News & Politics
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Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Assessment finds global heating is endangering 96% of coral reefs across 80 countries – a figure scientists say should serve as a ‘wake-up call’
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Wetherby Young Offender Institute the worst in UK for violence, stats show
A judge recently labelled the prison as “the Wild West”
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France responds to ICE meme about riots with savage dig on gun control
France is facing some of its worst urban unrest in years over the cost-of-living and declining public services
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Work begins on £18 million redevelopment of West Yorkshire market
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2028.
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Police appeal to trace wanted man with Bradford links
Police are appealing for information to help locate Riley Lister, who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Faster autism assessments rolled out for older patients in County Durham
Over-65s in County Durham and Teesside will get faster NHS autism assessments after a successful TEWV pilot cut waits from 118 to 20 weeks for many.
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Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen and other top photos from the Middle East
Iran-backed Houthi rebels strike a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, the annual olive harvest takes place in the occupied West Bank, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaigns for reelection.
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15 arrested in immigration crackdown at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan ports
Police have arrested 15 people in connection with immigration offences following two weeks of action at Loch Ryan and Cairnryan Ports.
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Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out
The congresswoman said federal agents seized over a dozen items, including cell phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation.
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Civil servant who juggled five jobs 'wasn't thinking straight'
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
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Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.
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Man murdered stepdaughter after developing 'perverted' sexual obsession
Nathan Owens killed Carla Georgescu then staged the scene to look like a suicide
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Seth Myers mocks Trump for going after The Independent inside the Oval Office
‘I mean, were you trying to yell at him or were you trying to connect?’ Myers asked on his late-night show
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Judge orders Trump deposition in BBC defamation case by 11 December
The BBC has accused Trump of seeking to postpone his deposition until January 2027.
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape of 17-year-old girl
Police say the alleged assault unfolded in May 2025 after the teenager visited Peters at his family's home in a seaside Massachusetts town
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Caffeine pouches are trapping children in 'vicious cycle' and they're hard to detect
The pouches are sometimes referred to on social media as lip pillows, lip cushies and upper or lower deckies, depending on where they are placed in the mouth
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Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern event sells out as 1,000 join waiting list
Middlesbrough stars Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern are joining forces for a hometown Waterstones event in November.
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Video. France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Video. Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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Harrods fights Al-Fayed family for control of estate as abuse victims seek £150m
Hundreds of women have accused the businessman of sexual abuse following his death
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County Durham chippy named national finalist for second year running for major award
Grandpa's Fish Bar in Durham is a national finalist for the Peter Hill Award for the second year running.
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Driver with 'terrible record' led police on chases in Spennymoor and Darlington
A judge has jailed a dangerous driver after he breached a suspended sentence order and committed further offences.
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Luke Littler: Fallon Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' to face world champion in Netflix show
Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock is named among the 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler in a new Netflix special.
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Foreign citizen beaten to death in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
Tens of thousands of migrants have left South Africa in recent months in one of the biggest mass exoduses in years
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WATCH: Teen driver crashes after 90mph police chase causing £10,000 damage
Video footage released by West Yorkshire Police shows the Audi speeding through streets.
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Six arrests in multi-agency immigration crime crackdown across Yorkshire
More than 600 vehicles have been searched across the Yorkshire motorway network and regional ports during a two-week crackdown on organised immigration crime.
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Burnham to become first PM to appear on Gogglebox in episode filmed at No 10
The PM is heard having a long discussion about crisps in the trailer to the show, which is in aid of Stand Up To Cancer
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Brazil's Congress's shift to the right could change Latin America's powerhouse. Here’s what to know
Brazil’s elections have shifted Congress further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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LIVE - Power restored to 800 homes in the Darlington area
Around 800 homes are without power in and around Darlington, as Northern Powergrid have given 11.30am as an estimated time to restore power.
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Cats eyes debacle on Yorkshire road once hailed as 'spectacular' by Jeremy Clarkson
CONTRACTORS are to an iconic moorland pass in the Yorkshire Dales after concerns were raised about the new 'cats eye' road studs being too high and possibly leading to some motorists 'feeling the bump'.
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West Virginia attorney general is investigating 'deception' by environmental groups
West Virginia's Republican attorney general has launched an investigation into the state's leading environmental groups' climate change advocacy
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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
