4 h. ago David Watson is Aberdeen transfer target as second attempt fast tracked with rivals circling amid new deal plans

The Dons tried to sign Watson from Kilmarnock last summer but Scotland Under 21 star's contract is up at the end of this season

Economics

14 h. ago Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings

It's your one stop shop for all things transfers from Scotland, England and beyond

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23 h. ago Shabana Mahmood warns Labour MPs ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration

There is understood to be growing unease in party over home secretary’s sweeping overhaul of refugee rightsShabana Mahmood has warned Labour MPs that “dark forces are stirring up anger” over migration, amid growing alarm among senior party figures over the most sweeping overhaul of refugee rights in a generation.On Monday, Mahmood will announce controversial new laws to overhaul refugee status, which must be reassessed every two years, as well as curbing asylum appeals and toughening the approach to rights to family life.Restricting asylum seekers to one single appeal rather than different appeals on multiple grounds.Creating a new body for fast-tracking cases for dangerous criminals and those with little hope of success.Legislating to restrict last-minute modern slavery claimsJoining other countries in seeking reform of ECHR article 3 rights, to more narrowly define the risk of torture and degrading treatment.Changing the Home Office’s duty to provide support to asylum seekers to a...

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65 h. ago Man Utd news: New wonderkid wanted by Amorim as truth behind big row emerges

Ruben Amorim is reportedly casting his eye back to Portugal as his 2026 transfer plans begin to take shape, while Manchester United deal with the fallout of Benjamin Sesko's injury

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3 d. ago Wilfried Nancy on brink of Celtic manager job as move for Dermot Desmond's top target hits fast track

The Columbus Crew boss is inching closer to replacing Brendan Rodgers in the Parkhead dugout

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3 d. ago Leighton Clarkson 'open' to Aberdeen exit as Poland summer knockback is revealed

The former Liverpool starlet has started just once under Jimmy Thelin this season and could opt for a change of scene in January

Politics

4 d. ago Serbia secretly agreed deal with Jared Kushner firm to develop protected Belgrade site

Government established joint venture with Trump’s son-in-law in February 2024 to build hotel, apartments and museum complexThe Serbian government has established a joint venture with a property development company owned by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to develop a hotel complex in Belgrade, giving Serbia until next May to demolish the existing buildings, according to leaked documents.An independent Serbian news magazine, Radar, published what appears to be a 2024 investment agreement giving Kushner’s firm Atlantic Incubation Partners LLC a 77.5% stake in the joint venture, and the Serbian government a 22.5% stake. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Man Utd outcast Joshua Zirkzee told 'ideal' transfer as Premier League rivals circle

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee would be the ideal signing for Serie A side Roma as he looks to make a push for a World Cup spot for Netherlands in the United States

Sport

4 d. ago Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown

President signs legislation to restart federal operations after House passes measure in 222-209 voteThe longest US government shutdown in history ended on Wednesday after more than 42 days, following the House of Representative’s passage of a bill negotiated by Republicans and a splinter group of Democrat-aligned senators.The compromise sets the stage for government operations to return to normal through January, while leaving unresolved the issue of expiring tax credits for Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare health plans, which most Democrats demanded be extended in any deal to reopen the government. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Longest US government shutdown in history set to end after House passes bill

Measure to restart federal operations passes narrowly, but excludes healthcare funding demanded by DemocratsUS politics – follow liveThe longest US government shutdown in history is set to end on Wednesday after more than 42 days, following the House of Representative’s passage of a bill negotiated by Republicans and a splinter group of Democrat-aligned senators. The legislation restarts federal operations but does not include the healthcare funding the minority party demanded.The compromise sets the stage for government operations to return to normal through January, while leaving unresolved the issue of expiring tax credits for Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare health plans, which most Democrats demanded be extended in any deal to reopen the government. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England star Reece James reveals his plan to deal with Donald Trump at the World Cup

Reece James went viral for his bemusement after Donald Trump stayed on stage when Chelsea celebrated their Club World Cup success - and the England star has a plan for any repeat at the World Cup

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7 d. ago Who is James Overy? Manchester United starlet could get shock World Cup call

Red Devils starlet yet to make senior Old Trafford debut but has been fast-tracked at international level

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7 d. ago No link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, review finds

Wide-ranging review finds no convincing connection after Trump said women should ‘fight like hell’ to avoid painkillerA wide-ranging review into paracetamol use by pregnant women has found no convincing link between the common painkiller and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD.Publication of the work was fast-tracked to provide prospective mothers and their doctors with reliable information after the Trump administration urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol – claiming it was contributing to rising rates of autism. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Why Scotland should learn from Spain to save fossil fuel workers from unemployment

The Scottish and UK governments need a better plan to deal with mass job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industries

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2 w. ago Man Utd hit with Endrick transfer reality check as Premier League rivals circle

Manchester United are one of many clubs being linked with Real Madrid's Endrick ahead of the January transfer window, but the young Brazilian's demands may prove to be too much

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2 w. ago This $2.50 autism pill was hailed the 'holy grail' treatment... until evidence emerged of a dark side

Doctors are suddenly warning against a cheap 'autism drug' being fast-tracked to ease certain symptoms of the condition.

Economics

2 w. ago Bobby Wales transfer decision places Aberdeen and Hibs on red alert as Adam Idah places block

The striker swapped Rugby Park for a move to the Swans in the English second tier last summer

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2 w. ago 'Holy grail' $2.50 autism pill has transformed family's lives and even let one mute child tell his father he loved him for the first time... now doctors raise alarm over risks

Doctors are suddenly warning against a cheap 'autism drug' being fast-tracked to ease certain symptoms of the condition.

Society

2 w. ago Dante Polvara tracked by Hibs as Aberdeen brace for second transfer battle with Premiership rivals

The American midfielder is out-of-contract in the summer and has still to agree to an extension

Politics

2 w. ago Shareholders reject $9bn CoreWeave offer for Core Scientific

Deal’s collapse could hurt CoreWeave plans to meet growth targets that have driven soaring stock price

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