News & Politics
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OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers in dispute over AI risks
OpenAI has fired three safety researchers for a "breach of trust," defending the decision after the trio accused the company of prioritizing corporate interests over safety
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Teaching assistant guilty of grooming and sexual activity with schoolboy
Rock was found guilty at Isle of Wight Crown Court on Friday
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More than 1,600 new homes earmarked for this area- with most on Green Belt
According to the plan, Ilkley is expected to accommodate 689 homes, while Burley-in-Wharfedale is allocated 577 dwellings.
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City bosses warn Healey hiking bank taxes could drive business out of UK
Lobbying from industry groups has stepped up in recent weeks ahead of the autumn Budget statement.
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2 Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum have been found, 6 arrested
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found
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Florida execution called off after DeSantis withdraws death warrant for the first time
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has withdrawn a death warrant, halting the execution of William Lee Thompson
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Singapore Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats George Russell to Singapore sprint pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Late-night snack significantly increases disease risk, study warns
Study believes that confining your calorie intake to several hours before bedtime might help your health
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Latvia seeks greater border powers as migrant crossings escalate
As “armed, masked escorts” lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia, the Latvian Border Guard is seeking greater powers to “protect Latvia’s security.” The interior minister supports the proposal. #EuropeNews
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Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target ships beyond Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.
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New County Durham SEND plan as thousands of children wait for assessment
A new special educational needs strategy is set to be approved in County Durham amid a backlog of over 5,600 children waiting for SEND assessments.
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Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spell
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.
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US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man while his child was in the car
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
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Two men deny spying on UK Jewish community for Iran
Targets allegedly included the Israeli embassy and consulate, a woman said to be of interest to Iran, a college and Britain’s oldest synagogue
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Trump licks his Nobel-snub wounds after Peace Prize winner’s swipe at him
Trump has spent much of the last two years openly campaigning for the prize that has been awarded to two prior American presidents
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North Yorkshire councillor quits Green Party saying ‘the party has left me'
North Yorkshire councillor Kevin Foster quits Green Party over its change of direction, becoming an independent while continuing to lead the council group.
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Video. Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
Video. A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.
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Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack in Leicestershire village
Leicestershire Police say the attack at the family home appeared "completely unprovoked".
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Britain and G7 allies ‘strongly disagree’ with US sanctions on ICC
The G7 nations, along with Denmark and the Netherland reaffirmed their ‘continued and unwavering support for the tribunal
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Virginia county sues to stop Trump from building his beloved triumphal arch
The lawsuit marks the first time a government entity has challenged the proposed arch in court
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Benefit PIP cheat pocketed £53,000 over 9 years after false wheelchair claim
Wood stated in a PIP review form that his health conditions had worsened and he needed a walking frame or wheelchair.
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‘Dysfunctional’ Green Party leaves voters cold after ‘Zionism is racism’ controversy
Zack Polanski has suffered a crushing defeat after failing to become the next MP of Holborn and St Pancras. The Independent went to the constituency to find out why voters decided to go with Labour
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Village green with mystery owner given protected status after nearly 60 years
A North Yorkshire village green which has no registered owner has been granted protected community status after being maintained by local residents for almost 60 years.
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Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market, families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years, a government report released Friday said
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Israeli settlers flank Palestine cafe with dozens of flags in 'blatant intimidation'
The coffee shop in the small village of Luban al-Sharqiya sits along the West Bank's main north-south traffic artery
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Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
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Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.
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Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spell
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.
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Yorkshire enters DROUGHT after region suffers one of the driest summers
The Environment Agency has officially declared that Yorkshire has entered drought status.
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Man accused of murdering woman on A1(M) in Yorkshire appears in court
The date for the trial of a Newcastle man charged with murdering a woman on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire has been set.
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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
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WATCH: Man arrested after police chase from Harrogate to York ends in rooftop arrest
A man has been arrested after a police pursuit which began near Harrogate and ended in York during the early hours of the morning.
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Two women charged with burglary after Darlington B&M smashed overnight
Two women have been charged after an overnight burglary at a Darlington B&M. They are scheduled to appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court.
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Leader of ‘monkey hate’ network that shared sadistic videos jailed
Bartosz Poklek played a leading role in the online community, running chat groups and distributing thousands of videos and images
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Hurricane Simon update: Storm expected to become Category 4 before landfall
Category 4 hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale have maximum sustained winds of 210-250 kph
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect had ‘hostility towards Reform’, court told
Joshua Kerry is accused of murdering the Reform UK spokesperson and targeting Nigel Farage in an alleged terror plot
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Britain's 'longest-serving' councillor to stand down after 53 years in North Yorks
ONE of the country's longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on vulnerable new album, the first since her mother Naomi died
Wynonna Judd has released her first album in 10 years, “The Hard Truth.”
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Greggs joins growing line-up at £15m North East development creating new jobs
Greggs will open a drive-to outlet at Sunderland’s £15m Eastgate Point development, creating 12 jobs at the former Littlewoods site on Commercial Road.
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Israel's scorn of Nobel Peace Prize laureate highlights its combative relationship with UN bodies
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay has highlighted longstanding tensions between Israel and global institutions pledged to uphold international law
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FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal
The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters
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Hegseth branded ‘deeply unwell’ over livestream execution as some call for his ouster
Pete Hegseth announced that the Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad would be ‘made public’
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North East Liberty X star returning home for reunion with Hear'Say after 25 years
LibertyX singer Michelle Heaton is set to return to the North East for a reunion tour marking 25 years since ITV’s Popstars.
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Man appears in court charged with murder after fatal A1(M) crash near Darlington
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a crash on the A1(M). He was remanded in custody.
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For Mariam: Inside Israeli hospital strike and the possible war crimes behind it
Journalist Mariam Abu Dagga was killed in the 25 August 2025 double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Based on dozens of witness testimonies, whistleblowers and visual analysis, this is the most comprehensive reconstruction yet into the strike. Bel Trew, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha and Nedal Hamdouna report
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This Morning star shocks fans after revealing she is from North East market town
This Morning star Ashley James has shocked fans after Northumberland market town she was raised in features in new London home.
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Beloved Darlington grocer's widow pays tribute to him as historic stall closes
The wife of beloved Darlington greengrocer Robin Blair has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband as the family business he devoted his life to closes after more than 150 years.
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Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David Skaith
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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UK sports legend spotted in Yorkshire as crowds flock to milestone event at business
OLYMPIC ski jumper Eddie 'the eagle' Edwards drew the crowds to the opening of a new vets practice in Skipton.
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Yorkshire Water issues update on restrictions after region declared in drought
Yorkshire Water has provided an update on restrictions after the region was officially declared in a drought.
