become 84-bedroom care home - here's the latest
Kirklees Council has granted permission for the demolition of two buildings.
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2 councillors leave Reform UK to form new political group
See Reform comment and note below
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Internet trashes FBI Director Kash Patel for his ‘From Russia with Love’ post
‘We don’t have to look very hard for the collusion anymore,’ one critic said
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Man jailed for raping young girl - Police urge more victims to come forward
The offences, which also included three counts of indecent assault, occurred in the 1980s, when the victim was around seven years old.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Formula 1: The pit stop that helped save lives
How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
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Performing arts principal shaping the stars of tomorrow
A PERFORMING arts academy principal is helping to shape the next generation of talent.
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Tesco reveal huge Clubcard expansion so customers can earn more points
Tesco has expanded its Clubcard loyalty scheme, allowing shoppers to collect points across 500 online retailers including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster.
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Police begin search for missing 62-year-old Bradford man - Here's what we know so far
Police have started a search for a missing Bradford man.
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Workers celebrate Real Living Wage UK rise to £27k a year for full time workers
Nearly 500,000 workers set for £1,250 pay rise as new Living Wage rates revealed - with full time workers in London getting more than £32,000 a year.
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'Byker Grove meets Scream' horror film set for regional premiere in County Durham
North East-made horror film The Brook, dubbed “Byker Grove meets Scream”, premieres at Gala Durham, County Durham, followed by a Q&A.
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The historic UK buildings set to receive £41m in government funding for restoration
A total of 74 sites ‘at the heart’ of communities will receive funding from the government for repairs and renovations
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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
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East Durham College to help adults retrain under £250m skills scheme
East Durham College has been named an Approved Skills Delivery Partner as part of a major new adult education scheme.
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra
