Swinney to become SNP leader after challenger drops out
A veteran activist had secured a nomination but agreed to back front-runner Swinney at the 11th hour.
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows a military operation soon
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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo
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Bernard Hill, who starred in ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ dies at 79
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Hundreds at Hainault vigil for ‘gentle’ 14-year-old
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Man nailed to fence in ‘sinister’ Bushmills attack
The man in his 20s was found with a nail through each hand in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports
59 minutes ago About sharing Hundreds of Cubans are said to have joined the Russian army: this man’s face is blurred to protect his identity By Vitaly Shevchenko Russia editor,…
France is finding vegan croissants hard to stomach
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Swinney warns of SNP rebuild delay if leader bid challenged
There are reports that a veteran SNP activist may stand against John Swinney, the only declared candidate.