Yearly Archives: 2025

Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men

A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk of serious complications for thousands of Black and South Asian men in the UK – and potentially millions worldwide. The new study is conducted by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and funded through a Wellcome Discovery Award. It has found around one in seven Black and one in 63 South…

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YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension | Donald Trump

Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump’s suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m to settle a lawsuit brought by United States President Donald Trump after the platform suspended his account in response to the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.Under the settlement, YouTube, which is owned by Google parent company Alphabet, will contribute $22m on Trump’s behalf to the Trust for the National Mall, a…

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Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West | Israel-Palestine conflict News

United States President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza after holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who welcomed the proposal.The new proposal, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas, has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs in the occupied West Bank, along with some regional Arab countries.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHamas says that it is studying the US proposal “in good faith”,…

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Trump outlines plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict

NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza that would see an Israeli withdrawal in phases, the return of all captives, and the “decommission” of Hamas’s military capabilities.Published On 29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Train operator GWR to be renationalised in about a year

Train operator GWR to be renationalised in about a year

PAGWR will follow West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway and Chiltern Railways in transferring back under public controlTrain company GWR (Great Western Railways) will be returned to public ownership "in about a year's time", one of its bosses has said.The operator, which runs services across the south-west of England, Wales and to London, is expected to be among the next four operators named in the government's plan to nationalise nearly all rail services in England by 2027.Managing director…

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Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’ | Government

NewsFeedMoldova's President Maia Sandu hailed her pro-EU party’s victory in parliamentary elections despite allegations of widespread Russian interference, saying the results showed Russia had ‘failed’.Published On 29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Plymouth-based frigate tests new missile off Norway

On-board cameras show a Royal Navy warship successfully firing a powerful new type of missile for the first time.HMS Somerset, based in Plymouth, launched the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during a training exercise in Norway, working alongside Norwegian and Polish forces. The missile can hit targets more than 100 miles (160km) away and is designed to replace the older Harpoon system.The NSM is faster, more accurate, and harder to detect, the navy said.Cdr Matt Millyard, HMS Somerset's commanding…

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Two new towns planned near Exeter and Plymouth

Two new towns are being planned in Devon as part of 12 selected for a nationwide building programme.Up to 20,000 homes are expected to be built in Marlcombe in east Devon, and Plymouth as part of the government's New Towns programme.East Devon District Councillor Todd Olive said Marlcombe, which will be south of Exeter Airport, would be a "vibrant, resilient, and well-connected town that champions innovation and sustainability, with a distinct identity and sense of place".Plymouth City Council…

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HistoryCity project wins European award for groundbreaking use of Augmented Reality in cultural tourism

An international project translating history and heritage into accessible audiovisual tourist guides has won a European award for its innovative use of Augmented Reality. HistoryCity, which provides free GPS-triggered period maps to tell immersive first-person stories rooted in historical research, won the Virtual and Augmented Reality category at this year’s Heritage in Motion Awards ahead of four other finalists. Run by the European Museum Academy and Forum of Slavic Cultures, the awards showcase how multimedia and digital tools…

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Police appeal after sailor last seen near Plymouth goes missing

Police have launched an appeal for a sailor who has not been seen for three weeks.Devon and Cornwall Police said Guy Nelson, 57, was last known to be in or around the Drake's Island area near Plymouth on 8 September.Mr Nelson, from Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, set sail from Plymouth in a boat called Swallow and was thought to be heading along the coast, but has not been heard from since.Officers described him as a white male, 5ft…

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Alex Scott: Bournemouth midfielder targets senior England call-up

Alex Scott: Bournemouth midfielder targets senior England call-up

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says being called up by England is his "ultimate goal" as he reflects on a "whirlwind" 2025. The 22-year-old helped England win the European Under-21 Championships in June, when he started five of the Three Lions' six matches.He has gone on to establish himself in the Cherries' side this season, scoring his first goal in the 2-1 win over Brighton earlier this month. "To play for the England senior team would be one of…

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Work with Exeter’s world-leading sports physiology experts to boost exercise performance

From amateur enthusiasts to elite athletes, world-leading sports physiology experts at the University of Exeter have launched a new service to help unlock their potential and boost performance. Sports Physiology and Exercise Training (SPET) uses cutting-edge physiology assessments to provide the insights to train smarter, race faster, and perform to the very best. With decades of research and hands-on experience at the highest level, the team has ensured these insights are not just based on science but proven…

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