Thousands evacuate Philippine coast as Tropical Storm Fengshen approaches | Climate Crisis News

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The country is hit by some 20 storms and typhoons a year, striking disaster-prone areas where millions live in poverty.Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThousands of residents of a Philippine island have fled their homes along the Pacific coast as weather experts warned of coastal flooding ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Fengshen, rescue officials said.The eye of the storm was forecast to brush past Catanduanes, an impoverished island of 270,000 people, later on Saturday with gusts of up to 80km/h (50mph).Recommended Stories…

Trump administration furloughs nuclear weapons agency staff due to shutdown | Nuclear Weapons News

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About 1,400 workers will be cut from the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced that it will furlough about 1,400 workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) starting next week due to the ongoing shutdown of the US government.A spokesman at the Department of Energy, of which the NNSA is a semiautonomous branch, said on Friday that nearly 400 workers would remain at the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.Recommended Stories…

US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole for sprint race in Austin

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Piastri had looked to be struggling compared with Norris since the start of practice and was a good chunk off the Briton in all three qualifying sessions.Norris said: "Disappointed not to be on pole but not a surprise for us to be just a bit slower than the Red Bull lately."A little couple of bits here and there I could have improved on and caught a few bumps a little bit wrong, that's the difficulty of this track. Otherwise, all happy."Piastri said: "A pretty scruffy lap. Just didn't really get it…

Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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Hamas has handed over the remains of an additional captive it recovered in the ravaged Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian group urges mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to open border crossings and allow aid in.The armed wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, said in a statement on Friday that its fighters handed over the remains at 11pm local time (20:00 GMT), without elaborating on where the body was retrieved.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAccording to the group, the remains were pulled out earlier in the day…

US Grand Prix: Lando Norris sets pace in only practice session in Austin

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McLaren's Lando Norris set the pace in practice at the United States Grand Prix, split from team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg.Norris, trailing the Australian by 22 points with six races to go, headed Piastri by 0.279 seconds at the start of a sprint weekend at the Circuit of the Americas.Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was fourth fastest, ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Williams' Alex Albon.This was the only session before sprint qualifying at 22:30 BST.Mercedes' George Russell was seventh fastest, the first driver to set…

Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’ | Military

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NewsFeedMadagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation as he was sworn in as president. Former president Andry Rajoelina fled on Tuesday after weeks of mass demonstrations over power and water shortages.Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Camborne balloon launches ‘new way’ to track space weather

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Tomasz Maciulewicz/BBCThe new monitor could help understanding of the impacts of space weatherThe Met Office has launched radiation sensors strapped to a weather balloon to go more than 100,000ft (30,480m) above its site in Cornwall to improve forecasts.The monitor launched at Camborne is one of two sent up above the UK - with another going from Lerwick in Shetland.The readings will help weather experts understand radiation levels through the atmosphere and how they differ from ground level to high in the atmosphere. The monitors were developed by the University of Surrey…

Doctor who exposed himself to teen McDonald’s worker struck off

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Getty ImagesThe incident happened at a McDonald's drive-through restaurant in BristolA doctor who exposed himself to a 16-year-old McDonald's worker at a drive-through has been struck off.Emmanuel Hakem committed the act after the girl gave him his order at a branch in Bristol in October 2022.Hakem, who was training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at the time, was erased from the medical register on Friday.After his arrest, Hakem was still allowed to see patients but was required to have a chaperone, according to a…

Residents report unpleasant smell in Tiverton

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A council is investigating a "mysterious" and "unpleasant" smell in a Devon town after a number of complaints.Mid Devon District Council has received multiple complaints from residents about a smell affecting parts of Tiverton, the cause of which is still to be determined.To help the council with its investigation, people experiencing the smell have been asked to complete diary sheets until the end of the month.The diary sheets should contain the type of smell and the impact it is having on the enjoyment of their property, the council has said.Councillor David…

Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury

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BBCPolice are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on FridayA woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon hospital, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it received reports at about 10:35 BST on Friday to a collision involving a black Toyota Yaris and a pedestrian at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.Officers said the woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital - her next…

Former church leader denies sexual assault charges, court hears

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A former Methodist church leader has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and indecent assault, a court has heard. Steven Wild, 71, of Steeple Close in St Ives, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday.Wild was charged with eleven offences which involved a number of women between 2004 and 2019. A trial has been set for November 2026 and he has been remanded on unconditional bail until a review hearing in September next year. Wild, who was chair of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Methodist Circuit between 2002 and…

Disgraced officer would have been dismissed, police panel finds

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A police officer who formed an inappropriate relationship with a woman he met on duty would have been sacked had he not resigned, a misconduct panel has ruled.In July Martyn Newitt from Liskeard admitted misconduct in public office and misusing a computer to secure unauthorised access to data and was given a 12 month suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court. He was a temporary police sergeant when he visited the woman after an incident involving her ex partner and made a social media account under a false name which he…