5 d. ago Men in St George flag masks paint on zebra crossing as people say 'it's not English'

The St George Cross graffiti surge continues as men in masks painted a West Midlands crossing with a red cross, but it emerges that St George was in fact a ‘Turkish man’

Politics

9 d. ago SNP defends 'strong' rights making Glasgow magnet for homeless refugees and costing extra £40m

Glasgow City Council has received homeless applications from hundreds of refugees who sought asylum in English and Northern Irish cities.

Economics

1 week ago 'Call in the Red Cross to fix Glasgow's refugee crisis' say homeless campaigners

The cost of providing temporary accommodation in the last four months in Glasgow has passed the £16 million mark.

Events

1 week ago Glasgow homeless crisis must be fixed fast as it's being used by far

"It is vital that a solution can be found...Otherwise the issue will continue to be seized upon by far-right figures like Nigel Farage."

Events

1 week ago Gaza City offensive would be ‘death sentence’ for Israeli hostages, say relatives

UN warns of ‘massive death and destruction’ if Netanyahu proceeds with plan for expanded military operationMiddle East crisis – latest updatesAn Israeli operation to conquer Gaza City would be a “death sentence” for the remaining living Israeli hostages held in Gaza, relatives of the hostages have said, as the Red Cross and UN warned of a looming catastrophe.Opposition to a new operation – repeatedly “approved” by Israeli figures in recent days – is growing inside Israel and internationally. Calling for an immediate ceasefire, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, warned of the “massive death and destruction that a military operation against Gaza would inevitably cause”. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Scots family 'in crisis' after tenement collapse left them homeless with no belongings

The derelict building at the corner of Albert Drive and Kenmure Street came crumbling down after Jessica Ramm had previously reported a 'rumble' type noise coming from their shared wall.

Society

2 w. ago Trump’s critics say Putin ‘flattered’ Trump at the Alaska summit. Europe’s leaders aim to do the same

Trump’s meeting with Putin rolled back key red lines that Zelensky says Ukraine won’t cross. But Europe could be relying on Trump to flip-flop once again, writes John Bowden

Politics

3 w. ago Ayrshire singer opens her garden to the public to raise money for Red Cross

Renowned international mezzo-soprano Linda Finnie has opened up the garden at Whitewin House in Girvan to raise funds for the Red Cross

Politics

4 w. ago Videos of emaciated Israeli hostage spark outrage as Hamas sets conditions for aid to captives

Hamas says any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel permanently opening humanitarian corridors and halting airstrikes during the distribution of aid

Politics

4 w. ago Hamas CAVES to pressure from Netanyahu and concedes it might now allow the Red Cross into Gaza following global outrage over hostage videos

Hamas has caved and said is conditionally ready to deliver Red Cross aid to the hostages it is holding in Gaza. 

Events

4 w. ago Netanyahu asks for Red Cross help to get aid to hostages in Gaza

‘Systemic starvation is being carried out against our hostages,’ he says

Events