News & Politics
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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens over ‘ARREST THEM’ post
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
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İzmir centre-left mayor joins AK Party, shocking Turkey's opposition
Cemil Tugay, who won İzmir for the CHP with a 314,000-vote margin in 2024, received his AK Party badge from Erdoğan in Ankara on Wednesday, ending 27 years of centre-left rule in Turkey's third-largest city.
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Much-loved County Durham theatre lands £7,500 boost for major theatre upgrade
A County Durham arts venue has secured £7,500 to upgrade its main performance space as part of a nationwide funding programme supporting theatres.
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Singapore Grand Prix: George Russell to start from back of grid after penalty
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say
Lawyers seek preservation of evidence after prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital on 30 September
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Your favourite supermarket could reveal how you vote. Here’s what a new poll says
One supermarket may be Britain’s most divided, new research shows
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North East Greggs getting limited time breakfast menu change in days
Greggs customers in the North East can order breakfast items at dinner this month after a popular menu change.
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Blair warns Burnham: Don’t do coalition with the Greens
Intervention by former prime minister follows warnings by senior Labour figures in The Independent that ‘Zionism is racism’ vote should disqualify Greens from major public office
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Darlington drug abuser driven into dealing to pay off heavy debt faces prison
A young drug user driven into dealing by his debts faces prison after admitting class A and B drug-supply offences.
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Three people rushed to hospital after serious crash in West Yorkshire last night
Three people were rushed to hospital following a serious crash in West Yorkshire last night.
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Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief
The Nepalese government has announced an end to search and rescue operations for thousands of people still missing after a massive flood in August
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Husband of Norfolk GP found dead at home appears in court charged with her murder
Mark Cain, 45, charged on Tuesday after Hannah Cain was found dead in Fern Hill, Dersingham, on Sunday night
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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More jobs cut at flooring firm Headlam after administration
The firm also confirmed on Wednesday that its shares will now be delisted from London Stock Exchange.
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New town centre nursery to open in former outdoor shop
A NEW preschool and nursery focused on outdoor learning, sustainability and community engagement is set to open in the heart of Ilkley early next year.
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French police suspend use of stun grenades after high school protester loses hand
Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continue
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Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia
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Russia asks Vietnam for planes as seized Western fleet falls apart
Moscow proposed wet-leasing Vietnamese aircraft, crews and maintenance, but any transfer would involve Airbus or Boeing jets, exposing Vietnamese carriers to secondary sanctions. Nearly a fifth of Russia's largest airlines' planes are already grounded, double the normal downtime rate.
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Video. Israelis mourn Nova festival victims three years after Hamas attack
Video. Ceremonies at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza marked three years since the Hamas-led October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war.
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High school pupils enjoyed sport, cooking and their own X Factor show
AS THE autumn term gets into full swing we take a look back at student life at Oakbank School - now Beckfoot Oakbank School - in Keighley. Looks like plenty of fun was had, as pupils take part in activities ranging from sport to cooking, and their own X Factor show
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UK property market warned over 'gathering dark clouds' as house prices stall
Mortgage rates are on the rise but house prices across the UK failed to grow last month
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Teenage girl arrested for 'bladed article' in police incident in York
A teenage girl has been arrested following an incident on Ouse Bridge in York, North Yorkshire Police said.
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Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku
Wakana Koga claimed her first world title at -48kg, defeating Assunta Scutto in the final. At -60kg, home favourite Ahmad Yusifov came from behind to beat Sherzod Davlatov, sending the Baku crowd into celebration on an unforgettable opening day.
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Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians face devastation in Gaza, in photos
Israelis gathered Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage, sparking the Gaza war. Palestinians mark the anniversary amid continued hardship and widespread destruction in Gaza.
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Millions of UK households could be given extra money in Budget
Millions of households could receive discounts of up to £250 under the plans
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Badenoch speech live: Tory leader vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes
The leader of the opposition said there is a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in politics
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Factory production in Germany hits highest level in 18 months
German industrial production rose to its highest level for a year and a half in August, according to data released Wednesday, but officials warned that the economy's recovery was still fragile.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Questions raised over firewall against AfD after state parliament speaker elected, chancellor pays tribute to Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks, foreign minister warns of new migration due to climate change and more news on Wednesday.
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly to new hot spots where patients have little or no support
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Royal family doctor found dead with head and neck injuries, court told
Mark Cain, 45, was arrested after Dr Hannah Cain’s body was found at her address in Fern Hill in the early hours of October 4
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Scientists discover the likely cause of one in eight cancers worldwide
A new study has analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers. Here’s what was found
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First ads for ‘powerful’ weight loss pills banned by watchdog
The ASA warned that advertisers needed to consider the overall impression of an advert
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Now Trump wants to build a new Camp David - at one of his private golf clubs
A letter proposing the golf course compared it to Windsor Castle and the Élysée Palace
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What is medetomidine? The animal tranquiliser found in UK street drugs
Medetomidine has been found in a fifth of heroin samples in Scotland, and there is no proven antidote if someone overdoses
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Trump speaking to Putin about suspected plague death after reports of second case
President said he is in ‘very deep discussions’ about the potential outbreak with U.S. intelligence services
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Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
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Neglect case childminder was 'master manipulator', say parents
Families say it was traumatic to learn that their children were not being properly cared for by Amanda Mathewson.
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Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 20
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
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Manchester City: Senior football figures concerned club could play in Champions League next season
Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations.
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Expert explains why you shouldn’t get annoyed about state pension changes
Think of the government contribution as just the floor, Gina Miller says – you need to build the walls and roof
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Newsom calls Trump ‘mentally ill’ in 25th Amendment plea after ‘take out’ LA crack
Trump faced backlash after calling a hypothetical attack by Iran on San Diego or Los Angeles a ‘very small price to pay’
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South West Water owner Pennon calls on investors to help fund overhaul
The group’s plans for a £550 million rights issue and dividend cut will help fund round an extra £1 billion of investment.
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Trump wants to tie transportation funds to birth rates
Proposals seeking to reward areas that have above-average fertility scores by granting more money for their infrastructure projects branded ‘bizarre and dystopian’
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Bradford drivers warned common speed camera myth won't save them from a ticket
The RAC has debunked common driving myths about dodging average speed cameras by changing lanes or braking under gantries.
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The statistic that puts York ahead of every other city in England
York has the lowest share of young people in England not in employment, education or training, according to research by Centre for Cities.
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Millions of TV users must make 1 change or risk losing films and TV shows
Millions of Virgin Media TV users could lose their purchased films or box sets if they don't move the content over to a Rakuten TV account.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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New guidelines warn against obesity drugs for young children
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
