News & Politics
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Bulgarian PM breaks ranks to back Trump-Putin diesel deal
Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement. #EuropeNews
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BYD driver, 67, fighting for life after horror three-car crash on A65
The EV collided with two other cars on the A65 Otley Road in Guiseley
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Police officer jabbed in eye by Spennymoor woman during attempt to detain man
A woman jabbed a finger into a police officer’s eye as the officer helped detain a man she was with.
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Plans submitted for four detached homes behind Eshton Road in Gargrave
DETAILED plans for four detached homes off Eshton Road, Gargrave, are under consideration by North Yorkshire Council.
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Nationwide Alcohol Ban at Train Stations Begins
From today, Deutsche Bahn is banning the consumption of alcohol at its 5,400 train stations nationwide. Germany's national rail service has implemented a nationwide alcohol ban.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Edinburgh Airport
Millions of passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.
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Haworth bookshop announces packed programme of autumn author events
A BOOKSHOP is inviting readers to enjoy a season of stories, from eerie horrors to heartwarming tales
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Councillors demand answers over sewage discharges at Yorkshire beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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Ex-CIA analyst accused of spying for South Korea escapes trial in stunning DOJ deal
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed not to prosecute a former CIA analyst who was accused of serving as a secret agent for South Korea’s intelligence service
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Three-day road closure announced for Bradford street
A BRADFORD street will be temporarily closed for water works.
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Behaviour is a 'strength' for this school - says glowing Ofsted report
The report described behaviour as a "strength of the school," noting that pupils are polite, respectful, and ready to learn.
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World faces big challenges but ‘we can be better’, Obama tells Glasgow audience
Barack Obama has told an audience in Glasgow that hope is worth fighting for despite the big challenges facing the modern world.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Big Yellow keeping ‘all options’ under review amid activist investor pressure
The London-listed group said it met with the shareholder who is ‘encouraging Big Yellow to explore a sale’.
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'Flatulent' bus driver loses discrimination case after colleague complains of smell
Stephanie Bryan caused a stench so bad that her colleague had to wash her uniform, a tribunal heard
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IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequality
Dozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and other grievances during a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank
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North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion scene
Richmond, North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting from October 18.
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Reform UK candidate resigns over claims of ‘nepotism, cronyism and bullying’
Former Reform UK candidate Paul Bennie resigns, accusing its Scottish leadership of "nepotism, cronyism and bullying" while questioning deputy leader Thomas Kerr’s "fitness for his role".
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Democrats Are Gearing Up to Investigate the Trump Administration. It Won’t Be Easy
As a recent government report on DOGE shows, even getting basic information out of the Trump administration will put a new Congress to the test.
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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy
Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year
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40-bedroom Travelodge near Aberdeen Airport put up for auction with £1.6m guide price
Aberdeen Airport Travelodge hotel goes to auction on October 29 with a £1.6m guide price, alongside Aberdeen’s New Telecom House.
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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
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University bosses warned of serious reputational damage over 90 programme closures
A motion submitted ahead of the next staff and student Senate meeting calls on university leadership to "reconsider" the decision to close 90 programmes.
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Video. Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism
Video. Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.
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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
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Cornell president faces revolt over alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday
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Police investigation after phone allegedly stolen at pub and found smashed
POLICE have issued an image of someone they would like to speak to following an incident in a pub in Sutton-in-Craven.
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Joint-up thinking needed on British agriculture and the countryside - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as system nears Mexico’s coast with major storm expected
Trudy has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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North East costume graduate lands big-screen role on new Sense and Sensibility
A GROWING career in costume design has led to the big screen
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Over $600 Million in Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended
Contracts tied to elections in Ethiopia and Romania saw massive trading volumes after the outcomes were decided. “It’s obviously some form of volume manipulation,” one expert says.
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Drivers warned of two-day road closure in Kirby Underdale next month
East Riding Council has announced that Howe Lane in Kirby Underdale will be closed to through traffic for two days in November.
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Centuries-old Chinese artefacts damaged by mysterious fall in empty British Museum
The 300-year-old Chinese porcelain bowl fell from its display shelf and shattered
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The truth about cold and flu tablets – and what you should take instead
Recent studies have shown that oral phenylephrine performs no better than a placebo for relieving nasal congestion
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath ride
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Police issue appeal to find a missing Keighley man who was last seen in Bradford
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 59-year-old Keighley man last seen in Bradford.
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Rapist subjected woman to years of 'horrifying abuse' and assaulted child
A Keighley man who repeatedly raped and abused a woman over seven years has been jailed for 13 years.
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Ancient cauldron successfully lifted from North East river after 'military operation'
An ancient iron cauldron which has lain undisturbed beneath a North East river for hundreds of years has been successfully recovered in a major archaeological operation.
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Artwork dating back nearly 200 years to go under the hammer in North Yorkshire
A rare drawing by John Constable is set to go under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire next month.
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Severe drought declared across parts of England
Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment
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Only Fools and Horses legend set for Yorkshire return
He will share personal stories, career highlights and behind-the-scenes memories from more than 60 years in television.
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21 vehicles removed from Bradford roads - 'They were left in place for years'
The operation took place on October 11 and covered areas in BD3.
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Germany's AfD and populist BSW pass motion to end aid for Ukraine
A state parliament in eastern Germany has voted to end support for Ukraine and lift sanctions on Russia. The decision is meant to affect the debate around Germany’s support for Kyiv.
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Fifa: Could Arsene Wenger take on Gianni Infantino for presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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El Niño and climate change fuel monster hurricane, scientists warn
Both climate change and a strong El Niño combined to cause Hurricane Polo to explosively intensify from a tropical storm to a Category 5 monster in just 24 hours
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Teachers doubt Scotland can meet 2030 child poverty target amid rising pupil hardship
Scottish teachers report rising child poverty, hunger and financial stress among pupils, while only 34 trust ministers to meet 2030 targets.
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Revealed: Audit Scotland warned ethical standards watchdog was risking public trust
Audit Scotland warned in 2021 that serious failings at Scotland’s Ethical Standards Commissioner’s office risked public trust. A follow-up report found significant challenges remained.
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White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple thwarted after gun jams
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons
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