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TMZ Continues Reporting on Vacationing Lawmakers
PoliticsNYTwsjtmz9d ago3 sources

TMZ Continues Reporting on Vacationing Lawmakers

Hollywood tabloid TMZ continues to publish photographs of members of Congress 'living it up' around the country during their spring break, reminding them they can't hide and drawing further attention to their activities.

Man Charged with Murder of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal
Worldirish-timesirish-independentrte-news+1the-journal10d ago4 sources

Man Charged with Murder of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal

A man has been brought before the Special Criminal Court charged with the murder of republican double agent Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal, following his extradition from Scotland. The 49-year-old man appeared in court charged with six offences, including the murder of Donaldson in 2006.

Motherwell Tower Block Fire Kills One
WorldBBC1mo ago

Motherwell Tower Block Fire Kills One

A man has died after falling from a window during a fire on the 12th floor of a tower block in Motherwell, Scotland. Fire and rescue services responded to the blaze.

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right
CultureBBCle-mondeAl Jazeera+5dr-dkmorgunbladidThe Independentaktuality-skbillboard12d ago8 sources

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right

Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right. London's Metropolitan Police provided a 'rough estimate of around 50,000 people' in attendance.

Scottish Parliament Rejects Assisted Dying Bill
Politicstvn24the-journal22d ago2 sources

Scottish Parliament Rejects Assisted Dying Bill

The Scottish Parliament has once again rejected a bill to legalize assisted dying after a contentious overnight debate, making Scotland the first UK country to consider such legislation.

Glasgow Central main concourse to partly reopen after fire disruption
BusinessThe Guardian24d ago

Glasgow Central main concourse to partly reopen after fire disruption

Scotland’s busiest station to run reduced trains timetable after estimated 953,000 passenger journeys affected so far Scotland’s busiest station, Glasgow Central, will partially reopen its main concourse on Wednesday, including for cross-border services, after a fire gutted the Victorian building next to it. There will be a reduced timetable, including a scaled-down service to London Euston, and passengers are asked to check journeys before travelling. Continue reading...

Police Scotland Fined Over Data Sharing
PoliticsBBC29d ago

Police Scotland Fined Over Data Sharing

Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog for failing to protect sensitive personal information, specifically sharing a rape accuser's phone contents with the accused colleague.

Mobile Irish Relic Causes Surprise in Scotland
Cultureirish-times5d ago

Mobile Irish Relic Causes Surprise in Scotland

An unexpected 'mobile Irish relic' has reportedly caused a surprise in Scotland. The article also briefly mentions Wicklow GAA's April Fool's pranks and Elon Musk's praise for an Irish Starlink breakthrough.

Roman Fort Discovered Near Hadrian's Wall
Worldjerusalem-post14d ago

Roman Fort Discovered Near Hadrian's Wall

Archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort constructed on high ground along the Antonine Wall, north of Hadrian’s Wall, which may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland.

Culturehollywood-reporter17d ago

European Hotspots Recommended to Beat Summer Heat

With Southern Europe expecting extreme summer temperatures, a report suggests "cool" European hotspots like the Alps, Scandinavia, and Scotland as ideal destinations for travelers seeking to escape the heat.

Difficulty on Stairs May Signal Early Dementia
Healthaktuality-sk17d ago

Difficulty on Stairs May Signal Early Dementia

Organizations like Alzheimer Scotland and Alzheimer’s Society suggest that difficulties with balance and coordination, such as when walking on stairs, could be an early warning sign of dementia.

‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes
CultureThe Guardian28d ago

‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes

From the rugged north of Scotland to the glittering Aegean, our tipsters recommend islands for slowing down, lazing around and taking in nature • Tell us about a spring activity or day out – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher A short ferry ride from Vigo (daily and overnight visitor numbers are capped) took us to the tiny archipelago of the Cíes Islands, a protected cluster of islands where seabirds rule and tiny beaches remain unspoilt. There are no cars on the island and only a few sm...

Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianirish-independent+2rte-newsthe-journal29d ago5 sources

Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork today for the second annual UK-Ireland Summit. This meeting follows Starmer's visit to Northern Ireland and will involve several government ministers from both sides.

Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo
WorldAPReutersBBC+96bloombergNYTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNdr-dk+88 more1mo ago99 sources

Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo

Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo An explosion struck the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway Sunday morning, causing minor damage to the facility and no reported injuries. The blast, which…

Whale Mass Stranding in Scotland Caused by Pod Loyalty
EnvironmentThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

Whale Mass Stranding in Scotland Caused by Pod Loyalty

A report has concluded that the mass stranding and subsequent euthanasia of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in 2023 was caused by the mammals' loyalty to their pod, specifically following a female having a difficult birth.

Feral Pig Management in Scotland
EnvironmentBBC1mo ago

Feral Pig Management in Scotland

A new report highlights the need for a revised approach to managing feral pig populations in Scotland, noting tensions between viewing them as pests and allowing them to roam freely.

Two People Stabbed in Edinburgh, Scotland
Worldaktualne-cz1mo ago

Two People Stabbed in Edinburgh, Scotland

An unknown man stabbed two people in Edinburgh, Scotland, who were subsequently hospitalized. Police have the situation under control and do not consider the act terrorism.