News & Politics
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Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition says it has thwarted a missile attack on Medina and another in eastern Saudi Arabia
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Deadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and Turkey
Travel has been limited on Greek islands
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LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports
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Teen driver refused police blood test after feeling he was being treated 'unfairly'
A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.
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'It's in black and white': Labour accused of betrayal over electric trains to Hull
Hull’s newest peer has accused the Government of dodging its promise to electrify rail links to the city through Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
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Republicans turn America’s love of meat into bizarre midterm election battleground
As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they're also having a food fight over who's the most red-blooded carnivore
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North Yorkshire apprenticeship fair to showcase careers and training routes
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake hosts an apprenticeship fair at Thirsk School on October 22, connecting visitors with North Yorkshire employers.
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Dunelm set for lower first half profits but flags recovery after heatwave hit
The retailer said total sales fell by around 3% in the first six weeks of its new financial year largely because of the ‘exceptionally warm weather’.
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Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries
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ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
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Firefighters battle major blaze at Harvester restaurant
The building has suffered severe damage, the fire service said
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OpenAI ‘not racing to the bottom’ on AI safety, MPs told
The ChatGPT maker scrapped a recent AI model over safety concerns.
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
William Chapman’s family describe ‘severe distress’ after Donald Trump shares footage of the attack on social media
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Scots £1.7bn pension scandal branded ‘national disgrace’ amidst more delays
Scotland's McCloud pension scandal deepens as 37,832 retired public sector workers wait for remedy statements, with further delays for police and teachers.
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First look inside Darlington's new Irish bar ahead of Halloween weekend launch
Darlington’s new Irish bar is set to open in time for Halloween - here is your first look inside as the major refurb continues.
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Andrew Bailey calls for clampdown on ‘downright criminal’ social media scams
Andrew Bailey, head of the British central bank, told an audience in Bangkok that there has been ‘no real liability’ for some social media firms.
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Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routes
Train lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.
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Australia receives its first Michelin stars as 11 restaurants make history
Restaurants elsewhere in the country will have to wait, after South Australia struck its own deal to bring Michelin inspectors to the region
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Albania sees latest violent student protests over corruption and education costs
Albanian students protesting over rising education costs and corruption have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down
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County Durham writer backs stricter fireworks controls to protect communities and pets
UK Government fireworks consultation proposes stricter controls, limiting louder fireworks to professionals, curbing anti-social behaviour and protecting public safety.
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle after refusing to appear on camera with giant pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal, a court heard
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Harry and Meghan: Duchess says ‘it’s great to be back’ as couple visit Nottingham
Meghan posed for selfies as crowds cheered her arrival while Harry joked with schoolchildren
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'They gave me a purpose': Tony cycles to Paris for two Bradford charities
TONY O’Connell, a volunteer with Bradford Baby Bank and the Anchor Project, recently returned from cycling more than 320 miles in four days from London to Paris to raise funds for these two local charities.
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.
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Witness appeal after man racially abused on train between Perth and Dundee
British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was racially abused on a train between Perth and Dundee.
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Newly discovered 'Frankenstein' bird fossil challenges theories of evolution
The crow-sized Jurassic bird lived 150 million years ago
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Scottish social care leader wins national award for disability support
Community Integrated Care’s Sara Murphy has won a national award for leading services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Scotland.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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Taiwan chipmaker TSMC explores Texas investment to expand production in the US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exploring potential investments in Texas to expand chip production in the U.S. The company says it is open to collaborating with Elon Musk’s planned “Terafab” chip manufacturing complex in Texas
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Super-rare Harry Potter book full of spelling mistakes sells for over £300,000
JK Rowling's name appears as 'Joanne Rowling'
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UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
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Family raise concerns over care before man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have raised concerns about the mental health care he received before his death.
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Rugby World Cup 2035: Spain bids to host tournament and use Nou Camp and Bernabeu
Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.
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Woman, 36, trampled to death during UK rescue of small boat in the Channel
Manpreet Kaur had made the perilous crossing from France with 73 others on a ‘wholly unsuitable’ dinghy that was taking on water and spilling fuel
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Greggs new Christmas menu coming to 200 North East bakeries in days
From a 'pigs under blankets' toastie to candy cane mint drinks - here's what's on Greggs' festive menu for 2026.
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Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in Tirana
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French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
The ethics body of the French soccer federation has urged fans to stay neutral amid nationwide student protests
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The dog breeds that live longer than others – and why
A study has shown that the way DNA changes with age in dogs could be the reason why smaller pooches live longer
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Leeds bus stop sex offender back in court just days after walking free
Patrick Rybar has appeared in court again
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County Durham driver caught behind wheel while banned and uninsured
Terry Norton, 37, of Shotton Colliery fined £120 and given six points after admitting driving while banned and uninsured.
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Yorkshire couple renew vows in 1940s-themed ceremony after winning competition
A Yorkshire couple renewed their vows in a 1940s-themed ceremony after winning a competition celebrating their passion for military history.
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Morrisons introduces new AI software - here's how it will be used
A key aim of the project is to move away from manual spreadsheet-based planning to a more automated system that supports teams on the ground.
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Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps
The FSB arrested the Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on espionage charges, days after former president Medvedev wrote that Russia may need to “fill up the exchange pool with European and American idiots” to recover Russians abroad.
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Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and the Starlink restrictions
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Bob Geldof, Grayson Perry and Tom Hollander join Independent’s star-studded party
A host of high profile celebrities attended the Independent’s glamorous anniversary event at the British Museum, enjoying a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry
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Hidden cameras found in women’s showers on Australian navy ship
Footage from hidden camera allegedly in female showers may have already been uploaded, senator fears
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North Yorkshire schoolchildren to receive hi-vis gear for safer journeys
North Yorkshire schoolchildren will receive hi-vis safety gear from David Wilson Homes’ Bright Journeys campaign, promoting active travel and safer school runs.
