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Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Muhammed Faris, who was the first cosmonaut from Syria and second Arab to fly into space, has died at the age of 72.

Space · Apr 20, 2024

“I have dreamt of this moment all my life”: Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA confirmed as Glastonbury headliners, with Shania Twain set to play the 'legends' slot

Idles, Disclosure and The National will headline the Other Stage

MusicRadar · Mar 14, 2024

Plaid Cymru leader calls for 'outdated' Barnett Formula to be scrapped

THE leader of Plaid Cymru has said he would like to work with the SNP to make funding for devolved nations fairer across the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

UK to allow eggs from indoor chickens to be labelled ‘free range’ due to bird flu

THE UK Government is proposing that eggs laid by chickens kept indoors due to concerns about bird flu should be labelled “free range” regardless…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

Humza Yousaf's big independence speech – what was it all about?

HUMZA Yousaf gave the first speech in a new series setting out the case for independence expanding on the Scottish Government’s white papers.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

Missing piece of Stone of Destiny 'is in cupboard at SNP HQ', activist says

THE “missing” piece of the Stone of Destiny gifted to Alex Salmond in 2008 is in a cupboard at SNP headquarters, it has been claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024

Erasmus scheme replacement 'reducing opportunities' for Scottish students

THE Scottish Government has insisted an exchange scheme set up to replace Erasmus+ is denying educational opportunities to students which previous…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2024

'Shetlanders won't accept Rosebank like they might have done 10 years ago'

A SHETLAND councillor has said the approval of drilling at Rosebank oil field feels like a “kick in the teeth” as he claimed support for…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024

Meet the young Scottish activist at the forefront of tackling climate change

A YOUNG Scottish climate activist is at the heart of advocating for justice on the global stage.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon

The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023