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Thousands protest livestreamed murder of 2 women, young girl in Argentina | Crime News

Drug gang suspected in torture and murder of two young women, and a 15-year-old girl, in crime that shocks Argentina.Clashes have erupted between demonstrators and police as thousands protested in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, to demand justice over the torture and killing of two young women and a teenager, which was livestreamed on social media by a purported drug gang.Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday to denounce the killings that shocked Argentinians after it was…

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Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’ | News

At least 91 Palestinian people were killed on Saturday in relentless Israeli attacks throughout the Gaza Strip, including at least 45 in Gaza City, as the military intensified its widely criticised ground invasion.Gaza’s Government Media Office slammed Israel for misleading the Palestinian people with threats to evacuate to the central and southern governorates by portraying them as “safe humanitarian zones”, while continuing to strike those same areas.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAccording to a statement issued…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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At least 60 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel’s military has killed dozens more Palestinians across Gaza in its latest attacks, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to “finish the job” against Hamas during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Medical sources told Al Jazeera that 60 people were killed across the besieged and bombarded Palestinian territory on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAt least 30 of the victims were killed in Gaza City, where Israel has escalated its attacks…

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