Society & Culture
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Britain and G7 allies ‘strongly disagree’ with US sanctions on ICC
The G7 nations, along with Denmark and the Netherland reaffirmed their ‘continued and unwavering support for the tribunal
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Village green with mystery owner given protected status after nearly 60 years
A North Yorkshire village green which has no registered owner has been granted protected community status after being maintained by local residents for almost 60 years.
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Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.
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Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.
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Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.
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Britain's 'longest-serving' councillor to stand down after 53 years in North Yorks
ONE of the country's longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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For Mariam: Inside Israeli hospital strike and the possible war crimes behind it
Journalist Mariam Abu Dagga was killed in the 25 August 2025 double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Based on dozens of witness testimonies, whistleblowers and visual analysis, this is the most comprehensive reconstruction yet into the strike. Bel Trew, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha and Nedal Hamdouna report
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Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
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A19 closed in North Yorkshire over welfare concerns for man as air ambulance called
A major road in North Yorkshire was temporarily closed following concerns for the welfare of a man, with police and the air ambulance called to the scene.
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Britain's 'longest-serving' councillor to stand down after 53 years in North Yorks
ONE of the country's longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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‘Domestic abuse has no place here’: How victims are being supported in North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority marks progress in tackling domestic abuse and improving support services over the past year.
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Ripon Runners to host community night run to highlight women's safety
Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.
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US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza
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Australian bishop acknowledges 8-year delay in justice in Indigenous abuse case but defends process
A top Australian Catholic bishop has acknowledged the eight-year delay in bringing a fellow bishop to justice on charges he sexually abused young Indigenous men
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US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and attempted to unfairly and illegally prosecute Americans and Israelis on war crimes charges
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Praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay even as Israel criticizes selection
Advocates of human rights and international justice are celebrating after Navi Pillay, a South African jurist and former U.N. human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize
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The life and light of Mariam Abu Dagga – journalist killed by Israel in Gaza
Mariam Abu Dagga, a mother and journalist, was killed in a 2025 Israeli double-tap attack on the last functioning hospital in South Gaza - she had a way out of Gaza but stayed to cover the slaughter. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports
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Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Man jailed for running brothel in Bradford city centre
Two women found at an address have since been safeguarded.
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Fishing company behind Filet-o-Fish devastates Alaska salmon and Native communities
‘We have this big void in our lives right now,’ said the commissioner for the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. ‘We’ve never had a generation that hasn’t had the opportunity to learn and be taught by elders and parents, and that has such a big impact on our youth’
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Updated: A19 reopens after police called in over concerns for man’s welfare
A police incident closed a section of the A19 in North Yorkshire today (Friday). The road was closed between Knayton and Thimbleby near Northallerton. It has now reopened. Multiple emergency services went to the scene. Crash location The...
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New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm
Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres
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3 men arrested over child sexual abuse in Bradford
The men, aged 37, 40, and 41, were detained following allegations of abuse dating back to the late 2000s.
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‘End of an era’ as veteran councillor announces retirement after 53 years
One of the country’s longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Residents on Indonesia's Borneo take their grievances over 3-month fires and choking haze to court
A group of residents on Indonesia's island of Borneo have accused the government of negligence in handling forest fires that have raged for over three months
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Chris Packham joins families to open memory garden at Martin House Children's Hospice
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Is this why there’s growing subsidence on York’s Parliament Street?
Climate activist Geoff Beacon*wonders whether the street’s problems lie underground* “Land subsidence occurs when large amounts of groundwater have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. The rock...
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Verdict looms over global Discord 'cult' ring accused of abusing children
Rohan Rane has been on trial this week in Paris on charges including torture of minors, extortion, corrupting minors online and distributing child sex images
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US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’
The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
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Colorado State student sues over alleged rape at frat house
In a civil lawsuit, the woman claimed she was on the verge of losing consciousness after being given a drink she thought was water
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Why identity needs a heartbeat, not a checkpoint
Continuous, behavior-based identity verification beats one-time logins
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Lauren Boebert targeted by SuperPAC with humiliating ad on ‘Beetlejuice’ scandal
The Colorado Republican continues to be haunted by a date gone wrong at a musical in Denver, for which she has apologized
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Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn
Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively
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Experts identify three factors harming young people’s mental health
A professor has warned of a ‘turning point’ that society must address as more young people feel ‘they’re going to have a future that’s less hopeful than their parents’
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest
Thousands expected to march in Delhi on Saturday, as anger mounts over controversial changes to voter lists in world’s largest democracy
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Almost two dozen people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
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Why pain suffered by women continues to be overlooked - Daxa Patel
A major international study published this week revealed a gender pain gap and found that women report more pain than men across every part of the body examined. Researchers analysed self-reported pain data from more than six million people across 118 countries at 11 different sites of the body. Women reported a higher prevalence of pain.
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Paedophile sued by Scouts for £425,000 after victim compensation claim
Jacob, 81, who in later life lived in Balmoral Crescent, Macclesfield, is currently incarcerated in a cell at HMP Isle of Wight
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Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention
State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council
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Video. Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
Video. South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.
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Neha Bora: India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
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Bradford school forced into emergency partial closure amid 'substantial issue'
It has affected the first and second floor of the building.
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Police concerned for the welfare of missing 26-year-old man from Riddlesden
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 26-year-old man from the Bradford district.
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Why Incommunities visited residents at 2,000 homes across Bradford
Residents were asked about what they liked most about their area, what could be improved, and whether they felt safe.
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Bradford Council approves new flag policy despite 'not welcome' warnings
Bradford Council has approved its controversial new flag policy, with one Reform Councillor saying it will “promote patriotism” in the District.
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The towns and cities around the world officially linked to County Durham
County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.
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Deadline set for claims against estate of late York resident
Individuals with claims against the estate of the late Robert Wilfred Hills must submit them by December 7.
