At least 31 dead, over 50 injured at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally | News

Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.Published On 27 Sep 202527 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least 36 people have been killed and more than 50 injured on Saturday at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, state officials said.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said eight children and 16 women were among the 36 people who died in the district of Karur in Tamil Nadu during a political rally by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Vijay’s party.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listLarge crowds had gathered for the meeting, part of Vijay’s ongoing state tour for his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year and began campaigning this month in advance of state elections that are to be held early next year.State lawmaker Senthil Balaji told reporters that 58 people were hospitalised after what he said was a stampede. He added that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will visit the area on Sunday.“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening,”…

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Slips and trips at Red Bull mast challenge in Plymouth

Hundreds of competitors have taken part in Red Bull's capture the flag challenge. Participants were tasked with running up a greased mast at the event on Plymouth's Barbican earlier.The challenge involved attempting to run up the slippery pole as quickly as possible to be crowned the winner.A test of speed, skill and determination, participants ended up in the water at the end of the event - some more gracefully than others. Source link

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Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle forward targets more goals after Burton double

Lorent Tolaj hopes he can continue his good form after scoring twice in Plymouth Argyle's 4-0 win at Burton Albion.The summer signing, who moved to Home Park from Port Vale for more than £1m, took his tally to five goals for the club.It came as the Pilgrims recorded their biggest league win of the season and moved up to 15th in League One after a fifth victory in six games in all competitions. "It's not easy when you change the team; new teammates, new staff members, different city as well, different club," the Swiss forward told BBC Radio Devon. "But I think I've done alright. I think it's eight games, five goals, one assist, so it's not bad."Hopefully I can keep going. But it's been good, the lads have been good with me, so I'm really enjoying it here." Source link

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Israel’s justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds | Gaza News

Israel falsely claimed a Hamas camera was the target of a deadly strike that killed 22 people, including journalists.Published On 27 Sep 202527 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsrael’s justification for bombing a Khan Younis hospital in southern Gaza, claiming it targeted a Hamas camera, is false, according to an investigation by the news agency Reuters.Israeli forces planned the August 25 attack on Nasser Hospital using drone footage that, a military official said, showed a Hamas camera that was the target of the strike. But a Reuters review of visual evidence and interviews with witnesses established that the camera in question actually belonged to the news agency and had long been used by one of its own journalists.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe “double-tap” attack killed 22 people, including five journalists – one of whom worked for Al Jazeera. Their deaths bring the number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza to more than 200 since the genocidal war began nearly two years ago.A day after the hospital strike, the army said troops had fired on a “suspicious” camera draped in cloth, claiming it was operated by Hamas. Drone footage later showed the device on a…

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Ashburton House care home fined over resident’s death

Ashburton House care home fined over resident’s death

GoogleThe Care Quality Commission took Ashburton House to court following a resident's death in 2022A care home has been fined after one of its residents died following a fall at the property.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it took Devon-based Ashburton House Care Home Limited to court over its treatment of Robin Lee, who sustained serious injuries when he fell down steps in another resident's bathroom in May 2022.The care home's bosses pleaded guilty at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Friday to failing to provide safe care and treatment to Mr Lee, who had dementia, and were ordered to pay a fine of £48,000, a £190 victim surcharge and costs of £14,150.30.A spokesperson for the care home said it accepted the court's finding and had made improvements since the incident.'Unacceptable' risk managementThe CQC said Mr Lee, who arrived at Ashburton House, in Ashburton, in January 2022, had been highlighted as being "high risk" for falls after several incidents."Despite his room being on the ground floor, he regularly used the stairs and entered other residents' bedrooms unaccompanied," the regulator said.It added records at the care home showed staff had found Mr Lee, who needed a Zimmer frame to move around, upstairs on at…

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Bideford to hold two food and drink festivals in 2026

