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Scot sets world record as part of team which kayaked the Northwest Passage

Scot sets world record as part of team which kayaked the Northwest Passage

Mark Agnew, from Edinburgh, has told of his adventures which included tackling dangerous seas and facing a polar bear.

Riz Ahmed calls for an end to ‘indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians’

Riz Ahmed calls for an end to ‘indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians’

The actor said the civilians in Gaza are running out of time ahead of an anticipated Israeli invasion.

Pupils in England could sit digital GCSE exams from 2026 under proposals

Pupils in England could sit digital GCSE exams from 2026 under proposals

On-screen assessments are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable, a report by England’s largest exam board suggests.

‘Clear choice’ between Westminster control and independence, SNP conference told

‘Clear choice’ between Westminster control and independence, SNP conference told

The SNP depute leader took aim at the Tories and Labour as he addressed party members in Aberdeen.

At least six Britons killed in Hamas’s ‘pogrom’ in Israel, Sunak says

At least six Britons killed in Hamas’s ‘pogrom’ in Israel, Sunak says

The Prime Minister said a further 10 British citizens are missing, with some feared dead.

Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth by-elections: Key statistics

Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth by-elections: Key statistics

Conservative MPs have held the seat of Mid-Bedfordshire continuously since 1931.

Nicholas Rossi appeals against attempt to extradite him to the US

Nicholas Rossi appeals against attempt to extradite him to the US

Scottish ministers signed the extradition order last month.

Rishi Sunak vows to ‘always’ stand with the Jewish community during school visit

Rishi Sunak vows to ‘always’ stand with the Jewish community during school visit

The Prime Minister visited a Jewish secondary school in north London to assure pupils following Hamas’s attack on Israel.

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’.

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights have been disrupted by the flying gadgets in the last 12 months.

Climate tech investment falls by 40% amid economic uncertainty – report

Climate tech investment falls by 40% amid economic uncertainty – report

The decrease in investment reflects market conditions more than a deliberate move away from climate tech, PwC said.

Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ allegations

Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ allegations

The former US president, 77, is bringing a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence.

Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza

Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza

Micheal Martin said a distinction needs to be drawn between Palestinians and Hamas militants.

UK economy in ‘horrible’ bind with no room for tax cuts as recession looms – IFS

UK economy in ‘horrible’ bind with no room for tax cuts as recession looms – IFS

Britain is heading towards a recession next year as borrowing costs stay elevated, the IFS warned in its latest Green Budget.

New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

Michael Shanks, the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has taken his seat after former MP Margaret Ferrier was forced to step down.

Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy

Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy

The former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader insisted her visit to the party’s conference did not undermine her successor, Humza Yousaf.

Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display in Belfast

Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display in Belfast

The Carpathia Loving Cup was presented Sir Arthur Rostron, of the RMS Carpathia, and his crew, who rescued 713 passengers from the stricken Titanic.

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband was killed in 2007, previously held the post between 2013 and 2019.

Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of the incident in Piccadilly Gardens.

Being in care should be protected characteristic – John Lewis boss to Government

Being in care should be protected characteristic – John Lewis boss to Government

It came as the retail firm unveiled a new brand, Made With Care, designed by people who have grown up in the care system.

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