87 m. ago Urgent search launched for missing schoolgirl last seen in Easter Ross

Police say they are "growing increasingly concerned" for Natasha Reid’s welfare.

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88 m. ago Saudi prince Mohammed is being lavished by Trump. It’s clear why | Mohamad Bazzi

Autocrats like Prince Mohammed are eager to benefit from Trump’s brazen effort to use the presidency to enrich himself and his familyDonald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, appeared together at a US-Saudi investment summit at the Kennedy Center.It’s all part of a rehabilitation tour for Prince Mohammed, years after US intelligence agencies concluded that he had ordered the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and Saudi dissident. In October 2018, Khashoggi was ambushed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul by a 15-member hit team, who dismembered his body with a bone saw. For a time, the killing turned Prince Mohammed into an international pariah. But Trump never wavered in his support of the Saudi leader, and during his first term protected the prince from US sanctions and pressure from Congress.Mohamad Bazzi is director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, and a journalism professor, at New York University Continue reading...

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89 m. ago Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit

President Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda

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92 m. ago Scotland players still celebrating 24 hours after World Cup qualification game in Glasgow pub

The national team were out in the city-centre following their victory against Denmark.

Sport

2 h. ago Drivers across Scotland urged to fill up before hitting the road on Thursday

With the Met Office's yellow weather warning for snow and ice in place for much of Scotland on Thursday (November 20) drivers are being urged to fill up their car as soon as possible

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2 h. ago FBI worker says he was wrongfully terminated for having Pride flag at desk

David Maltinsky, a 16-year veteran, says in lawsuit agency retaliated against him for engaging in protected speechA longtime FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was fired for displaying a Pride flag at his desk, naming FBI director Kash Patel, the justice department and attorney general Pam Bondi as defendants.According to David Maltinsky, an intelligence specialist who had served with the bureau for 16 years, his wrongful termination earlier this year was “unconstitutional and politically motivated”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Harvey Barnes refuses to close Scotland door as he gets brutally honest over England switch question

The winger is eligible to play for Scotland through is grandparents having only represented the Three Lions in a non-competitive setting

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2 h. ago Cop tells court he was 'terrified' as 'man chased him with chainsaw in Paisley'

“He was chasing after me with the chainsaw, holding the chainsaw up, running after me."

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2 h. ago Brave victim praised for 'strength and bravery' as sex attacker jailed

Ali Chikane's action were described as "despicable".

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2 h. ago The lifetime achievement prize for Edinburgh author Kate Atkinson dubbed 'superb ambassador for Scotland'

Kate Atkinson is the author of 13 novels

Politics

3 h. ago Clinique launches 'biggest ever' Black Friday sale reducing 'age

Clinique has drastically reduced many of its bestsellers for Black Friday, including make-up, anti-ageing and Christmas gift sets

Politics

3 h. ago Footage shows ecstatic Rod Stewart celebrating Scotland's World Cup qualification with 'old mate' Ronnie Wood

Hampden's roar echoed far and wide as Scotland clinched their World Cup place - and Rod Stewart matched the excitement from afar.

Culture

3 h. ago Cancelled 80s chocolate bar makes comeback to UK shops as fans rejoice

The beloved confectionary was only in the shops for around a year before disappearing – now sweet-toothed devotees are hailing the nostalgic return of a forgotten classic

Politics

3 h. ago Director of iconic 2000s Christmas movie plans to ‘honor’ Diane Keaton with new sequel

The ‘Annie Hall’ star died in October at the age of 79

Politics

3 h. ago Americans are living longer but most can’t afford to – a doctor shares how to plan

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 46% of adults over age 75 live with at least one physical disability

Politics

3 h. ago EcoFlow Stream review: This DIY solar system is actually cutting my bills

DIY solar could save you serious money, and EcoFlow’s Stream series is on a Black Friday sale - our consumer tech expert puts it to the test in his own house

Politics

3 h. ago Inside the dawn patrols where San Diego teachers track ICE: ‘We have to resist’

With students terrified and arrests rising, educators turn activists – scanning streets, sharing alerts and defending the right to feel safeThree teachers drove through a quiet neighborhood in southern San Diego, the sun not yet fully up over the horizon. They drank coffee and talked about their jobs. The start of the school day was still an hour or two away.Suddenly, mid-conversation, they spotted something: what appeared to be an undercover Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, driving right past them. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago China’s power play: MI5 warns of relentless espionage attempts in Britain

Alert says Beijing trying to recruit British sources in parliament, even if potential gains may be unclearAn unexpected connection on LinkedIn. An offer of work from a headhunter, most likely a young woman, based in China. The chance to earn perhaps £20,000 part-time writing a handful of geopolitical reports for a Chinese company peppered with “non-public” or “insider” insights. Payment in cryptocurrency or cash preferred.It may seem obvious, on this telling, that something about this approach would be amiss. Nevertheless, China’s powerful ministry of state security (MSS) still considers it worthwhile to deploy recruitment consultants to try it – leading MI5 to warn repeatedly about their activity online. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago NASA comet 3I/ATLAS LIVE updates from press conference ahead of 'spaceship' image release

NASA is holding a major press conference on the mystery comet 3I/ATLAS, which many fear may be actually be an 'alien spaceship', as the space agency release new images and information

Technology

3 h. ago NASA comet 3I/ATLAS LIVE updates from press conference with 'signals of ancient life' bombshell

NASA has held a major press conference on the mystery comet 3I/ATLAS, which many fear may be actually be an 'alien spaceship', as the space agency release new images and information

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