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Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Russia's FSB says blast damaged railway track in Voronezh region, Ifax reports
Russia's FSB security service said on Thursday that a railway track in the Voronezh region was damaged by the detonation of an explosive device, Interfax news agency reported. The issue of opening a criminal case on terrorism is currently under consideration, the FSB said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
World War Two grenade found in rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool. A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said. The team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge. "A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Maritime and Coastguard Agency Warning after grenade found in Isles of Scilly Homes evacuated over suspected grenade in garden Live hand grenade found by child on Cultra beach
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Live World War Two grenade found in Westward Ho! rockpool
A beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool.A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Devonport naval base in Plymouth was called in while coastguards cordoned off the area, which included part of the South West Coast Path. The grenade was then safely destroyed on-site in a controlled explosion after being buried and rigged with a small charge."A big thank you to the public for their patience and co-operation," BCRT said.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Suspicious material prompts police perimeter in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
An SPVM police vehicle is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi Montreal police (SPVM) set up a large security perimeter in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough Friday after receiving a report that a potentially explosive material had been dropped off at a local business. According to the SPVM, officers received a call around 4 p.m. regarding the incident at a business on des Carrières Street near Christophe-Colomb Avenue. 'Our explosives experts are currently examining the material, but it does not appear to be dangerous,' said an SPVM spokesperson. No evacuations were necessary. Investigators are also working to locate the person who left the material at the scene.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Teignmouth Pier and cafes evacuated after ordnance found
A Devon seaside town's pier, cafes and nearby properties have been evacuated after a suspected explosive device was found on the beach.A 656ft (200m) cordon has been put in place in Teignmouth after the discovery of the "suspected ordnance", said Devon and Cornwall Police."Please steer clear of the area while emergency services are in attendance and assessing the item," the force said officers were "engaging with those impacted directly".
