Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report | Weapons News

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Revenues from sales of weapons and military services by the 100 largest global arms-producing companies reached a record $679bn in 2024, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).The Gaza and Ukraine wars, as well as global and regional geopolitical tensions and ever-higher military expenditures, increased revenues generated by the companies from sales of military goods and services to customers domestic and abroad by 5.9 percent compared to the year before, the organisation…

Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen & Oscar Piastri set for Abu Dhabi title showdown

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For F1 as a sport, if not for McLaren, this was pretty much the perfect outcome.This is the first title decider between more than two drivers since 2010. The pressure is intense, and the excitement will match it.Norris was keen to play it all down on Sunday when asked how he would approach the final race and what could be his first F1 championship title."It's the same as every weekend," he said. "I try and beat them, they…

HMS Richmond welcomed home to Plymouth after eight months

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BBCThe Royal Navy frigate is crewed by 200 men and womenHundreds of relatives and friends of HMS Richmond's crew welcomed them home on Sunday following an eight-month mission. The Royal Navy said that the Plymouth-based frigate and its 200-strong ship's company, including sailors, aviators, and Royal Marine Commandos, had played an integral role in its premier deployment of 2025, Operation Highmast.HMS Richmond visited South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and India during its mission, in addition to taking part…

Merino strikes to earn Arsenal bruising 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea | Football News

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Mikel Merino has rescued Arsenal as the English Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby.Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDespite Caicedo’s dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed hosts Chelsea into a second-half lead. But Merino’s second-half leveller ensured Arsenal emerged with a point from a bruising encounter…

Man, 33, suspected of attempted murder after assault in Wincanton

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GooglePolice said the attack happened on Wincanton's High StreetA 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault on a town high street.Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, was left with potentially life-changing injuries following the attack on the High Street in Wincanton, Somerset, on Sunday morning.Avon and Somerset Police said they were called to the scene at 09:28 GMT.The arrested man remains in police custody. The force said it…

Qatar GP 2025: Verstappen win takes title fight to final race

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In desperation, Piastri convinced the team that the only chance they had was to stop earlier and give themselves more time to chase down the Red Bull.Piastri came in on lap 42, with 15 laps to the end, and fitted hard tyres, but although he was able to reduce Verstappen's lead to eight seconds by the end, the four-time champion was under no pressure."No words," Piastri said over the radio at the end of the race.He added in…

The Prem: Saracens 29-36 Bath: Late Henry Arundell try sends visitors top

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Saracens: Daly; Caluori, Cinti, Tompkins, Malins; Farrell, Van Zyl; Carre, Dan, Riccioni, McFarland, Tizard, Gonzalez, Earl, WillisReplacements: Hadfield, Mawi, Street, Wilson, Isiekwe, C Bracken, Burke, HallBath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga, Harris, Butt, Arundell; Russell, Spencer; Obano, Dunn, Du Toit, Roux, Ewels, Bayliss, Reid, GreenReplacements: Frost, Van Wyk, Stuart, Molony, Hill, Carr-Smith, Ojomoh, RedpathReferee: Christope Ridley Source link

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Gloucester-Hartpury thrash Bristol Bears

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Leicester Tigers were first on the board at Franklin's Gardens, home to Loughborough Lightning, as Georgie Lingham scored in the fourth minute of the game. Plunged into her Premiership debut by an early substitution, Loughborough full-back Lucia Scott scored with her first touch in the league, showing pace to dot down a grubber provided by club veteran Bo Westcombe-Evans. It was a productive afternoon for Westcombe-Evans who, on her 50th appearance for Loughborough, crossed four times to claim…

Bird flu confirmed at Somerset commercial poultry site

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Bird flu has been confirmed at a large, commercial poultry site, according to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).It says a 3km (1.9 mile) protection zone and a further 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone have been declared around premises, which is near the village of Ashcott, in Somerset.Defra said the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 had been confirmed on 29 November.It added that all the poultry on the premises would be humanely culled.The 10km…

Pope Leo insists on two-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict | Religion News

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The pontiff is set to meet Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and deliver a speech to authorities and diplomats later today.Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican’s insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it’s the “only solution” that can guarantee justice for both sides.Leo made the comments as he flew from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday for the second and final leg of his maiden international voyage as pope.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…

North Devon hospital’s A&E asks for life-threatening cases only

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Patients have been told they should visit a Devon hospital's A&E department only if they have a life-threatening injury or illness. North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple is "under extreme pressure", its NHS trust explained in a Facebook post on Sunday.The post, by the Royal Devon University Healthcare trust, advised patients to call 111 or visit its website before heading to the hospital if they were unsure how serious their condition was.The trust wrote: "Please be kind to…

More than 800 candles illuminated Poole quay for charity

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More than 800 candles were displayed along a waterfront, each carrying a personal dedication in memory of lost loved ones. Poole Quay, in Dorset, was illuminated in a sea of light on Saturday for families and friends to remember their loved ones and to support Lewis-Manning hospice.The event, which was free, raised funds for Lewis-Manning's free hospice services via the public pre-ordering candles or by donating on the night.The hospice said money raised would help provide more than…