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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

What Britain’s sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements tell us
A lot has been said about Britain’s place in a world that is rapidly changing. There has been a marked shift since the start of Donald Trump’s second term as Pr...

Volunteers get ready for another day's work in the rubble at Ground Zero as seen from lower Broadway. September 19, 2001.

September 11 attacks: Andrew Vine recalls reporting from a traumatised New York

Mark Manning, managing director of Manning Stainton

Why England needs a faster way to buy homes

EXCITING: Max Arfsten has joined Middlesbrough (Image: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Max Arfsten set for Middlesbrough debut but Kim Hellberg taking no risks

The new system will include 249 fixed inspection stations

Ad Feature Agreement signed for vehicle inspection programmes

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on Air Force One. PIC: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

No certainty that mid-term elections will be free - Andy Brown

England fan Alex Fitzpatrick at the US Open last week (Picture: Kate McShane/Getty Images)

'Would love to be there': Alex Fitzpatrick targeting Open return

Monterrey. Picture credit: Alamy/PA

The World Cup host cities worth a visit (once the football has finished)

Harrogate Carnegie Library pictured in 2021. PIC: Gerard Binks

Provision of libraries often a polarising debate - Carl Les

Kiefer Sutherland performing at O2 Academy Leeds. Picture: Neil Chapman @ Unholy Racket Music Pics

Gig review: Kiefer Sutherland at O2 Academy Leeds

Ripon Town Hall in 2019.

Ripon is unique with its wide-reaching history - Carl Les

Ad Feature Sana Commerce appoints Brian Plackis Cheng as CEO

The energy regulator Ofgem said in May that it was investigating whether Drax Power Limited is in breach of “annual profiling reporting requirements relating to the Renewables Obligations scheme and other related matters”.

Campaigners travel from US to protest ahead of Drax AGM

Unregulated donor Robert Albon, who advertises his services on social media under the name “Joe Donor”, claims to have fathered children in countries as far away as Argentina and Australia.

Sperm donor who fathered 180 children loses bid to be declared parent

Outgoing Huddersfield Town CEO Jake Edwards.

Huddersfield Town announce departure of Jake Edwards

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as the US president warned it was "too late" for the Islamic republic to seek talks to escape the war. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

War in the Middle East: Seven days that shook the world

Sheffield's Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck of Spain react after competing during the ice dancing free skate in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Smart shines on Olympic stage as British pair Gibson and Fear falter

Cars parked on a pavement.

I am sceptical about plans to stamp out pavement parking - Daxa Patel

Members of the Venezuelan community in the UK, celebrate in Trafalgar Square in London, following the US attack on Venezuela. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

A litmus test for post-liberal foreign policy - Cyril Davydenko

Minister for Safeguarding and Violence against Women and Girls, Jess Phillips, arriving in Downing Street, London. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Phillips deserves credit for her determination to reduce violence against women ...
From: David Ingham, Ripon.
The Yorkshire Post Letters

New manufacturing figures have been released

Yorkshire manufacturers record positive end to 'volatile' year

The picture of Jon Richelieu-Booth with a shotgun was part of a police investigation.

Elon Musk reacts to arrest of Yorkshireman over Florida gun photo

'Arrested by police in the UK for touching a gun in the US'

Arrested in the UK for TOUCHING a gun in the US: Jon Richelieu-Booth, pictured, said his ordeal reminded him of that of Graham Linehan, the Irish comedian arrested by multiple armed cops for speaking up about women's rights on social media.

How would you feel if the police subjected you to an ordeal like this?

Mikkel Weider is to become CEO of everplay

'Thrilled': Nordisk Games founder to lead Yorkshire firm

Staff arrive at BBC Broadcasting House in London. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

I want honesty and integrity from the BBC - Carl Les

Staff arrive at BBC Broadcasting House in London. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

If we can’t trust the BBC, what public body can we trust? - Jayne Dowle

On serve: Nathan Hill of York playing pickleball, the sport in which he represented England aged 53.

Fifty-something from York realises England dream playing pickleball

Former Vice President Dick Cheney (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Dick Cheney: One of the most powerful and polarising politicians of his time

Rob Wilson is deputy chair of the Social Mobility Commission and chair of the Economic Growth and Investment Group.

