Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme | Donald Trump News

Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.Published On 11 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA federal judge has said the administration of United States President Donald Trump acted unlawfully in ending a programme aimed at helping communities become more resilient to natural disasters.The Trump administration had targeted the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programme as part of a wider effort to overhaul…

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Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal | Football News

Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.Palestine’s historic run at the the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 is over after a 2-1 defeat after extra time by Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals at Lusail Stadium.Mohamed Kanno’s stooping header settled matters in the 115th minute of Thursday’s match, which was level at 1-1 after normal time.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFiras Al-Buraikan…

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Drink The Sea: Dabadaba, San Sebastian

Drink The SeaDabadaba, San Sebastian, Spain5th December 2025 Boasting various ex-members of REM, Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Mad Season and the Mark Lanegan Band, the provenance of Drink The Sea tends to freight it unfairly with a suggestion of ‘super-group’. Martin Malone finds out why this would be a lazy tag. In this cool wee club beside the railroad track, what I encounter is a troupe of great musicians simply having a blast while playing…

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Scientists identify distant planet six times bigger than Jupiter

A massive exoplanet orbiting twin stars approximately 500 light-years from Earth has been found by astronomers. HD 143811 b is a gas giant six times the mass of Jupiter, and orbits its two suns once every 300 Earth years. Astronomers believe it’s relatively young – at most, 20 million years in age – with a surface temperature in excess of 700 degrees Celsius. It is among just a handful of exoplanets to have been discovered orbiting twin suns,…

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Bodycam captures Somerset drug-driver struggling to speak

A driver who had taken so many drugs he struggled to answer basic questions during his arrest has been sentenced.Officers called to a car being driven erratically in Somerset on 22 August found Jack Brownless stopped at a nearby crossroads, unable to tell them when he had last had anything to eat or drink.The 39-year-old had swerved across the A39 near Wells and hit a wall before concerned members of the public called police.Brownless was handed a 26-week…

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University of Exeter expert supporting efforts to make Parliament more accessible

A University of Exeter expert’s work is supporting efforts to make the Houses of Parliament more accessible for MPs, staff and visitors with disabilities. Research by Dr Ekaterina Kolpinskaya shows the difficulties caused because adjustments for politicians are made on a case-by-case basis rather than systematically. This forces them to adapt to the ways of the House rather than the House adapting to the changing needs of the membership. Dr Kolpinskaya’s evidence has been cited in a new…

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Antoine Semenyo: Liverpool, Man City and Spurs in running for Bournemouth forward

With such an array of attacking talent at their disposal, it's not as obvious how Semenyo would fit into Pep Guardiola's plans.Given Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush and Savinho, among others, can all operate in the areas of the pitch Semenyo can, there doesn't appear an immediate necessity for City to press forward with their interest in the right-winger.But if a good player is available, then it is always likely that you will find City…

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Plan to transform special educational needs in Devon

Miles DavisDevon political reporterPA MediaDevon County Council wants to transform services for children with special educational needsDevon County Council wants to transform its services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send).The council said it wanted to focus on early intervention, getting children into local schools and making schools more inclusive to tackle the increasing demand for services.The council - which has built up more than £160m of debt in Send services - has asked the government…

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US judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention | Migration News

Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation to El Salvador has become a rallying point against US President Trump’s hardline policies.Published On 11 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA judge in the United States has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention.The ruling on Thursday from US District Judge Paula Xinis is the latest turn in the case of Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported by the administration of US President Donald Trump to…

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Rare Amur leopard cub born at Dartmoor Zoo is named

A zoo has revealed the name and sex of a rare leopard cub born in captivity.Dartmoor Zoo said Zeya was born at the Devon park in September.Staff said the cub was named after the River Zeya, a major tributary of the Amur River, within the animal's native range.CEO David Gibson said there were fewer than 200 Amur leopards in captivity globally.Mr Gibson said: "Now that we know for definite that the cub is healthy and thriving, we can…

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Baz Warne book and talk tour

The Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne announces ‘Convivial’ UK Tour 2026 *embargoed until 10th Dec 2025 @ 10am* An intimate ‘evening with’ style show of music, stories and chat over 12 shows across the UK In Oct 2025, The Stranglers’ current and longest-serving frontman Baz Warne launched a new book No Grass Grows On A Busy Street, a charming collection of tour diaries, stories and reflections on 25 years fronting The Stranglers, one of British post-punk and new-waves’ most…

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RNLI moves into Dartmouth station previously used in 1800s

RNLIDart RNLI said its D class lifeboat was now housed in the purpose-built boathallAn RNLI crew has moved into a new "state-of-the-art" building, which was first used as a lifeboat station in the 1800s.Dart RNLI said its D class lifeboat was now housed in the purpose-built boathall with the station, based in Dartmouth, Devon, operational.The charity said the building had undergone extensive renovation and included a first floor open space for crew training, an office and a purpose-built…

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