US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean | Donald Trump News

BREAKINGBREAKING, Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug smugglers.Published On 5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States military has conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four, according to the Pentagon.The attack on Thursday comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny over the strikes after it was revealed that a targeted boat had…

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Woman guilty of feud murder of e-bike rider in Bournemouth

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandDorset PoliceZoe Treadwell was convicted of murder by a jury at Winchester Crown CourtA woman has been found guilty of murdering a man she "mowed" down with a Range Rover.Zoe Treadwell, 36, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of the murder of Joey Johnstone, 28, on 9 April in Bournemouth, as part of an ongoing feud.She was also convicted of the attempted murder of her former partner Joshua Lovell, and causing grievous…

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Devon man hopes to jog again after double leg amputation

Tom StanifordTom Staniford had both of his legs removed to improve his quality of lifeA man who voluntarily had his legs amputated due to a rare genetic condition has said he hopes to learn to jog again.Tom Staniford has MDP syndrome, a rare genetic condition, which he said meant he had no fat on the soles of his feet.His right leg was amputated earlier in the year and his left leg was removed in October to ease the…

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Missed chances to save Weymouth teen on rail line, jury finds

Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandBTPRoxy Phillips was "blossoming" and "larger-than-life", a family friend saidWarning: The following story contains content some people might find upsettingA drunken teenage girl was electrocuted on a railway line after police and Network Rail missed opportunities to prevent her death, an inquest jury has found.Roxy Phillips, 15, fell on to the live rail in Weymouth, Dorset, while she was walking home at night with a friend in March 2023.A member of the public reported trespassers…

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Bristol to Bath path opened to Dott e-scooters and e-bikes

Getty ImagesThe area covered by the scooter scheme is expanding in Bristol and BathThe area covered by an official e-scooter and e-bike scheme has been increased to cover a popular pedestrian and cycle route.The Bristol and Bath Railway Path between Bitton, Emersons Green, and Temple Meads rail station has been opened up to riders, along with Concorde Way to Ashley Down in Bristol.Operator Dott has also expanded into Southdown, Odd Down and Combe Down in Bath, adding an…

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Distance from natural habitat doesn’t reduce pollination in tropical smallholder farms

Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn’t necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows.   It is commonly thought that when farmland is close to a natural habitat it is more likely to attract bees and other pollinators, and that more flowers will develop into seeds and fruit.   But a meta-analysis of how distance from natural habitats affects pollination in tropical smallholder farms discovered this is not always the…

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Tribute to teen after fatal Poole motorbike crash

A teenage motorcyclist who died in a collision with a lorry "had his whole future ahead of him", his family has said.Zebedee Watson, from north Dorset, died at the scene following the crash involving a DAF truck at the Safety Drive roundabout in Poole on 28 November.In a statement issued through Dorset Police, his family said his "warmth, kindness, and spirit" touched everyone.Dorset Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.In the statement,…

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New lock gate fitted at Charlestown Harbour following delays

BBCThe operation, which faced several delays, began during the early hours of the morningThe installation of a new lock gate in a harbour battered by storms last year has started.The operation at Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall began in the early hours so the gate could be floated into position and lifted on its bearings with the tide.In September 2024 the previous gate was damaged by storms, resulting in the harbour becoming tidal and resident boats being evacuated.Owner Rolf…

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Ex-solicitor touched Plymouth clients in ‘pre-arranged’ way

BBCAlan Harris denies 22 sexual abuse charges against himA former defence solicitor said he would touch clients in a "pre-arranged" way during interviews but never in a sexual manner, a court has heard.Alan Harris, 72, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of 12 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault and two charges of rape, dating from 1989 to 2015.In summing up, Recorder of Winchester Judge Angela Morris said Mr…

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Torbay Cristmas display damaged by people climbing it

Extra protection could be brought in for a Christmas lights display after a tree was damaged by people climbing on it, a council has said.CCTV video shared on social media showed two women scaling spiral metal tree frames along the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail on the Torquay harbourside, in Devon, in the early hours of Sunday, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Torbay Council said their actions had been "dangerous, costly to repair and spoils the experience for…

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Devon & Cornwall Police ask public to register CCTV cameras

Police are asking people to register CCTV and doorbell cameras so they can potentially request footage when needed to investigate crimes.Devon and Cornwall Police said it had introduced a new digital media management system which would allow it to request evidence from businesses and communities across the force area.The system, called NiCE Investigate, is currently used by 24 police forces across the UK.Assistant chief constable Dave Thorne said he hoped the new process of collecting digital media evidence…

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Root’s first century in Australia gives England edge as Starc topples Akram | Cricket News

England get an edge on the first day of second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane as Joe Root hits his first century in Australia.England’s Joe Root conquered his final frontier with a first Ashes century in Australia as the tourists pushed past 300 on the first day of the second Test in Brisbane despite a six-wicket haul from pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.Root marched off unbeaten on 135 off 202 balls after a late flogging of the pink…

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