5 h. ago Law will change to stop attackers fixated on violence, says Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper said she would address a ‘gap in the law’ against planning mass casualty attacks that had no ideological basis.

Society

6 h. ago ‘Tense calm’ returns to Syria’s Sweida province after week of deadly violence

More than 1,000 people estimated to have been killed after clashes between Bedouin and Druze groupsAn uneasy calm returned to southern Syria’s Sweida province on Sunday, after fighters withdrew following a week of violence estimated to have killed more than 1,000 people.Local people told news agencies the area was calm after Syria’s Islamist-led government said Bedouin fighters had left the predominantly Druze city. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Tragic Scots mum 'crushed' after losing baby at 20 weeks fights for law change

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Carol and her partner Greg went for regular scans, but were later hit with devastating news their baby had died.

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26 h. ago Clashes continue in Sweida after Syrian presidency’s ceasefire declaration

Government urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesBedouin fighters and their allies have continued to clash with Druze fighters in the Syrian province of Sweida, despite an order by the government to put down their arms in a conflict that has killed more than 900 people since Sunday.The Syrian presidency had earlier declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire and deployed its internal security forces in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2: TV and free live stream, ringwalk times and fight card

Oleksandr Usyk takes on Daniel Dubois in a huge heavyweight title unification rematch this weekend at Wembley Stadium, after a controversial end to their first fight in 2023

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32 h. ago Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive’ ceasefire in Sweida

Presidency urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty• Analysis: Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesThe Syrian presidency has declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire in Sweida, saying internal security forces have been deployed in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area which has killed more than 700 people.Armed tribes had clashed with Druze fighters on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Readers' letters: Lower the voting age, but make sure all votes count

Readers have differing opinions over Labour’s changes to electoral law, such as reducing the voting age to 16

Politics

40 h. ago Hand luggage law change could shake up Ryanair and easyJet rules

At the moment most easyJet and Ryanair passengers are only allowed to take a small personal bag on board for free

Society

40 h. ago US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire after 'hundreds' killed in clashes

Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed this week in the south of Syria following violence involving local fighters, government authorities and Bedouin tribes

Events

47 h. ago Police Scotland vow to make changes after death of tragic cop dog Zara

An internal review was then held into the handling of the young pup's death and has confirmed that actions that led to her being put down were in line with their policies.

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53 h. ago Scots farmer crushed to death by cow while feeding calf in tragic accident

Experienced farmer Fraser Johnston suffered catastrophic injuries when a cow turned on him at his farm in Inverness.

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53 h. ago Shirtless Conor McGregor shares a kiss with fiancee Dee Devlin as they show off their affections on loved

The Irish MMA fighter, 37, was embroiled in controversy over the weekend when he was photographed kissing a mystery brunette woman on a beach in Fort Lauderdale.

Politics

3 d. ago Law should change to allow review of cases of jailed officers, lawyer says

Errol Campbell was posthumously cleared almost 50 years after being convicted, with the case against him led by a discredited officer.

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3 d. ago Law change for all driveways in England update as backing soars

The RAC has lashed out at 'abhorrent behaviour could go unpunished'

Politics

3 d. ago Meta argues its AI needs personal information from social media posts to learn ‘Australian concepts’

Tech giant said posts from Australian Facebook and Instagram users were ‘vital learning’ about ‘concepts, realities, and figures’Meta has urged the Australian government not to make privacy law changes that would prevent the company using personal information taken from Facebook and Instagram posts to train its AI, arguing the AI needs to learn “how individuals discuss Australian concepts”.In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s review on harnessing data and digital technology, published this week, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp argued for a “global policy alignment” in the Albanese government’s pursuit of privacy reform in the AI age. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Political superinjunctions put governments beyond the law – these powers must never be used again

Editorial: The Afghan leak scandal reveals how easy it is for governments to conceal terrible blunders for so long. The law must be changed so gagging orders cannot be secretly abused

Politics

4 d. ago ‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester TigersGeoff Parling is a perfect example of just how far sport can propel you in life. Growing up in Stockton-on-Tees he was a goalkeeper who did not start throwing a rugby ball around until the age of 12. Back then the chances of him coaching Australia in a British & Irish Lions series were about the same as seeing a snoozing koala up a gum tree in Hartlepool.Yet here he is now in a Wallaby tracksuit, preparing to complete the unique double of playing a Test for the Lions and then also coaching against them at the same exalted level. It is a parallel universe to 2013 when Parling was part of the triumphant Lions side in the final Test in Sydney. That night it was his crucial tackle on Jesse Mogg – “My long arms came in useful for once” – which snuffed out any chance of a home fightback. This weekend the aim is to do the precise opposite and restore a golden glow to ...

Politics

5 d. ago Donald Trump 'not welcome in Scotland' as President branded 'convicted criminal and political extremist'

John Swinney's decision to meet with the US President during his Scottish visit has been called "tragic" by one MSP.

Politics

9 d. ago Wizz Air warns new law will increase prices and create 'absolute zoo' at airport

While not yet law, the legislative change means that airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air - which currently charge significant sums for a second bag - will likely be unable to demand big fees for an additional cabin bag in the future.

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1 week ago James Whale fights tears in heartbreaking video amid 'final weeks' of terminal cancer

Broadcaster James Whale shared an emotional birthday message to his grandson as he faces the final weeks of his terminal cancer battle

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