Scientists find evolutionary explanation for “irrational” Dread Risk behaviour
The evolution of the so-called Dread Risk response has been explained by new scientific research. People often respond to low-probability, high-consequence events like terror attacks or nuclear accidents with a Dread Risk response. This intense fear of the perceived sources…
Appeal after serious sexual assault in Sidmouth park
Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman was assaulted by a man in The Byes, Sidmouth. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers…
Jannik Sinner dominates Felix Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals in Turin | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence with victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime on home soil in Italy. Published On 11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Italy’s Jannik Sinner began his bid…
US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests | Elections News
Ninety-seven percent of Muslim respondents in a CAIR survey say they voted for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Published On 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Muslim voters in the United…
Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump as US extends Syria sanctions relief | Politics News
The United States has issued a new waiver to lift the most serious sanctions against Syria, as interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Washington. The move on Monday coincided with al-Sharaa’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House,…
Devon teenager supports legal challenge to ban phones at school
A Devon teenager has joined two fathers seeking to legally challenge government guidance on phones in schools. In July, Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery announced they would be seeking a judicial review of government guidance as part of a campaign…
Who was Soeharto, the late leader named Indonesia’s ‘national hero’? | Corruption News
Indonesia’s former President Muhammad Soeharto, whose three-decade rule was marred by accusations of mass human rights violations, was posthumously named a “national hero” on Monday, causing backlash. The title was conferred in a ceremony presided over by President Prabowo Subianto,…
Prem forecast to record revenues of £200m next year amid R360 threat
At the start of the year leading investors in the club game told the BBC that the model was “fundamentally flawed” amid fears that other clubs could follow Wasps, Worcester and London Irish and go out of business. However, league…
Closure of main road in Exeter extended for third time
The reopening of the main road out of Exeter has been delayed for a third time due to works being carried out by Wales and West Utilities. The firm, which is upgrading gas pipes, had first promised Heavitree Road would…
Yellow warning as heavy rain and strong winds to hit south west
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit Devon, Cornwall and Somerset on Tuesday, causing “difficult driving conditions”, the Met Office has said. The yellow warning for rain predicts the downpours will become heavier and more persistent by the…