A food and drink event in north Devon will be held twice in 2026 after a "record-breaking" number of visitors this year, a council has said.Torridge District Council said the eat:Bideford festival had more than 8,500 attendees this year compared to 6,000 in 2023, when the event was first held.The council said "We are thrilled to announce that Bideford won't just be getting one festival in 2026… we're getting two."Economic development manager Chris Fuller said the food and drink market featured produce from within a 30-mile radius: "It's about celebrating everything we have in the local area."He said: "It's a great opportunity to enjoy brilliant local food and drink in a beautiful space alongside the river in Bideford, that doesn't get used as much as we would like."Mr Fuller said the event had received positive feedback from visitors and businesses because there were few events of its scale in the area.He said this year's success felt like a "massive opportunity" to do more."We have got an amazing array of producers here in Torridge and north Devon and when you can say we are getting 8,000 coming into this fun space, producers want to get involved," Mr Fuller said.The council is planning…

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Exmouth house fire extinguished after eight-hour battle

A blaze which engulfed a house and garden for nearly eight hours in a seaside town is believed to have been started accidentally, firefighters said.Several crews from Devon and Somerset Fire Service were called out to the incident on Claredale Road in Exmouth at about 12:50 BST on Friday and led to warning to avoid the area.The service said the blaze had started in the garden of the property before spreading to the house. All people and a dog inside the building were able to get out safely.A fire service spokesperson said the flames were extinguished by 20:46. Source link

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US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide | Entertainment

NewsFeedAmerican actress Jennifer Lawrence says the situation in Gaza is “no less than a genocide”. The X-Men star and mother of two, was asked how she felt as a parent watching so many children killed in conflicts.Published On 27 Sep 202527 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth manager in his own words

Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth manager in his own words

Kelly: What was it like growing up? Talk to me about your family.Andoni: Since I was 10 or 11 years old, I always used to go to school on the train alone to San Sebastian. After school, I took a bus to training, and after I finished training my father came to take me. Both of my parents were working - they have been working always. I am used to moving myself since I was young, which has been good for my independence. When I moved, I was 16 and had to go to a new place. I was living alone which is not the easiest thing. But I think it has been good for me.Kelly: Did you have any brothers or sisters?Andoni: No.Kelly: Who did you play football with growing up?Andoni: In Spain, when you have a school, you have your morning, you have lunch then you have two hours free. Some people go home, and then they come for the afternoon and evening classes, so it was two halves of the day. In between I used to play football all the time. I couldn't go back home so I stayed there playing football.Kelly: If you hadn't been a professional…

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Plymouth students asked to take part in Red Bull mast challenge

Plymouth students asked to take part in Red Bull mast challenge

REDBULLThe challenge involves running up a greased mast to grab a flag as quickly as possibleStudents from universities in Plymouth are being invited by Red Bull to take part in one of its challenges.The sports drink company said its Up The Mast challenge was a success in 2024 when it was hosted at St Andrews Harbour in Scotland.The challenge involves running up a greased mast to grab a flag as quickly as possible with participants ending up in the water at the end.Red Bull said the event was designed to "test competitors' speed, skill and sheer determination" and would also include entertainment and live music."The fastest to grab the flag in the final round will be declared the ultimate winner," it said.The event, at the Barbican & Sutton Harbour, will take place between 14:00 and 17:00 BST and participants must be over the age of 18. Source link

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Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US | Conflict News

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto has told the United Nations General Assembly that the United States has an “illegal and completely immoral military threat hanging over our heads”, as reports emerge that the US is planning to escalate attacks on the South American country.Pinto told the gathering of UN member states on Friday in New York that his country was grateful for the support of governments and people “that are speaking out against this attempt to bring war to the Caribbean and South America”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe minister claimed US threats towards his country were aimed at allowing “external powers to rob Venezuela’s immeasurable oil and gas wealth”.He also accused Washington of using “vulgar and perverse lies” to “justify an atrocious, extravagant and immoral multibillion-dollar military threat”.Earlier on Friday, US broadcaster NBC News reported that US military officials are drawing up plans to “target drug traffickers inside Venezuela” with air attacks, citing two unnamed US officials.US President Donald Trump said last week that US forces had carried out a third strike targeting a vessel he said was “trafficking illicit narcotics”. At least 17 people have been killed in the three attacks.Experts have cast doubt on the…

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