Your postcode shouldn't determine your prospects - Rob Wilson

David Richards pictured at the Cutlers Hall, Sheffield. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Startups too reliant on chasing grants over customers
When I returned to the UK after 23 years in Silicon Valley, I expected some culture shock.
David Richards

Fog hangs over the San Francisco skyline on July 30, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

San Francisco's decline has been sad to witness

US President Donald Trump makes remarks as he participates in a Multilateral Meeting with European Leaders at the White House. PIC: Aaron Schwartz/PA Wire

Trump deserves a prize for warmaking not peace - Andy Brown

USA's Ilona Maher (centre) is tackled by Samoa’s Harmony Vatau (right) and Samoa’s Keilamarita Pouri-Lane during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool A match at York Community Stadium (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA)

Ilona Maher and United States bid winning farewell to York

Last chance saloon: Ilona Maher of USA in action against Australia in York last week. They need a big win against Samoa today. (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ilona Maher and the Rugby World Cup in York: How global icon can extend stay

South Africa fans enjoy the atmosphere during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match between Italy and South Africa at York Community Stadium (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

York fans treated to pick of the bunch in two thrilling World Cup games

A woman looking at houses for sale in the window of an estate agents. PIC: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire

A mansion tax can help stop the decline in living standards - Andy Brown

LEADIONG BY EXAMPLE: Scarborough-born England captain Zoe Aldcroft scores a try during the Women's Six Nations earlier this year - she hopes to inspire her team to a World Cup triumph on home soil. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

England's Red Roses bolstered by White Rose quartet

Scottish actor Brian Cox has cancelled his one man show.

Life of Brian

David Richards pictured at the Cutlers Hall, Sheffield. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Our NHS can save more lives by embracing AI immediately

Mike Ochereobia playing for Sheffield Sharks last season. He becomes their fourth signing for the new SLB season.

Mike Ochereobia returns for a second season with Sheffield Sharks

Richard Durr, Operations Director from Accu is pictured with Sophie Metcalf, HR Growth Partner at Howarths.

Howarths gets to the nuts and bolts of HR for Accu

Watering down disclosure rules to push smooth the way for a UK flotation of fast fashion firm Shein would “compromise the integrity” of the Britain’s listing regime, MPs have warned. ( Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

MPs' concern over reports Shein is pushing UK listing rules to be relaxed

A geodesic dome (radome) under construction at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire as part of the United States Air Force's Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), on October 4, 1962.

Incredible photos show what was inside the 'golf balls' at RAF Fylingdales

Keir Starmer should take a different approach towards foreign students, argues Andy Brown (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Foreign students should be welcomed to UK with open arms: Andy Brown

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One from Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, May 25, 2025, after spending the weekend in New Jersey. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Climate change: United States' wrong-headed short-termism presents the United Ki...

Alan Lazenby argues the UK should scrap income tax

Here's why the UK should seriously consider scrapping income tax

Drax Power station has a biomass opportunity with the United States of America (photo: PA)

Drax: US biomass opportunity could be a significant net zero milestone

The Old Bailey, London

Sperm donor who ‘fathered 180 children’ ‘lacks empathy’

Sandygate, which is the home of Hallam FC, is the world's oldest football ground. PIcture: Dean Atkins

Sheffield's failure to market being birthplace of football is an own goal

President Donald Trump during an event on energy production in the East Room of the White House. PIC: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Trump’s approach gives Britain food for thought - David Blunkett

US President Donald Trump caused shockwaves on Monday night by suspending military aid shipments to Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

How to watch US presidential election in the UK

Louise Kirby-Jones (left) and Adina Belloli (right) founded The Motherless Mothers.

'Why we should write to absent mums on Mother's Day'

Brian Waites of England during the PGA Seniors Championship at the Belfry, England in 1999. Credit: Paul Severn /Allsport

Brian Waites: The last traditional PGA club professional to play in Ryder Cup

Passengers waiting in line to check in at Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport, London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Heathrow shareholders flying high with first dividend payment since Covid

Donald Trump: so-called strong-man politics presents Sir Keir Starmer with a cha...

Paraag Marathe, Chairman of Leeds United. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds United chairman in talks to takeover talks at top British club

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at Palm Beach International Airport. PIC: Pool via AP

The American Government has an age problem - William Cooper

Camilla Carlbom Flinn

Humber’s skills still vital for East Coast U.S. offshore wind

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