Society & Culture
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White House defends new press aide who posed with rifle in ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ shirt
Beni Rae Harmony, 24, has been ‘a trusted voice for the MAGA movement as a White House correspondent’, White House says
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Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%
Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family
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Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballot
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South Carolina mother charged after allegedly starving her children to death
Justine May reportedly shared screenshots of the worried text messages she had received from the father of her children and her family members on Facebook before her children were found dead
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Ann Ming receives standing ovation after powerful speech at North East Ladies Day
Ann Ming MBE shared the story of her fight for justice for murdered daughter Julie at North East Ladies Day at Hardwick Hall Hotel.
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An immigrant deported by the US and held in an African prison for more than a year has been released
A Laos citizen deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after spending more than a year in a maximum security prison
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France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
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Elderly man and woman killed in rural North Yorkshire crash
A man in his nineties and a woman in her seventies have died following the collision near Scaling.
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Trump lashes out at Fox News as his mid-term fears spiral out of control
Trump’s sagging approval has many Republicans in red states trailing in the polls
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Two people die after serious crash in North Yorkshire
A man and woman have died after a crash in rural North Yorkshire.
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Urgent search launched for missing York man
An urgent search has been launched for a man missing from a York village.
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Urgent search for York man – Police ‘very concerned’ for his welfare
Police are searching for a man who has gone missing from his York home. Benjamin Robinson, who’s 41, is from Copmanthorpe. He’s described as white about 6ft 1in tall of very slim build with light brown receding hair that is often shaved and...
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Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
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Urgent search launched for missing York man
An urgent search has been launched for a man missing from a York village.
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Police investigate ‘vehicle interference’ on York street
This blurry image forms part of an investigation into vehicle interference in York. It happened on Royal Avenue, Huntington. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are aware that the image provided is not of the clearest quality....
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Christa Pike remains ‘critically ill’ on ventilator as lawyers unsure she’ll recover
Christa Pike, 50, has remained in hospital on a ventilator since her execution failed
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“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League
While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
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After a deadly paper mill explosion, a community in Washington state looks to a key House race
In a district shaken by the deaths of 11 workers, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a stiff challenge to keep her seat
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JD Vance flexing Maha connections as he eyes 2028 election
Considered Republican frontrunner for presidential election, Vance is cozying up to the movement – as it splits
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I don’t need a lecture on women’s safety from Labour, says shadow women’s minister
Exclusive: Shadow women and equalities secretary Joy Morrissey tells The Independent why she refuses to break the link between women’s safety and immigration
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Green Party members pass ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The motion passed by 1022 votes, with 813 against on Sunday in a move that sets out the party is anti-Zionist
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Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.
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Sensor triggered and doors unlocked after incident in East Yorkshire town
Police are investigating after a shed was targeted in an East Yorkshire town.
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Sensor triggered and doors unlocked after incident in East Yorkshire town
Police are investigating after a shed was targeted in an East Yorkshire town.
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More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last month
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Darlington's Age UK branch says ‘we are not giving up’ as vital services face closure
Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington could close by October, but bosses say they are determined to keep going.
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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism
Motion calling for single Palestinian state, which is opposed by most Green MPs and expected to be challenged, passes by 1,022 votes to 813
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French student protests: 400–500 schools closed on Monday
Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began. #EuropeNews
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Why police want to speak to these 12 people in the Bradford district
Here's a round-up of potential witnesses and suspects sought by police in connection with alleged crimes in the Bradford district.
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Damned if they Trump; damned if they don’t ... That’s the Republican midterm quandary
The president is returning to the campaign trail to preach to the choir, Alex Woodward writes. It may not be enough to save him and Republicans in the midterm elections — and might just hurt them
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Hundreds of schools to remain closed in France as violent student protests continue
What to know about the France protests
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Thousands of child-on-child sexual offences reported at schools in England and Wales
Exclusive: Average of nearly five sexual crimes a day against under-13s were reported to police between 2021 and 2025
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Republicans say they hate communists. So why do they like Donald Trump?
Trump supporters may be surprised to learn the state takeover of means of production is not driven by the left
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Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK
Immigration court judge finds ‘unsafe journeys’ policy was applied unlawfully to two families
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A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation
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Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital
Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter
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‘My shop was robbed at gunpoint – I still don’t feel safe after the balaclava ban’
While the measure is hoped to make local communities safer, residents are calling for further action
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'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her
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Chinese takeaway window smashed in North Yorkshire town - police launch probe
Teens have reportedly smashed in the window of a takeaway in North Yorkshire.
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Chinese takeaway window smashed in North Yorkshire town - police launch probe
Teens have reportedly smashed in the window of a takeaway in North Yorkshire.
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Spanish police begin clearing Ceuta's largest migrant camp
Police began Operation Trampolín on Sunday to clear a makeshift settlement on Ceuta's Trampolín beach, home to about 3,000 people living in poor conditions for more than two months. #EuropeNews
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Bosnia votes as ethnic divisions and stalled EU bid dominate polls
Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities.
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Council threatens legal action over Norman Lodge tree felling dispute
Bradford Council has threatened legal action against the owners of a former care home site in Low Moor following complaints over tree felling and an alleged boundary encroachment.
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It's Grandparents Day! Fond memories of a Bradford childhood
GRANDPARENTS played an important role in many Bradford households back in the day; they certainly did for me.
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Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president
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Ukraine-Russia latest: Russia limits freedom of young men amid fears of mobilisation
Potential conscripts are being forced to present their draft papers before they can take out a mortgage, leaked document shows
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Cornell president ‘deeply disturbed’ by alleged gang rape, pledges transparency
Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing”
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Residents invited to join housing association clean-up events
A housing association is inviting residents to join a series of community clean-up events aimed at tackling litter and fly-tipping across the Bradford district.
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'I've heard everything now!' - Reform UK councillor's fear over diversity push
A Reform UK councillor said she “has heard everything now” after being told about a scheme to encourage minority groups in the fire service.
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'I’ve heard everything now' - Reform councillor's disbelief over interview support for minority groups
A Reform councillor said she “has heard everything now” after being told about a scheme to encourage minority groups to work for the fire service.
