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SNP will still have mandate for independence negotiations on fewer votes – Brown
T he SNP’s deputy leader says his party would still have a mandate for independence negotiations if it won the most seats in Scotland on fewer votes than in the previous election. Keith Brown defended his party’s latest independence strategy, saying Labour and the Tories would have to answer ifContinue Reading
Sunak to address MPs as Israeli invasion of Gaza looms
R ishi Sunak will address MPs on Monday about the escalating crisis in Israel and Gaza, as politicians return to Westminster amid renewed conflict in the Middle East. Palestinians in Gaza remain braced for an imminent Israeli invasion, a week after Hamas militants launched a deadly assault on the country.Continue Reading
Three’s Company actress Suzanne Somers dies age 76
T hree’s Company actress Suzanne Somers has died at the age of 76 after living with breast cancer for more than 20 years, her publicist has confirmed. The US actress and businesswoman, who was best known for playing Chrissy Snow on the American sitcom as well as Carol Foster LambertContinue Reading
Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast
T housands of people have marched through the centre of Belfast as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Insults were exchanged as a small group carrying Israeli flags confronted the rally as it arrived at the City Hall. The protest took place against the backdrop of the deepening conflict in theContinue Reading
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might be a link
fizkes/Shutterstock Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk. Recently, a largeContinue Reading
Osiris-Rex: Nasa reveals evidence of water and carbon in sample delivered to Earth from an asteroid
The "coal-like" material from Bennu. Nasa / Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebers On September 24 this year, a Nasa capsule parachuted down to Earth carrying a precious cache of material grabbed from an asteroid. The space agency has now revealed images and a preliminary analysis of the space rocks itContinue Reading
Sunak offers firm backing to Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive
R ishi Sunak has promised to “always” stand with Israel, one week on from the attack by Hamas, as concerns grow about the fate of civilians in Gaza ahead of an imminent offensive. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a showContinue Reading
Madonna urges fans to unite in ‘light and love’ as tour opens in London
M adonna urged her fans to unite in “light and love” to help bring peace to the Middle East and the world during the opening night of her Celebration Tour. After overcoming a brief technical issue which paused the show, the US superstar delivered a spectacle for the ages atContinue Reading
SNP conference to begin after ‘most difficult’ period in party’s history
T he SNP will kick off its annual conference in Aberdeen on Sunday following the most difficult six months the party has faced in its history. Hundreds of SNP delegates will gather at The Event Complex as politicians including Stephen Flynn, the party’s Westminster leader, deputy First Minister Shona RobisonContinue Reading
Tens of thousands march in UK as situation worsens in Gaza
T ens of thousands of people gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK amid growing international concern over the situation in Israel and Gaza. Marchers filled the streets of central London on Saturday as thousands also gathered in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and other parts of the UK. Demonstrators carried flagsContinue Reading