News & Politics
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Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
Shakur was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast. He was just 25 when he was gunned down in Las Vegas.
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Family who spent £12k taking son to London for hospital appointments call for change
Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said
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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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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content as Trump posts videos
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have said "deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress" after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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IMF chief urges the US and other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing heaviest on low-income countries
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Are Burnham’s Brexit promises distracting him from an impending food crisis?
In The Room hosts Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson say Whitehall risks too much focus on long-term EU ambitions while more immediate pressures build around diesel, farming and food security. Report by Maja Anushka
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content as Trump posts videos
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have said "deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress" after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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ICE agent accused of deliberately running over fleeing man in Texas
A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in Houston
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Details of pastor's Big Church Festival death revealed as inquest opened
He was described as ‘our beloved pastor Robert’ in a tribute from his church
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Thug's 'moment of madness' leaves woman with 'life-altering' injuries
When he called for an ambulance he sad they had argued and 'she might be dying.'
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could disrupt sleep
Villagers fear plans for late-night drinking and entertainment at a North Yorkshire hotel could leave children struggling at school and residents exhausted at work because of disturbed sleep. Tokyo Industries Ultimate Ltd has applied for a...
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Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35
Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35.
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Waiting restrictions introduced on North East city road - public notice
A temporary waiting ban has been announced on a busy Newcastle road, according to a public notice.
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Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring
Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced
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Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Vatican says operation on US-born head of Roman Catholic church was ‘successful’
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Katie Price says ‘I don’t need to be here’ during ex’s rape trial
The court heard Ms Price had chosen a nanny because she ‘wasn’t very attractive’ in the hope that Hayler would not cheat on her
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North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid film
Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.
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At least 2 dead as gunman targets politician’s memorial service in South Africa
The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team
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Africa sees world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, study shows
The World Risk Poll, which surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries, found North Africa up five points and Southern Africa up four, driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness. Yet 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received no warning.
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Police search underway for County Durham man wanted on prison recall
Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.
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Why Nuremberg airport was closed by a hijacking scare
Flights from Nuremberg airport were disrupted on Tuesday after an incoming passenger jet sent a serious alarm code. Fighter jets in the air and police on the ground eventually found there was no danger.
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EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – Europe live
European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine
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Crown seeks to recover £197,000 from ex-council leader jailed over romance fraud
Andrew Polson, 54, duped his lover Ann Kelly, 72, into handing him the cash in a property scam between May 2021 and March 2022
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Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional TV plea
The Scottish swimmer has urged Mr Burnham to appoint a national brain cancer lead
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Scots court toilet shame: wheelchair user forced to cling to urinal
A Glasgow Sheriff Court inspection found disabled toilet facilities still inadequate years after HMIPS first recommended improvements.
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Poland blasts Musk for slowing Kyiv’s Starlink: ‘Big man, are you playing politics?’
‘We are watching you’, said Polish foreign minister Sikorski amid growing outcry over the restriction of the technology
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
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Bradford’s City of Culture legacy lives on through new creative projects
The new projects build on momentum from Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture.
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Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university
Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles
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Lantern Parade returns to popular Bradford park - everything you need to know
Hundreds of glowing lanterns, giant illuminated puppets, and live music will fill Lister Park in Bradford on Friday, October 30
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Campaign launched to safeguard one of Scotland's oldest surviving churches
St Monans Auld Kirk in Fife is one of the oldest surviving medieval churches in Scotland still standing today
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Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers reach UK should be prosecuted
Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLI
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Man reported missing from Bedfordshire believed to be in Helensburgh
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from Bedfordshire.
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North East charity seeks £5 donations for Christmas meals project
A North East charity is asking for donations to provide Christmas meals, company and a warm welcome for people experiencing homelessness.
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'Goldmine' Northumberland bakery where 'fruit' tastes like cake from Gleneagles baker
Discover Grant's Bakery in Corbridge, famous for fruit-inspired desserts, handmade pastries and award-winning bakes.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
The Greens and SPD suddenly stop coalition talks in Berlin, Nuremberg airport closed due to hijacking false alarm, soaring fuel prices send inflation over three percent mark and more news from around Germany on Wednesday, October 14th.
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Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack?
William Chapman was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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County Durham driver banned for three years after testing positive for cannabis
County Durham driver Daniel Kirby banned for three years after cannabis-driving on A689 at Rushyford
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Winning pitctures revealed
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
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North air ambulance charity raises £1.2m towards replacing ageing helicopter fleet
Great North Air Ambulance Service raises more than £1.2m through Operation SOS to fund a third helicopter and secure critical care across the North.
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Trump faces backlash over 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger
The man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.
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Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threatening her manager as he breaks silence
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has been embroiled in a rift with her longtime manager since the singer’s death
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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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Germany’s sugar tax passed by cabinet after last-minute agreement
Soft drinks with high sugar content could be more expensive in Germany from mid-2027 under a new tax that was approved by federal leaders on Wednesday.
