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UN Security Council rejects last-ditch effort to delay Iran sanctions | United Nations News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Security Council votes against delaying reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.Published On 26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution drafted by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran.In a 4-9 vote, with two abstentions, world leaders on Friday opted to reimpose sanctions owing to Iran’s nuclear programme. The sanctions are set…

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Three Devon areas in line for £20m of government funding each

Three areas in Devon are set to get £20m each over 10 years for improvements from a £5bn government scheme aimed at reviving high streets, parks and public spaces.Devonport and Mount Wise and St Budeaux, both in Plymouth, are on the list of 169 communities to receive the Pride in Place funding.Torbay's Blatchcombe and Blagdon will also receive the government cash boost.Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport said: "The best thing about this new money is…

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Firefighters tackling Exmouth house fire

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a house in a seaside town.The incident was reported at about 12:50 BST on Friday on Claredale Road in Exmouth, with six crews from Devon and Somerset Fire Service being sent to the scene.The fire service said its crews were working internally and externally at the property to contain the spread of the flames.A spokesperson added the crews had been removing plasterboard and roof tiles as part of efforts to prevent further…

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Tegan Finn: Plymouth Argyle youngster relishing senior opportunities

Growing up as an Argyle fan - his favourite player was Graham Carey - has given Finn a love for the club that is is matched by his talent.Former boss Wayne Rooney gave Finn his debut away at Leeds United as a 16-year-old making him the sixth youngest debutant in the club's history.He says his dream is to impress in front of the fans at Home Park that he was once sat with - as well as earn…

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China moving away from fossil fuels sends “strong signal” | Climate

Erin Sikorsky of the Center for Climate and Security explains why China saying it’s moving away from fossil fuels is significant, after Trump denied climate change at the UN.Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Earthquake measuring at least magnitude 6.1 rocks Venezuela | Earthquakes News

Tremors were felt in several states in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, and over the border in neighbouring Colombia.Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAn earthquake measuring at least magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale has struck in northwest Venezuela, according to several geological research organisations, sending tremors across the South American country, including the capital Caracas.Tremors were also felt in several other states in Venezuela, as well as over the border…

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Kenya’s president demands African seat at UN Security Council | United Nations

NewsFeedKenyan President William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the Security Council is unfair and undermines the UN’s credibility, arguing the continent bears the “heaviest cost of instability”.Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Devon and Somerset fire service told to make improvements

Devon and Somerset fire service told to make improvements

BBCStaff have been urged to record faults and escalate them to senior leadsDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been told to make improvements when it comes to issues that may affect the time taken to get to incidents. A revisit inspection of the service by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services in July found "long-standing issues" with the system which had "not previously been resolved in a timely manner".It said some of…

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Jack Mackenzie: Plymouth Argyle defender suffers further injury setback

Plymouth Argyle defender Jack Mackenzie will be out for a further four to six weeks after suffering from shin splints.The 25-year-old has yet to play for the Pilgrims since his summer move from Aberdeen after suffering tendonitis in his knee during pre-season.But having overcome that problem the Scottish Cup winner has been sidelined with a new issue which will likely keep him out until November.It is another blow to the Pilgrims who have lost Julio Pleguezuelo, Caleb Watts…

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Colombia blasts genocidal Israel and allies over Gaza atrocities | Humanitarian Crises

NewsFeedColombian President Gustavo Petro told the UNGA the world must end the “genocide in Gaza,” blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the US, and Europe as genocidal. He also tied US strikes on Caribbean boats to wider abuses driven by racism and domination.Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Guinea voters endorse post-coup constitution, partial results show | Elections News

Presidential election is currently expected to take place in December.Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVoters in Guinea have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president if he chooses to, according to partial results.The constitution looked set to pass with 90.6 percent votes in favour and 9.4 percent against, the head of Guinea’s General Directorate of Elections, Djenabou Toure, told reporters late on…

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EFL Trophy: Big wins for Bolton, Plymouth and Northampton

Bolton, who won the competition in 2023, raced into an early lead against Man City with goals from Sam Dalby, John McAtee and Aaron Morley.There was no response from City as the League One side held on for a comfortable win.Kamarai Swyer's first goal for Northampton set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Chelsea. Swyer finished after good play by Michael Jacobs, making his second debut for his hometown club.Jacobs then curled in a beauty…

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