News & Politics
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Bulgaria's president blames Russia's war in Ukraine for worsening security environment in Black Sea
Bulgaria’s president says that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to a significant deterioration of the security environment in the Black Sea region
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Fashion designer sued after ditching jewelry from Met Gala celebrity outfits
Exclusive: ‘At least the judge and jury will get a chance to see’ Julian Polak’s designs, the celebrated jeweler’s attorney told The Independent
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Trump threatens to ‘terminate’ close aides who also advised pro-Putin government
Longtime advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair sidelined as ‘outside consultants’ who ‘do not work for me’
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Extra tickets released for County Durham pumpkin patch after opening weekend success
Extra tickets have been released for one of County Durham's most popular autumn attractions after organisers revealed their fields are still packed with pumpkins.
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Lawyers seek to block Texas man’s execution, citing ‘similar risk’ to Christa Pike
Jamaal Howard would be the first person executed by the US since Christa Pike’s failed injection last week
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Man jailed for unprovoked stabbing of another guest at Newcastle city centre hotel
A man stabbed a fellow hotel guest after knocking on his door while armed with a knife.
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‘I’m absolutely chuffed’ - Darlington woman is crowned National Chef of the Year
Chef Ruth Hansom, who grew up in Darlington, wins National Chef of the Year, as chefs from northern England take the top three places in the London final on October 6.
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Kemi Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
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Hunt launched for 'dishevelled' North Yorkshire man
A ‘dishevelled’ man is wanted by police in North Yorkshire.
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Sept. 30 - Oct. 7, 2026
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Tributes to ‘kind, loving’ royal family GP after husband charged with her murder
‘We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Hannah,’ say family
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Man 'who attacked police' arrested after four-hour armed police standoff in Shildon
Hundreds of concerned and curious residents gathered around a cordoned-off Shildon street for more than four hours after a man allegedly attacked police before barricading himself inside a home.
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Trump says the Kennedy Center is ‘a great danger.’ Don’t tell the National Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra’s use of the main concert hall appears to undermine the president’s dire descriptions of a venue he wants to rename after himself
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Tents go up for huge country music festival bringing taste of Nashville to North East
Ruby Rae's XL will bring six tribute acts, line dancing and Nashville-style entertainment to Newcastle's Times Square.
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Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense
The Tory leader’s proposal to slash the tax would shovel £6bn of taxpayer money to the already-wealthy
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Election deniers are helping ICE investigate voter registration groups, docs reveal
Newly published internal documents reveal Trump administration is targeting nonprofits in massive voter fraud probe
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World's largest penguin colony hit by climate-driven decline
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: Two icons, a glorious farewell & an acrimonious ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.
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Jailed former North East police officer accused of sending sexual video while on duty
A former Northumbria police officer convicted of controlling or coercive behaviour faces a misconduct hearing over claims he sent a sexual video while on duty.
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BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'
The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.
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What to know about the London Film Festival 2026
The 70th London Film Festival kicks off with a star-studded lineup and a mix of award hopefuls and world premieres
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Scott Bessent spat in his food after protesters stormed DC restaurant: report
A new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White House
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Plague lab worker’s mother accuses Russian officials of ‘letting her daughter die’
Svetlana Shipilova questioned the narrative pushed by officials regarding her daughter’s death and accused them of neglect
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Police launch frantic hunt for ‘puma’ seen near international airport
Reported sightings of the big cat have sparked panic as authorities encourage the public to exercise caution
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In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office
The president again seemed confused and low-energy, and his ad-libbed insults aimed at the Democrats were only semi-coherent. Meanwhile, the group gathered around him grinned and grinned in a way that didn’t exactly reassure, writes Holly Baxter
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Pictures as armed police spotted in standoff with man in Shildon
Armed police have been spotted in a standoff with a man in Shildon.
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Fifa: Ex-Spurs player Ramon Vega intends to stand in 2027 presidential election
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.
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Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of woman whose eviction sparked protests
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed condolences following the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests
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Car left 'covered in eggs and flour' in bizarre overnight attack in Bradford district
Police are appealing for witnesses following a bizarre late-night incident involving a car.
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Iran parliament criminalises interviews with 'hostile' foreign media
The bill passed 174 to six despite cabinet opposition, carrying penalties of up to two years in prison, fines and flogging for Iranians who speak to outlets designated as hostile by the Intelligence Ministry. The bill has not yet become law and faces Guardian Council review.
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Reform defends councillor over Facebook post calling immigrants ‘third world animals’
Reform insisted people would ‘sympathise’ with the comments, but councillors say it has sparked fear in the community
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Megyn Kelly blasted by Cornell Jane Doe’s attorney for remarks about Doe’s looks
‘When people with a following attack, it gives others permission to attack. It goes without saying that Jane Doe has been through enough’ Jane Doe’s attorney said following Megyn Kelly’s attack
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Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies
The number of pharmacies stocking the MS-2 Step medication increased from 2,228 to 4,107 after rules relaxed in 2023
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'New chapter' - Thai restaurant to open in town as Tomahawk fuses with Spanish spot
Lotus Lounge is coming back to Yarm as popular pan-Asian firm Little Lotus moves into the currently Tomahawk Steakhouse restaurant.
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The Neet hotspots in England where thousands of young people are out of work
Study reveals third of Neets are concentrated within England’s nine biggest cities
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West Yorkshire man jailed for 19 years for sex offences against 3 women
A man has been jailed for 19 years for sexual offences against three women.
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Man arrested for posing as ICE agent to intimidate voters at polling station
Danilo Alves Silva claimed he had bought ‘prop costume’ on Amazon
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Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say
Farmers, truckers, and economists say cutting taxes on diesel may not ease record-high fuel prices
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Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow a top award before the ship returns home
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier
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Serious crash closes major road affecting York and North Yorkshire traffic
The county's police force said the A59 is closed at Flaxby and will be for some time. The area affected is close to the A1(M) motorway.
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Christa Pike survived 2 doses of an execution drug. How is that possible?
Christa Pike has regained consciousness and is speaking a week after receiving two doses of execution drugs in Tennessee
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North East RNLI crew star on BBC Two tonight racing to return husband to worried wife
A North East lifeboat crew races to save a paddleboarder in a dramatic rescue featured on BBC Two tonight.
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Tees Valley bids for £1.3bn transport overhaul as town centres set for £24m boost
Town centres across Tees Valley could receive a major transport boost under plans worth more than £1.3 billion that have been submitted to the Government.
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(S+) Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
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Family of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry 'devastated' by her death
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.
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Christa Pike’s lawyer reveals her first words on waking up from botched execution
The death row inmate’s lawyers also said that they are unsure whether she will regain use of her arms
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Spygate: Southampton manager Tonda Eckert given suspended ban
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.
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Two Holyrood committees to ‘dig into the details’ behind planned AI data centres
MSPs on both the Climate Action Committee and the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee are to conduct investigations.
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Judge orders officials to preserve all evidence tied to Christa Pike’s botched execution
Judge tells Tennessee officials all items in execution room must be saved as Pike remains restrained in hospital bed
