Monthly Archives: October 2025

US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole for sprint race in Austin

US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole for sprint race in Austin

Piastri had looked to be struggling compared with Norris since the start of practice and was a good chunk off the Briton in all three qualifying sessions.Norris said: "Disappointed not to be on pole but not a surprise for us to be just a bit slower than the Red Bull lately."A little couple of bits here and there I could have improved on and caught a few bumps a little bit wrong, that's the difficulty of this track.…

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Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Hamas has handed over the remains of an additional captive it recovered in the ravaged Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian group urges mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to open border crossings and allow aid in.The armed wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, said in a statement on Friday that its fighters handed over the remains at 11pm local time (20:00 GMT), without elaborating on where the body was retrieved.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of…

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US Grand Prix: Lando Norris sets pace in only practice session in Austin

US Grand Prix: Lando Norris sets pace in only practice session in Austin

McLaren's Lando Norris set the pace in practice at the United States Grand Prix, split from team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg.Norris, trailing the Australian by 22 points with six races to go, headed Piastri by 0.279 seconds at the start of a sprint weekend at the Circuit of the Americas.Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest, ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Williams' Alex Albon.This was the only session before sprint qualifying…

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Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’ | Military

NewsFeedMadagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation as he was sworn in as president. Former president Andry Rajoelina fled on Tuesday after weeks of mass demonstrations over power and water shortages.Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Camborne balloon launches ‘new way’ to track space weather

Camborne balloon launches ‘new way’ to track space weather

Tomasz Maciulewicz/BBCThe new monitor could help understanding of the impacts of space weatherThe Met Office has launched radiation sensors strapped to a weather balloon to go more than 100,000ft (30,480m) above its site in Cornwall to improve forecasts.The monitor launched at Camborne is one of two sent up above the UK - with another going from Lerwick in Shetland.The readings will help weather experts understand radiation levels through the atmosphere and how they differ from ground level to…

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Erotic Secrets of Pompeii: Pitchfork Libra

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii: Pitchfork Libra

album review Erotic Secrets of Pompeii Pitchfork Libra Vinyl / DL Released: 2 October 2025 (5/5)   Second album from the band that LTW have been calling Future Megastars, for a couple years now.  Are they ‘Prog Rock’? Are they the most pretentious or the most brilliantly imaginative band around? Punk evangelic relic Ged Babey should loathe them if he had principles to stick to, but insists they are ‘The Best Band on the Planet?  Yeah, but which…

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Doctor who exposed himself to teen McDonald’s worker struck off

Doctor who exposed himself to teen McDonald’s worker struck off

Getty ImagesThe incident happened at a McDonald's drive-through restaurant in BristolA doctor who exposed himself to a 16-year-old McDonald's worker at a drive-through has been struck off.Emmanuel Hakem committed the act after the girl gave him his order at a branch in Bristol in October 2022.Hakem, who was training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at the time, was erased from the medical register on Friday.After his arrest, Hakem was still allowed…

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Residents report unpleasant smell in Tiverton

A council is investigating a "mysterious" and "unpleasant" smell in a Devon town after a number of complaints.Mid Devon District Council has received multiple complaints from residents about a smell affecting parts of Tiverton, the cause of which is still to be determined.To help the council with its investigation, people experiencing the smell have been asked to complete diary sheets until the end of the month.The diary sheets should contain the type of smell and the impact it…

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Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury

BBCPolice are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on FridayA woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon hospital, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it received reports at about 10:35 BST on Friday to a collision involving a black Toyota Yaris and a pedestrian at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.Officers said the woman in…

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Former church leader denies sexual assault charges, court hears

A former Methodist church leader has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and indecent assault, a court has heard. Steven Wild, 71, of Steeple Close in St Ives, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday.Wild was charged with eleven offences which involved a number of women between 2004 and 2019. A trial has been set for November 2026 and he has been remanded on unconditional bail until a review hearing in September next year. Wild, who…

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Disgraced officer would have been dismissed, police panel finds

Disgraced officer would have been dismissed, police panel finds

A police officer who formed an inappropriate relationship with a woman he met on duty would have been sacked had he not resigned, a misconduct panel has ruled.In July Martyn Newitt from Liskeard admitted misconduct in public office and misusing a computer to secure unauthorised access to data and was given a 12 month suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court. He was a temporary police sergeant when he visited the woman after an incident involving her ex…

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Newquay Zoo wins gold in first try at bloom awards

Newquay Zoo wins gold in first try at bloom awards

Newquay ZooThe zoo's head gardener is Damian KingNewquay Zoo has won a gold award with its first entry into the South West in Bloom contest despite it being put up for sale earlier this month. The zoo is home to 850 animals, including 49 endangered species, and is based in Trenance Gardens.A spokesperson said it was awarded a gold medal in the contest, hosted this year at the English Riviera Centre in Torquay, for its "vibrant planting schemes".Newquay…

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