10 h. ago Japan's Prime Minister vows not to quit despite 'harsh result' on polls

According to media projections after elections, Ishiba's coalition was projected to have lost its majority in the upper house, a result that might push him to resign.

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25 h. ago John Swinney calls on Sir Keir Starmer to help Scotland evacuate injured Gazan kids

The First Minister wrote to the Prime Minister.

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38 h. ago Mum of boy calling for booze ban at kids football hits out at 'keyboard warriors'

EXCLUSIVE: Belinda Collins has hit back at the 'anonymous keyboard warriors' who accused her of 'putting words' in her sons mouth after he called for a ban on alcohol at his underage football tournaments

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47 h. ago Swinney's latest plan to achieve independence branded 'utterly hollow'

First Minister vows to ‘turn the heat up’ on Westminster for independence referendum as part of new strategy

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58 h. ago Stephen Colbert's The Late Show cancelled after 8 years as fans fume at decision

The popular US late night talk show host previously comically "backed" Scottish independence in one of his 2014 skits

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61 h. ago "I didn't realise I was hitting female cops," Manchester Airport attack accused tells jury

University student Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, then 19, said he was acting in self-defence when he was captured on CCTV delivering 12 blows including punches, elbow strikes and kicks during a bust-up in Terminal 2 on July 23 last year

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61 h. ago Kneecap's Glasgow Hydro gig sells out as rap trio headline their biggest Scottish show yet

In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, the band said "A very special thank you to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney... best in the business".

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64 h. ago John Swinney accused of hitting the Scottish independence 'panic button' as First Minister vows to 'turn up the heat' for a new referendum ... again

He pledged to increase support for Scotland leaving the UK and stressed the importance of supporters of independence backing the SNP at next year's Holyrood election.

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67 h. ago John Swinney pledges to focus on independence ahead of 2026 Holyrood election

The First Minister said he would “turn the heat up” on the UK Government to allow a second independence referendum.

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3 d. ago Starmer hits back at ‘rattled’ accusation over Labour MP suspensions

Sir Keir Starmer rejected comparisons to Sir Tony Blair when grilled over the suspension of Labour MPs due to their opposition of welfare cuts.

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3 d. ago Woman accused of attacking driver with bear mace after she hit chicken trying to cross the road

Cynthia Sosa, 38, facing assault charges in Key West.

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3 d. ago Machine that aided moon landing to go to Scots museum as anniversary approaches

The Facit Model LX calculator was used by Scottish scientist Archie Roy during the Apollo 11 mission.

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4 d. ago NHS Fife: John Swinney has 'confidence' in NHS Fife despite nurse Sandie Peggie being cleared of misconduct

FM ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

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4 d. ago Ministers trying to drum up interest in Alexander Dennis orders, says Robison

The bus manufacturer has announced plans to potentially shutter its Scottish operations.

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4 d. ago Orange Order to meet SNP Government officials after accusing John Swinney of 'silence' over air gun attack

John Swinney described acts of violence against the Orange Order as "completely and utterly unacceptable".

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4 d. ago John Swinney: It’s in Scotland’s interest I meet Donald Trump

The First Minister said there would be an opportunity to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Ukraine with the US president.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump meeting is an 'opportunity' for Scotland, insists John Swinney

The SNP leader said most Scots would expect him "to engage, promote and pursue the interests of the country" with the US President.

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5 d. ago Donald Trump tells Starmer to 'bring back the oil' and banish windfarms ahead of Aberdeen meeting

Donald Trump is poised for Aberdeen talks with Keir Starmer and John Swinney later this month.

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5 d. ago Whisky leaders urge Starmer to 'seize the moment' in Trump meeting to ditch tariffs

Donald Trump is poised for Aberdeen talks with Keir Starmer and John Swinney later this month.

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5 d. ago Donald Trump 'not welcome in Scotland' as President branded 'convicted criminal and political extremist'

John Swinney's decision to meet with the US President during his Scottish visit has been called "tragic" by one MSP.

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