News & Politics
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'Dangerous' child rapist preyed on girl decades ago
John Tyler, 54, was jailed for seven years after admitting four historic rape offences against a girl under 16.
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Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears
Alleged victim told her parents and others about attack and was encouraged to go to police but she feared she would not be believed
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HMRC boss fired after 'tracking employee on Greggs break' wins unfair dismissal case
Going to Greggs was an activity ‘outside the intended purpose’ of a work break, Ka Wong claimed
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Christa Pike recovers from botched execution as poll opposes second tries
Three weeks on from the botched execution, convicted killer Christa Pike continues her recovery
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Cranes dismantle Santa Monica Pier sign as landmark prepares to head to Las Vegas
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed Thursday
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Glasgow exhibition unites ancient Pictish symbols with the Glasgow Style
he Flower and the Stone opens at Glasgow Art Club on Oct. 20, bringing together 18 works exploring Pictish symbolism, the Glasgow Style and Scottish identity.
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Passenger falls unconscious on easyJet flight to Glasgow
The flight from Egypt landed safely on Thursday morning
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Vietnamese man to be deported after being caught working at nail salon
Thanh Quan Dinh protested ‘I just did the tips, filed and coloured’ when caught by immigration officers
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Five tax numbers: How to find the German tax ID you need
Germany has five different tax numbers. Everyone registered in the county will have at least one, while freelancers and business owners may need several. Here's what you need to know.
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Hargreaves wins 15-year logistics deal for Scotland's deposit return scheme
Hargreaves Services wins a 15-year Re.Group contract to manage Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme logistics from October 2027, boosting UK recycling rates.
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Hegseth demanded the world. His staff dropped it during the move
Defense Secretary’s team declined to wait for help from military historians, who were furloughed at the time, the Washington Post reports
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Families of missing Azerbaijanis call for international support
Families of more than 4,000 Azerbaijanis still missing since the first Karabakh war brought their demand for answers to the EU institutions, hoping that the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of suffering on both sides, could finally clarify the fate of their relatives.
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Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.
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ICE deportations surge but still fall massively short of Trump’s campaign promises
Homeland Security stopped publishing routine statistics when Trump took office, while figures released by the administration have been inconsistent and difficult to verify independently
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Germany arrests Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia
A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly gathered defence-related information. #EuropeNews
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15 properties in the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week
There are some lovely properties across the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week 🏡
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Father and son charged with illegal gold mining in California: ‘This is not 1849’
Gregory Arnoldi Jr and his father allegedly constructed an illegal dirt road along Keystone Creek in Sierra County
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Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve
Women’s sports are gaining momentum across the U.S., with athletes and fans celebrating historic TV ratings and wins for equal opportunities and pay
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Teesside Park turns back the clock to the 90s for huge 35th birthday party
Teesside Park celebrates its 35th anniversary on Saturday (October 24), with live music, family fun, games, prizes and cinema screenings.
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This Audi was stopped for speeding - then police found something else was wrong
West Yorkshire Police said officers clocked the car travelling at excess speed on Midland Road before pulling the vehicle over.
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Low water on the Rhine cuts German economic growth
Europe's biggest economy has shown some early signs of growth this year, after several years of stagnation. But climate-linked drought is weighing on industry, especially on the Rhine.
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Police raid on Berlin queer community centre reignites debate over trans healthcare
The public prosecutor's office cited anti-doping and narcotics law as justification for a search of Casa Kuà in Kreuzberg, but community members see it as unnecessary harassment of trans people in Germany.
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MEPs side with industry in vote to delay methane rules
EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security. #EuropeNews
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What to know about Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to multiple African countries
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, which began in May, is spreading rapidly across Africa
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Stuart Cosgrove: BBC Scotland channel was an opportunity 'needlessly squandered'
BBC Scotland presenter Stuart Cosgrove has suggested its axed TV channel was 'a fantastic opportunity for Scotland that has been needlessly squandered'.
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Edinburgh tapestry studio takes centre stage at major London exhibition
Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios features more than 20 contemporary tapestries in Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now, an exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery running until March 21, 2027.
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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves
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‘Lord of Fraud’ caught with hundreds of indecent images of children
Hugh Rodley was earlier jailed for trying to steal £229 million from a Japanese bank
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North East shop fined £848 after failing to prove how it disposes of waste
Barakah Retail admitted a waste records offence at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a £300 penalty.
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CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
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UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins headline preseason AP All-America women’s team
UConn's Sarah Strong and USC's JuJu Watkins headline the preseason AP All-America women’s college basketball team
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North East podcast shortlisted for national award after reaching 127 countries
Northumberland podcast The Nature Garden shortlisted for Best Regional Podcast at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards after reaching listeners in 127 countries.
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New audio project brings unheard wartimes stories from Scapa Flow to life
A new audio project is bringing unheard wartimes stories to life from Orkney's famous natural harbour.
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Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election
Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine
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John Anderson, country music star whose hits included 'Wild and Blue,' dies at 71
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died at age 71
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Trump admin abandons legal fight over student loan forgiveness program overhaul
The program, known as PSLF, was created to make careers in government, public schools, fire and police departments, public hospitals and nonprofits more attractive
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144 staff take voluntary severance in restructure at Scottish manufacturer
A major Scottish medical testing company has revealed 144 staff have taken voluntary severance
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Reform UK and Greens no longer considered main parties, stark new poll shows
Voters appear to be losing confidence in the idea that Nigel Farage would lead a government as prime minister
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple
Tourists and locals gathered at a temple in southern Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare solar phenomenon
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North East gym beats multimillion-pound schemes to win national award
Billingham Forum, run by Tees Active, wins the ukactive Design, Build and Refurbishment Award after beating major multimillion-pound leisure schemes.
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Ann Ming fears 'cold and calculated' killer Billy Dunlop will be tipped for release
Ann Ming fears her daughter Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop will be recommended for release following his parole hearing yesterday.
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Stick it to them: Before social media, bumper stickers were the Twitter of the roads
Before we had social media, Americans used bumper stickers to share their strongest and strangest views with people who didn’t necessarily care
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Washington city cameras catch 400,000 speeders in a month – few get tickets
Drivers going well over the speed limit are more likely to be ticketed than those just a few miles over
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A man with Down syndrome killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, residents say
Israeli forces have killed a developmentally disabled man during a raid in Syria's Daraa province, according to state media and residents
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The snake that cartwheels at high speed to escape predators
Researchers say rolling motion is rare in animals because it requires precisely coordinated movements
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EIB to double climate funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs soar
The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan.
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Alberta welcomed migrant workers. Now, it wants to restrict their rights
‘Scapegoating non-permanent residents is not going to lower the cost of living,’ Vanesa Ortiz says
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Police appeal for CCTV after spate of shed and garage burglaries
POLICE are appealing for information after a series of shed and garage burglaries and attempted break-ins were reported across Ilkley.
