Travel
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Ikea to close 3 of its smaller format stores – here are the locations leaving
Employees at the three soon-to-be-shuttered locations will be able to relocate to other nearby stores
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All passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
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The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife
Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild. #Destinations
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The Tories are not in the Prime Minister's wing-mirrors - Nigel Farage is
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith will accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of pursuing a ‘socialist fever dream’ as Mr Burnham sets about devolving power and pounds from Whitehall to the regions.
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Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night
The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night
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Photos of NFL action in Week 4 of the season
The unbeaten Chiefs and Raiders meet in Week 4 of the NFL season, while the Rams visit the Eagles and the Colts face the Commanders in London. The Falcons visit the Saints on Monday night.
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Delays mount in major York road after 'van fire'
Delays are mounting on a major York road after reports of a van on fire.
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Woman claims she was tossed from mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar and hurt
The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent
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Crews search seabed in hunt for plane that went missing between Bermuda and Boston
The plane had four crew members and two passengers aboard when it departed Bermuda’s L.F. Wade Airport
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Major overnight search for missing person along North Yorkshire coast
A missing person has been found after an overnight search along the North Yorkshire coast involving the coastguard, police, mountain rescue, and ambulance crews
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Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor
A search remains ongoing off the Massachusetts coast for an air ambulance carrying six people that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston
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Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal
Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuels
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Debris found as US Coast Guard search for missing medical plane carrying six people
Six passengers and crew onboard still unaccounted for after medical plane vanished off coast of Massachusetts
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Major overnight search for missing person along North Yorkshire coast
A missing person has been found after an overnight search along the North Yorkshire coast involving the coastguard, police, mountain rescue, and ambulance crews
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Corrie icons visit Elland Road after 'new best friend' Leeds United star invite
They have told fans about their Elland Road experience
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Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations
Durham has been named one of the UK's cosiest cities, with thousands of travellers praising its historic charm, architecture and autumn atmosphere in a new study.
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Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint
The Dun Cow in Durham has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint, with the historic city centre venue praised for its character and beer selection.
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Fire crews called to ongoing incident on North Yorkshire coast
Fire crews are monitoring a woodland fire in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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'Lovely' Northumberland country park with 'wonderful' café and roe deer
Bolam Lake Country Park could be the perfect place for an autumnal walk thanks to its beautiful lake and wonderful café.
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North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight
Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.
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Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
German chancellor tours city with president Zelenskyy after Moscow strikes city’s North Bridge this morning amid his arrival
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Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have arrived in the country’s largest city after being sent back from Malaysia
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Fire crews called to ongoing incident on North Yorkshire coast
Fire crews are monitoring a woodland fire in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to plunge this week as autumn chill arrives
Cloudy weather, rain, cooler temperatures and thunder and lightning in some areas will bring relief after weeks of warmer than average conditions
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Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.
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New outdoor escape room takes players on huge puzzle trail through York
Clueniversity of Magic, created by Solve the City, is transforming York into a magical mystery adventure.
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The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe
European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.
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Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
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New outdoor escape room takes players on huge puzzle trail through York
Clueniversity of Magic, created by Solve the City, is transforming York into a magical mystery adventure.
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US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts
The plane was undertaking a medical evacuation from Bermuda with six people onboard when it lost contact
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Santa's Grotto and ice sculpture trail coming to Harrogate this Christmas
Festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December.
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Santa's Grotto and ice sculpture trail coming to Harrogate this Christmas
Festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December.
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‘Debris field’ found from missing medical plane traveling from Bermuda to Boston
‘Roger, you said you’re coming in blind. Is that what you said?’ a controller can be heard asking the pilot
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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean
Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm far out in the Pacific Ocean, well to the west of Hawaii’s main islands
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Coast Guard searching for plane with 6 aboard that lost contact on a trip from Bermuda to Boston
An air ambulance vanished over the Atlantic early Saturday with six people aboard while flying from Bermuda to Boston, triggering a search by air and sea in the waters off Nantucket
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Emergency services called to crash in main York road
Emergency services have been called after a crash in a main York road.
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US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts
The plane was undertaking a medical evacuation from Bermuda with six people onboard when it lost contact
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Emergency services called to crash in main York road
Emergency services have been called after a crash in a main York road.
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Medical plane traveling from Bermuda to Boston vanishes
The names of missing passengers and crew have not been released
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Famed Hawaii tourist attraction collapses into the sea amid unstable cliff warning
Officials at the park service warned visitors to keep away from the location
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At least 17, most of them Catholic pilgrims, killed in a road crash on a highway in Kenya
A crash involving multiple vehicles on the highway to Mombasa, Kenya, has killed 17 people, mostly pilgrims heading to a prayer site
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Air ambulance called out to serious crash in rural North Yorkshire - road closed
The air ambulance was called to a serious crash in North Yorkshire in the early hours of this morning.
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A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Niño
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Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride
Investigation revealed thousands of voyeuristic videos taken on Munich beer festival’s Teufelsrad or Devil’s Wheel
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Southern California swelters as late-season heatwave smothers region
Temperatures expected to hover around 100F in downtown LA and even hotter inland, raising concerns about wildfires
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Lifeboat called out at popular North Yorkshire beach
Two women have been rescued after becoming stuck off the coast of a popular North Yorkshire beach.
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Lifeboat called out at popular North Yorkshire beach
Two women have been rescued after becoming stuck off the coast of a popular North Yorkshire beach.
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Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?
Three days have passed since FlyDubai attack but the two uniformed crew members who stepped in to stabilize and land the lane are still not publicly identified
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Inside Germany: Why I travelled half way around the world to be married
Whether it's just over the border in Denmark or the other side of the world in your home country, for non-Germans getting married is often easier literally anywhere but Germany, writes The Local editor Paul Krantz.