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The top stories you need to know today the launch of a murder investigation, the first picture of the Coatbridge 'murder' victim, and Vladimir Putin warning his military will use "weapons of unprecedented characteristics".
Here are the latest headlines from Scotland and beyond.
Murder probe launched as two bodies found in Scots town
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in North Lanarkshire over the weekend.
Officers attended High Coats Flats in Coats Street, Coatbridge, on Sunday following a concern for person call.
The body of John Paul Duffy was found within and following a post mortem, the 51-year-old's death is being treated as murder.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
First picture of Coatbridge 'murder' victim as tributes paid to Scots dad
Tributes have been paid to a Scots dad who was found dead in a property in North Lanarkshire over the weekend.
Earlier today Police Scotland confirmed they had launched a murder investigation into the death of John Paul Duffy.
The 51-year-old's body was discovered within a flat on Coats Street, Coatbridge, on Sunday.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
Putin vows ‘weapons of unprecedented characteristics’ after reported chemical attack
Vladimir Putin has warned his military will use “weapons of unprecedented characteristics” after it was reported his army had been using illegal chemical weapons in Ukraine.
The warmongering leader was surrounded by security officers as he arrived in the far eastern region of Amur to visit a space port in tribute of the Soviet’s first manned space mission.
Shortly after the presentation Putin held a press conference where he vowed Russian military have been using “weapons of unprecedented characteristics” in what appeared to be a veiled threat at NATO.
Bowel cancer symptoms as doctors warn of six toilet habit changes to look out for
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of the disease diagnosed in the UK - and knowing what to look out for is vital to catching it early.
April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to spread understanding of the disease and raise funds for Bowel Cancer UK.
Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK and there are currently around 268,000 people living with the diagnosis in the UK today, according to Bowel Cancer UK.
Most PIP assessments conducted by phone - essential tips for every type offered by DWP
The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to decide if you should be awarded PIP.
If you are invited to attend a PIP assessment - as part of a new claim or an award review - it could be in-person, over the phone or by video call.
Successful PIP claimants could receive between £24.45 and £156.90 every week - as PIP is paid every four weeks this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every pay period.
To help you prepare for your PIP assessment, below is everything you need to know about them - whatever the format.
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