News & Politics
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Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk calls for separatism
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians
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UN weather body provides update on when El Nino will peak – and end
The World Meteorological Organisation outlined the forecast in its monthly climate bulletin
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Russia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet record
The federal cancer programme budget falls from 44.9 billion to 3.87 billion roubles in 2027 — a nearly 40-fold reduction against 2025 levels — as defence spending reaches 35% of all federal expenditure, the highest share since the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Navi Pillay named winner of 2026 Nobel peace prize for efforts to promote international law - live
The Nobel committee chair says the winner was ‘instrumental in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted’
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‘I was hiding in the hedge as an Irish farmer covered me in petrol’
SAS soldier John describes the grim reality of on-the-ground surveillance in Northern Ireland in the late 1980s to world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Wildfire figures show why Britain needs to adapt to climate change and not just fight it
The fact that England has seen the second highest year on record for the number of wildfires this year is an illustration of why the dangers of climate change cannot be ignored. It is no longer an issue that impacts far flung places in other parts of the world but one that the whole of Europe including Britain needs to confront.
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Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans
ITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine
French students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row. #EuropeToday
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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Darlington mum juggling mental health role and beauty business shortlisted for award
A Darlington woman balancing a career in mental health with a growing beauty business says she was left stunned after being shortlisted for a prestigious Northern Echo award.
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Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
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Singapore Grand Prix: George Russell fastest from Charles Leclerc in only practice session
Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Paedophile sued by Scouts for £425,000 after victim compensation claim
Jacob, 81, who in later life lived in Balmoral Crescent, Macclesfield, is currently incarcerated in a cell at HMP Isle of Wight
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Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention
State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council
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US to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter, 'torture' for UN
Convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will take place on 3 December at Fort Hood military base, where he committed the shooting. It will be the first US military execution carried out by a firing squad since World War II.
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Polanski defends leadership of Greens and says he will not step down after byelection defeat by Labour – UK politics live
Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green party leader Zack Polanski to retain the Holborn and St Pancras seat for Labour
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New species identified after expert spotted a picture of it on Instagram
Conservationists warn the species is already critically endangered, with an estimated 30 to 50 plants left in the wild
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Train workers to strike in dispute over safety of new £7bn railway
The East West railway was due to open over a year ago
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Video. Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
Video. South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.
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South Africa v Australia - Cricket - BBC Sport
Find out the in depth batting and bowling figures for South Africa v Australia in the Men's International Test Match Series on BBC Sport.
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Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides
Heavy rains are lashing much of central Vietnam and have caused severe flooding in cities like Hue and Danang
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Cyberpunk 2077 movie adaptation from Paramount on the way
The smash hit from the studio behind The Witcher series is to be turned into a film by Paramount Pictures.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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First Russian team in European tournament strikes diplomatic moves
The Kazan club was the first Russian club to play an official European club match in Greece, after discreet pressure to keep Russian symbols out of the Serafio pool.
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North East regeneration showcased at major cities conference
Newcastle and Sunderland host ATCM’s 2026 Big Cities Conference, showcasing North East regeneration, hospitality, culture and future city development.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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New skills hub opens as Keighley women's centre completes major expansion
The Keighley Association for Women and Children’s Centre (KAWACC) has extended its existing building with £164,000 in funding.
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Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter as Winter Fuel Payments letters sent
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
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Document sets out where 33,000 new homes could be built in Bradford in next 17 years
The latest iteration of the plan has now been revealed, and provides sites where housing and employment developments should be built between now and 2043.
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Christa Pike's health has seen 'profound turnaround' in last three days, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
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Carlos Baleba is expected to make his Man Utd debut against Spurs
Manchester United's £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is expected to make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford
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Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns
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French NBA star Victor Wembanyama throws support behind school protests
Wembanyama previously replied to a fan on Instagram that he ‘would love to’ join the protests
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Injuries were deemed 'irreversible' and 'unsurvivable' after attack, murder jury told
A pathologist who carried out the post-mortem on a Keighley man fatally beaten in a brutal street attack has outlined the dozens of injuries that he suffered.
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Neha Bora: India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
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Ethiopian police ask residents in Tigray regional capital to help restore order after rebel pullout
Ethiopia's federal police are driving through the regional capital of Tigray after anti-government forces withdrew over the weekend following renewed fighting, and calling on resident over loudspeakers to help establish a new administration
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OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected
Questions raised over AI growth as ChatGPT maker forecasts this year’s revenue at $50bn, way below the $70bn signalled before
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Bradford school forced into emergency partial closure amid 'substantial issue'
It has affected the first and second floor of the building.
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Man jailed for attempted murder after stabbing ex-partner in Carmarthen Park
James McKenna hid for days after he attacked his ex-partner as she walked her dog in the park.
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Andy Burnham introduces major petrol station price change from today
Andy Burnham has welcomed a new way to compare petrol and diesel prices, helping motorists find the best price at the pump.
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Japan warns for increased vigilance against rising cyberattacks
The Japanese government has issued a warning for increased vigilance against cyberattacks
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China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies
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Deliveroo riders face ban for using illegal e-bikes
Deliveroo is set to introduce new technology to track when drivers are travelling too fast
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Prison riot kills 10 and leaves 16 injured as inmates clash
Members of the army, National Guard, navy and state security forces entered the prison to restore order
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North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith on using new health powers
The elected Labour mayor is giving a keynote public health speech at event in York.
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Zack Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
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Go-ahead for Padel centre at Brighouse
A Brighouse warehouse can become a centre for the increasingly popular racquet sport padel, planners have agreed.
