Society & Culture
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Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
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Over 6,800 detained as French school protests show no sign of ending
With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October. #EuropeNews
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Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting leads to days of protests
Protesters clashed with police, blocked roads with burning tires and other debris, and damaged public buildings, according to local reports
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Fox News is now predicting Democrats will take control of the House in midterms
The Senate, where the GOP holds 53 seats, remains a toss-up, the conservative outlet says
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Americans with disabilities worried over plan to slash national health survey
The cost-saving change is part of an ongoing effort to slim down the 69-year-old National Health Interview Survey
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Student protests in Albania turn violent as demonstrators clash with police
Government building and two banks set on fire as tens of thousands march over education costs and corruption
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Yemen’s Houthis are reframing 'Iran proxy' role as they bring war to Saudi Arabia
The evolution of the Houthi movement remains intimately connected to Yemen’s domestic political context and to a historical feud specific to the country
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Russell Brand was ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator, court told
Comedian faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women
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Farms disappearing from Yorkshire Dales villages amid complaints about noisy cows
Traditional farms are disappearing from Yorkshire Dales villages as farmers face complaints from residents about the noise of cattle, a councillor has warned.
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Court hears Russell Brand apologised after treating woman ‘like an animal’
Russell Brand rape trial: woman tells Southwark Crown Court he apologised for treating her “like an animal”. Brand has pleaded not guilty to seven offences.
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Parents’ social media habits to blame for ‘snowflake’ generation
Prof Fonagy told MPs that the term ‘snowflake generation’ is an ‘insult’ to young people
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Rapist jailed after subjecting woman and child to years of horrific abuse
A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman over several years, while also subjecting a child to physical abuse, has been jailed.
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UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says
International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship
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German police seize robot ‘used to sexually assault teenage girl’
Police said the case marked ‘new territory for us’ and that the assault had been livestreamed on social media
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The biggest misconceptions about web browsers and why they matter in the AI era
The most-used software of daily life is often the one people understand least
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York and North Yorkshire renews commitment to domestic abuse victims and survivors
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has highlighted progress in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse over the past year, including
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Plans to expand three-in-one police, fire and ambulance roles across North Yorkshire
Plans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored across North Yorkshire.
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Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies
Seven of 16 planetary vital signs are in their most extreme state ever recorded, and El Niño is here to make matters even worse.
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One person killed and 20 others injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities say some of the Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructures, a few days after US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire".
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Teesside landmarks to glow red as council backs campaign standing against racism
Stockton landmarks will be illuminated in red as the borough backs Wear Red Day and anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.
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Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK Jr
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Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TV
A Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana. Jaime West, who is standing for Fayette County Council, spoke to Connersville News Examiner managing editor Amy Graham-McCarthy on October 9 for LocalTV3. Things took a bizarre turn when West was asked what potentially unpopular move she would implement. This prompted a tirade which included claims that the sheriff’s nephew had threatened to “blow my head off.” When asked to give her closing words, West replied “We have guns too!”
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Long delays reported on main road in North Yorkshire
Long delays are being reported on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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'Somebody needs to be held to account' over sewage discharge at North East beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey
The federal government plans to dramatically shrink the size of its National Health Interview Survey, sparking concerns about underestimating disability rates
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections
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Long delays reported on main road in North Yorkshire
Long delays are being reported on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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Newton Aycliffe residents woke to screaming and sound ‘like an explosion’ after arson
Residents living near a Newton Aycliffe house which was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning have described hearing a noise "like an explosion" and waking to the sound of screaming.
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Police shame drivers leaving cars on junctions in Darlington estate 'parking war'
Police have warned Darlington College drivers not to park in a nearby housing estate after residents complained about the so-called “parking wars”.
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Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up
Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation
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North Carolina cops competed to see who could pull over most Black drivers: attorney
‘A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination,’ the attorney wrote on social media
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Unsung heroes protecting Yorkshire's wildlife honoured at special awards
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s first-ever Wildlife Hero Awards celebrated individuals, businesses, and community groups.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack: Family slams videos as inquest set to open
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have said “deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress” after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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Palestinian Dissident: “Some Call Me Traitor, Others a Terrorist”
He is one of the few who criticise both Hamas and Israel. Hamza Abu Howidy faces considerable hostility for doing so. What gives him hope?
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Couple in their 90s face huge care bill after lifetime of 'paying their dues'
I know of an old couple who are in their late 90s and in a care home having worked all of their lives.
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The contribution towards the war effort made by African soldiers is often overlooked - John Rwothomack
One of my most vivid childhood memories is watching the Remembrance Day services and commemorations taking place in Sheffield each November. Even at the age of 11, the same fact always struck me.
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William Chapman: Family pay tribute to man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Mr Chapman had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’, his family added in a statement
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content as Trump posts videos
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have said "deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress" after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content as Trump posts videos
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, have said "deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress" after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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Former Yorkshire police officer charged with possessing indecent images of children
A former West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with possessing indecent images of children and engaging in sexual communication with a child.
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North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid film
Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.
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Africa sees world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, study shows
The World Risk Poll, which surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries, found North Africa up five points and Southern Africa up four, driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness. Yet 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received no warning.
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Police search underway for County Durham man wanted on prison recall
Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.
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Man reported missing from Bedfordshire believed to be in Helensburgh
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from Bedfordshire.
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills a woman, and other Middle East developments
A hospital in Gaza says the latest Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory has killed a woman
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could disrupt sleep
Villagers fear plans for late-night drinking and entertainment at a North Yorkshire hotel could leave children struggling at school and residents exhausted at work because of disturbed sleep.
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Trump shares fatal tiger attack footage despite victim’s family asking people to stop sharing it
Donald Trump shared footage of William Chapman’s fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as his family condemned the posts before an inquest due to open.
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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands
The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands
