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Alex Salmond: Tributes to the politician’s ‘huge contribution’ to Scotland
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says Alex Salmond “left a fundamental footprint on Scottish politics”. The former SNP leader died of a suspected heart attack during lunch at a conference in North Macedonia yesterday. His death robs Scotland of one of its biggest champions for independence. It also leaves the Alba Party founded by Mr…
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Taylor Swift and P&O: Labour rows rumble on
Tomorrow, the government’s expected to announce tens of billions of pounds of investment in Britain’s economy at a major business summit in London. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer tries to reset his premiership after a turbulent first 100 days in office.
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Taylor Swift Met Police escort news is ‘a piece of nonsense’ – political strategist
Tomorrow, the government’s expected to announce tens of billions of pounds of investment in Britain’s economy at a major business summit in London. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer tries to reset his premiership after a turbulent first 100 days in office.
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Israeli tanks burst through gates of peacekeepers base, says UN
The UN says Israeli tanks burst through the gates of bases used by its peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, early this morning. It came hours after Israel’s Prime Minister urged the UN to evacuate its peacekeepers from combat areas in Lebanon.
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Japan’s #MeToo moment – where power, police and politics collide
When Shiori Ito went public with accusations of rape against a powerful media personality seven years ago, it started a long campaign for justice that saw her become the face of the MeToo movement in Japan. But it also sparked a vicious hate campaign against her. She’s now turned her story into an award-winning film.…
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P&O Ferries row overshadows Starmer’s 100th day as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will not be “knocked off course” by the turmoil of his first 100 days in office.
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Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon
In Lebanon, Israeli attacks have killed nine people in two villages – one south of Beirut and one to the north. This, after a fifth UN peacekeeper was injured when their headquarters were hit again.
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Israel orders evacuation of parts of northern Gaza again amid intense fighting
Israel has renewed its evacuation order for parts of northern Gaza. Its military is pushing deeper into the Jabaliya refugee camp, where a week of intense fighting has left many trapped in homes and shelters with dwindling supplies.
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We’re ‘devastated by’ news of Alex Salmond death, Westminster SNP leader Ian Blackford says
We spoke to Ian Blackford who was leader of the SNP in the House of Commons from 2017 to 2022.
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Tributes paid to ‘monumental figure’ Alex Salmond
Friends and rivals alike were quick to pay tribute, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying: “Alex Salmond was a monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics. He leaves behind a lasting legacy.”
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Former Scottish first minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond dies
He was a giant of Scottish politics; charismatic, and for some, divisive – Alex Salmond helped turn the SNP into a party of power.
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The story of women in the miners’ strike told through music
It’s forty years since thousands of miners were on an all-out strike against Margaret Thatcher’s plans to shut down 20 coal mines – the biggest industrial action since the Second World War.
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Situation in Gaza is “catastrophic and getting worse”, says WHO spokesperson
The Doctors Without Borders charity has said thousands of Palestinians along with five of its staff members are trapped in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza – saying they are “fearing for their lives”.
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Palestinian family rescued after being trapped under rubble for a week
The Israeli military has been carrying out a third ground offensive in northern Gaza which it says is targeting Hamas militants allegedly hiding in civilian areas.
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“Ireland needs to get more serious about its role in the world”, says Irish journalist
We spoke to Fintan O’Toole from the Irish Times.
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Has the Irish parliament been infiltrated by a Russian spy?
The Irish establishment has been rocked by reports of an Irish parliamentarian accused of spying for the Kremlin.
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Post Office boss admits attempts to get pay rise look “very poor”
The head of the Post Office has given his third day of evidence at the inquiry into the Horizon scandal – with questions focused around Nick Read’s pay.
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Logistics firm threatens to pull £1bn UK investment after Transport Secretary criticism
Reports claim a billion-pound investment in the UK could be under threat because ministers have criticised P&O Ferries – whose parent company DP World is behind it.
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Children missing school will have ‘consequences all their lives long’, says Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson: Yes, we’re working with schools to address this, and it’s the children who are regularly not in school that cause me the biggest concern, because that’s where you do see a big impact in terms of academic outcomes, what they’re able to achieve in their exams. But also from the evidence that…
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‘Persistent’ school absences have doubled in ten years
There are still – even two years after the end of the pandemic – shockingly high numbers of children who don’t go to school regularly.
