Peter Perrett, Robert Forster, The Loft…

October 2025 sees the cream of talented survivors from the New Wave, 80’s Indie and 90’s noise-poetry scenes touring the UK. Peter Perrett from the Only Ones!   Robert Forster from the Go-Betweens! Pete Astor and Andy Stricklands’ The Loft, the reunited and regenerated Prolapse  and a solitary date from the inimitable Wreckless Eric.  With an added bonus of the Jim Jones All-Stars  and a few Ged Babey favourites thrown in for good measure.   Get those credit cards out…

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‘War has rules’: UN event urges action to protect Palestinian children | United Nations News

New York City, United States – After nearly being killed in June during an Israeli attack on Gaza, 10-year-old Rasha felt compelled to write her will.“If I become a martyr or pass away, please do not cry for me because your tears cause me pain,” she wrote. “I hope my clothes will be given to those in need.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThaer Ahmad, a Palestinian American physician who has been volunteering in Gaza for the…

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Award-winning cyber law resource has 2025 update

Experts from around the world have worked together to expand a unique resource that helps countries, militaries, and academics understand how international law applies to cyber activities. The new material explores issues such as the peaceful settlement of cyber disputes, accountability for crimes against humanity committed through cyber means, and data collection in occupied territory. By combining new scenarios with updated incidents and national positions, the annual update ensures that the Cyber Law Toolkit remains a trusted reference…

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Eater: Duplication – album review

Album Review Eater Duplication Cleopatra Records CD/DL/Vinyl Preorder now for release 31 October 2025 Andy Blade and his 21st Century line-up of Eater release an album of 1976/77 cover versions and it is an utterly brilliant encapsulation of everything Punk Rock was about in the mind of a teenage boy in ’77. AI could never replicate this, as it has no concept of the joy of cheap speed and blow-jobs, says Ged Babey.  This is the album Andy…

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Syria, Israel edge closer to ‘deescalation’ pact: US envoy | Syria’s War News

Syria’s al-Sharaa voices hope for deal, warns of regional risks due to Israeli attempts to fragment country.Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsrael is close to striking a “de-escalation” agreement with Syria, after the latter’s President signalled that his country was “scared” of the former’s relentless attacks since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s rule last year.United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said on Tuesday that the agreement would see Israel stopping…

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‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech | Donald Trump News

US President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, delivering a sweeping speech that touched on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. He attacked friends and rivals alike, while making controversial – and often factually inaccurate – assertions.Here’s a look at some of his key comments and arguments – and how they hold up against the facts.Broken teleprompterTrump kicked off his speech with a lighthearted comment about a non-functional teleprompter,…

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Brixton House, London – Theatre Review

Black Power DeskBrixton House, London5th September 2025 Equality isn’t subversive, or is it? Phil Ross went to Brixton House wondering if a musical about police surveillance of Black communities in the 1970s would resonate in today’s algorithm age. What he found was something he didn’t expect at all. From 1967 to the early 1970s, Special Branch ran a unit known as the Black Power Desk, dedicated to spying on Black activists and community groups in Britain. Set in…

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Forensic markers to deter Devon and Cornwall sports club thefts

BBCJames Ewan said thieves "cleared out" Bridestow Cricket Club before the start of the summerSports clubs are being offered forensic markers to help protect equipment, following a rise in thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police said tractors, mowers and other high-value equipment had been stolen from clubs this year, and the crime prevention team had worked with victims to find a solution.Hannah Denton, crime prevention officer, said about 35 incidents had taken place throughout Devon and Cornwall since 1…

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Jon Savage : the John Robb interview

    Jon Savage : the John Robb interview Jon talks about his latest compilation that defines a musical period…Jon Savage’s 1986 – 1990: Rollin’ Under The Melody   Eleventh and final instalment in his revered series chronicling the wildly diverse and inventive musical subcultures from 1965 to 1990    32 tracks over 2 CDs with extensive sleevenotes   Out 26th September    Pre-order link:https://acerecords.co.uk/jon-savages-1986-1990-rollin-under-the-melody Ace continues the celebration of its 50th Anniversary with the release of 1986-1990: Rollin’…

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Rape survivor urges public to report predatory behaviour

Andrea Ormsby andArchie FarmerSouth WestGarrett White/PA WireProject NightEye has been launched to tackle violence against women and girlsA rape survivor is supporting a campaign, aiming to tackle violence against women and girl, by urging members of the public to call out concerning behaviour.As part of Project NightEye, Devon and Cornwall Police are asking members of the public to help them collect intelligence on sexual predators.Police said the aim was to prevent sexual and other crimes by identifying predatory…

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Calls for probe after killing of civilians reported in northwest Pakistan | Pakistan Taliban News

No official word yet on the killing of 24 people, including 14 fighters, in tribal area as opposition politicians blame the military for explosions.Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least 24 people, including children, have been killed in explosions in a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, triggering calls for an investigation into the incident.A local police official said bomb-making material allegedly stored at a compound run by…

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Technopolice: Chien De La Casse

Technopolice: Chien De La Casse (Howlin’ Banana/Idiotape/Ganache) LP | CASS | DL Out 26th September, 2025   French garage-egg-punks Technopolice hit our radar with egg-cellent debut album, Chien De La Casse, a riot of wired guitars and synths firing at will. By god, this is a glorious announcement of arrival to the world! Technopolice are here to batter down your doors with their gonzo-garage egg-punk blasts. The energy that they inject, right from the off on early single…

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