3 h. ago MPs call for mobile drug consumption facilities as Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe

The document by the Scottish Affairs Committee found smaller mobile facilities could be more cost-effective, while reaching a greater number of drug users.

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13 h. ago Manchester 'murder' as boy arrested after death of another teenager

Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the Moss Side death, and the youngster remains in custody for questioning

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26 h. ago Inside Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney's sad split after finding romance on pub crawl

Ricky Hatton's family hailed his 'kindness, humour and loyalty' in an emotional statement following his death and his ex Claire Sweeney says they remained friends after their split

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27 h. ago Revealed: Expats in Europe are among the unhappiest in the world

When most people think of Europe, they picture sunny beaches, culture-filled capital cities and delicious food. But for others, a different image springs to mind.

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8 d. ago Fanfare as £36m Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens its doors

The new facility been hailed as Scotland’s first leisure centre to be built to environmentally-friendly Passivhaus standards.

Economics

1 week ago What the ‘is Trump dead?’ rumours reveal about our current moment

Speculation that swirled on social media offered an insight into conspiracy theories online, liberal fantasies and the attention economyThe death of Joseph Stalin took days to become public and remains fodder for conspiracy theories. The death of Donald Trump has spawned countless tweets, TikToks and memes long before it even happens.“How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” asked Fox News’s Peter Doocy with tongue in cheek. “Did you see that?” “No,” Trump responded flatly on Tuesday as senators and administration officials gathered around him in the Oval Office shifted their weight and smiled. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Needed me': Scotland captain Andy Robertson says Diogo Jota tragedy had no influence on staying at Anfield

Left-back says death did not influence decision to remain at Anfield

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1 week ago The opioid fuelling Scotland's drugs death epidemic: How powerful narcotic 2,000 times stronger than heroin is behind surge

Scotland has been named the drug death capital of Europe for the seventh successive year - with a dangerous and increasingly popular substance being blamed.

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2 w. ago Scotland remains drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year in a row

There were 1,017 drug misuse deaths in Scotland last year, new figures have shown.

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2 w. ago Scotland remains drug deaths capital of Europe but number of fatalities drops to lowest level since 2017

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 12 times more likely to be killed by drugs compared to those living in the richest areas.

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2 w. ago Scotland expected to be drug capital of Europe for seventh year in a row

Figures set to be published on Tuesday are expected to place the country at the top of the notorious list.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh identifies two potential sites for new drug consumption room

A report released by the city’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) revealed the facility could open on the Cowgate or on Spittal Street, both in the city’s Old Town.

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3 w. ago Double blow for Ukraine as US 'won't offer security to Kyiv' as Putin holds firm on peace demands

Firstly it emerged UK and European officials visiting the US capital have been told they must provide all the security in Ukraine if a settlement is reached.

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3 w. 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...

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3 w. ago The Guardian view on Gaza’s future: Israel should end the killing. Its allies must not remain complicit | Editorial

The suffering and death of Palestinians is multiplying. Seizing and occupying Gaza City would only deepen the horrorIsrael faces a stark choice. So do its allies. International condemnation pushed Israel into allowing a trickle of aid into Gaza. But it remains utterly insufficient, and Palestinians are still starving to death. Israel has killed more than 62,000 people, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s health ministry.Israel’s former intelligence chief Aharon Haliva, in charge when the Hamas atrocities of 2023 took place, was recently recorded saying that “For every person on October 7, 50 Palestinians must die. It doesn’t matter now if they are children.” That isn’t merely vengeful and obscene, it explicitly describes a war crime. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Snake species found capable of injecting venom even after death – with no loss of potency

Study shows species like cobras and kraits can still be dangerous in death if the venom gland is accidentally pressed while handling its remains

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3 w. ago New snake species found capable of injecting venom even after death – with no loss of potency

Study shows species like cobras and kraits can still be dangerous in death if the venom gland is accidentally pressed while handling its remains

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4 w. ago London's IPO Revival: A Strategic Shift in European Capital Markets

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