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Scotland to continue international engagement despite UK demands, says Humza Yousaf

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said that the UK Government’s attempts to limit Scottish diplomacy overseas “undermine devolution”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

New covid variant in UK and what the experts know about it so far

Known as Arcturus, the latest strain of the virus was first identified in January and it is understood to be more infectious than the most recent sub-variant of Omicron.

Glasgow Live · Apr 16, 2023

Why the world is unprepared if new Covid variant Arcturus proves deadly – in graphs

Arcturus has led to a spike in infections in India, and experts are worried it could soon become the dominant strain

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Aston Villa vs Chelsea live stream: How can I watch Women’s FA Cup semi-final for FREE on TV in UK today?

Chelsea are out to reach their third Women’s FA Cup final in a row when facing Aston Villa today.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2023

‘It’s my calling’: Mikaela Loach, rising star of the climate crisis campaign

Young activist Mikaela Loach is bringing a steely determination to the fight for climate justice. Just don’t call her ‘the new Greta’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

Keir Starmer: Labour must win seats in Scotland for legitimacy

Party’s leader says he wants a ‘strong showing’ in Scotland, where it holds just one Westminster constituency

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

Everything you need to know about Covid variant Arcturus including strange new symptom

The Covid Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, is said to be more infectious. It has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India.

Irish Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

From Putin’s health to spying on allies: Five key takeaways from leaked Pentagon documents

Leaked documents present "very serious risk to national security”, says top Pentagon spokesman

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

‘We have lost a lot of control’: UK at risk of food fraud, safety expert warns

Despite industry improvements since the 2013 horsemeat scandal, there has been an increase in cross-border food safety and intelligence issues post-Brexit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

‘They tried to wipe it out’: the problem with talking about Asperger’s

The diagnostic terms for autism were overhauled 10 years ago. Experts, campaigners and autistic people reflect on these changes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023