News & Politics
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The 7,000 year old skeleton baffling German archaeologists
Was the Stone Age teenager laid to rest in a twisted pose on purpose, or did the body slip in a sloping grave?
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Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
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Father and son, 15, in critical condition after 'unprovoked' home attack identified
Leicestershire Police say the attack appears to have been ‘completely unprovoked’
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Six Kings Slam featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic postponed after deadly Saudi Arabia attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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GoDaddy vs Hostinger: A tech expert compares the web hosting services
From affordability to features, our web-hosting expert has put the two services head to head
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Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landlines
State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher".
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Swing City Big Band to bring the Swing Era back to Glusburn stage
The Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre is set to host a return visit from the Swing City Big Band.
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Video. Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Video. Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
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The Archers cast ‘angry’ at BBC decision to scrap new studio, says actor
Ben Norris says cost-cutting measure that means show will be recorded outside Birmingham risks ‘extraordinary burden’ for crew
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections
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Why shoppers might have seen police at one of Bradford's busiest supermarkets
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly breaching a court order outside a Bradford supermarket.
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Are the European 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite hot US inflation
In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended up 74.53 points, 0.7%, at 10,724.86.
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Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding
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The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years
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Historic Wetherby police monument set for restoration after council gives approval
Repairs can be carried out on a historic police monument in Wetherby after plans were agreed with the city council.
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New report of alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago after Cornell 7 case
Woman was ‘not fully conscious’ when friends burst in to find her partially undressed in bathroom with alleged perpetrator, according to report
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'Dearly loved' teen died after being accidentally shot by drunk friend at house party
Connor Bell suffered an ‘unsurvivable’ brain injury
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UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial
A British prosecutor has accused Russell Brand of being a “ruthless” sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade
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UK economy predicted to decline ahead of Budget
It comes after the UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, amid a boost from AI investment.
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Yorkshire Life launches new home and gift show in Harrogate
Yorkshire Life Home & Gift Show comes to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Events Centre on July 31 and August 1, 2027, with interiors, gardens, gifts, food and drink.
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Fireworks deemed 'significant risk to public safety' seized from Bradford shop
The fire service has explained that the amount of fireworks stored at the business exceeded permitted limits, which created a "significant risk to public safety".
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US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
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Remote tearoom scoops big prize at Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards
A remote tearoom in Lochaber has scooped one of the top prizes at this year's Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards.
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Sentencing delayed for man who admitted trying to meet 14-year-old girl for sex
Tomasz Kowalczyk’s sentencing at Teesside Crown Court was delayed until November 30 after he admitted trying to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex in court.
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Newton Aycliffe residents woke to screaming and sound ‘like an explosion’ after arson
Residents living near a Newton Aycliffe house which was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning have described hearing a noise "like an explosion" and waking to the sound of screaming.
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Police shame drivers leaving cars on junctions in Darlington estate 'parking war'
Police have warned Darlington College drivers not to park in a nearby housing estate after residents complained about the so-called “parking wars”.
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Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up
Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation
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North Carolina cops competed to see who could pull over most Black drivers: attorney
‘A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination,’ the attorney wrote on social media
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£30m Transporter Bridge funding could be freed up as repair plans move forward
Tens of millions could be put towards fixing the Transporter Bridge, even if it is not deemed a transport project. Currently, a £30m allocation from Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) can only be used on the landmark if it is restored to full working order.
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London Mayor’s office resolves £50m contract dispute with US AI giant Palantir
Sadiq Khan in May blocked a deal commissioning US tech giant Palantir to supply the Metropolitan Police with AI technology to automate analysis in criminal investigations
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Lawyer argues blowing up Russia’s pipeline may not have been a crime
A former Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over what has been described as one of the ‘biggest sabotage operations of modern times’
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Award-winning Indian cuisine Comes to Hamilton as Avonbridge reopens
The chef behind a restaurant recognised as Scotland's Best Indian Restaurant brings award-winning culinary experience to the Avonbridge Hotel, alongside an exciting new European menu
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Glasgow Caledonian University 'to close' as fourth union joins strike action
A fourth trade union has joined strike action at Glasgow Caledonian University, saying the collective action will force the institution to close.
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Clashes erupt in Albania as protesting students join anti-government movement
Police have clashed with student demonstrators for a second day in Albania’s capital Tirana, firing water cannons at protesters
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Man guilty after attack left victim unable to undergo life-saving cancer treatment
William Ffrench, known as Owen, sustained a catastrophic brain injury and never regained consciousness following the June 2024 assault
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Andy Burnham rules out deal with Green Party
The prime minister branded the recent motion passed by the Green Party conference that ‘Zionism is racism’ as antisemitic
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University staff to strike in dispute over job cuts and compulsory redundancies
The staff will walk out at Glasgow Caledonian University on Thursday.
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London's oldest restaurant Rules donated to Europe's biggest conservation charity
The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity
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County Durham pub's towering Sunday roasts are 'best by miles' and award-nominated
A Burnopfield pub's award-nominated roasts are drawing diners from across the region with their towering Sunday dinners, with some customers claiming .
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City centre building to become 24-hour gambling venue despite objections
The council said crime prevention plans should be drawn up, including CCTV, alarms and measures to prevent anti-social behaviour.
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All the allegations against Russell Brand from day one of trial
Southwark Crown Court heard in detail on Wednesday about the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009 as his showbiz career was flourishing
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Egis appoints Edinburgh-based energy director to drive UK growth
Engineering and consulting firm Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as energy director for the UK and Ireland, based in Edinburgh, to expand its energy business.
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Two arrested after class A drug stash worth £1.6m found in Glasgow flat
Police Scotland arrest two after £1.6m of class A drugs, including cocaine, and cash are seized at a Glasgow flat on Holm Street. Court appearance follows.
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100 years in jail for members of Bradford gang that dealt drugs worth millions
11 men and one woman have been jailed for drug and money laundering offences.
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85-bed care home and assisted living complex planned for development
Flats and 12 supported living units are included in plans drawn up by developer Rhodos Properties.
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Turkish police take Halk TV off air and arrest 11 in Istanbul raid
The move came just hours before the start of the defence's arguments in the sprawling corruption trial of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and some 400 other defendants.
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Vatican issues update on Pope Leo's condition after cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed
