News & Politics
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Who’s afraid of a 6-hour documentary about exiled Russian journalists?
Julia Loktev has released a new documentary, “My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile,” capturing the lives of Russian journalists who fled the country after Russia invaded Ukraine
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Video. Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
Video. A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.
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India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter lists
Authorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement
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The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
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Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas
Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto the defensive, the Washington-based think tank said.
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China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobs
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M&S wants 300 Christmas staff at Durham, Hartlepool, Teesside and Metrocentre shops
People looking for work in the North East ahead of Christmas are set to benefit from more than 300 seasonal roles with Marks & Spencer across the region this winter.
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Takeaways from AP’s report on Alaska’s growing fight over trawling and bycatch
Alaska’s massive pollock fishery supplies everything from McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches to fish sticks and imitation crab, but its nets also catch salmon and other marine life
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Stocks rebound but SpaceX fears spark telecommunications falls
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 110.45 points, or 1.1%, at 10,552.05.
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Police called after mass brawl in broad daylight in Spennymoor
Police were called to a morning brawl involving both men and women on a County Durham street.
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Severe turbulence injures at least eight and forces emergency landing in Miami
Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulence
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Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
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Residents on Indonesia's Borneo take their grievances over 3-month fires and choking haze to court
A group of residents on Indonesia's island of Borneo have accused the government of negligence in handling forest fires that have raged for over three months
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor begins ‘long overdue fightback’ after court victory
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor is locked in a legal battle for the return of items seized by Thames Valley Police
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Hurricane Isaias update: Storm strengthens to Category 3 surging toward Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane is set to make landfall late on Friday
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Teen’s life changed by gene editing that stopped blood disorder symptoms
Vian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.
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Man City charges: Man Utd boss Michael Carrick 'personally affected' by financial case
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter.
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, in photos
Hurricane Isaias brings the threat of dangerous storm surge, high winds and heavy rainfall to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm prompted preparations across the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi.
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Crash closes major North Yorkshire road - emergency services at the scene
In a statement issued this morning, the county's police force said the A169 between Saltergate Bank and Lockton, outside Pickering, is closed.
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Trump is squirreling away a war chest in case Democrats go after his family: report
President Donald Trump ‘angry’ but ‘not surprised’ about prospect of opposition investigating his extended family if they regain control of Congress and is said to be readying millions of dollars for their legal defense
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'This has never happened before!' Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes
Olivia Colman stars alongside Alexander Skarsgård in the upcoming film Wicker which has prompted many memes.
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Is this why there’s growing subsidence on York’s Parliament Street?
Climate activist Geoff Beacon*wonders whether the street’s problems lie underground* “Land subsidence occurs when large amounts of groundwater have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. The rock...
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William takes Facetime call as he visits community centre with Kate
William and Kate are undertaking a one-day visit to Northern Ireland
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Labour byelection win shows party starting to win back voters on left
Party now polling 15 points above Greens, who had been ahead of Labour before Keir Starmer resigned as PM
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Russian pro-war blogger among 5 arrested in Montenegro over alleged destabilization plot
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic said an influential Russian blogger and former military officer has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to destabilize the Balkan country that is seeking to join the European Union
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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died
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Suspect in Kyiv jail reveals who proposed bombing of oligarch in Monaco
Former Ukrainian security service officer was accused of killing woman who allegedly planted bomb
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North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 hours to sickness amid absence concerns
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.
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Metrocentre celebrates 40 years with 80s-themed retail awards night with Martin Kemp
Discover the winners as Metrocentre marks its 40th anniversary with retailer awards and a retro 1980s celebration.
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Trump decrees anyone using ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is now ‘The Enemy!’
President’s latest outburst comes as his push to rebrand the emerging technology increasingly falls flat
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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‘Medieval’ and ‘disturbing’: US plan to livestream execution elicits global condemnation
Pentagon said execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be broadcast live
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Amazon's delivery box is changing and so is online shopping
In 2005, Amazon transformed online retail by introducing two-day shipping for Prime members
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Zack Polanski facing calls to quit as Green Party leader after by-election defeat
Former party leader Caroline Lucas has accused Polanski of a failure in leadership, while the chair of the Jewish Greens committee called for him to resign
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Teen wanted over string of assaults and burglaries remains at large two months on
A teenager wanted over allegations of two serious assaults and two burglaries remains at large nearly two months after police first appealed for help finding him.
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Serving police officer convicted of sexually assaulting woman after party
Serving Kirklees police officer Jack Blagbrough convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a party in Bradford on August 23 2024; sentencing due December 15.
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Police issue update as 'horrific' fire at derelict County Durham pub treated as arson
A fire which ripped through The Crown and Thistle in Catchgate is being treated as arson, Durham police confirmed.
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Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own
The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
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Verdict looms over global Discord 'cult' ring accused of abusing children
Rohan Rane has been on trial this week in Paris on charges including torture of minors, extortion, corrupting minors online and distributing child sex images
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US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’
The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
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Woman pushed to ground by two males in attempted robbery in Darlington
Durham Police investigate an October 7 attempted robbery in Darlington after two males on bikes pushed a woman down and tried to steal her mobile phone.
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Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook
US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional
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Reform councillor breaches rules by being leader of his own political party
Paul Taylor’s Northern Heart party promises to provide change from ‘the main political offerings’
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Colorado State student sues over alleged rape at frat house
In a civil lawsuit, the woman claimed she was on the verge of losing consciousness after being given a drink she thought was water
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‘So, so wrong’ – Councillors concerned over new planning rules
A cross-party committee of councillors in Doncaster has expressed concerns over new planning rules introduced by the Government.
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West Yorkshire waterfall with 'jaw-dropping' views and links to literary sisters
The Brontë Waterfall is the perfect place for an autumnal walk thanks to its stunning views.
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Mexico investigates video showing suspected drug cartel members in Ukraine
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is now reviewing the footage
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Who won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Results in full
Andy Burnham’s party has retained the North London seat despite a dip in support
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Trump’s defense secretary wants to ‘make sure that people are able to watch’ the ‘public’ killing of Nidal Malik Hasan
