Yearly Archives: 2025

US Grand Prix: Lando Norris says he will face ‘consequences’ for collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore

US Grand Prix: Lando Norris says he will face ‘consequences’ for collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who is 63 points behind Piastri in the championship but has won two of the past three races and finished second in the other, was asked in a news conference on Thursday in Austin whether he believed McLaren were favouring Norris.He replied: "Absolutely."He laughed, and then said: "Yep."Leaving the news conference, he said off-microphone: "Well, there's a headline."BBC Sport sought clarification from Verstappen as to whether he had been joking, and he said through…

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When will Israel reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Gaza is often referred to as the world’s largest open-air prison, trapped between Israel’s blockade, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.The Rafah border post is the only crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip: a strategic gateway to the outside world.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIn 2007, Israel imposed an air, land, and sea blockade on Gaza.Human Rights Watch says the closure of the Rafah crossing has devastated Gaza’s economy, contributed to the fragmentation of the Palestinian…

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Chaos erupts at public viewing of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga’s body | Politics

NewsFeedSeveral deaths have been reported in Kenya after police used live fire and tear gas to disperse mourners who had rushed the stadium holding a public viewing of deceased opposition figure Raila Odinga.Published On 16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Distinguished judges and experts unite to boost knowledge of human rights across the world

Some of the world’s most distinguished judges and academics have united to boost knowledge of human rights law across the globe. An innovative new online course takes people on a compelling journey into one of the most powerful concepts at the heart of human rights – dignity. Co-produced with the Global Campus of Human Rights, the course is designed and coordinated by renowned scholars Erin Daly, from Delaware Law School, and Catherine Dupré, from the University of Exeter Law School. It…

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Caswell: Break/Bleed/Bloom – Album Review

Caswell: Break/Bleed/Bloom – Album Review

Caswell: Break/Bleed/Bloom (Independent) Out Now   Rising Suffolk alternative-pop artist Caswell unveils her long-awaited debut album Break/Bleed/Bloom, a collection of tracks that showcases the solo artist’s abilities to bring together inventive ambient electronic musicality and compelling, heartfelt songwriting. An artist who has long been highly regarded on her local scene and beyond, the record has been a long time coming and truly delivers on Caswell’s radiant potential. Having already built an impressive reputation through her magnetic live performances and…

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The Stop Line Way cycle path ‘needs more volunteers’

The Stop Line Way cycle path ‘needs more volunteers’

Peter WattsThe five-mile route links two towns running alongside the A358Volunteers are being urged to help preserve a "much-loved" traffic-free route between two towns after funding was withdrawn. Somerset's The Stop Line Way was opened between Ilminster and Chard in 2008 by the national charity Walk Wheel Cycle Trust - formerly Sustrans - which has since withdrawn from the partnership due to financial constraints but continues to maintain the route.Matt Day, chair of the Community Network Active Travel…

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Thomas Du Toit to leave Bath for former club next summer

Thomas Du Toit to leave Bath for former club next summer

South Africa prop Thomas du Toit is to leave Bath at the end of the season, the club has confirmed.The 30-year-old joined the Premiership leaders from South African side The Sharks in 2023 and was a pivotal member of Johann van Graan's treble-winning 2025-26 season.He has scored 21 tries in 52 appearances for the West Country outfit, and last year was nominated for Premiership player of the season.Du Toit will return to The Sharks when his contract expires…

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Vandals cause £19k damage to Exeter skate park fence

Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to a sound barrier at a skate park.The fencing which helped shield nearby areas from noise at the site has been vandalised at Arena Skate Park in the Whipton area of Exeter.Councillor Ruth Williams, Exeter City Council's lead for city management, said £19,000 damage had been caused.Williams added vandalism had been happening regularly and urged people to report any further damage to Devon and Cornwall Police."It saddens me to…

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Dorset farmer asks, is it worth a 90-hour week?

Dorset farmer asks, is it worth a 90-hour week?

Jack EmeryThe cows have been eating winter silage instead of grazing because of the dry summerA young dairy farmer says his industry is facing a double hit after a sudden drop in milk prices, on the back of an exceptionally dry summer.Jack Emery, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, said the cut of 6p a litre to farmers is equivalent to £9,000 a month for his family's business.He said the farm had been using winter silage to feed cows in the…

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Plymouth Argyle facing decisive period, says boss Tom Cleverley

Plymouth Argyle are heading into a decisive part of their season, according to head coach Tom Cleverley.The Pilgrims host AFC Wimbledon at Home Park on Saturday before a run of five consecutive away games.The trips begin with a Devon derby at rivals Exeter City, then Mansfield, Wycombe in the FA Cup, a League One trip to Huddersfield Town and, finally, an EFL Trophy game at Bristol Rovers."I've made quite a strong point to the players that the next…

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Cody Cooke: Torquay United striker ruled out for at least six weeks

Torquay United striker Cody Cooke will be out until at least December after suffering a pelvic injury.The 32-year-old will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks after having a scan on the problem that forced him out of Saturday's 0-0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge.Cooke has scored three goals in 10 National League South appearances for the Gulls this season."It's probably an overuse injury," Wotton told BBC Sport."It's coincided with other players being injured. We've had to…

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Poole’s Twin Sails bridge repairs due from December, council says

Poole’s Twin Sails bridge repairs due from December, council says

Long-awaited repairs to Poole's Twin Sails Bridge will begin in the coming months once specialist materials arrive, a council has said.The lifting bridge, which connects Poole and Hamworthy across a busy boating channel, has remained raised since 26 August due to "abnormal creaking sounds" detected by engineers.Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said its team was carrying out as much preparatory work as possible ahead of the arrival of the required parts, expected in December.The local authority said…

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