Pressure mounts on Meloni’s gov’t as Gaza protests paralyse Italy | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:October 3, 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Italy as part of a general strike in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla that was intercepted by Israel this week while trying to bring aid to Palestinians in Gaza.More than two million people attended Friday’s protests after the strike was called by a number of trade unions “in defence of the flotilla”, which was carrying a total of 40 Italians, and to “stop the genocide”, the…

Plymouth man who died in M5 crash was ‘truly wonderful’

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The family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 have paid tribute to him as a "truly wonderful gentleman".Mihai Florescu, 39, from Plymouth, died at the scene of a four-vehicle crash near Junction 27 at Tiverton at about 23:10 BST on 18 September.His wife Laura said: "There are few words to express the deep pain and sorrow of losing Mihai Florescu, a loving husband, son, brother and friend who has been taken from us…

Apollo, Manchester – Live Review

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Ethel CainApollo, Manchester2nd October 2025 The opening night of the Willoughby Tucker Forever European tour is an exercise in emotional ferocity To be in the room on the opening night of Ethel Cain’s biggest European tour to date is to observe an inescapable truth; the paradigms of pop stardom have shifted. Historically, music of the type that Cain makes does not inspire huge teen followings; the 27-year-old takes the standard blueprint for confessional singer-songwriter fare and cloaks it…

Spork! Dead Poets Slam 2025

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ON OUR RADAR Halloween spoken-word special featuring Jo Eades and Samuel L. Cohen with a £100 cash prize poetry slam. Leigh Curtis Spork! presents a spoken-word Halloween special at Exeter Phoenix on Friday 31 October featuring Bristol poets Jo Eades and Samuel L. Cohen with a £100 cash prize poetry slam. Jo Eades is the winner of poetry slams at the Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival, Ledbury Poetry Festival and the Hip Yak Poetry Shack. Her debut poetry…

Man, 45, suffers life-threatening injuries in Exeter crash

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A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after a single-car crash, police have said.The crash involving a blue Ford Fusion happened on Stoke Road in Exeter at about 08:40 BST, Devon and Cornwall Police said.Officers said a 45-year-old man, from Tiverton, was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth with serious injuries and the road was closed for nearly six hours for investigative work.The force appealed for for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. Source link

Four plead not guilty to Plymouth acid attack murder

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Jonathan MorrisSouth WestDevon and Cornwall PoliceDanny Cahalane was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 MayThree men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to murder following a fatal acid attack on a man in his own home.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 May.Brian Kalemba, 22, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, Ramarnee Bakjas, 23, all from London, and Jude Hill, 43,…

Nepal’s leaderless Gen-Z revolution has changed the rules of power | Opinions

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In the 48 hours that Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution unfolded, one question echoed across the country: “Where is their Lenin?” But perhaps that question missed the point. For decades, every Nepali revolution has been undone not by its enemies but by those who claimed to lead it. This time, the absence of a single figurehead was not a weakness; it was the movement’s greatest strength.When the protests subsided, one name began to circulate: Sudan Gurung, head of the youth-led…

Brendan Wiredu: Plymouth Argyle player says overcoming abuse made him stronger

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Brendan Wiredu says overcoming the abuse he received after his Plymouth Argyle debut has made him stronger.Argyle condemned online abuse the 25-year-old suffered after the 3-1 home loss to Barnsley in the opening game of the season.Wiredu scored an own goal, made a mistake that led - in part - to Barnsley's second goal and was booked for an on-pitch scuffle before being substituted at half-time.But he has since been in good form as part of a successful…

Bite Back: Dance Of Death

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Bite Back: Dance Of Death (Skeleton Records)Ltd LP | CD | DLAvailable now Birkenhead’s Bite Back return with their third and long overdue album; across the twelve tracks they maintain their hard, fast, yet melodic style that neatly includes some Heartbreakers swagger.Bite Back are stalwarts of the UK DIY punk scene, born from the ashes of Instant Agony; though they too have reformed in recent years, both bands being fronted by the rasping Hocky as he reflects upon…

Exeter hailed University of the Year for its outstanding support of social mobility

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Exeter has been named ‘University of the Year’ at the prestigious national awards programme celebrating outstanding support for social mobility. The University triumphed at the Social Mobility Awards in London, last night (Thursday), in recognition of its work across multiple national and regional projects dedicated to championing equal opportunities and improving life outcomes for young people. These include the Success of All programme, which focuses on widening participation, closing gaps in student outcomes, and building a diverse and…

“Pattern” emerging of EU airports disrupted by drones | Russia-Ukraine war

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“This is a worrying portent of the nature of security threats to airports, in particular, to come.”Samir Puri from Chatham House discusses the possibility of Russia waging a drone war on the EU after drones disrupted the airport in Munich, Germany.Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Work starts on £13.5m Paignton and Preston seafront revamp

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Guy HendersonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGuy HendersonNew sea defences, seating terraces, greenery and upgraded promenades are among the changesA multi-million pound revamp of two seafronts has started in what a council has described as one of its biggest building projects in decades.Torbay Council said the £13.5m scheme would improve Paignton and Preston seafronts and protect the coastline from flooding.The 18-month scheme funded by the government is set to deliver new sea defences, seating terraces, greenery and upgraded promenades, the…