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Video. Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Video. Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.
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Two storms in two days cause major disruption across northern Europe
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes, people in injured by falling trees and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark. #EuropeNews
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Police discover 13-year-old behind wheel of car driving 'suspiciously slowly'
A 13-year-old was caught behind the wheel after police stopped a car driving "suspiciously slowly".
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Newscast - Could A Major Part Of Brexit Be Reversed? - BBC Sounds
Andy Burnham opens the door to EU free movement, and another Brexit battle.
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Premier League: Sunderland 0-0 Leeds - highlights
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light.
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Trump demands metal detectors for Abdul El-Sayed at US capitol during Michigan rally
Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of his Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a tight race for the Senate in Michigan
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Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France, calling 2017 ban "stupid"
Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says she will allow France to prospect for oil again if elected in May
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Take a look inside North Yorkshire's newest attraction as it opens to the public
A new cycling attraction has opened in North Yorkshire, giving riders of all ages and abilities a safe place to build their skills.
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Maria Corina Machado back in Venezuela after 10 months in exile
The opposition leader was last in Venezuela in in December 2025, after which she left to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Since then, she has carried out much of her political activity from the United States and Panama.
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‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Exclusive: Joshua Loudermilk says suspicions first raised during filming by gun shaped like wearable plastic bottom: ‘You’re gonna put a butt on top of a butt? You can’t run in that’• This article contains spoilers for Ali G: Who Iz I?
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Nicki Minaj shares Air Force One video as Trump hints at new press secretary
Nicki Minaj shared a video from aboard Air Force One, the US president's official aircraft, as Donald Trump departed for Port Huron, Michigan, on the midterm campaign trail. (October 25) The rapper publicly began supporting Trump in 2025 and was then welcomed to the White House in July 2026. White House director of communications Steven Chueng also shared a video of the singer on board the aircraft, as he teased she could be the president’s next press secretary. Sharing the video on X, he said: “I think we may have found the new White House Press Secretary!” The post comes after the White House announced Katie Zacharia was leaving the role last week, just days after taking up the post.
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End of an era as North East hospital set to be demolished after almost 80 years
One of Sunderland’s best-known former hospitals is set to be demolished after almost 80 years, with council planners giving the green light for the buildings to be flattened.
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Duran Duran deliver greatest hits set during Leeds First Direct Bank Arena show
Duran Duran visited Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on Saturday evening as part of the iconic band's latest tour
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Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes left on bench by manager Michael Carrick during Bournemouth defeat
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is left on the bench for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.
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Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks but flights remain limited
The renewed fighting in Yemen has shattered a UN-brokered truce that had largely held since 2022
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US south-west braces for more storms after enduring days of rain and flooding
More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week
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4 rescued on third day after Kenya building collapse as families lose hope
The number of people rescued from a collapsed building in Kenya has risen to four, while several others remain missing and are reported to have communicated with loved ones from beneath the rubble
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Thousands protest in Prague as government advances public media funding overhaul
Czechs have rallied in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters
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Video. Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote
Video. Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.
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Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
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Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria contracted Ebola
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Mike Johnson tries to blame media for voters complaining about direction of country
Trump’s approval rating is underwater as Americans complain about the economy and the war in Iran that has sent gas prices soaring
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Obama unloads on Trump for the Iran war and mocks president’s diplomatic strategy
Obama bashed Trump for causing fuel prices to surge and what he saw as the unnecessary deaths of service members in a war that has raged on for nearly eight months
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Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his ex-wife, BBC understands
Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.
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Pakistan vs England: Shadab Khan condemns Harry Brook's side to another improbable loss
England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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Buildings and caravan park evacuated in Ayrshire due to Storm Boelo
Police Scotland has carried out emergency evacuations in South Ayrshire due to severe weather and flooding caused by Storm Boelo.
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Has Healey’s military-style budget secrecy really played out so differently to past budgets?
Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media
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Woman in banana costume goes viral for calling 911 after wreck
Viral surveillance footage showed the banana standing by the accident with a phone in her hand calling 911
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Campaigners call for closure of RAF Menwith Hill after North Yorkshire protest
Campaigners have called for RAF Menwith Hill to be closed following a demonstration outside the North Yorkshire intelligence base on Saturday (24 October).
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Brazil election 2026: Live second round results
After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessor
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Storm Boelo RECAP - North East battered by powerful winds and heavy rain
The North East is being battered by strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo takes hold.
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Dance Review: Here;s to the Ladies in Red.
Dance Review: Revel: Citizens Studio Theatre, Glasgow four stars: Here’s to the ladies in red - everybody laugh, choke back sudden tears, laugh some more and readily applaud.
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Premier League: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth - highlights
Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they're beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.
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North East bridge closed as Storm Boelo brings high winds and travel disruption
Drivers are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel after the Redheugh Bridge was closed due to high winds as Storm Boelo continues to sweep across the North East.
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British mother who died in Bahamas was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
‘We had our whole lives ahead of us and it has all been taken away,’ devastated husband says
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Trump dismisses polls, insists his approval rating is 60%
A New York Times/Siena College poll put Trump’s approval at 34 percent, the lowest for a president nearing midterms since Harry Truman in 1946
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Premier League: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton - highlights
An own goal from Brighton's Pascal Gross swiftly followed by a goal from Alexander Isak, sees Liverpool beat the Seagulls 2-0 at Anfield to move into the Premier League top four.
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North East boy raises £600 for two Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash
A 12-year-old boy from Thornaby has raised £600 in memory of two Cleveland Police officers who died while serving their community.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after 10-month exile
Her attempts to re-enter the country have tested relations with the Trump administration
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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RECAP - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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County Durham garden centre with alpacas and lakeside tea room wins glowing reviews
Harperley Nursery & Gifts is home to alpacas, rescued donkeys and a popular lakeside tea room has received glowing reviews from customers.
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Here's why a city centre takeaway was slapped with a 1 star hygiene rating
The visit, carried out by environmental health officers, found that hot water was not available at the rear preparation sink due to a broken boiler.
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Trump claims US has best healthcare in the world even if it doesn’t cover everyone
‘I have worked very hard, I have done 14 rallies in nine days, and it’s a lot,’ Trump said of his campaigning blitz ahead of the November 3 midterm elections
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Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan
