News & Politics
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‘Do something meaningful’: Vance demands Iran nuclear concessions to end war
Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity
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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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Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high
Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.
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Russian strikes kill at least 15 in Ukraine on Putin’s birthday
Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv, with many residents taking shelter in subways and metro stations
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All jobs lost as 'world first' Scotch whisky distillery goes into liquidation
ALL jobs have been lost after a Scotch whisky distillery, thought to be the first community-owned distillery in the world, was forced to call in administrators.
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'Nothing is certain': Has Germany's firewall against the far-right finally cracked?
The AfD's Tobias Rausch was expected to be elected as parliamentary president in Saxony-Anhalt. But four unexpected votes backing the far-right leader have plunged assumptions about Germany's political future into doubt.
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PODCAST🎧: How Germany is grappling with far-right gains and rising transport costs
We're back! This week we're looking at what's happening in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD victory, how parts of German society are fighting back against the far right, rising transport costs and preparing for autumn like a German.
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Nobel Prize in chemistry set to be awarded in Stockholm
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will award the Nobel Prize in chemistry
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Water firm owner asks investors for £550m after record sewage fine
The firm recently received a record-breaking fine for environmental offences relating to pollution incidents in Devon and Cornwall
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Viscount banned from driving after racking up multiple speeding fines
The viscount had previously been caught speeding on three occasions over the last two years
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 7).
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Harrogate MP celebrates 250 spoken contributions in Parliament
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has made 250 spoken contributions in Parliament since being elected just over two years ago.
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State of emergency in Florida as Hurricane Isaias set to make landfall
The weather system, currently a tropical storm, is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast as a dangerous hurricane
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Star Trek star intervenes in ‘intimidating’ letter from Aldi row
The Star Trek actor Shatner waded into the drama on Tuesday as he responded to Brooks’ post
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What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population
The Black Death struck vast swathes of Europe, Asia and Africa in the 14th century
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train between Darlington and York
A person has died after being hit by a train on the East Coast Mainline between York and Darlington
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation – this is what happened
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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In Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO
Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.
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Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry given to scientists who solved ‘mirror image’ mystery
The scientists ‘have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old’
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Police hunt two women after £1,000 shoplifting spree at UK shopping centre
The incidents took place at both Reading Gate Retail Park and Calcot Sainsbury’s retail park
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How can I protect my data after the ASOS hack and who was affected?
Personal information, such as names and contact details, may have been accessed in the hack, the fashion retailer warned
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UK households are being urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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REVIEW: Mean Girls in Bradford as Plastics put stamp on stage
MEAN Girls remains the cultural phenomenon it was when it was released over 20 years ago, based on the amount of teenage girls watching the show in Bradford.
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Rediscovering confidence after erectile dysfunction
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Jane McDonald announces final cruise - everything you need to know
Jane McDonald is inviting fans to join her for one last week of luxury at sea.
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MPs condemn councillor’s ‘profoundly offensive’ alleged social media post
Kirklees’ four Labour MPs have condemned the “profoundly offensive” alleged social media comments made by Reform councillor Tracy Clayton.
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Why family who lived at site of 7 October attack want to return
The BBC's Middle East Correspondent visits kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
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Stargazers invited to the UK's highest pub for spectacular dark-sky views
Stargazers are being invited to a North Yorkshire pub famed for its spectacular night skies as darker evenings return.
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Husband in court accused of murder of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry
Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.
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West Yorkshire station to be closed for 38 days over festive period
Huddersfield Station has only just reopened from its latest closure, which spanned 16-days and came to an end on Monday.
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Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
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Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?
Lack of majority for Parti Québécois puts any referendum in doubt, especially amid bruising trade war with Trump
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Violent abuser flushed girlfriend's rabbit down toilet before fleeing to Thailand
Nicholas Cash wept as he was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison
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WHO to investigate reports of second plague case after death of Russian lab worker
Global health officials continue to press Moscow for full transparency
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2030 Asian Games head to Qatar as F1 confirms Gulf races
Doha will host the Asian Games in 2030 and is among seven potential hosts for the 2036 Olympics, while Formula 1 says its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will go ahead as scheduled, bringing much-needed relief after months of uncertainty.
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North East gym raises funds for lifeboat crews with endurance challenge
North East gym Exortus raises more than £200 for Hartlepool RNLI after 29 members tackle a gruelling 90-minute fitness challenge for lifesaving charity.
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The overlooked North Yorkshire village with a tiny church hidden among the trees
Just a short drive from Redcar lies Upleatham - a quiet North Yorkshire village hiding an intriguing past and one very unusual church.
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Susan Collins tells voters she’s ‘not exactly’ Trump’s favorite senator
Democrats are targeting the Maine seat to gain control of the Senate
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Bradford curry restaurant celebrates success at prestigious national awards
The restaurant was honoured for its Kashmiri family cooking, modern presentation, and warm hospitality.
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Councillor blasts Reform UK plan to scrap Sanctuary status as 'shameful'
Bradford councillor Joe Wheatley has condemned Reform UK's plan to scrap the district's sanctuary status, warning it could harm refugees and vulnerable families.
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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
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Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system
A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system has compromised personal information for more than a million people
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Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergy
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'Frightened' people choose to avoid County Durham bus station over disorder concerns
People in Consett have been left "frightened" and taking detours to avoid their bus station because of anti-social behaviour.
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Christopher Saunders: Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
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Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked
Israelis are gathering at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023
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Test cricket's biggest scandals: Your top 10 revealed
See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.
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GP warning and and advice issued over 6 supplements including iron and vitamin D
Dr Asiya Maula, a private GP at The Health Suite, warns overdosing on vitamin supplements can cause nerve damage, stomach pain and vomiting.
