‘Derailment’ warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change

Post published:October 28, 2025
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The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C – and Earth system tipping points, such as the widespread dieback of warm-water coral reefs, now being reached – the consequences of climate change are guaranteed to escalate. The new report – by the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative (SCRI), the University of Exeter, University College London’s Climate Action Unit, and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) – says this could create a vicious cycle in which dealing with climate impacts…

Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two | Gaza News

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Hamas has handed over the remains of another dead captive to Israel, hours after an Israeli drone attack in southern Gaza killed two Palestinians amid a fragile ceasefire.The Israeli military said on Monday that the Red Cross had taken custody of the coffin and was in the process of transporting it to the army’s troops in Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listUnder the terms of a United States-brokered ceasefire that took effect on October 10, Hamas has undertaken to return the bodies of all the 28 deceased captives. The…

Jamaica readies for ‘catastrophic’ hazards from Hurricane Melissa | Weather

Post published:October 27, 2025
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NewsFeedJamaica is bracing for what forecasters call “catastrophic level hazards” from Hurricane Melissa, expected to make landfall Tuesday morning as a potential category five storm.Published On 27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Memorial to LGBT veterans means ‘no more shame’

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Georgina BarnesSouth WestRuth BirchRuth Birch and Julia Currey, shown 22 years apart, met each other in the armyA woman who had to hide her relationship with her now-wife has described a new memorial recognising lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel as a "significant piece of history".The sculpture, named An Opened Letter, was unveiled by King Charles III to commemorate LGBT+ veterans affected by the ban of same-sex couples in the armed forces until 2000.Ruth Birch, from Truro in Cornwall, said she endured mental exhaustion as she tried to keep her…

Flood prevention tree planting scheme looking for volunteers

Post published:October 27, 2025
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An environmental group which plants 20,000 trees and hedgerows a year across Somerset is on the lookout for more volunteers to offer their land.Reimagining the Levels (RtL) was borne out of the 2014 floods in the county and tries to reduce the impact of flooding by slowing the flow of waters.The group has planted more than 120,000 trees so far, helping private land owners to provide shelter and diversity.Kate Towers, from Compton Dundon, said the scheme was "good for people, good for nature, good for the whole of the community".Ms Towers…

Man jailed over three-hour garage rooftop standoff in Cornwall

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Devon and Cornwall PoliceLawry Alison threatened to blow up police and the garageA man who threatened to set fire to a petrol station and climbed on its roof, sparking a major emergency service response, has been jailed for 27 months.Lawry Alison, 24, from Polstain Road in Threemilestone, Cornwall, climbed on the roof of Biscovey Garage in St Blazey Gate, near St Austell, on 15 September. While there, he damaged cabling and antennas and made racial comments to members of staff nearby before he threatened to blow up police and the garage…

Bridgwater one-way system to be reviewed, Somerset Council say

Post published:October 27, 2025
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BBCThe new one-way system affects Salmon Parade and East Quay in BridgwaterA council has decided to review a controversial one-way system after a petition against it was signed by more than 5,000 people.As part of the Celebration Mile works in Bridgwater, Somerset, East Quay and Salmon Parade have been made one-way to traffic.Councillor Bill Revans, the Liberal Democrat leader of Somerset Council said: "We've listened carefully to residents and local businesses, and are already taking another look. It comes after 5,400 people signed a petition against the changes and the local…

Eastern Airways on brink of collapse putting with jobs at risk

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UK regional airline Eastern Airways is on the brink of collapse, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.The company filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator on Monday after several flights were cancelled, including between between Teesside and Aberdeen.The airline operates across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and runs services supported by the Scottish government for people in the northernmost point of mainland UK. Eastern Airways and The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have been approached for comment.A notice to appoint administrators is a formal step that gives the business…

Winter Fore Street Flea – Exeter Observer

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Winter Fore Street Flea - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARMarket selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink with live music from local artists returns for a winter edition.Leigh CurtisFore Street Flea returns on Sunday 23 November with stalls selling jewellery, crafts, clothing, records, second-hand items and food and drink.There will also be live music, street performances and other activities.The market was created by independent businesses in Fore Street and first held in 2016.It is…

Car crash causes delays on part of M5 in Devon

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Drivers experienced delays on part of the M5 after a car hit the central reservation.Devon and Cornwall Police said two of three southbound lanes had been closed between junction 28, leading on to the A373 Honiton Road at the Cullompton services area, and junction 29, leading to the A30 at Exeter and Honiton.Officers said emergency services had attended the scene and asked drivers to be patient while they dealt with incident.Diversions were put in place via the A373 while the motorway lanes were closed. Source link

Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned | Vladimir Putin News

Post published:October 27, 2025
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North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui praised the ‘spiritual closeness’ between the two states.Published On 27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has met North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the latest high-level engagement between the two countries, which have strengthened ties during the Ukraine war.Footage released by Russian state news agencies showed Putin greeting Choe in the Kremlin on Monday. Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov also appeared at the meeting.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listPutin said the countries’…

Men crash stolen taxi into parked and moving cars in Bideford

Post published:October 27, 2025
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Police have arrested a man in his 30s after two men stole the taxi they had hired and drove it into parked and moving cars.Devon and Cornwall Police said the white Ford Mondeo taxi driver had picked up the men from Westward Ho! and driven them to the Geneva Court of Bideford at about 16:15 GMT on Sunday.The men promised payment and went in to a house and, when the taxi driver knocked on the door a little while later, they threatened him and stole the taxi, police said.The force said…