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Israel 'intensifies Muslim persecution during Ramadan'

Israel has intensified the religious persecution of Muslims during their holiest month, according to a new report

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New book on 2014 referendum reveals media told ‘one-dimensional’ story

EXCLUSIVE: A new book on the 2014 independence referendum explores how the media told a 'one-dimensional' story

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 SNP conference

Everything you need to know ahead of the SNP's one-day campaign conference this weekend ⬇️

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Kind-hearted nursery children in sweet gesture to Union Street firefighters

Kind-hearted Glasgow nursery children have thanked firefighters at the Union Street site with a sweet gesture

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Welsh First Minister speaks to Keir Starmer about leaked devolution memo

The First Minister of Wales has spoken to Keir Starmer about his comments on devolution contained within a leaked memo

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Scotland led the way on issues like the smoking ban and equal marriage – I believe it can show the way again, writes LibDem MSP Liam McArthur ✍️

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Decision over controversial STV programme cuts delayed by Ofcom

NEW: Ofcom has delayed its decision over whether to let STV make controversial cuts to its news programming in the north

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Royal correspondent blasted for attack on anti-monarchy campaigners

A royal correspondent has been blasted for attacking footage of a campaigner heckling Prince William 👇

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Transformation of historic Glasgow site to benefit from major funding boost

A historic Glasgow site set to be transformed is to benefit from a major funding boost

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🚨The SNP have pledged £10k equity loans for first-time home-buyers in Scotland if they win the upcoming Holyrood election

Here's a look at how the scheme would work: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

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Scottish university rector reinstated for second time amid long-running power dispute

LATEST: The rector of St Andrews university has been reinstated for a second time amid a long-running dispute first sparked by comments about Israel’s actions in Palestine

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Peter Mandelson and disgraced Andrew pictured in bathrobes next to Epstein

The disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

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Giant sand portrait of Hind Rajab created on Yorkshire beach

Footage has show a giant sand portrait of Hind Rajab – a girl murdered by the IDF who is the focus of an Oscar-nominated film – being created on a Yorkshire beach by artists

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Fire chief accuses Anas Sarwar of spreading ‘inaccurate’ information after fire

A top firefighter boss has accused Anas Sarwar of sharing 'inaccurate and alarmist' information after suggesting fire crews were inadequately equipped to deal with the major blaze on Union Street last weekend

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The Scottish Government has urged the UK Labour Government to match its latest commitment to tackling child poverty 👇

Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

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Our country must not be complicit in the destruction and war crimes we’re witnessing every day by allowing Trump’s military to use our government-owned infrastructure, writes Gillian Mackay ✍️

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Major update on Glasgow Central reopening timeline

A major update has been issued on when commuters can expect Glasgow Central to reopen following the weekend's devastating fire 🚨

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All Scottish school strikes suspended as deal reached

NEW: Strikes planned across schools in Scotland have been called off after a deal was struck 🚨

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SNP Government responds as information chief says he ‘cannot trust ministers’

The Scottish Government has insisted that it handled freedom of information requests 'properly' after the country’s Information Commissioner accused ministers of 'preposterous and unacceptable' excuses

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Question Time audience silent as Kay Burley backs Keir Starmer over Mandelson furore

Presenter Kay Burley has said Keir Starmer should not resign over his disastrous decision to post Peter Mandelson to Washington as new documents reignited the scandal over the appointment

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Economy stagnates in January ahead of Iran war and fears over UK impact

The UK's economy unexpectedly flatlined in January in an already weak start to the year ahead of the Iran conflict and worries over soaring inflation caused by rocketing oil prices

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A giant sand portrait of Hind Rajab – a girl murdered by the IDF who is the focus of an Oscar-nominated film – has been created on a Yorkshire beach ahead of this weekend’s Academy Awards

The Voice Of Hind Rajab has been nominated for best international film

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Co-op just made a big change for millions of shoppers and it could save you £80

Co-op has quietly added to a popular member benefit and it could cut your shopping bill by £80 a year 👀

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More than 400 Scottish university workers to stage week-long strike

More than 400 Scottish university workers will take seven days of strike action next week in response to job cuts and a 'failure' by the university

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SNP councillor quits top Highland planning role after wind farm 'error'

NEW: An SNP councillor has been forced to resign as chair of a Highland planning committee after an 'error'

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Dozens of unreported harassment cases at Holyrood unveiled in new report

Police at Holyrood have been informed about a new report detailing scores of previously unreported cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment

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'Outrageous': Fiona Bruce interrupts Green MP FIVE TIMES over Nato policy

Fiona Bruce interrupted a Green MP five times in less than two minutes on Question Time last night, after asking her to explain the party's policy on Nato 👇

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Kaye Adams denies bullying allegations and 'malicious stories' about her

Kaye Adams has denied allegations of misconduct and bullying in her latest statement 👇

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Sister of Dunblane victim says UK gun laws are ‘at risk’ 30 years on

The sister of a five-year-old girl killed in the Dunblane massacre has said 'we cannot let people forget' and warned that UK gun laws are 'at risk'

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Live updates as Union Street fire site prepped for demolition

LIVE: The Glasgow central site where a historic building was gutted by a fire is being prepped for the ruin to be demolished 👇

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