32 h. ago ‘Cruelest forms of torture’: freed Palestinians describe horrors of Israeli jail

Men who were held in Nafha prison say they were brutally beaten, bound at the hands and feet, verbally abused, allowed to contract fungal and skin diseases, and assaulted with loud music for up to two days straightBefore releasing him, Israeli prison guards decided to give Naseem al-Radee a farewell gift. They bound his hands, placed him on the ground and beat him without mercy, saying goodbye the same way they had said hello: with their fists.Radee’s first sight of Gaza in nearly two years was blurry; a boot to the eye left him with blurred vision two days later. Vision problems added to the laundry list of ailments he gained during his 22-month stay in an Israeli prison. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cyclist horrifically 'threatens to stab mum pushing pram' in 'unprovoked attack'

Police Scotland is investigating a report that a woman was threatened by a man on an e-bike, as well as verbally assaulted, in Edinburgh's Wardieburn Place West area on Friday

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6 d. ago Douglas Ross' drug recovery bill voted down by SNP and Greens

During the debate at Holyrood, drugs minister Maree Todd said the 'belief in the right to recovery unites us all'.

Politics

6 d. ago Hundreds of drug dealers evade justice, as Douglas Ross's Right to Recovery Bill voted down

Scottish Labour says Scotland ‘will never get to grips’ with the drugs crisis under the SNP.

Economics

7 d. ago Scientists create first ever blood test to diagnose ME Chronic Fatigue

400,000 have the condition in the UK, but many have faced claims that it is mental, not physical

Events

8 d. ago What will Douglas Ross' Right to Addiction Recovery Bill do as key concern raised

Douglas Ross’s proposed legislation would embed a right to recovery for those diagnosed with an addiction in law.

Politics

1 week ago Seagull 'mass slaughter' ruled out as SNP ridiculed for 'googly eyes' and arm waving to deter birds

SNP ministers have opened the door to make it easier to obtain a licences to shoot seagulls but have ruled out a “mass slaughter”.

Politics

2 w. ago Douglas Ross brands seagull summit a ‘sham’ and ‘frustrating waste of time’

The event last week followed "concern" from the public about urban gulls.

Politics

2 w. ago Gilruth ‘refusing to answer straightforward question’ on school toilet rules

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

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2 w. ago 'I'm 19 and addicted to tanning beds – I already have wrinkles but I won't stop'

Megan Blain, 19, has been using sunbeds for almost four years, and she claims that she 'physically has to go on' the sunbeds, rather than it being about the actual tanning results

Politics

3 w. ago Seagull summit goes ahead days after SNP minister was forced to quit over Douglas Ross row

Douglas Ross caused a huge political row last week after he blasted the Scottish Government for failing to invite MSPs to the powwow on gulls.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Right to rehab' bill for drug users rejected by Scottish Parliament committee

A Committee has dealt a blow to a plan proposed by Tory MSP Douglas Ross.

Politics

3 w. ago New SNP minister appointed by John Swinney after Jamie Hepburn 'assault' allegation involving Douglas Ross

Graeme Dey returns to the job of parliamentary business minister, and Ben Macpherson MSP returns to government for the first time since 2023.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP MP says Jamie Hepburn 'right' to resign as government minister over 'bad behaviour' involving Douglas Ross

Stephen Gethins MP said ‘passions ran out of control’ in the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP minister QUITS after claims he assaulted Tory MSP in foul

Jamie Hepburn has resigned as the parliamentary business minister at Holyrood after a clash with Douglas Ross, the former Scottish Tory leader.

Politics

3 w. ago Jamie Hepburn resigns as SNP Government minister after Douglas Ross assault claim

Douglas Ross had accused the MSP of physically assaulting him and verbally abusing him.

Politics

3 w. ago Jamie Hepburn resigns as SNP minister after being accused of 'aggressively grabbing' Douglas Ross

Hepburn has chosen to walk away from the Scottish Government after made the subject of an official complaint from the former Conservatives leader.

Politics

3 w. ago Ross files complaint with First Minister after Hepburn clash

Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn clashed after the end of Holyrood proceedings on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Douglas Ross says he fears for his colleagues after SNP minister Jamie Hepburn 'bullying' incident

The former Scottish Conservative leader has lodged a formal complaint with First Minister John Swinney.

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3 w. ago Douglas Ross demands John Swinney sacks SNP minister who 'aggressively grabbed' Tory MSP in seagull row

The Tory MSP said "I fear for other colleagues who may be exposed to this behaviour if Mr Hepburn continues in his position of power".

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