UK
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New jobs up for grabs at North Yorkshire factory making one million sausages a day
A North Yorkshire food firm producing around one million sausages every day is creating a string of new jobs as it continues to expand.
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How Jackdaw gas field ignites row over climate change and costs
How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs
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Booking.com under investigation by EU regulators over fake listings and scams
European Commission calls accommodation website’s approach to fraudulent listings and phishing scams as ‘absolutely substandard’
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Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material
Party given additional penalty by Electoral Commission for not paying original fine on time
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The UK green belt ‘battlegrounds’ set to see the most new houses under Labour plans
Ministers revealed earlier this year that green belt land will developed on ‘in exceptional circumstances’
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Red Lobster baits diners with new $12.99 deal — and yes, it involves shrimp
Deal includes two shrimp flavors, side, signature biscuits and warm brownie sundae
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Fury of French youth explodes across borders: Bel Trew unpacks the chaos
Battles near the Louvre, graffiti over Place de la République, protests along the Champs-Élysées, and shopkeepers trying to fight off looters and plumes of tear gas. Long-standing fury from youth in France has exploded into these fiery scenes. Rage has spread across borders, with protests erupting in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania. Why is this happening, and what does it mean? The Independent's Chief International Correspondent unpacks the chaos as more protests are planned.
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Will Jackdaw cut your energy bills?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.
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Iran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the West, say researchers
Government, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protests
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Trump’s special envoy tells Vladimir Putin he is a ‘humanitarian’
Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy, lauded Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” for releasing a “wrongfully detained” American as Moscow continued bombing civilians in Ukraine. “You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that, I commend you, and I thank you again,” said Witkoff in a clip posted by Russian state media as he met with Putin in St Petersburg. Witkoff is continuing attempts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (October 20). On Wednesday, Russia released 74-year-old teacher Stephen James Hubbard, who had been held for four years over claims he was a Ukrainian mercenary. Russia has continued its bombing of Ukraine, killing 328 civilians in September alone.
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Haitian migrants changed this town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
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24-year-old Kansas man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Donald Trump
Jaden J Read was arrested after federal authorities say he posted threats online before president’s Wichita rally
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Israeli military detain US and UK volunteers in West Bank including Democratic NY politician Brad Lander
About 80 US, Israeli and British volunteers held near Nahalin in West Bank and taken to police station
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GOP strategists begging Trump to stay in White House and not campaign: report
President Donald Trump’s presence in the field not universally popular, with some GOP operatives wishing he would keep a lower profile this midterms cycle
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Ex civil servant opens dream independent bookshop and café in Darlington
A new independent bookshop and café is set to open in Darlington Market after its owner decided it was time to turn a long-held ambition into reality.
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Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian army
Russia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army
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What difference will the Jackdaw gas field make?
Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.
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What does the government’s Jackdaw decision mean for Rosebank?
Rosebank is Britain’s largest remaining untapped oil field, located about 80 miles north west of the Shetland Islands
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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
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Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena
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Besieged Yemeni city on verge of ‘unmanageable’ crisis, aid workers warn
Water and fresh food running out in Taiz as fighting intensifies and Houthi advance cuts off most supply routes
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Heavy rain warning for Glasgow as Storm Austen blows in
Heavy rain brought by Storm Austen is set to sweep across large parts of Scotland on Friday, with forecasters warning of possible flooding and travel disruption.
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Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes
Person named ‘K’ from China paid five defendants to injure Huang Yi-hao, New Taipei prosecutors say
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Husband and wife charged in shooting death of teen driving to St Louis Halloween party
Alyssa Wilson, 17, was driving to a party at city zoo when prosecutors say Willie Herndon fired a gun at her car
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Epstein lawyer and accountant ‘knowingly participated’ in his sex trafficking: suit
Attorney General Raúl Torrez targets Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn in first state enforcement action against Epstein associates
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North East pottery couple launch craft hub for community projects
North East pottery couple Alan and Valerie Dunnighan launch Wear Crafts CIC at the BIC, offering community workshops, local makers’ space and creative activities.
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New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation
New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant
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Tories slam ‘unfair’ YouTube tax plan as millions abandon BBC licence fee
Exclusive: The Tories have broken their silence on plans to extend the licence fee to streaming services as data shows millions are planning to stop paying for the BBC
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Reform reports ITV and journalists to police over undercover racism sting
Reform staff and volunteers were ‘psychologically manipulated and damaged by ITV’s undercover reporters’
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National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal
Mobico shares jumped by around 33% to 39.5p after the talks were confirmed on Wednesday morning.
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Bird flu confirmed at North East poultry farm as surveillance zone introduced
A North East poultry farm has been placed under strict disease controls after bird flu was confirmed, with all birds on the affected site set to be culled.
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'Stacked against us': Glasgow restaurateur's warning for hospitality
Glasgow restaurateur Jonathan MacDonald says Scotland's business rates system is discouraging investment and holding back independent hospitality businesses.
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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work
Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification
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Noel Clarke appears in court over sexual offence charges
The charges were brought after an investigation that began in September 2025
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County Durham duo appear at court over hearse on football pitch and other incidents
Two County Durham men appeared at crown court today, Wednesday, October 21, over alleged offences including driving a hearse on to a football pitch.
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Son of young mum killed by 'evil' Billy Dunlop says he 'robbed him of his childhood'
The son of a Julie Hogg who was killed by “evil” Billy Dunlop has told a parole board how he “robbed him of his childhood”.
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Antisemitism review settles debate over banning pro-Palestine badges in schools
It comes after a rise in antisemitic incidents across schools and colleges
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Rob Reiner’s children fight to keep parents’ murder evidence secret
Nick Reiner, 33, is charged with murdering his father, 78, and mother, photographer Michele Reiner, 70, who were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home
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Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Line of Duty and Good Omens director plots Edinburgh festivals-set paramedic drama
The leading Scottish TV director is developing a new paramedic drama series set at the height of Edinburgh's summer festivals season.
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Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico
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Beloved 118-year-old restaurant set for shock comeback after closure
Cole’s has long claimed to be the originator of the French dip sandwich
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'Great news for Aberdeen': Donald Trump applauds approval of Jackdaw gas field
Allowing new gas drilling in the North Sea is “great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom, and the wonderful region of Aberdeen”, Donald Trump has said.
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A chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations and prompting fears of another blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release
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I worked in goverment during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act
While riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara expalins the importance of what governments do during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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Strictly star Anton Du Beke announces major career move away from show
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.
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Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to examine scrapping standing charges on gas bills.
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Formula 1: Races to return to standard distance in 2028
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
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Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’
The US president has urged ministers to ‘go full blast’, while calling on them to ‘take down the costly and ridiculous windmills’.
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Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
