Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher | Sudan war News

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Mohammed Zakaria had not slept in two days when the news came that el-Fasher, his hometown, had fallen to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The Sudanese video journalist and human rights activist had been monitoring the deteriorating situation from Kampala, Uganda, watching as the paramilitary seized the North Darfur governor’s office in the city on Friday, edging closer to taking control of all of it.He feared the worst.For Zakaria, the “nightmare” scenario is intensely personal. Searching through social media after the city’s fall, he discovered footage posted on Facebook by RSF soldiers…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief
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Tom Cleverley is the "right person" to lead Plymouth Argyle, says the club's chief executive Paul Berne. The Pilgrims dropped into the League One relegation zone on Tuesday after a 2-0 defeat to Mansfield, their third consecutive loss. The former Manchester United and Everton midfielder was appointed in June on a three-year deal after the team were relegated from the Championship to the third tier."We are a quarter of the way into Tom's first season with us. Whilst results have been disappointing, nothing has changed in terms of Tom being the…

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England v Australia: Why Guy Pepper has been on Steve Borthwick’s radar since 2022

England v Australia: Why Guy Pepper has been on Steve Borthwick’s radar since 2022
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When Steve Borthwick was named England head coach in December 2022 - nine months before the World Cup - he had a lengthy to-do list.On it was having a look at a promising flanker in Newcastle who had been recommended to him by a World Cup-winning former team-mate."As soon as I took this job, Richard Hill spoke to me about Guy Pepper," Borthwick told BBC Sport."I went up to Newcastle to meet him in 2023 and watched him play. He only played 30 minutes, but in that time he was incredible."Pepper…

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Torbay Council’s ‘hands tied’ on land access after charity liquidation

Torbay Council’s ‘hands tied’ on land access after charity liquidation
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A council leader has said his "hands are completely tied" after a conservation charity which leased and maintained coastal areas went into liquidation.Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust chairwoman Barbara King said last week financial pressures had proven "too great" despite the team's best efforts.The trust had looked after nearly 80% of Torbay's landscapes and more than 40 miles (64km) of coast paths and bridleways.Torbay Council leader David Thomas said the council had "difficulty from a legal perspective" with accessing the land for maintenance reasons such as emptying bins.Thomas said the council…

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University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy
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A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents is being launched by the University of Exeter. ApEx Forensics will draw upon academic expertise across a broad range of fields to provide one of the first commercial services of its kind to be established in UK Higher Education. Led by Professor Karl Harrison, the former National Forensic Specialist Adviser and one of the most experienced Forensic Archaeologists working in the UK, ApEx will call upon a host of experts…

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A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan
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GoogleEastbound journeys on the A35 Christchurch bypass are expected to take up to an hour longer during the closuresA business owner has said planning her day around roadworks has become "impossible".The eastbound A35 Christchurch bypass in Dorset has been shut from Fountain Way roundabout since Monday and will remain closed until 06:00 GMT on 10 November.Ellie Maclane runs a dog walking business in and around the town and said she sat in traffic for more than an hour for what should have been a five-minute journey on Tuesday.Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole…

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Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences
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Helen Munro BerrySouth WestBBCPeople can see the display across Devon and Cornwall until Thursday 4 DecemberA touring installation documenting the stories of homeless people in Devon and Cornwall is touring the counties.The Methodist Church said its Let's Face It! exhibition used audio and posters to invite visitors to engage with the realities of individuals facing housing instability.YMCA Cornwall, which supports young people at risk of homelessness, raised £157,000 with its recent housing campaign aiming to offer more accommodation to young people in difficult circumstances.Volunteer Nicholas Carter said he was put in…

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Tribute to ‘fun loving’ mum killed in A37 Maiden Newton crash

Tribute to ‘fun loving’ mum killed in A37 Maiden Newton crash
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Tributes have been paid to a mother described as a "fun loving free spirited soul" after she was killed in a car crash.The crash involved a black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 on the A37 near Maiden Newton, Dorset, on 22 October shortly before 17:35 BST. Catherine Gray, 49, from Weymouth, the driver of the Peugeot, died at the scene.In a statement released by police, Ms Gray's family said: "Catherine, also known as Cath, lived for her children who she adored wholeheartedly and would have helped anyone with anything."They…

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Australia and India denied by rain after Suryakumar big hitting | Cricket News

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India reached 97-1 in the 10th over against hosts Australia when rain fell in Canberra in the first T20 of the series.Published On 29 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe first Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out by the Canberra rain, with the tourists able to bat for less than half of their allocated tally of overs for a total of 97 for one.Shubman Gill was 37 not out and skipper Suryakumar Yadav unbeaten on 39 when the first clash in a five-match series was…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder following a reported hit and run, police have said.Officers were called at 10:25 GMT on Tuesday to Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, where two men had serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Police said officers carried out inquiries in the area and found the car that had left the scene.A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, failing to stop after an accident, driving dangerously, driving while unfit through drink. He remains in…

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