UK
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Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
A powerful cyclone has hit Latvia and Lithuania, leaving two people dead and more than half a million without electricity
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Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say
Defense files motion to dismiss state case after federal guilty plea but prosecutors say they are prepared to litigate
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‘Old-fashioned’ sweet shop that takes punters back to childhood has been shown on TV
Helmsley Traditional Sweet Shop is packed with jars of nostalgic favourites, offering visitors an old-fashioned sweet shop experience in North…
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Manuscript fragments hiding in plain sight shed light on medieval Guernsey’s literary life
Researchers say texts from 12th to 15th centuries ‘hint at a culture which has not even been imagined’
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County Durham walking club gets boost after £200 donation from medical group
A County Durham medical group has donated £200 to a walking club after a drop in income threatened to affect its activities, highlighting the…
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As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
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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
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Burnham to face pressure at Labour conference to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
Grassroots groups to urge PM to break with Starmer policy and impose full arms embargo on Israel
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Two released on bail after Northumberland man's body found in River Tyne
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a man in the River Tyne.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Man City agree £86m deal for Lille midfielder
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
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Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’
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Tributes grow at A66 crash site after seven killed, including two police officers
Floral tributes have been left at the site of the devastating A66 crash which left seven people, including two police officers, dead.
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Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
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‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressors
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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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Dissolvable 3D-printed patch aims to improve skin cancer treatment
The tiny patch has been developed by researchers from Queen’s University, Belfast
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Kemi Badenoch rules out ‘monstrous’ pact with Reform UK: ‘They’re all over the place’
The Conservative leader dismissed Reform UK as ‘people fighting all the time’ as she insisted voters would not back a ‘monstrous Reform-Conservative hybrid’
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Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end a stalled conflict
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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".
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Step through time as immersive light and sound show returns to Durham Cathedral
Luxmuralis will transform Durham Cathedral with its new Time installation this October, featuring immersive projections, soundscapes and journeys…
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Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen broke record for farthest distance traveled from Earth
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MPs call for UK to hold Israeli government to account for killing of journalists
A joint investigation has uncovered evidence of possible war crimes committed by the Israeli military in an August 2025 attack that killed Independent Arabia’s Gaza correspondent Mariam Abu Dagga
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Sydney Marathon admits ‘error’ after medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Marathon organisers laugh off mistake saying they’re ‘not going to run from it’
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All we know about A66 police crash that killed seven as officers who died are named
The police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the fatal crash
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Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires
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Personal care products are awash in unlabeled toxic chemicals, study finds
Even products labeled ‘eco’, ‘green’ or ‘natural’ can contain dangerous compounds including Pfas
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
Australia is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Luxury spa near Darlington with 'amazing' food and 'fantastic' spa
A luxury spa near Darlington has been praised for 'amazing' food and its 'fantastic' spa.
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‘Hidden gem’ café praised for cakes, ice cream and dog-friendly welcome
The Old Barn Coffee Shop near Thirsk is praised for homemade cakes, all-day breakfasts, Brymor ice cream and its welcoming, dog-friendly setting.
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Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post with no sign yet of anyone replacing him in role
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‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steel
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Boxing: Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero to claim WBA welterweight title
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
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Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the three new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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Man dies after crash on A1 in County Durham that closed road for hours
A man has died after a crash on the A1(M).
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Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases
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Former Strictly Come Dancing pro accuses BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has accused the BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
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Two fan-favourite characters return to EastEnders in 'jaw-dropping' storyline
Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders' Albert Square in a jaw-dropping storyline.
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Aldi to cut price of fruit in response to heatwave but you'll need to be quick
Aldi has cut the price of British strawberries in its stores in response to a high yield among growers due to heatwave conditions
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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
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Andy Burnham to hand mayors powers over local planning decisions
Mayors to overrule councils in order to “call in” decisions on large-scale developments
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Hidden Weardale walk with mining ruins, waterfalls and a pub at the end
Discover Slitt Wood near Westgate, a hidden Weardale walk with tumbling waterfalls, ancient woodland, lead-mining ruins and a classic pub finish.
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Three arrested after contaminated batch of 'wobbly eggs' drugs leaves two in hospital
A contaminated batch of diazepam is believed to have left two men seriously ill.
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Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says
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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life
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Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test as Starc takes 10 wickets
Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.
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Darlington church leader ends 37 years of ministry leaving 'lasting legacy'
Revd Mark East has retired after 37 years in ministry, including 14 years as rector of St Andrew’s Church in Darlington, where he was praised for…
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Why Leyburn’s market, scenery and square make it a 'jewel of Wensleydale'
Leyburn may be small, but the Wensleydale market town packs in impressive scenery, centuries of history, independent shops and easy access to the…
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London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them
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Overnight A690 closures near Durham as resurfacing work begins - public notice
Motorists are being warned of overnight A690 road closures between Meadowfield and Langley Moor near Durham as resurfacing works are carried out on…
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Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.
