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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
Video. Japan launches mission to bring back samples from Mars’s moon Phobos
Video. Japan’s H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, starting a three-year mission to collect samples from Phobos and study the origins of the Solar System.
Ripon farmer wins national award for regenerative farming
A farmer near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards, recognising changes introduced to improve soil health,
Cyber attackers hacked thousands of children’s data due to common password fail
‘Password1 is not an appropriate password, it is a wide-open door to nefarious actors’, the ICO’s head of investigations warned in his rebuke
Swimmer killed in shark attack in South Africa
Warnings have been issued at nearby beaches following a ‘serious incident’, according to early reports
How to choose customer support software for your business
The key considerations for choosing customer support software
Google Cloud down — 'power event' causes major outage across Europe, big brands, banking apps and more all hit
Google Cloud is currently having issues across Europe
Raid on Queer Community Space and Health Centre in Kreuzberg
The centre in Kreuzberg was searched by police; demonstrators gathered afterwards. A queer health project in Kreuzberg was searched on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking. Protesters gathered afterwards.
REVEALED: The new long-haul flights from Frankfurt and Munich in 2027
German airline Lufthansa is adding a number of new routes to its schedule in 2027, with destinations ranging from the Americas to Asia.
How to See the Orionid Meteor Shower and Other Upcoming Astronomical Events
Made up of small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet, these meteors are known for being especially bright and speedy.
Why are we not building more bungalows to ease the housing crisis? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Leeds.
Harrogate's Myrings scoops three Yorkshire gold awards
Harrogate's Myrings Estate Agents has won three Yorkshire gold awards as part of a six-award haul for customer service.
No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
Pensioner accused of murdering mother in 1994 appears in court
Fraser Kilpatrick also faces 15 other charges including rape and assault involving a number of different adults and children
“Nothing has to be”: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani tells citizens to fight back against the AI doom and gloom
Not enough is being done to regulate AI, Mamdani says
UK schools caught in a 'learning technology balance gap' as kids demand more tech in the classroom
Digital classrooms aren't doing what they need to
BBC presenter and author's Bradford visit hailed as a 'magical evening'
Organisers praised BBC presenter Reeta Chakrabarti's Brontë Birthplace appearance as a “magical evening” that drew warm feedback from visitors.
Harrogate retail staff invited to drop-in event tackling crime and abuse
Harrogate retail staff are being invited to a drop-in event focused on tackling shop crime and improving staff safety.
Finally, a Sleep Tracker That Doesn’t Need to Sleep With Me
I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?
BBC to axe 3 major channels as broadcaster makes £500 million cuts
The move is part of wider financial pressures facing the broadcaster.
Russell Brand accuser says witnesses ‘did nothing while he mauled me’
His accuser told the court she struggled to understand why people who witnessed the incident ‘didn’t do anything to stop him’
WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't
Fans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream were not on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
Germany to make key language test for immigrants harder
Foreign residents taking integration courses in Germany could soon face stricter rules when taking the main state-backed language exam.
Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Is a leaked AMD chip the engine of Valve's next handheld? 'Gainsborough' APU might be a clue that the Steam Deck 2 is now inbound
AMD chip in benchmark leak might just be the CPU for the Steam Deck 2.
Inflation squeeze pushes Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help?
Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video. #EuXl
Badenoch takes aim at Healey over public finances ahead of Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour was seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into the long grass.
The ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England laid bare in landmark report
Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza warned of a ‘state of emergency’ in certain communities
