62 h. ago Anas Sarwar demands investigation into claims male MSPs paid prostitute for sex

The Scottish Labour leader spoke out after the claims by Alba MSP Ash Regan.

Events

4 d. ago Brave tot given weeks to live after nursery worker found worrying symptom at nap time

Callie Shaw was raced to hospital after a sharp-eyed nursery worker spotted a lump on her neck which was later diagnosed as cancer.

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5 d. ago Baby given just weeks to live after nursery worker made vital observation

Little Callie Shaw was taken to hospital from nursery

Economics

5 d. ago Baby given weeks to live after nursery worker made vital observation after nap time

Little Callie Shaw was rushed to hospital after a nursery worker saw a lump on her neck which was later diagnosed as cancer, sparking several rounds of chemotherapy

Economics

5 d. ago DWP update on neglected plan to boost state pension for people born by 1944

The extra payments kick in when you reach a certain age

Politics

6 d. ago Two murderers, a kidnap gang and a social worker amongst those locked up this week in Greater Manchester

The Manchester Evening News has looked back on the latest criminals to be jailed in Greater Manchester this week

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6 d. ago Russia to offer workers one week's paid 'sex leave' in bizarre new plan to boost population

One Russian MP has proposed a strange 'sex leave' scheme for Russian workers which would see them take paid leave to copulate in a bid to improve the country's falling birth rate

Politics

7 d. ago Scottish Water workers in Dumfries and Galloway set to stage week

Staff will strike between June 2 and June 8 after Unite union officials there has been no new formal pay offer.

Politics

7 d. ago Mapped: Frontline in Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow set to begin first direct talks since 2022

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place

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8 d. ago I am a professional sex surrogate who is paid £500 a session to help virgins explore their sexual needs. This is what it's actually like

A woman guides a man's hands to her breasts, encouraging him to caress them. Are they a new couple getting to know each other intimately? Well, no - he has paid her.

Economics

8 d. ago Mapped: State of play in Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow set to begin first direct talks since 2022

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place

Politics

1 week ago What to do if you're attacked by psycho kangaroo and how many could flatten a gorilla

A shocking death of a man killed by a kangaroo made headlines this week after a petting zoo worker tried to 'roughhouse' the animal in its enclosure, but what should you do if you're attacked by one?

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1 week ago Shocking full testimony of male escort who claims he was paid by Diddy to sleep with Cassie Ventura: Court is told of rapper's 'vile sex act, awkward "role

Daniel Phillip, 41, took to the stand to explain how Combs paid him up to £4,500 each time to take part in orchestrated sexual encounters with R&B singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura

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1 week ago Shocking full testimony of male escort who claims he was paid by Diddy to sleep with his girlfriend: Court is told of rapper's 'vile sex act, awkward "role

Daniel Phillip, 41, took to the stand to explain how Combs paid him up to £4,500 each time to take part in orchestrated sexual encounters with R&B singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura

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1 week ago ‘The clock is ticking’: Germany says Russia must respond to ceasefire offer by end day or face sanctions – Europe live

European leaders say Russia must to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine Pope Leo then says that one of the most important challenges he sees is how to “promote communication that can bring us out of the Tower of Babel in which we sometimes find ourselves, out of the confusion of loveless languages that are often ideological or partisan.”Curiously, he then turns to artificial intelligence, which he hails its “immense potential,” but also warns that it “requires responsibility and discernment in order to ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit all of humanity.”“Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred, let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks

Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests he is open to talks in TurkeyUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Vladimir Putin to meet in person for peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday and urged Russia to accept a 30-day truce, in a dramatic turn after a weekend of diplomatic flurry.His comments came after the US president, Donald Trump, pressured him to agree “immediately” to Putin’s offer of negotiations this week with Russia, but upped the stakes by suggesting the enemies meet “personally”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

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2 w. ago All migrants will soon have to be fluent in English to stay in Britain under 'new crackdown'

In a sweeping overhaul of the immigration system to be unveiled in a white paper next week to demand that overseas workers meet a higher standard of English before being granted a UK visa.

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2 w. ago Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

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2 w. ago Spain's government approves a bill that reduces the workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours

Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest

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