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Supreme Court ends Exeter triple killer’s bid to sue authorities

Supreme Court ends Exeter triple killer’s bid to sue authorities

FacebookLewis-Ranwell had been freed from custody before the killingsA man who killed three elderly men cannot sue the authorities over claims he was wrongly released before the attacks, the Supreme Court has ruled.Alexander Lewis-Ranwell was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2019 after the murders of Anthony Payne, 80, and twins Dick and Roger Carter, both 84.The killings in Exeter, Devon, happened hours after Lewis-Ranwell had been freed from custody following an attack on an elderly…

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Claire Chick’s partner holds Plymouth vigil

Claire Chick’s partner holds Plymouth vigil

The partner of a university lecturer who was murdered last year has held a vigil in her memory.University lecturer Claire Chick, 48, was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road on the evening of 22 January 2025 and later died in hospital.Her estranged husband, Paul Butler, pleaded guilty to stabbing her to death and was jailed for a minimum of 27 years.A number of people gathered on Plymouth Hoe on Wednesday evening for a candlelit walk to raise…

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Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia’s Far East

Parts of Russia's Far East have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, as scientists say the winter blast could be due to climate change affecting Arctic air patterns. In Kamchatka Peninsula, locals were seen shovelling in the streets, as rescuers helped people trapped in their homes.Public transportation was partially suspended in the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, after the height of the snow reached approximately 10 feet. Source link

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How was Trump’s Davos speech received?

US President Donald Trump took to the stage in Davos, Switzerland to speak at the annual World Economic Forum, and gave a speech featuring topics ranging from Europe's green policies to Greenland. Trump told the room he would not use force in Greenland - but also launched a long argument for why the US should own the islandThe BBC's Economics Editor, Faisal Islam, explains the reception inside the room to the president's speech. Source link

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Body found in search for Budleigh Salterton missing swimmers

Body found in search for Budleigh Salterton missing swimmers

The body of a 47-year-old man has been recovered during a search for swimmers who went missing off the coast of Devon on Christmas Day, police have said.Officers said they found the man on Tuesday after two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton went missing during a festive swim in December.Formal identification is yet to be carried out, but officers said they believe the person to be a 47-year-old man. His next-of-kin have been informed.A second man, in his 60s…

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Cow astonishes scientists with rare tool use

Cow astonishes scientists with rare tool use

Watch: Veronika the cow shows off her unique skillsScientists are rethinking what cattle are capable of after an Austrian cow named Veronika was found to use tools with impressive skill. The discovery, reported by researchers in Vienna, suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.Veronika, a cow living in a mountain village in the Austrian countryside, has spent years perfecting the art of scratching herself using sticks, rakes, and brooms. Word of her behaviour eventually…

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BBC reports from UN compound being demolished in East Jerusalem

Israeli demolition teams have begun to tear down the headquarters of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency, known as Unrwa, in occupied East Jerusalem. Israel says it owns the land on which the compound stands and has accused Unrwa of being infiltrated by Hamas. Unrwa says its premises are protected under international conventions and, while it admits that nine Unrwa staff may have been involved in the 7 October Hamas-led attacks, it says Israel hasn't proven anything more extensive…

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The Northern Lights seen over Devon, but what are they?

The Northern Lights seen over Devon, but what are they?

Available for over a yearPeople across Devon were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights on Monday, but what are they, and will there be more chances to see them. Sky at Night presenter Chris Lintott spoke to John Acres and told us how to get the best results from our eyes and our cameras Picture Credit: The Mare and Foal SanctuaryProgramme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Northern Lights paint Devon night sky pink and green

Northern Lights paint Devon night sky pink and green

The Northern Lights put on colourful display in the night sky in West Alvington in south Devon.The weather phenomenon, known as aurora borealis, appears as bright, swirling curtains of lights ranging in colour from green to pink and scarlet.Observers were treated to a full display of pink, red, and green hues as the lights shone over the south-west of England at about 21:30 GMT on Thursday. Source link

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Texts between Donald Trump, Jonas Støre, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte

A series of text exchanges between Donald Trump and European leaders about ownership of Greenland have sensationally been released. The US president has pledged to tell European leaders at this week's forum in Davos, Switzerland, that "we will have to have" Greenland. Messages released on Monday between Trump and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Støre revealed the president no longer felt obliged to think only of peace after he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year. On…

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Over a hundred vehicles pile up on motorway after crash

More than 100 vehicles were involved in a pile-up that closed the I96 interstate road in Ottawa County, Michigan on 19 January. State police reported that there had been multiple injuries but no fatalities. One man involved in the accident said he could barely see the cars in front of him due to the snow when driving 20-25 mph (32-40km/h) before the crash. Source link

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