Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates
A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways between the UK and the United Arab Emirates were among the highlights of an international visit to Sharjah for the University…
China’s Xi defends multilateralism at APEC after striking deal with Trump | News
Beijing is positioning itself as the defender of free trade as Washington’s tariff hikes disrupt the global economy and Trump skips the economic summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to promote economic globalisation and multilateralism at an…
Amy Rule: New Zealand prop reflects on journey as she prepares for first Exeter start
That professionalism was one of the big plus points for Exeter boss Steve Salvin when he recruited Rule before this year’s World Cup. The prop went on to help the Black Ferns win a bronze medal as she took her…
Views sought as council considers future of Barnstaple’s quays
Boat owners and water users have been asked to give their views on whether three quays should remain in use. North Devon Council has said it would need to find £500,000 to ensure all marine facilities at Castle Quay and…
Radio Free Asia says halting news operations due to Trump admin cuts | Donald Trump News
Announcing the move, staff at the outlet said ‘authoritarian regimes are already celebrating’ its potential demise. Radio Free Asia (RFA) will shut down its news operations on Friday, citing the government-funded news outlet’s dire financial situation caused by funding cuts…
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain truce for another week: Turkiye | Conflict News
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of harbouring the Pakistan Taliban, a charge Kabul denies. Published On 30 Oct 202530 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a ceasefire for at…
Hamas hands over two bodies after Israel resumes attacks on Gaza | Hamas News
The Palestinian group Hamas has handed over two bodies it said were of deceased Israeli captives, a day after the fragile Gaza ceasefire was shattered by a series of deadly Israeli strikes across the besieged enclave. The office of Israeli…
‘Horror’ as Honiton cattle left to die in slurry and scrap
Jonathan MorrisSouth West Trading Standards/Environment Agency Domestic waste, scrap metal, broken concrete and abandoned vehicles were found A farmer has been given a life-long ban from keeping livestock after inspectors uncovered scenes described in court as “like a horror movie”….
Five teenagers arrested in Bideford fire murder probe
Five children have been arrested as one person remains unaccounted for after a house fire, police have said. Four boys and a girl – all aged under 18 and from north Devon – have been held on suspicion of arson…
Police appeal for witnesses after hit and run in Plymouth
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a hit and run in Plymouth. Police said the incident happened in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, near to Shirley’s Fish and Chip shop, at about 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. A small red car struck…