85 minutes ago Scottish Gaelic in Outlander: Here are 13 Scots Gaelic Words and Phrases used on the hit show

Outlander has been credited for sparking a ‘renaissance’ of Scottish heritage languages with expressions like “Sassenach” catching on with the show’s global fanbase.

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1 hour ago Beloved doctor plunged 120ft to her death from historic aqueduct after suffering 'burn out' at work and losing her mother, inquest told

Dr Jane Green (pictured) fell to her death from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, north Wales on June 29 this year. The mother-of-three had been suffering with her mental health, an inquest heard.

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3 hours ago Golf chief can walk away from game with head held high after huge global growth

Martin Slumbers has made his mark during ten-year reign as The R&A’s CEO

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9 hours ago Multilateralism faces a toxic brew of debt, climate crisis and war. It’s time for a reboot | Mo Ibrahim

The stakes are high for donors at next month’s IDA summit in Seoul, but not investing in development means more instability globallyMultilateralism is under attack. A toxic brew of multiplying conflicts, worsening climate impact, new pandemics and spiralling debt has brought the system to its knees, appearing almost incapable of properly addressing these converging crises. Adding the unknowns of a Trump administration into the mix will do little to allay concerns.My own critiques of the current multilateral system are well documented, but I do not subscribe to the view that it has no future. What’s needed is a total reboot. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis – podcast

Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield travels to Finnish Lapland to investigate the disappearance of its carbon sink, and its implications for the fight against global heatingFinland has one of the most ambitious carbon-neutral goals in the world: to reach net zero by 2035. If this feels like a bold pledge, there’s good reason for it: two-thirds of the country is covered in forests, that have for decades absorbed more carbon dioxide than they have put out.But recently, something has changed: Finland’s carbon sink is no longer working. In fact, in barely over a decade, its forests and peatlands have become a net emitter of carbon dioxide with devastating consequences for the country’s climate goals. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago As Cop29 wraps up and the climate crisis gathers pace, Australia’s dash for gas is confounding | Bill Hare

Nearly all observers believe Chris Bowen is strongly committed to action. Most agree that can’t be said for his partyCop29 in Baku has concluded but its outcome is disappointing – in many dimensions. Its decisions on finance – agreeing that the developed world would provide US$300bn a year by 2035 – come nowhere close to what’s needed. Ultimately, it may even be poisonous because of its lack of ambition and muddled scope – it does not even cover loss and damage.Baku saw little sense of urgency or increased climate action, despite the universal message from scientific studies, including the Climate Action Tracker. Our global update this year found that in the last three years there’s been virtually no improvement in either action on the ground, nor ambition to take action in the future. ...

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18 hours ago Charming small town named 'utopia in the Midwest' that boasts breathtaking sights and very affordable homes

A small town in Indiana has been named 'utopia in the Midwest' for its small town feel, historic charm and luscious green spaces. 

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20 hours ago Amid alarming talk of World War 3, here are four ways to protect YOUR wealth from global turmoil: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Some military experts are whispering three words none of us thought we would ever hear in our lifetimes: World War III. Here are the best ideas to protect your money.

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22 hours ago ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ give Hollywood hope for strong holiday box office

The two films took in solid global ticket sales over weekend after fallow period for big studios

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25 hours ago Zelenskyy fears Ukraine is ‘testing ground’ for Russian weapons amid rise in Shahed strikes

Kremlin has fired 500 drones over the border in the past week and set up two factories to make ‘hundreds a week’Ukraine’s president said the country had been targeted by nearly 500 drones in the past week as well as more than 20 missiles and complained that Russia is using the country as “a testing ground” for its munitions.Though Russia’s first ever use of the Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile on Dnipro on Thursday captured global attention, on Sunday Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the increased level of Shahed drone attacks. Continue reading...

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