UK
-
US maternity wards face wave of closures as Medicaid cuts kick in
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ spending cuts will be fully felt next year, but hospitals are already feeling the squeeze
-
A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act
Patrick Dewayne Smith is rebuilding his life after serving 13 years in prison on drug charges
-
WHO issues update on investigation into Russian plague lab worker’s death
The World Health Organisation says no case of plague has been registered
-
How MFC Foundation and the 'power of the badge' are saving lives across Teesside
Behind the famous Middlesbrough Football Club badge lies the power to change lives - and that's what the MFC Foundation are doing every day.
-
Vatican spokesman says pope's lung surgery is planned for this week
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week for a nodular lesion in his lung, with the recovery time expected to be a week
-
Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.
-
Polish police warn of possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Poland's police have received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
-
UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.
-
UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts
Robert Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomists, predicted that the latest statistics will reveal a 0.3% decline in August.
-
Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
-
Djibouti boat capsize: Children among 109 dead with 116 still missing, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
-
Two men seriously injured and four arrested after 'linked' street attacks
Two men have been seriously injured and four arrested after two "linked" attacks in Thornaby, police have confirmed.
-
What we know about separate County Durham A1(M) crash and incident which closed road
A1(M) closures remain in place after a serious crash and a separate police incident in County Durham overnight, with the northbound carriageway expected to stay shut into the afternoon.
-
Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia’s tech infrastructure, damaging third data center in 4 days
A Ukrainian drone attack shut down a data center run by Russian technology giant Yandex, the company said Sunday, the third strike on its facilities in four days as Kyiv widens its campaign against infrastructure inside Russia
-
Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people
-
Meet Darlington sisters helping women with confidence at award-winning 'dream salon'
Two Darlington sisters who opened their first salon while still teenagers have spent the past 17 years building a business centred around making women feel confident.
-
‘I nearly died from meningitis before uni – how to tell it’s not just freshers’ flu’
As the new university year begins, Sofia Mattacola Westley has urged students to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis
-
There’s more to our music than Oasis, says Manchester mayor
Bev Craig pledges £2m in funding to nurture local artists by improving access to rehearsal and production space
-
Stars of iconic BBC series to feature together for first time in 63-year history
Christopher Eccleston and Carole Ann Ford will join forces in a new Doctor Who Christmas special.
-
In a tent camp in Ceuta, migrants weigh justice, safety and returning home
Migrants in Ceuta face a humanitarian crisis, with some alleging abuse by Spanish soldiers
-
Man, 36, arrested six years on from Moss Side double murder
Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.
-
Badenoch secures poll bounce and ramps up planning for potential Christmas election
The Conservatives were up three points in the latest Opinium survey, days after announcing plans to exempt family homes from inheritance ta
-
Trump struck Putin deal because of pressure before midterms, suggests Streeting
UK can play peacemaker after US President’s shock call to oust Ukraine’s leader Zelensky, says defence secretary
-
UK Wildlife Park issues update on tiger and 'deeply affected' staff after attack
The tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.
-
Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculation
-
Majority of Christian nationalists in Britain rarely go to church, says new report
Far right groups in the UK have frequently used Christian symbolism and language
-
Stargazers treated to Northern Lights across North East - and it could return tonight
Stargazers across the North East were treated to a dazzling Northern Lights display overnight - and it could return tonight.
-
Drunken man drove off in ex-partner’s car after hurling abuse at her in row
Redcar man Paul Parsons drove off in his ex-partner’s car after a childcare row and admitted common assault at Teesside Crown Court on August 8.
-
India's 'Cockroach' protest movement leaders freed from detention
Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party, an Indian youth movement, were released Sunday after being detained ahead of protests against a voter list revision
-
Work begins on new Teesside Lidl store as German chain promises 2027 opening
Lidl plans to open its third Middlesbrough store in 2027. Plans for a new supermarket in Linthorpe, on land which was previously the home of the Northern School of Art, were approved by members of Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee back in July this year.
-
Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice
-
Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
-
Former Britain's Got Talent judge in talks to return to ITV show after 16 years
Piers Morgan could return to Britain's Got Talent as a guest judge for its 20th anniversary in 2027, while Bradley Walsh reportedly replaces Simon Cowell.
-
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised
-
Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
-
North Yorkshire theatre group cuts costume hours with new sewing machine
Richmond Amateur Dramatics wins North Yorkshire Council funding for an industrial overlocker, helping volunteers make stronger costumes faster for future shows.
-
The hilltop beacon that has watched over the North Yorkshire Moors for centuries
Danby Beacon is one of the North York Moors' best-known landmarks, with a history spanning thousands of years - from the bronze age to the second world war.
-
Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung
Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the coming days
-
PCC Joy Allen vows to tackle illegal off-road bike menace
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is determined to tackle the menace of illegal off-road bikes which are causing harm and nuisance to communities and the countryside.
-
Liverpool v Manchester City: Toxicity and uncertainty await City at Liverpool - will their season even matter?
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.
-
A690 in North East to close on four Sundays for resurfacing work - public notice
A690 Durham Road in Sunderland will close for four Sundays from October 18 for resurfacing. Check diversions via North Moor Lane, Silksworth and Thorney Close.
-
Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.
-
Five people shot and killed in apparent murder-suicide, Georgia police say
Deceased were all members of the same family, officials say, and one of victims placed the initial emergency call
-
Man dies after being attacked by big cat in wildlife park enclosure
South Yorkshire police said the tiger was unharmed after a man entered the enclosure on Saturday
-
Amanda Owen's daughter revives Ravenseat tradition that helped start family 'empire'
Amanda Owen has revealed daughter Edith is running Ravenseat's revived cream teas after turning a small serving hatch into her own business.
-
Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump threatens to cut off intelligence to Kyiv in oil row
The US struck a deal with Moscow after ‘repeated’ US requests to Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, it has been reported
-
Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures over 300 as Houthi-Saudi war escalates
It was the third strike on the capital’s airport this week
-
Two Carlton players treated in hospital after offseason night out
Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fall
-
Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
-
‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
Kenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds, saying he is ‘happy to run with the gen Zs’
