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Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over ships' "innocent passage"
The Spanish Navy has changed its protocol in response to the innocent passage of Moroccan vessels through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla, acting now without requiring higher authorisation. #EuropeNews
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Free-scoring Brighton continue to impress and entertain as they thrash Palace
With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be.
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‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify
Hundreds at Lisbon tent camp demand action, as Giorgia Meloni says march in Italy was exploited by ‘hooligans’
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As France burns, Macron looks like a man who has lost control
The French national debt is too big, its economy too sluggish and its parliament and president jointly unable to get state spending down to sustainable levels - the mirror image of the complaint of the protesters, who want more spending on subsidies and schools. And so it’s in gridlock
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Dreame's clever self-heating portable espresso machine heats its own water, takes pods or grounds — and looks remarkably like Count Binface
What more could you want from a coffee maker, really?
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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
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Young star Johan Manzambi proving his worth for rising Aston Villa
Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
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Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym
Chilean-American author awarded Premio Planeta for sequel to her 1982 debut novel, The House of the Spirits
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Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
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No Ukraine aid and EU budget cuts: What does Le Pen mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications. #EuropeNews
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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
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'He's an absolute miracle' - Consett family's 2,000-mile drive to thank baby charity
A County Durham dad is preparing to drive 1,000 miles to Spain to raise money for charity after his premature son spent more than 100 days in intensive care.
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FOOD REVIEW: How seafood at a village pub makes East Coast 'better than Spain'
Flamborough’s The Ship Inn, near Bridlington, earns praise for seafood, friendly service and good value after Star Pubs’ £320,000 refurbishment.
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Luxury resort near Darlington transformed with 17,000 new plants and trees
Rockliffe, near Darlington, revealed its newly landscaped gardens as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment.
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Sisters shining on international stage as World Cup in China awaits
Two Cleckheaton sisters are shining bright on the international stage, with the eldest off to China for the World Championships.
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The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU?
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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Sanchez rejects criticism of Spain's migration policy
Spain's prime minister defended the country's record on tackling irregular migration amid criticism of its mass regularisation plan, while Ursula von der Leyen called for full implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact. #EuropeNews
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The UK's octopus boom is a gift and a curse for local fisherman
The value of British octopus exports rose to £12.8 million last year, largely driven by buyers in France and Spain
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Cowardly former soapstar jailed for model agency scam after going on the run to Spain
The court was told Philip Foster’s wife has died from cancer and Foster’s son Michael was murdered around Christmas last year
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Can a positive mindset protect us from the sniffles?
If you’re trying to avoid the worst of cold and flu season, looking after your mind can help shape your immune system, finds columnist David Robson
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv
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Nick Clegg’s wife says Gibraltar is Spanish, not British
‘Women don’t think the same as their husband; we have minds of our own’, Ms González Durántez said
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UK could rejoin EU ‘within months’ with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, MEP says
German MEP Bernard Lange lay out a potential speedy route for Britain to rejoin the EU
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At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia
The IOM says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe further south, towards countries such as The Gambia.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Aberdeen researchers launch two-year study into male breast cancer
University of Aberdeen researchers will study why breast cancer behaves differently in men, with £300,000 in Scottish Government funding.
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Four Durham Police officers face gross misconduct hearings over 'boozy Spain trip'
Four Durham Police officers could face the sack over allegations linked to a trip to Spain, while four others have returned to work.
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Inconclusive sparring at EU summit puts budget timeline into question
EU leaders stuck to their red lines on the next long-term budget at Thursday's summit, with several now rejecting the presumed December deadline. Council President António Costa is now expected to take over the negotiations, with a new compromise due in a few weeks. #EuropeNews
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Neanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuries
A 75,000-year-old skeleton offers a glimpse into the violent world in which Neanderthals lived, but also offers hints that they cared for one another
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Wuhan Open: Sonay Kartal beats Jasmine Paolini to reach quarter-finals
Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
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Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to rinse pets’ urine from trees
Official guidance says ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding bark
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New junior school launched in York by famous education name
St Peter’s School in York has opened a new Junior School this September, offering specialist facilities and a broad curriculum for children aged 3-11.
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EU leaders push back on a major budget proposal, putting a deal by end of the year in doubt
European Union leaders are voicing strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget
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County Durham to forge new links with Italy and revive historic French partnership
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
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Globally-acclaimed artist brings woodland-inspired exhibition to North East doorstep
North East land artist James Brunt unveils Home exhibition at Kirkleatham Walled Garden, inspired by local woodland, from October 17 to mid-December.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Pensioners ‘spending their children’s inheritance to go on more holidays’
The trend, known as ski-ing – meaning ‘spending the kids’ inheritance’ – could be down to older people being fitter and wealthier than younger generations
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Rugby World Cup 2035: Spain bids to host tournament and use Nou Camp and Bernabeu
Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.
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Marine Le Pen promises ‘trial of strength’ with EU if elected French president
Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner to win the French presidential election next year
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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
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Reform's motion to withdraw Bradford from 'sanctuary' status lost by one vote
REFORM’S controversial motion to withdraw Bradford from the Local Authority of Sanctuary status was defeated by one vote following a heated debate on Wednesday evening.
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Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews
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Marine Le Pen promises ‘trial of strength’ with EU if elected French president
Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner to win the French presidential election next year
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France’s students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers
Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies an altogether more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation
