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Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israel while sailing to Gaza

Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025

I went inside the new Glasgow Uniqlo store before it opens. Here's what it was like

Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo is set to open its first Glasgow store on Thursday, October 2, and The National were given an exclusive first look at…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025

Bacchae is bold first choice for National Theatre’s new director

Warning: this article contains spoilers.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book

KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025

Scottish Labour want to pretend Keir Starmer doesn't exist – here's why it won't work

ANAS Sarwar is so desperate to win the keys to Bute House that he’s going to attempt an impossible magic trick during the Holyrood 2026 election…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

'What an honour': The National's editor wins major Scottish Muslim Award

The National's editor, Laura Webster, took home a major prize at this year’s Scottish Muslim awards.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

Hit and myth: Bacchae brings into view the National’s history of revamping Greek tragedies

Following in the footsteps of Peter Hall and Katie Mitchell, Indhu Rubasingham directs an ancient epic at the National Theatre. Bacchae reveals the virtues and vices of creating a new play from old

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025

‘The man who came to read the metre’: Yorkshire poet Tony Harrison was the National Theatre bard

Harrison, who has died aged 88, wrote copiously for the stage, both as an ingenious translator and dazzlingly original dramatist

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

'We can win it': Scottish Greens to contest Glasgow South seat for first time

THE Scottish Greens have selected a candidate to contest the Glasgow South constituency for the first time, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2025

Indy activist onboard flotilla slams Labour's 'despicable response' to calls for help

A prominent Scottish independence activist sailing to Gaza in a historic humanitarian effort has slammed the Labour Government's "despicable…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025