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SNP's power-sharing deal with Greens collapses

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It follows criticism of the government's decision to scrap key climate targets and its response to a review into gender services.

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Ex-senior Post Office boss van den Bogerd due at inquiry

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Amanda van den Bogerd, who handled complaints about the much-criticised Horizon system, is to give evidence.

Two hundred killed by Burkina Faso army - report

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Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Rachel Chinouriri: England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome

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Rachel Chinouriri says she wants to reclaim the England flag, which features on her album artwork.

The options facing US Supreme Court on Trump immunity

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The top court will hear arguments on Thursday in a case that could redefine presidential power.

Cavalry horses in serious condition after bolting

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The horses were spooked by a loud noise in Belgravia and two ran as far as Limehouse, east London.

'Why should my autistic son face a bleak future?'

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Caleb White is among many who have limited job and college options when they leave school.

Sainsbury's boosted by strong food sales

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The UK's second largest supermarket has spent heavily to keep prices low but clothing sales fell.

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'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video

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Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October.

Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years

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The government says the plans are "pointless" and "unfunded" but Labour says it will improve services.

Heat stun top seeds Celtics in play-offs

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Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.

Head praises school's response to triple stabbing

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A teenage girl remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Man Utd interested in Toney - Thursday's gossip

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Manchester United interested in Ivan Toney, Chelsea open to offers for Raheem Sterling, Newcastle chasing Ousmane Diomande, plus more.

Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

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Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

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'The longer we go unbeaten, the pressure increases'

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British Para-rower Frankie Allen says that the pressure of trying to stay ahead of their rivals is "a privilege".

Meet the NBA dance team trying to change perceptions

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Meet the Cleveland Cavaliers senior dance team, who are proving that age is just a number.

Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed

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The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.

Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch

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The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch.

Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report

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Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.

Patients died after errors by blood cancer service

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Two patients died in 2023 after two earlier deaths and other drug errors by the NHS trust in 2021.

‘If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky’

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England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

Tata Steel ending union talks over 2,800 jobs

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The company is expected to press ahead with plans to close Port Talbot's blast furnaces.

MLA who quit was facing standards investigation

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Alliance MLA Patrick Brown failed to attend the standards investigation committee hearing on Wednesday.

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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race

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The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.

Blinken tackles a tough China visit. Will it help?

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Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but it's a relationship that still crackles with tension.

The Papers: Labour 'vow to nationalise rail' and school stabbing

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Labour's election promise on the train network and a "horrific" Wales stabbing feature in the papers.

US jails Chinese man who threatened student activist

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He threatened to "chop off" the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus.

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Arizona indicts Trump allies over fake elector scheme

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Former Trump advisers Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows are among those charged, court documents show.

Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American

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The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.

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Girl arrested after teachers and pupil injured in school stabbing

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A teenage girl has been arrested after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed in Ammanford, south-west Wales.