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JK Rowling slams Dundee’s Humza Yousaf over ‘pink heart’ tweet: JK Rowling has criticised the first minister hopeful after he tweeted about promising to advance ...
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JK Rowling slams Dundee’s Humza Yousaf over ‘pink heart’ tweet
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Should the SNP leadership contest be stopped?: Yesterday saw the final televised debate between the three contenders for leader of the SNP and First Minister of ...
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Should the SNP leadership contest be stopped?
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Coronation conflict shows SNP leader won't be able to please everyone: I UNDERSTAND that having promised to speak at the All Under One Banner march and rally at ...
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Coronation conflict shows SNP leader won't be able to please everyone
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JK Rowling slams Dundee’s Humza Yousaf over ‘pink heart’ tweet: JK Rowling has criticised the first minister hopeful after he tweeted about promising to advance ...
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JK Rowling slams Dundee’s Humza Yousaf over ‘pink heart’ tweet
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Should the SNP leadership contest be stopped?
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Coronation conflict shows SNP leader won't be able to please everyone: I UNDERSTAND that having promised to speak at the All Under One Banner march and rally at ...
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Coronation conflict shows SNP leader won't be able to please everyone
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Artist's Harry Potter paintings raise over £200k for charity: A Suffolk artist’s Harry Potter paintings have raised almost £210, 000 for a children’s charity ...
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Artist's Harry Potter paintings raise over £200k for charity
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JK Rowling says she would not forgive Harry Potter stars, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, even if they apologised
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Quick Glance: JK Rowling's Dramatic Fall and Tragedy with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe
  • The relationship between JK Rowling and the actors of the Harry Potter franchise has significantly worsened.

  • Rowling's comments on trans rights have led to a serious conflict.

  • The discussion surrounding trans rights and Rowling's stance has far-reaching implications for the public.

  • There is a need to engage in respectful and informative debate and find solutions that are fair to all parties involved.
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Dawn French criticises cancel culture after being told to ‘catch up’: The actress and comedian was reprimanded by a podcast host for asking why certain ...
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Dawn French criticises cancel culture after being told to ‘catch up’
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in ...
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Joe Biden reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to the security of Israel while Iran warns US to ‘stay ...
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as a more adequate emergency solution
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as ...
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
  • The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

  • Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

  • Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

  • DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
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Penny Mordaunt: Scots will not stand for SNP's block on their freedom of speech and debate
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Penny Mordaunt: Scots will not stand for SNP's block on their freedom of ...
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Labour overtakes SNP in polls for first time: Uh oh. Today brings tidings of misery for hapless Humza Yousaf as a new poll reveals that support for Labour has ...
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Labour overtakes SNP in polls for first time
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Denmark's "Notre Dame moment": Historic stock exchange in flames: One of Copenhagen's most famous buildings is burning: the historic stock exchange ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
  • A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.

  • The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.

  • The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
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Insight: Greens could harm SNP’s election as Bute House Agreement set for second trans rights test
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Insight: Greens could harm SNP’s election as Bute House Agreement set for ...
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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says: Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the fight against terrorism as part of their ...
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & ...
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The Greens are embarrassing the SNP: For an image of the ‘progressive nationalism’ that has disfigured Scottish public life over the past decade ...
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The Greens are embarrassing the SNP
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SNP ditches public trust question from national survey: If you don’t want to know the answer, don’t ask the question. That seems to be the mantra by which the ...
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SNP ditches public trust question from national survey
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions ...
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza
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Scottish education: Sharp declines in numbers of maths and physics teachers raise huge concerns for future – Scotsman comment
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Scottish education: Sharp declines in numbers of maths and physics ...
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J K Rowling dares police to arrest her as Scotland's new hate crime laws come into force
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Quick Glance: JK Rowling Challenges Police: Scotland's New Hate Crime Laws
  • JK Rowling dares police to arrest her as Scotland's new hate crime laws come into force.

  • The author criticizes the legislation aiming to combat harm caused by hatred and prejudice, extending protections to various criteria.

  • Critics, like Rowling, fear the laws could limit freedom of speech and do not adequately protect women.

