News & Politics
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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.
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Victorian Gothic tower with spiral staircase goes on market for £300,000
A famous landmark built nearly 200 years ago has gone on sale for the first time in more than 20 years
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First Thing: Former DHS aide Lewandowski investigated over claims he profited from government role
Investigation marks a rare move by the DoJ against an ally of the US president
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‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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This city centre arts venue is thriving - here's what's coming up
IT began as a pop-up venue in a former storage depot - now Loading Bay is a vibrant city centre arts venue with a packed autumn-winter season of entertainment coming up.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 220 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Video. Albania: Parliament descends into chaos as MPs clash over protests
Video. Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.
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Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight
David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates looms
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary reset
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure. #EuropeToday
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England v Australia rugby league: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas
England face Australia at the Women's Rugby League World Cup on Saturday determined to show they have moved on from the nightmare of their last meeting in Las Vegas 19 months ago.
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Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon
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Police make new discovery in missing boat search after vessel vanished
Two men remain missing after disappearing along with their boat, the Kilda, on 13 October
