News & Politics
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Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against militants and denies recruiting Afghan fighters
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government to take verifiable action against militants it says operate from Afghan territory, rejecting Kabul’s accusation that Islamabad was shifting blame for its own security failures
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Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Thousands of homes remain without electricity as Storm Boelo batters the UK, bringing 80mph winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread travel disruption.
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The forgotten battle on Durham's doorstep that changed the course of British history
It was 680 years ago this week that a very significant battle was fought between the English and the Scottish on the outskirts of Durham, but it is often overlooked. Dr Alex Brown, from Durham University’s Department of History and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, says it really should be better known
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
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Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh operated for over three and a half years at St James Quarter as the brand's first UK location outside of London
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Met says it shared allegations about Meghan’s father with her but not other forces
Scotland Yard says it shared letter about Thomas Markle Sr allegations in 2019 but did not pass claims to other agencies
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Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe
Pensioners are marching in Madrid on Saturday to demand decent pensions, indexation to inflation and an end to the gender gap, as parallel rallies in France and Italy prompt tighter security. #EuropeNews
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Small Aire Valley village that produced paper for wrapping, writing and banknotes
EAST Morton is a small village in the Aire Valley between Keighley and Bingley.
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Trump’s Oval Office outburst has social media questioning his mental state
Trump directed his outburst at The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg
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Trump merchandise stores are shutting down across the country. ‘He has peaked’
MAGA retailers find themselves confronting a challenging political reality: that the president is an unpopular lame duck with no reelection campaign on the horizon to fuel sales
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Popular pudding pulled from UK supermarket shelves as they ‘may contain glass’
Customers are being warned not to eat the affected batches and to return them for a full refund
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Trump floating the idea of moving White House press area to ‘less obnoxious location’
Trump has consistently criticized U.S. media outlets, accusing them of biased coverage regarding his administration
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Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers
The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers.
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Six Flags makes major change to keep visitors safe after roller coaster death
Six Flags said it has brought in independent engineers and ride safety experts to review safety procedures throughout its parks
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Patient taken to hospital and three treated at scene after crash in County Durham
One person has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash near Wheatley Hill, in County Durham.
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‘It was horrific’ – man whose dangerous driving on A1 caused dog’s death sentenced
A man whose dangerous driving on the A1(M) caused the death of a family’s pet dog has been sentenced.
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Melania accused of taking credit for Pope Leo’s Ukraine ceasefire efforts
A ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky will begin October 29 to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations of elderly residents, the White House announced this week
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Sam Fender tells fans high ticket prices for Proper Massive tour are ‘getting changed’
Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tour
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Live - 135 arrested as new round of protests gets underway in France
Authorities are also keeping a close watch over the hard-right National Rally party's congress in Orléans this weekend, which has drawn both supporters and counterprotesters. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 135 people had been arrested across France as of 1 pm on Saturday. #EuropeNews
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: What England need to avoid group stage exit
England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.
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Storm Boelo amber alert as North East drivers warned over A1(M), A66 and A19
National Highways has issued an amber severe weather alert for major roads across the North East as Storm Boelo threatens strong winds and significant disruption on Sunday (October 25).
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Osborne lists Tory Brexiteers who stopped him cutting welfare in warning to Badenoch
The former chancellor said the biggest opposition he faced to bringing down the welfare bill came from his own Conservative Party
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ICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctions
Nazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffected
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Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
Other voter concerns have prevailed but return of Congress likely to see renewed focus on late sex offender’s activities
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Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup
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Northern Olympics plan to get £7m in John Healey's first Budget
The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.
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Putin targets civilians in barbaric ‘safari’ attacks as Trump turns blind eye
Ordinary Ukrainians are now the targets of Russia’s bombs and drones as Putin gets more help from the US president, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Ukraine says Starlink speed limits lifted after a slowdown that hobbled its drones
Ukraine's military has regained full use of Starlink satellite links for its drones and fast-moving equipment, according to the defense minister
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Man charged with escaping custody after large police presence on Bradford estate
A man has been charged with escaping police custody after a large police presence on a Bradford estate.
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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SNP says UK must rule out use of Scottish revenue for English nuclear energy
The SNP has demanded the UK Labour Government rule out the use of revenue from Scotland’s oil and gas industry on English nuclear energy.
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Video. Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany
Video. A fire broke out at the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze.
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Israel removes 250 Palestinian families from West Bank's Hebron
Days before tight elections are due to be held in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a massive operation on the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed by militants at a checkpoint.
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Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’
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Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of 2027 tour sale
The Geordie singer says on Instagram he is "not happy" with the reported ticket prices.
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County Durham teenager avoids jail after knuckle duster and cocaine order breaches
County Durham man Aiden Curtis receives a suspended 26-week prison sentence after breaching a community order linked to knuckle duster and cocaine offences.
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Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers amid nationwide protests
Demonstrations against rising living costs, military spending and government policies are taking place across Italy, with security tightened following violent clashes in Milan last weekend. #EuropeNews
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls
As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well
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Crafter's Companion future being 'carefully considered' after 42 staff made redundant
Crafter's Companion has updated customers after the company behind the crafting brand went into liquidation, making dozens of staff redundant.
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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices
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Man jailed for over six years after pensioner died in confrontation at bus stop
A man has been jailed for causing a pensioner's death after a confrontation at a bus stop.
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Ayrshire home with 'unique Harry Potter-inspired sitting room' listed for sale
An impressive five bedroom Ayrshire home with it's own Harry Potter room is now on the market for offers over £380,000.
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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Yacht belonging to two British nationals among £50m in assets frozen by rare order
The Crown Prosecution Service secured an unexplained wealth order against two British nationals
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What’s in a name? How and why we give storms human titles
Here’s what goes into naming a storm, and why particular words are avoided
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Drivers warned of A66 closure tonight as Storm Boelo batters County Durham
A major route through County Durham will close in both directions tonight as Storm Boelo brings increasingly strong winds across the region.
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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Chicken shop now 'permanently closed' after 1 star food hygiene rating
The inspection revealed several critical areas needing immediate attention.