  • The Scottish Government defends the laws as safeguarding against hatred and emphasizes freedom of expression and prejudice reduction in society.
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension ...
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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders: Scotland made it an imprisonable offense to “stir up hatred” against some groups ...
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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders
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A Complete Breakdown of the J.K. Rowling Transgender-Comments Controversy: "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is under fire after posting a series of ...
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A Complete Breakdown of the J.K. Rowling Transgender-Comments Controversy
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy didn’t work’
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy ...
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget: Here are some of the key government measures and proposals outlined in the 2023-24 budget ...
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday: A Saudi Arabian delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah ...
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday
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Hate speech law in Scotland: J.K. Rowling looks forward to arrest: The "Harry Potter" author rages online against the hate crime law that came into force in ...
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Hate speech law in Scotland: J.K. Rowling looks forward to arrest
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PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong
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Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
  • On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

  • Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.

  • The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.

  • Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
  • Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist

  • Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable

  • Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness

  • Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
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Anti-hate law: In Scotland, freedom of expression will soon be history. Anyone who "stirs up hatred" will be punished. Are J. K ...
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel: Foreign Minister Safadi, in comments made to CNN, said that Jordan would have ...
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours': Israel's military said the dozens of drones launched by Iran would take hours to reach ...
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours'
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Essay | J.K. Rowling Is Right to Protest Hate-Speech Laws: A new Scottish ban on offensive language is meant to protect vulnerable groups ...
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Essay | J.K. Rowling Is Right to Protest Hate-Speech Laws
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Sunak risks losing seat in general election as shock poll suggests Tories will be left with just 98 MPs
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Quick Glance: Tories projected to hold under 100 seats compared to Labour's 468 in exclusive poll
  • Rishi Sunak's Easter message welcomes spring as a time of hope and renewal.

  • A new mega poll shows the Tories are heading towards a record low, potentially winning less than 100 seats.

  • The 15,000-person MRP poll indicates Labour leading with a 19-point margin and 45 percent of the vote share.

  • Labour would secure a massive majority of 286 seats, while the Conservatives face their worst election outcome.
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"Federal government refuses to forecast": NRW fears wave of refugees from the Middle East
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on ...
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit
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Top ten moments of the SNP police probe: One whole year has passed since the infamous forensic tent was set up outside former first minister Nicola Sturgeon’s ...
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Top ten moments of the SNP police probe
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Independence has been damaged by the current SNP, says veteran Sillars: At 86, Jim Sillars is five years older than the American President yet his powers of ...
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Independence has been damaged by the current SNP, says veteran Sillars
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events: Motorsport Ireland has announced that Ireland is no longer being considered to host a round of the FIA ...
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events
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J.K. Rowling Blasts Trans-Rights Supporters Like Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson, Says ‘Harry Potter’ Stars “Can Save Their Apologies”
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there, defence minister says
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there ...
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Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict: Russia-NATO relations are worsening but Moscow has no intention of entering a ...
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Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict
Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels
  • In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.

  • Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.

  • German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.

  • Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian travelled to Oman on Sunday on the first leg of a regional ...
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran: The United States is also on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting ...
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran
Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
  • The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

  • A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

  • The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

  • On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation: U.S. allies have been calling Tehran to urge caution.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation
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Conservatives set for worst election result yet, research shows: Survey of 15,000 people suggests even party leader Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire seat is at risk
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Conservatives set for worst election result yet, research shows
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We're sick of Big Brother Harvie's endless virtue signalling: How did we ever get into such a mess? With the incompetent and hypocritical SNP/Green management of ...
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We're sick of Big Brother Harvie's endless virtue signalling
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Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of campaigners and weakness of Nicola Sturgeon
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Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of ...
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New poll reveals SNP supporters don’t think Yousaf is up to the job: In a week that will prove testing for Humza Yousaf as public outrage over his hate crime ...
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New poll reveals SNP supporters don’t think Yousaf is up to the job
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's ...
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Iran's foreign minister continues regional tour with Syria: Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Oman to visit Syria's capital Damascus a week ...
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Iran's foreign minister continues regional tour with Syria