News & Politics
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Family says Christmas will never be the same after dad killed in pub beer garden
Steven Shevels’ family say Christmas will never be the same after his death in a Willington pub beer garden. Son Martin Greensmith jailed for manslaughter.
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Video. Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
Video. A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.
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Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Dozens of schools in Cornwall also affected as another storm heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England
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Two ex-FBI officials charged with lying about investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop
Contents of laptop of Joe Biden’s son were part of a bizarre saga in the final weeks of 2020 presidential election
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Video by left-wing group claims Lindsey Graham paid men for sex
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on X that politicians’ secrets function as ‘levers of control’ that keep them ‘in line’
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Azada Atakishiyeva’s journey in rhythmic gymnastics
Azada reflects on her first international competition, representing Azerbaijan and her ambition to become a strong senior gymnast.
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George Furbank on life at Harlequins and Marcus Smith partnership
George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.
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Andrew can be called to give evidence in High Court fraud trial
The High Court trial involves allegations of fraud made by a wealthy Turkish woman against her former adviser.
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Perthshire farm crowned Champion of Champions at Scottish Agriculture Awards
A Perthshire farming business has been named the outstanding winner at the 2026 Scottish Agriculture Awards after judges praised its combination of farming skill, innovation, commercial success and attention to detail.
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Kaitlan Collins tears into Trump’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad
CNN star questions President Donald Trump’s decision to go to bat for advert in which Democrat Amy Acton is accused by her own mother, whom she has not spoken to in 48 years, of lying about her traumatic past
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Viral American travels 4,000 and hails Saltburn Thai restaurant as 'the real deal'
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Ghost Hunter praised a "phenomenal" Saltburn Thai restaurant while challenging stereotypes about food in northern England to his audience.
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Debts at dental business now in liquidation top £400,000
A Clifton Moor dental practice business has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £400,000.
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Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offer
After finishing behind Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pushed for popular — and costly — measures to bolster his chances in the runoff
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Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
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Six men charged after ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards stolen from warehouse
26 boxes of collectable cards were allegedly stolen in the break-in
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The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
About 54 per cent of front gardens in the UK are now concreted over, up from 46 per cent in 1991
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Andy Burnham defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.
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Teenager arrested for allegedly poisoning soldiers on behalf of Russia
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in Ukraine for allegedly poisoning soldiers on the orders of the Russian security services
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Countries need to help more people with less aid. Here is a blueprint
Humanitarian organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate that money has been spent as promised, and learning from spending it, HRH Infanta Cristina and Antón Leis Garcia write
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Last-minute delay hits dramatic removal of iconic Santa Monica Pier sign
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
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Ukraine hits Russian data centres in blow to Moscow's AI capabilities
Drones hit three Yandex facilities, a Sber centre and a VKontakte server farm across five Russian regions, causing persistent failures in payments, navigation and cloud services. Experts say restoring the infrastructure could take months or years.
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Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich manager taken to hospital after collapsing
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
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RNLI issues coastal safety warning as Scotland faces 80mph storm gusts
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a reminder to those along the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storms Austen and Boelo are expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland this weekend.
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle
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Man who pushed father to his death in Willington pub beer garden jailed for six years
Martin Greensmith has been jailed for six years for manslaughter after pushing his father Steven Shevels to his death at a Willington pub on Christmas Eve.
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UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives
UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future. The UN chief race could now lead to the first ever female secretary-general.
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Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits
Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
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Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity
Philippine officials announce a bounty for the capture of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces arrest by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife sentenced over election bets
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.
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US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
Voting rights advocates say directive would disenfranchise young and low-income voters, but Republicans say it’s needed to combat voter fraud
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Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school
UWS and New College Lanarkshire open a learning hub on October 23, widening degree access and supporting skills development for students across Lanarkshire.
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Beer giant warns pubs to adapt as weight loss drugs curb alcohol sales
Beer generated nearly £14 billion of sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants in the year to February 2026
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Six killed and 28 injured in attack during funeral in Jordan’s Karak
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan
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What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?
Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.
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OPINION: Germany is having the wrong immigration debate
Both in politics and online, the debate around immigration tends to focus on limiting 'irregular immigration'. Social researcher Andreas Herteux argues Germany should be more concerned with the skilled workers who are leaving.
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Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view
Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.
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Man arrested as police investigate alleged rape in York
Police are investigating an alleged rape in Walmgate, York.
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Tommy Robinson guilty of harassment because this is not a vigilante world, jury told
Prosecution says Robinson ‘threatened people and acted like a bully’ towards Daily Mail journalists
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All the events cancelled across County Durham and the North East ahead of Storm Boelo
Events and popular attractions across County Durham, the North East and North Yorkshire have been cancelled as Storm Boelo threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rain this weekend.
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Three people taken to hospital after A19 crash that sparked traffic standstill
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A19 near Yarm. Their conditions are not known.
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Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes
Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.
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Pensioners ‘to lose £1,600’ under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
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Free inclusive cycling programme launched in Darlington to build confidence
Darlington launches a six-week inclusive cycling programme at Eastbourne Sports Complex, helping people with disabilities build confidence and independence.
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Darlington primary school praised for 'excellent' behaviour in Ofsted report
A Darlington primary school is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors praised its pupils’ behaviour, attendance and strong sense of belonging.
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Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as yellow warning issued ahead of Storm Boelo
Darlington is braced for a chilly, wet and windy weekend as Storm Boelo sweeps across the North East.
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Israel’s military says it killed 2 men who had launched an attack in the occupied West Bank
Israel's military says its soldiers shot and killed two men who launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank
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Trump turns to Putin to ease diesel prices as Russian tanker heads toward New York
A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is heading towards New York following an agreement with President Donald Trump
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Edinburgh councillors may ask watchdog to investigate congestion charge u-turn
Scottish Greens councillor Chas Booth is leading the charge against what he termed a “U-turn” and a “massive betrayal” by transport minister Stephen Flynn.
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TV Festival moves dates to avoid Edinburgh festivals after moving out of Edinburgh
Organisers of the UK's biggest TV industry gathering say it will be staged a week later than normal after deciding to move out of Edinburgh.
