News & Politics
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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Fighter jets deployed after aircraft issues hijack signal over Germany’s Nuremberg
Eurofighter jets were deployed to escort the aircraft which was travelling from Corfu in Greece to Germany
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Jewellery firm director jailed over £266 million money laundering scheme
A decade-long investigation found Pure Nines was a front for delivering cash to jewellers Fowler Oldfield in Bradford and buying gold for shipment to Dubai.
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BMW driver arrested after crash with Audi at notorious Kinninvie crossroads
A man has been arrested after a serious crash near Barnard Castle left a woman in her 60s with severe injuries. The BMW driver remains in custody.
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The 59p supermarket tomato soup voted better tasting than Heinz favourite
Experts at Which? blind taste-tested over 200 tinned soups – and some great value options came top
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LIVE - Cordon erected outside bookies as woman dies after fight on bus
A betting shop has been cordoned off by police on York Road, Hartlepool.
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Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift
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The Bradford company named one of Britain's best places to work
A Bradford accountancy firm has been named one of the UK’s best small companies to work for.
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Island police station closes with building to be put up for sale
A police station in the Outer Hebrides has been closed, with the building to be sold off in the coming weeks
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RJ Mitte: How Breaking Bad star changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.
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Allies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president’s comments on ‘particularly vile’ strikes come after US threatened to halt intelligence sharing
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Celtic fan ordered to do unpaid work after 'offensive gesture' to Lawrence Shankland
A Celtic fan who made an offensive gesture to ex-Hearts star Lawrence Shankland has been ordered to do unpaid work
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Scottish investment fund backs 95 businesses with £43.6 million
The Investment Fund for Scotland has invested £43.6m in 95 businesses, helping companies access finance and attract private investment.
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Millions of pensions are going unclaimed in UK – here’s how to find yours
Older people with lost pensions could have even more valuable ones to discover
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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DOJ ‘apologizes’ for running Trump’s taxpayer ads despite order to yank them off air
Ads aired in nearly 400 spots after a court order that blocks the government from running them. Millions of dollars have already been spent making them
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Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s awkward briefing
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes
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I’m Navi Pillay’s biographer. Here’s what I learnt about the Nobel Peace Prize winner
International human rights judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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Household names coming to Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival with hot topic
A Harrogate event will bring big names to discuss the changing face of British politics and how it shapes our lives
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North East wrestling star faces 300lb Canadian as fans choose 'bull rope or cowbell'
Hartlepool wrestler Adam ‘Shreddy’ Foster headlines W3L’s All Thriller at Dunston Activity Centre on October 16, with family tickets and fan-voted matches.
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Over £1million of suspected illegal cigarettes seized during raid at Sunderland home
HMRC is investigating after 188,640 cigarette packets and 74.75kg of hand-rolling tobacco were seized.
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How one of Darlington's oldest cafés is still gaining more customers after 80 years
A record-breaking week has highlighted the enduring appeal of Three Squares Cafe, one of Darlington's oldest independent businesses with more than 80 years of history.
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Possible Camera Mounts Discovered in Women’s Restrooms at HWR Berlin
Velcro strips were found attached to the underside of sanitary bag dispensers in the cubicles. Velcro strips were found in the womens bathroom at HWR Berlin, the same type that had been used several months ago to attach cameras in women's restrooms on the campus.
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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Halloween knives pulled from Polish shops following stabbing spate
Fake knives and ‘gruesome’ costumes are being cleared from the shelves in one of Poland’s largest retailers, following a series of school stabbings
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Ukraine has ‘broken Russia’s ability to advance’, claims Kyiv’s former top general
General Oleksandr Syrskyi also responded to his critics after he was sacked as commander-in-chief in July
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Council publishes CCTV footage online in attempt to catch fly-tippers
Hillingdon Council is attempting to crack down on illegal dumping of rubbish
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Suicide rates for men in their early 50s reach record high
Sonya Trivedy of the Samaritans described the latest statistics as ‘a wake-up call’ for the government
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Man killed by tiger in Yorkshire enclosure named as William Chapman
Footage believed to be belonging to William Chapman was posted to social media in the moments before the attack
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Two little brothers, 4 and 11, allegedly killed by dad after McDonald’s trip
Jimmy Gramajo, 4, and his 11-year-old brother, Osmani Gramajo, were killed Sunday afternoon in the city's Pico-Union neighborhood
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Lib Dems pitch to Green supporters in North Yorkshire
"Leaving a party is never a small decision, and I respect that Councillor Foster has made his own choice in his own way”
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Harrogate Conservative candidate launches survey on vape shops
The Conservative candidate for Harrogate Central in next year's North Yorkshire Council elections has launched a survey asking residents for their views on
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Texas man run over by ICE has never met the person agents were allegedly chasing
Miguel Parra-Hernandez suffers from serious hip and leg injuries in Houston and remains in ICE custody, according to his representatives
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How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power
The judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a crisis that could benefit his son and damage Lula
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Holyroodhouse to unveil Christmas display inspired by Scottish legend
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will feature illuminated stags, decorated Christmas trees and festive events from November 19 to January 4.
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Vet nurse struck off after injecting himself with dog anaesthetic
Robert Drummond stole the medicine from the clinic where he worked
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Winter floods could arrive as Met Office issues UK weather forecast
High pressure will bring dry and warm weather for many in October
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Swimming pool evacuated after handyman mistakenly releases mustard gas
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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From racehorses to toilets: jockey’s dramatic career change
A jockey has swapped the racecourse for a new venture in an unexpected line of work.
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What Deutsche Bahn's new 2027 timetable means for passengers
Deutsche Bahn's next winter timetable for long-distance trains, includes new direct routes to Italian cities and a super-fast service between Hamburg and Munich. Here's all the updates travellers in Germany should know.
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after in-flight altercation
US media said that Blair punched one flight attendant and bit another. The 54-year-old then reportedly assaulted a police officer and nurse as she was transported to hospital.
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Scottish founder launches free app to help plan UK hill and mountain trips
The free Hillcast app brings UK hill weather forecasts, walking routes and parking information together for 2,000+ summits across Scotland, England and Wales.
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Glasgow union calls for battery bins after spate of bin lorry fires
GMB urges Glasgow City Council to install battery collection bins after bin lorry fires, warning residents not to put lithium batteries in household bins.
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Person airlifted to hospital after two-car crash at notorious Kinninvie crossroads
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at the Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle.
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Glasgow innovation district spin-outs secure £149.5m in investment
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District's first annual report highlights £149.5m in spin-out investment, new research facilities and community projects.
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Man found 'lying in street' in Bradford city centre - 2 arrested
West Yorkshire Police said he was taken to hospital.
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Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
Queensland coronial inquest into death of eight-year-old girl continues after 14 members of religious sect were convicted of her manslaughter
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Screens at schools fuelling child health 'crisis', doctors warn
About one million children now spend nearly every lesson on screens
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Ed Miliband ‘approves new drilling in Falklands oil field’
The decision will likely further deteriorate relations between Britain and Argentina
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Family and sexual violence rates against Australian children rise sharply as researchers warn of ‘manosphere’
Study authors say increase cannot be attributed to any one factor and list income inequality and growing awareness as other likely reasons
