Year: 2025

BBC DEVON

Rob Baxter frustrated as Exeter fall short at Bristol in Prem

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is frustrated his side were not able to win at Bristol in the Prem but will not overreact to the defeat. The Chiefs lost 18-14 despite facing a Bears side that was down to…

Exeter Uni News

Increasing pressures for conformity de-skilling and demotivating teachers, study warns

The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns. Teachers value being able to be creative and collaborate with each other to design…

Al Jazeera

How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change | Climate Crisis News

Skardu, Pakistan – When Wasiyat Khan was woken up by a loud explosion in the middle of the night, he thought “the mountains had burst” and a landslide was on its way. Accompanied by his family, Wasiyat, a shepherd from…

BBC DEVON

Rafa the labrador helping boost Devon children’s reading skills

A waggy-tailed mentor is helping children take their reading to the next level as part of a library scheme. Okehampton Library has been hosting “Read to Rafa” sessions for three years, giving young people the chance to read books to…

Al Jazeera

LIVE: Israel, Hamas set to free captives; Trump says Gaza ‘war is over’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israeli-Hamas truce continues to hold. Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link

Exeter Uni News

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs under way, as world reaches first tipping point With global warming set to breach 1.5°C, world dangerously close to further catastrophic tipping points These include melting ice sheets, Amazon rainforest dieback and collapse of…

Al Jazeera

France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline | Politics News

The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government after holding marathon talks with newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ahead of a…

BBC DEVON

Devon man sustains serious head injury after being punched at pub

A man has sustained a serious head injury after being punched in the face at a Devon pub. Police said officers were called to The Coaching Inn, in Queen Street, South Molton, just after 21:00 BST on Saturday after reports…

Al Jazeera

Far-right AfD party may win first German city mayor post in run-off vote | Elections News

The election in Frankfurt an der Oder, a city on the border with Poland, is between Independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller. Voters in the eastern city of Frankfurt an der Oder have cast their ballots in…

BBC DEVON

Fisherman catch 210kg bluefin tuna off Devon coast

Caroline RobinsonSouth West Ian Perkes Brixham Fish Market said the fish was caught by the team on Pechos Grandes on Thursday A fish wholesaler has purchased a 210kg (463lb) bluefin tuna for more than £2,000. The fish was caught on…