Month: September 2025

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel must ‘finish job’ in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), attempting to justify his country’s genocide in Gaza and denouncing Western allies for failing to stand by it in the wake of the…

BBC DEVON

Three Devon areas in line for £20m of government funding each

Three areas in Devon are set to get £20m each over 10 years for improvements from a £5bn government scheme aimed at reviving high streets, parks and public spaces. Devonport and Mount Wise and St Budeaux, both in Plymouth, are…

BBC DEVON

Firefighters tackling Exmouth house fire

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a house in a seaside town. The incident was reported at about 12:50 BST on Friday on Claredale Road in Exmouth, with six crews from Devon and Somerset Fire Service being sent to the…

Al Jazeera

Trump’s latest 100 percent tariff on pharmaceuticals: What we know | Donald Trump News

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will impose a 100 percent import tax on pharmaceutical drugs. He also announced new tariffs on other products. Here’s what we know, and what it all means. What pharma tariffs has…

Exeter Uni News

Exeter to Help Lead £11.5 Million AI Evidence Project

Exeter academics are playing a leading role in a new £11.5 million AI-driven initiative hoping to transform how governments around the world use research evidence. The Mobilising Evidence Through AI and User-informed Synthesis (METIUS) project will take specific aim at…

BBC DEVON

Tegan Finn: Plymouth Argyle youngster relishing senior opportunities

Growing up as an Argyle fan – his favourite player was Graham Carey – has given Finn a love for the club that is is matched by his talent. Former boss Wayne Rooney gave Finn his debut away at Leeds…

Al Jazeera

East Timor MPs bow to protesters, vote to scrap lifetime pensions | Protests News

Demonstrators were angered by a plan to spend $4.2m on cars for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia’s poorest countries. Published On 26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Lawmakers in East Timor…

BBC DEVON

Exeter City’s Ilmari Niskanen helps steer young people from crime

An Exeter City footballer hopes to use his own “positive and negative” experiences to encourage young people to stay in education and away from crime. Finnish midfielder Ilmari Niskanen, who was convicted of a drink driving offence in March, is…

Al Jazeera

China moving away from fossil fuels sends “strong signal” | Climate

Erin Sikorsky of the Center for Climate and Security explains why China saying it’s moving away from fossil fuels is significant, after Trump denied climate change at the UN. Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025 Click here to share…

Exeter Uni News

Pioneering University-led global sustainability programme celebrated on SDG flag day

The impact of a collaborative international programme co-led by the University, which enables students to tackle real-world sustainability challenges, has been hailed on SDG Flag Day. The Future17 SDG Programme is a pioneering international initiative that connects students across six…