Dozens killed in DR Congo mine disaster | Mining
NewsFeed A bridge collapse at a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 80 workers. Witnesses said security forces at the mine triggered a stampede when they fired gunshots that caused panic. The military has…
Devon and Cornwall trains cancelled due to collapsing badger sett
Train passengers have been warned of disruption between Plymouth and Penzance due to a collapsed badger sett. Great Western Railway said train movement had been stopped after a collapsing badger sett, a network of tunnels used by the animals, was…
Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity | Crimes Against Humanity
NewsFeed A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s Dhaka has found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity over her government’s violent suppression of last year’s student-led protests. Published On 17 Nov 202517 Nov 2025 Click here to share…
Devon Weather Watchers have helped BBC forecasters
South West viewers have been sending “invaluable” photos to help weather forecasters for a decade. BBC Weather Watchers has celebrated its 10th birthday after being launched to get people to post photos from their local area to show what weather…
Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals champion | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin. Published On 17 Nov 202517 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Italy’s Jannik Sinner retained…
Chief constable to snorkel with sharks for Luna’s Fund charity
BBC Chief Constable James Vaughan said the charity provided valuable support and resources A chief constable is planning to snorkel with sharks to raise money for charity. Devon and Cornwall Police’s Chief Constable James Vaughan said he was supporting Luna’s…
Week in Pictures: From river erosion in Bangladesh to protests in Mexico | Climate Crisis News
Published On 16 Nov 202516 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share From communities in the Philippines battling climate-driven displacement and devastating floods, to solemn mass burials of Palestinians in Gaza, and demonstrations in Brazil as…
South West sees 9% rise in antibiotic-resistant infections
BBC Vanessa Carter said 11 months of different antibiotic prescriptions did not clear her infection If your antibiotics are not treating an infection you must go back to your doctor, a woman who suffered antibiotic resistance has urged. Her call…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,361 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events from day 1,361 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 16 Nov 202516 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Sunday, November 16: Fighting The…
Is global sports betting out of control? | Football
Hundreds of Turkish footballers and referees have been found to hold illegal betting accounts. The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue. Hundreds of players and…