Monthly Archives: December 2025

Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Archie Farmer,DevonandJanine Jansen,Budleigh SaltertonVideo shows sea conditions on Devon coastTwo men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response which was called off at 17:00.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics…

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Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid | Armed Groups News

Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria.Published On 25 Dec 202525 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareSyrian authorities say security forces have carried out a second operation against ISIL (ISIS) fighters near Damascus, killing a senior figure described as the group’s governor of Hauran.In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior said the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, also known as Abu Omar Shaddad, calling…

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Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri dies at 72 | Gaza News

Celebrated director of ‘Jenin, Jenin’ documentary leaves behind legacy of artistic resistance.Published On 25 Dec 202525 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAcclaimed Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri has died in northern Israel, ending a five-decade career that established him as one of the most influential voices in Palestinian cinema.Bakri died on Wednesday at Galilee Medical Centre in Nahariya after suffering from heart and lung problems, hospital officials said.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemsend of listHis…

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Two men believed missing after Budleigh Salterton swimmers search

Two men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics at the scene or taken to hospital as a precaution, the force confirmed.It said the…

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Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

A significant emergency service response has begun after reports of a number of people getting into difficulty in the water off the Devon coast.Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water.A number of people have been safely brought back to shore and will be checked by paramedics, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue teams, RNLI…

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Cooks urged by SWW not to cause drain-blocking ‘fatbergs’

Cooks urged by SWW not to cause drain-blocking ‘fatbergs’

South West WaterSouth West Water said following advice could help provide a "worry-free Christmas"People have been urged not to pour fats, oils or grease down their kitchen sink over Christmas in order to avoid blockages and forming fatbergs.South West Water (SWW) said it had cleared more than 7,000 avoidable blockages from its wastewater network over the past year, removing 450 tonnes (70,863st) of waste in the process.It said about three-quarters of the issues were caused by fats, oils…

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Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon | Religion News

Pope Leo has decried conditions ‍for Palestinians in ‍Gaza in his first Christmas sermon as pontiff, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.Leo, the first American ⁠pope, said on Thursday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God ​had “pitched his fragile tent” among the people of the world.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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‘Dinner, humanity and love’ served up for Christmas

‘Dinner, humanity and love’ served up for Christmas

Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandEPA/ShutterstockFree festive lunches are on offer for people in needAcross the south of England, people are opening their doors on Christmas Day to offer lunch to strangers. A homelessness charity, a chicken restaurant, a Royal British Legion branch and a volunteer who hosts asylum seekers are among those providing free fare and festive community spirit.'Bring the community together'Aziz familyManzanos Peri Peri hopes to break down barriers in Reading"There's a lot of animosity, especially in the…

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Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia is doubling down on its claims on Ukraine, in an apparent effort to demonstrate some military achievement in 2025 at home and to influence peace talks with the United States.Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters last Friday in a year-end news conference that Moscow’s forces had seized Siversk in the eastern region of Donetsk and Vovchansk in the northern Kharkiv region.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPutin also claimed Russian forces held at least half of…

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In Pictures: Christmas lights and festive scenes sparkle in the south

In Pictures: Christmas lights and festive scenes sparkle in the south

These pictures are guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.From riverside parades of Santas and reindeer, winter wonderland homes and gardens decked in lights, twinkling trees tucked inside phone boxes and even a sandy snowman on the beach.Take a pause and soak up the sparkle. Source link

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