Brazil Supreme Court panel rejects Bolsonaro’s prison sentence appeal | Jair Bolsonaro News

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Brazil’s top court rejects Bolsonaro’s coup sentence appeal, affirming his 27-year penalty for post-election power grab.Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA five-member panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court has formed a majority to reject former President Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal challenging his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup to remain in power after the 2022 presidential election.The 70-year-old far-right firebrand was found guilty by the same court in September of attempting to…

Bridgwater carnival attack leaves victim with fractured jaw

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A man has been left with "potentially life-changing injuries" after being assaulted at a carnival event.Avon and Somerset Police said the man, in his late 20s, was attacked during Bridgwater Carnival in Somerset on Saturday, 1 November. After the incident, on the High Street, he was taken to hospital for surgery on a fractured cheekbone and his right eye, and may need to now wear glasses for the rest of his life, the force added.Det Con Charlotte Couch…

Penrith man jailed for 10 years for cocaine plot role

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Cumbria PoliceAndrew Bell was given a 10-year jail sentence for his role in the plotA man has been handed a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a major cocaine supply plot.Andrew Bell's part in the conspiracy was exposed by police when a 1kg (2.2lb) block of the drug was delivered to his home in Penrith, Cumbria, in January.Carlisle Crown Court heard the "import-quality" drugs had been transported by 35-year-old courier Eyup Bayram from Bournmouth, Dorset, who was…

Warning of ‘chaos’ as Devon council carve-up row deepens

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Miles DavisDevon political reporterExeter City CouncilExeter and Plymouth both want to expand in local government reorganisation and see an expanded TorbayCouncillors are putting party political interests above the needs of communities and risk creating "chaos" in the biggest local government shake-up for 50 years, according to a council leader.Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil, Liberal Democrat, accused rival councils of "gerrymandering" - manipulating boundaries for their own political benefit.Local authorities are drawing up plans for where new boundaries…

Somerset Agratas EV battery factory set to open 2026

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A huge, global battery factory is "on track" to open in 2026.Agratas has shared footage of its site near Bridgwater, Somerset.It will be making electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions, and is set to be the UK's biggest EV battery plant.About 2,000 people are involved in the build, and when it is finished next year, the site will offer 4,000 jobs. Source link

UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo | United Nations News

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WFP says a ‘deepening hunger crisis’ is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe number of people facing emergency levels of hunger in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has nearly doubled since last year, the United Nations has warned.The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday a “deepening hunger crisis” was unfolding in the region, but…

Sneezing Devon driver who killed pedestrian avoids jail

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BBCTruro Crown Court heard Mr Williams immediately tried to help at the sceneA driver who killed an 83-year-old man after a suffering a sneezing fit at the wheel has received a suspended sentence.A court heard Colin Williams, from Horseshoe Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon, had a sneezing episode but did not slow down or stop his BMW before he struck David and Daphne Clark in St Ives, Cornwall, in April 2024.The 43-year-old admitted causing death by careless driving and…

New study to show how diverse multicultural views about the body, mind and soul have influenced hospital design

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A new study will show how diverse multicultural views about the body, mind and soul have influenced hospital design. Those behind the research hope the new insight into the history of medical buildings will help promote better holistic healthcare design in the future. The British Academy project, Building for Holistic Healthcare, is awarded to Dr Sara Honarmand Ebrahimi through the International Fellowship scheme and is sponsored by Professor Maziyar Ghiabi, from the University of Exeter. It will provide…

Down Cemetery Road role was ‘dream come true’

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Apple TVRuth Wilson helped Connor Raithby with his scene in BristolA West Country actor said it was a "dream come true" to appear alongside Hollywood stars in a major new TV show.The Apple TV thriller Down Cemetery Road, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, was filmed in Bristol and Somerset.Connor Raithby from Taunton appeared in the first episode and said being able to work near his home was "really exciting".He said: "To actually work with such professionals on…

Green glory as University wins national sustainability awards

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An inspirational geography scholar, a student ambassador driving positive change, and the University’s commitment to honest and transparent reporting have all been lauded at a national awards night celebrating sustainability in higher education. At the 2025 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards, Exeter won two honours, was highly commended for a third, and was shortlisted in a fourth category for a landmark circular economy scheme that reuses student belongings. Dr Ewan Woodley, Associate Professor of Geography, was named…

Exeter involved in new centre offering specialist rehabilitation to hundreds of patients every year

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The country’s first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which aims to transform national and international research and innovation for specialist rehabilitation, is preparing to open its doors to its first patients.   The NRC is based on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate, near Loughborough, and will be supported in its ambitions by an Academic Network of 26 universities from across the country, including the University of Exeter. Professor Sallie Lamb, Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Exeter, said: “At…

Why is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi retiring from US Congress? | Donald Trump News

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“It’s an historic moment for the Congress. It’s an historic moment for the women of America. It is a moment for which we have waited over 200 years,” said United States Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in January 2007, upon becoming the speaker of the US House of Representatives.“For our daughters and our granddaughters, today we have broken the marble ceiling,” she added, addressing an applauding audience at the House in Washington, DC.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listPelosi,…