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The Scottish Conservatives offer a real alternative to the “failing SNP Government”, the party’s leader Douglas Ross said in a keynote conference speech.

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Douglas Ross tells Tory conference Chancellor was 'right' to U-turn on tax cuts: DOUGLAS Ross has said the Tory government was “right” to U-turn on plans to cut ...
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Douglas Ross tells Tory conference Chancellor was 'right' to U-turn on tax ...
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Ross says Chancellor made the 'right decision' to U-turn on tax plans: Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed a U-turn on the Government's proposals to abolish ...
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Douglas Ross tells Tory conference Chancellor was 'right' to U-turn on tax cuts: DOUGLAS Ross has said the Tory government was “right” to U-turn on plans to cut ...
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Douglas Ross tells Tory conference Chancellor was 'right' to U-turn on tax ...
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Ross says Chancellor made the 'right decision' to U-turn on tax plans: Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed a U-turn on the Government's proposals to abolish ...
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Ross says Chancellor made the 'right decision' to U-turn on tax ...
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Wee Ginger Dug: Douglas Ross's tax U-turn has exposed him as a complete irrelevance
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Douglas Ross accused of 'flip-flopping' in tax cut row: DOUGLAS Ross has been branded a “charlatan” after he said the Chancellor’s u-turn on abolishing the top ...
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Douglas Ross accused of 'flip-flopping' in tax cut row
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Douglas Ross humiliated as Tories U-turn over scrapping 45p tax rate: The Scottish Tory leader repeatedly backed controversial tax cuts passed by Kwasi Kwarteng ...
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Douglas Ross humiliated as Tories U-turn over scrapping 45p tax rate
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Will Douglas Ross apologise for the guff he spewed about the mini-budget?: SO after last week’s demands that the Scottish Government follow Kamikaze Kwarteng’s ...
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Will Douglas Ross apologise for the guff he spewed about the mini-budget?
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid
Quick Glance: Ukraine Prepares for Aid as US Increases Assistance
  • The US has cleared billions in new weapons to stabilize the war front with Russia.

  • The Biden administration is preparing a package including artillery shells, air defense munitions, and anti-tank munitions.

  • The aid will support defending Ukrainian cities and positions, but a counteroffensive against Russia might not happen this year.

  • Delays in Congress have allowed Russia to make gains, but the aid will provide much-needed support for Ukraine.
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review – shamelessly unrepentant: The former PM’s account of her time in office is unstoppably self-serving, petulant ...
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Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review – shamelessly unrepentant
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant ...
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Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of Commons committee appearance after Murrell charged: The former first minister was due to appear before MPs on the Scottish Affairs ...
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Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of Commons committee appearance after Murrell ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations
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Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays: Some schools closed as early as last week due to the financial woes.
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Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
  • Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

  • A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

  • Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

  • While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel
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Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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Coping with Famine
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs
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The most shocking lines from Liz Truss’ memoir ‘Ten Years to Save the West’: Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister defends her economic policies ...
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The most shocking lines from Liz Truss’ memoir ‘Ten Years to Save the ...
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake: The allegations in the cases against chief ministers are that they received “bribes” in order to do ...
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake
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The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure: With the 2024 season's fresh snow comes a dumping of unwelcome information on the future of ...
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The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel: Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend the sale of arms to ...
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs
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Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
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Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or ...
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma: The Bungoma State Lodge will be the second State Lodge in Western region.
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma
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Liz Truss: Don't blame me for mortgage mayhem after my mini-budget: Former Prime Minister accuses the Bank of England of ‘undermining’ her policies during her 49 ...
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Liz Truss: Don't blame me for mortgage mayhem after my mini-budget
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Could traffic lights be installed on the A96 at Forres to improve road safety?: An investigation has been ordered to examine whether traffic lights should be ...
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Could traffic lights be installed on the A96 at Forres to improve road ...
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Police Scotland officers were victims in almost a quarter of hate crime reports, Humza Yousaf says
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Police Scotland officers were victims in almost a quarter of hate crime ...
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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights: Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones
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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights
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So many senior Tory MPs quitting at general election that they could fill all the top Cabinet posts
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So many senior Tory MPs quitting at general election that they could fill ...
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Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office: "I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as ...
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Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft ...
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Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping: As many as 40 Tory MPs are believed to be opposed to the new rules which would give police ...
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Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories
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Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery: GOP Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) on Sunday called for the government to “come together” to ...
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Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery
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Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken international humanitarian law' - but advice not published
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Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken ...
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Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market: Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10 ...
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Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car ...
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s ...
Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
  • The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

  • With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

  • After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.

  • The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga
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Nigerian private university announces huge increase in fees: Before this increment, students paid between N800,000 and N1.2 million as hostel fees per session ...
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Nigerian private university announces huge increase in fees
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader