13 m. ago Afghanistan earthquake live: more than 600 dead after shallow quake strikes country’s east, state media reports

Several villages in Kunar province ‘completely destroyed’, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take placeAt least 250 dead after 6.0 magnitude quake near JalalabadHere is a summary from Afghanistan, where hundreds of people have been killed after an earthquake struck the country’s mountainous eastern region late last night. This is what we know so far:At least 622 people have been killed and more than 1,500 others injured in the earthquake, Afghanistan’s Taliban-run interior ministry said on Monday morning.The earthquake struck the rugged province of Kunar at 11.47pm on Sunday and was centred 27km north-east of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the US Geological Survey said.Jalalabad is about 119km (74 miles) away from the capital city, Kabul. A 4.5 magnitude quake occurred 20 minutes later in the same province.The Kunar Disaster Management Authority said deaths and injuries had been reported in the districts of Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi and Chapadar...

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36 m. ago Afghanistan earthquake UPDATES: Entire villages destroyed as 6.0 tremor kills 622

The massive earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan and destroyed villages and shook buildings from the capital Kabul all the way toward Pakistan's capital Islamabad

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88 m. ago At least 250 killed and 500 injured in massive Afghanistan earthquake

The Government says three villages were 'ompletely destroyed'

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1 hour ago Sarwar to 'champion Scotland’s ambitious majority' as Labour takes fight to 'Nimbys, yobs and criminals'

The Scottish Labour leader will deliver a speech ahead of MSPs returning from recess.

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2 h. ago The one change that worked: I got a period cup – and saved £120 a year

Ditching sanitary towels and tampons has made my period much less stressful. Crucially, it’s better for the environment tooI was 18 when I tried a menstrual cup for the first time. I was studying at the University of Edinburgh and Scotland had just become the first country in the world to make period products free to those who need them. The university health service was offering menstrual cups alongside the usual sanitary pads and tampons. I picked one up out of curiosity and because I just couldn’t resist a freebie.I was used to spending £10 to £15 a month on period products, more if I was caught short and had to do a panicked dash to an overpriced off-licence. As an eco-conscious teenager I already bought non-applicator tampons but often wore a security sanitary liner underneath. It was an attempt to keep the endless worry of heavy periods at bay: will I leak, run out of supplies, or find a clean loo in time? Even so, I leaked more often than I cared to admit. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Why peaceful support of Palestine Action should not be prosecuted in Scotland

In an article for the Daily Record, former SNP First Minister Humza Yousaf argues that non-violent support of the banned group should not be prosecuted.

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3 h. ago Woman who claims evil killer raped her as a teen calls for case to be reopened

The woman, who does not want her identity to be public, has come forward to tell her story and demand Andrew Kemp is reinvestigated for alleged attacks in Scotland.

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3 h. ago 'Scotland’s failing services show why real change can’t wait'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will argue that bureaucrats who block progress need to be put on notice.

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6 h. ago Princess Diana's fatal injury was 'tiny, in the wrong place and incredibly rare'

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7 h. ago Rare Bronze Age spearhead among ‘remarkable’ items to go on display

The rare and incredibly well preserved Carnoustie Hoard was found in 2016

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7 h. ago Autumn to begin with ‘unsettled’ weather as rain and wind forecast

The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the coming week with blustery showers and longer periods of rain across much of the UK.

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7 h. ago Most drivers want tougher rules on pavement parking – survey

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

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7 h. ago ‘Remarkable’ Bronze Age hoard to go on display for first time next year

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15 h. ago Readers' Letters: As Scotland cries out for government, SNP wants to talk Gaza at Holyrood

MSPs have no business spending parliamentary time on Gaza, says reader

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17 h. ago Campaigners warn of ‘staggering increase’ in GPs denying trans healthcare

Mr Lyon had been receiving testosterone treatment for a decade until he moved to a new practice, as more GPs are halting trans care

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17 h. ago Drones and sniffer dogs deployed in fight against tiny beetle threatening UK forests

Government scientists are using drones and sniffer dogs to seek out a beetle which feeds off conifer trees

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18 h. ago The hidden gem Stirling artisan bakery and cafe named 'best in Scotland'

It also serves up tasty breakfasts and lunches.

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18 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan fondly recalls 'idyllic' childhood in Scotland

The Scots actor, who shot to fame playing Jamie Fraser in the hit Starz series, said he is still thankful for being brought up in the Scottish countryside.

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