17 h. ago UK probe to examine Iranian interference in Scottish independence debate

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said research pointed to Iranian activity

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18 h. ago Russian and Iranian interference in Scottish politics to be examined by new Westminster probe

Russia has long been suspected of attempting to influence the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum in 2014.

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3 w. ago Reform UK in Scotland urged not to take any money from Russia as Holyrood election looms

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Lib Dems made the demand amid concerns of Russian interference in Western democracies.

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3 w. ago Theresa May and Cate Blanchett to guest edit BBC Today programme

Former PM to examine issue of trust in politics and Oscar-winning actor’s show will discuss AI The former prime minister Theresa May is to guest edit Radio 4’s Today programme and use it to explore the issue of dwindling trust in politics.May, who resigned in 2019 with a tearful statement about the honour she felt in holding the office, will edit Today on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Iranian nuclear experts held second covert meeting with Russian weapons institute

US claims meeting is part of an effort by Tehran to acquire sensitive military technologies from Moscow

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4 w. ago Wagner Moura to lead Ibsen update in unique European festival collaboration

Brazilian actor will star in The Trial: Enemy of the People, which examines modern political and environmental conflictsThe award-winning Brazilian actor Wagner Moura is to star in a new play being staged at three European festivals next year, in the first joint production since their foundation two years after the second world war.Moura, who is being tipped for an Oscar nomination for the Secret Agent, will take the lead role in a new production updating the Henrik Ibsen play An Enemy of the People to examine modern political and environmental conflicts. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Wagner Moura to lead Ibsen update in unique festival collaboration

Brazilian actor will star in The Trial: Enemy of the People, which examines modern political and environmental conflictsThe award-winning Brazilian actor Wagner Moura is to star in a new play being staged at three European festivals next year, in the first joint production since their foundation two years after the second world war.Moura, who is being tipped for an Oscar nomination for the Secret Agent, will take the lead role in a new production updating the Henrik Ibsen play An Enemy of the People to examine modern political and environmental conflicts. Continue reading...

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