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Yousaf urges SNP to unite behind new Westminster election independence strategy

Yousaf urges SNP to unite behind new Westminster election independence strategy

The party leader made his plea after admitting the last six months had been ‘challenging’.

Sunak meets King of Jordan as Gaza offensive looms

Sunak meets King of Jordan as Gaza offensive looms

Rishi Sunak held talks with King Abdullah of Jordan in Downing Street.

Princess of Wales watches as England wins place in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Princess of Wales watches as England wins place in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Kate was present at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille to watch the quarter-final match against Fiji.

Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investors – US ambassador

Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investors – US ambassador

Jane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.

Points failure causes severe disruption for passengers at Euston

Points failure causes severe disruption for passengers at Euston

The issue led to no trains entering or leaving the station for several hours.

Rugby player dies following cardiac arrest during match in Cambridgeshire

Rugby player dies following cardiac arrest during match in Cambridgeshire

Ambulances responded to calls that Arturas Rudys, 27, had collapsed at Wisbech Rugby Club on Saturday.

Yousaf sets out election plan to end ‘Westminster roadblock’ to independence

Yousaf sets out election plan to end ‘Westminster roadblock’ to independence

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged his party to back his plan as members debated their independence strategy.

Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast

Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast

A small group carrying Israeli flags confronted the marchers as they arrived at the City Hall.

Cleverly travels to Albania amid UK efforts to tackle illegal migration

Cleverly travels to Albania amid UK efforts to tackle illegal migration

The annual Berlin Process Summit in the Albanian capital of Tirana will bring together Western Balkan and European leaders.

Israel’s action against Hamas must follow international law, warns Martin

Israel’s action against Hamas must follow international law, warns Martin

The Tanaiste has expressed concern about the situation in the Middle East.

More foreign offenders to be sent home amid plans to ease prison pressures

More foreign offenders to be sent home amid plans to ease prison pressures

The Justice Secretary will also announce plans to bring forward legislation that would allow prisoners to be held overseas.

‘Unlikely any vehicles will be salvageable’ at Luton Airport after car park fire

‘Unlikely any vehicles will be salvageable’ at Luton Airport after car park fire

London Luton Airport said it had responded to almost 16,500 customer queries since the fire broke out on Tuesday evening.

Tory MPs urge rightward shift from Sunak

Tory MPs urge rightward shift from Sunak

The PM is being urged to ‘shape the political agenda’ ahead of the general election expected next year.

Nearly half of Scots say support should be at 60% before IndyRef2 – poll

Nearly half of Scots say support should be at 60% before IndyRef2 – poll

First Minister Humza Yousaf said previously that independence must become the ‘settled will’ of the Scottish people.

Put trust in yourselves and take future in own hands, Flynn urges Scots

Put trust in yourselves and take future in own hands, Flynn urges Scots

The SNP Westminster leader opened the party’s conference in Aberdeen by setting out his party’s case for ‘real change’.

Yousaf’s wife calls on world to act and stop ‘unimaginable horror’ in Gaza

Yousaf’s wife calls on world to act and stop ‘unimaginable horror’ in Gaza

Nadia El-Nakla’s parents are currently trapped in the region, having travelled there recently from Scotland.

Labour to u-turn on plans to abolish Lords in first term – report

Labour to u-turn on plans to abolish Lords in first term – report

Major plans for social care reform will not be included in Labour’s manifesto, according to reports.

English tourist returns to Irish hospital to thank doctor who saved his life

English tourist returns to Irish hospital to thank doctor who saved his life

Mark Lang suffered three cardiac arrests and was revived each time by a team at Cork University Hospital.

SNP minister ‘finds it difficult to swallow’ claims from defection MP

SNP minister ‘finds it difficult to swallow’ claims from defection MP

Lisa Cameron became a Conservative earlier this week as she claimed she had been ostracised by the SNP group at Westminster.

FM’s mother-in-law ‘said goodbyes’ in panicked call after false alarm

FM’s mother-in-law ‘said goodbyes’ in panicked call after false alarm

The First Minister’s mother and father-in-law are stuck in Gaza after the Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent reprisals.

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