16 m. ago Supporting Alexander Dennis workers through uncertain times was a top priority for my Government

Writing for the Record, the First Minister says he is "increasingly confident" that Alexander Dennis has a positive outlook when it comes to winning more orders.

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22 m. ago National park to remove exhibit of famed photograph showing former slave’s scarred back, says report

The famous photo is among dozens of exhibits on slavery said to be nixed by the Trump administration

Culture

1 hour ago Hidden Canary Island gem with historic sites and stunning black beaches

La Gomera is one of the smallest island in the Canaries and offers a cheaper and more relaxing option, the weather reaching 26C in October is perfect for an autumn getaway

Politics

2 h. ago Court stops Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook

Ruling allows Federal Reserve official to participate in key rate-setting meeting this week

Events

3 h. ago I had clumps of hair ripped from my scalp and was left with black eyes and a broken finger. The police were horrified when they found me. My attacker? My own 16

Juliet Armitage, a 53-year-old lawyer and mother of three, was cowering in her kitchen when she heard the wail of police sirens.

Events

3 h. ago From Colombo to Kathmandu, the furious youth movements toppling entrenched elites

Talk of revolution in the coffee shops of Nepal increased after protest movements across south AsiaAcross Kathmandu, the acrid stench of smoke still lingers. Singha Durbar, the opulent palace that housed Nepal’s parliament, stands charred and empty, its grand white columns turned a sooty black. The home of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli – who just last week seemed to have an unshakable grip on power – is among those reduced to ruins, while Oli remains in hiding, his location still unknown.They stand as symbolic monuments to the week that Nepal’s political system was brought crashing down at the hands of a leaderless, organic movement led by young people who called themselves the Gen Zs, referring to those aged between 13 and 28. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Surgeons tried to harvest LIVING father's organs and ignored his doctor's pleas to leave him alone

A Missouri surgeon was moments away from harvesting Larry Black's organs - but the helpless patient's doctor intervened just in time.

Science

3 h. ago SC lawmaker wants to pull funding from major college over three faculty members’ alleged Charlie Kirk comments

Clemson University said it had fired one employee and suspended two others for their posts

Politics

4 h. ago Elon Musk piggybacks Tommy Robinson and brings his troll show to Britain after being banished from the White House

Elon Musk’s fixation on the U.K. began in 2024. Now, it could be his second act — after being tossed out by MAGAworld, writes John Bowden

Events

4 h. ago Trump’s love of royals the key to state visit charm offensive

The US president boasted of his bond, telling of ‘automatic chemistry’ with the late Queen, and calling Charles a ‘really wonderful guy’.

Politics

4 h. ago The lavish state banquet being staged for Donald Trump at Windsor

Some 160 people will gather in the grand St George’s Hall on Wednesday evening in honour of the controversial American leader.

Politics

4 h. ago MPs to ask fresh questions of Starmer’s judgment on Mandelson

A three-hour emergency debate will be held in the Commons on Tuesday about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Politics

4 h. ago People with common condition warned they could have wrong diagnosis

You may have another condition and not know it with experts warning to be careful

Events

4 h. ago King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit

The US president is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening, ahead of a full day of pomp and pageantry at Windsor on Wednesday.

Politics

4 h. ago Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump hints at how he could arrest flag burners despite free speech protections

‘It really causes unrest and violence when they burn American flag,’ Trump said Monday

Events

5 h. ago Trump announces he will send national guard to Memphis, with Chicago ‘probably next’ – live

US president says deployment will be like the one in Washington DC and also adds St Louis to list of citiesTrump to send national guard to Memphis and Chicago ‘probably next’Secretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar on Tuesday, the Washington Post is reporting, after holding talks with Benjamin Netanyahu today in Israel.As my colleague Julian Borger writes: “Part of [Rubio’s] mission on this two-day visit is to convey Donald Trump’s irritation at the Israeli missile strike on Doha that was aimed at Hamas leadership but killed their aides and a Qatari security officer.Common sense dictates that drone technology should be harnessed to scan every elevated structure with a line of sight to a target.If drones can enable the early detection and prevention of assassination attempts, why not use them? Better to have vigilant eyes in the sky than to remain blind to would-be assassins. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sharon Stone, 67, proves she still has a naughty side as she stands between a hunk's legs... 3 decades after Basic Instinct

The 67-year-old actress was in all black as she looked down at a man who was reclined with his legs open around her for a Mugler ad. It was highly suggestive.

Politics

5 h. ago Attempts to ‘undermine’ strengthening of workers’ rights rejected by MPs

Concerns over a weakening of the legislation had been raised by unions following Angela Rayner’s departure as deputy prime minister.

Politics

5 h. ago First France migration flight stalled after legal challenge, reports suggest

Several newspapers reported that a small group of migrants were removed from a Monday Air France flight travelling from Heathrow to Paris.

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