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Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report

The summit will take place in Cardiff, where ministers are expected to sign a joint declaration demanding the right to self-determination and to be allowed to hold independence referendums.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney (L) delivers a statement on the 2026 Programme for Government at Scottish Parliament on September 1, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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A toast to life: Israeli whisky raises the bar as a young industry comes of age

 Palestine Action vandalize US President Donald Trump's golf course.

Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988, is shown in this Alexandria Sheriff's Office photograph taken in Alexandria, Virginia on December 11, 2022.

Trial for alleged builder of bomb in 1988 Lockerbie attack postponed by US judge days before start


12,000 acres of majesty: A tour of the royal castle

Explore the 12,000 acres and stunning architecture of the royal Balmoral Castle - a rare chance to step into the world of British royalty this summer.

  An experience not to be missed. Balmoral Castle /

Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf faces probe after quarter-million donation to Gaza

Scotland's former first minister reportedly donated £250,000, out of a fund destined for Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia and Pakistan, only a day before his in-laws were given passage from Gaza

 Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, in Edinburgh on July 5, 2023.

Vandalism campaign smashes, ransacks Israel-connected businesses in UK

Elbit had logged 170 Palestine Action attacks against 37 companies since from July 2020 until November 2023.

 Palestine Action activist in Buckinghamshire

Scotland's Humza Yousaf resigns as country's leader

The leadership crisis and a second no-confidence vote against the Scottish government deepens problems faced by Yousaf's Scottish National Party, which is losing support after 17 years of leadership.

 Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, in Edinburgh on July 5, 2023.

UK government backs J.K. Rowling in Scottish hate crime law challenge

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

Henry Wuga, survivor and Holocaust educator, dies at 100

Wuga worked as a ski instructor for the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association, teaching veterans who had lost limbs how to ski.

 Henry Wuga, a Holocaust survivor who died at 100.

Israeli soccer star leaves UK team after pro-Palestinian fan treatment - report

Luzon, the chief of Maccabi Petah Tikvah, said in a statement on Sport 5 that pro-Palestinian fans left Abada “no choice” but to leave Celtic FC.

Soccer Football - Scottish Cup - Fourth Round - Celtic v Buckie Thistle - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - January 21, 2024 Celtic's Liel Abada reacts

‘Your star will set them off’: Police tell Jewish man his star 'triggers' pro-Palestinian crowd

The Jewish man was warned that the three police officers present may be overwhelmed by the pro-Palestinian protesters.

 Scottish police warn Jewish man that his star 'triggers' pro-Palestinian protesters.

Council considers rehousing residents of Britain's 'Chernobyl'

Council explores options to rehouse Clune Park residents during construction, ensuring smooth transition and community connection.

 A rare glimpse of the Scottish Chernobyl

Woman notices fishy smell in bedroom, avoids potential tragedy

The smell was due to an electrical malfunction that could have caused a fire.