57 m. ago Should Holyrood have a second chamber like the House of Lords?

Lord George Foulkes says having a second chamber could improve how many different aspects of the Scottish Parliament work.

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57 m. ago How new legislation would strengthen the rights of parents to ask for a Gaelic school

The Scottish Languages Bill will be debated on Tuesday, and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has written about the legislation’s importance.

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59 m. ago Eight killed in Iranian strikes on Israel as Trump threatens Tehran with ‘full strength’ of military if it attacks US – live updates

At least 35 missing after strike hits town south of Tel Aviv; US president also claims ‘we can easily get a deal done’ to end conflictIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranHours after presiding over an unprecedented military parade in Washington DC, Donald Trump has threatened that if Iran attacks the United States in any way, it would face the might of the US military “at levels never seen before.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump also said the US had nothing to do with Israel’s latest attack on Iran overnight and that “we can easily get a deal done” to end the conflict. He wrote:The US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!European leaders will seek an explanation about what persuaded Tru...

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1 hour ago 4 years after Haiti's president was killed, the investigation drags on

Not one suspect imprisoned in Haiti has faced trial after being accused in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse, who was gunned down at his home in Port-au-Prince nearly four years ago

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1 hour ago At least eight killed in Iranian strikes on Israel while Israeli attacks set Tehran oil depot on fire – live updates

At least 35 missing after strike hits town south of Tel Aviv; Iran says situation at Shahron oil depot under controlIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranHello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Middle East.Israel and Iran exchanged another round of strikes late on Saturday and into Sunday, with at least eight people killed in Israel when Iranian missiles penetrated air defences in the north and centre of the country as well as hitting a science institute near Tel Aviv.At least eight people are dead and more than 100 injured after Iran launched a barrage of missile strikes at Israel overnight, in retaliation for Israel’s Friday strikes which Israel said targeted Tehran’s nuclear program, hitting key sites including its defence ministry.An unknown number of missiles evaded Israel’s air defence system to hit Rehovot and Bat Yam in Tel Aviv, killing a 69-year-old woman, an 80-year-old woman, and two children including a 10-year-old boy, according to...

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2 h. ago Euan McColm: Why John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

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2 h. ago Anas Sarwar pledges to back local businesses as First Minister as bus firm set to leave Scotland

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader will join mayors of some of the UK's biggest cities to try and create a contracts pipeline for domestic firms.

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2 h. ago Green light for Flamingo Land resort in Loch Lomond 'would make locals leave in droves'

Community activists told the Sunday Mail of their relief after SNP ministers dramatically recalled the controversial £43.5million plans.

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2 h. ago Over 17,000 ScotRail trains cancelled in last year according to new data

New data has revealed the amount of ScotRail services cancelled in 2024/25.

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3 h. ago 'I lived in pretty Spanish town for years and Brits still don't know it exists'

I lived in this beautiful Spanish town, likened to Venice, for seven year - and Brits are missing out on this hidden gem in the Costa Brava

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4 h. ago Labour to force academies to take thousands of violent and disruptive pupils permanently excluded from other schools

In the latest attempt by Labour to clip the wings of academies schools would be directed by councils to take pupils permanently excluded for physical violence or threatening to use an offensive weapon.

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4 h. ago Fans threaten to boycott MLB over 'disgusting' Pride stunt during national anthem at New York Mets game

MLB teams traditionally hold Pride-themed events in June, with the Boston Red Sox also sparking controversy by staging a pre-game drag show earlier this week.

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5 h. ago Tehran threatens UK as Starmer scrambles RAF: Prime Minister sends jets to the Middle East as war rages between Iran and Israel 

Sir Keir Starmer ordered the deployment of fast jets and refuelling aircraft from UK bases to bolster UK forces despite bloodcurdling warnings from Tehran not to meddle in the conflict.

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5 h. ago Sir David's VERY strong connection with King Charles and how he's defied merciless ribbing from close friends and even his wife to revel in his new found status as Lord Becks of Great Tew

It might come as a surprise to learn that, alongside his trophies and football shirts, one of David Beckham 's most prized possessions is a simple walking stick.

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6 h. ago Lando Norris swatted away Nico Rosberg's 'mentality' comments that went down like a lead balloon at McLaren but the Sky pundit is correct, writes JONATHAN McEVOY

Heading into the Canadian GP- and speaking before he qualified a distant seventh - he is guarded and, deep down, would rather be undisturbed as he watches the US Open golf on his phone.

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6 h. ago Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

The Treasury has promised hundreds of billions over the next decade for projects such as roads, railways and homes.

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7 h. ago 'Scared' Gemma Collins 'calls 999 after receiving threatening letter at her home'

The Only Way Is Essex icon Gemma Collins reportedly had to call the police after receiving a 'threatening and abusive' letter at her home

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8 h. ago Canada is independent and sovereign, says Starmer ahead of visit

The Prime Minister is on his way to Canada for talks with his counterpart, Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England.

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8 h. ago Brits face 29C 'sizzle ’n’ storms' summer as floods threaten festivals and school hols

Forecasters say Brits could be in for a very mixed summer – with both storms and scorching heat set to run through the UK, expected to interrupt music festivals and school holidays

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8 h. ago Beating a path to the Job Centre: brawling former Shadow employment minister Mike Amesbury who sucker

MP Mike Amesbury, 56, was seen looking rather forlorn in Runcorn, Cheshire, as he attempted to find work after completing 200 hours of community service in lieu of jail time for his crime.

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