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Why SNP’s shameful decision on diabetes treatment is a false economy – Christine Jardine
The SNP don’t seem to understand that investing in prevention takes pressure off the NHS
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Education
Retired teacher: ‘Scotland’s bridge community brought me back to health’
Alice Cowieson was gravely ill but she credits bridge - and the bridge community - with bringing her back to health
World
Latest news bulletin | May 25th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Schools & Education
Rising talent: Scots schoolgirl wins inaugural Jack Vettriano Award
Ruby Mitcham is a rising young talent - as the Jack Vettriano Award confirms
Politics
SNP ministers under fire over AI data centres ‘major shortcomings’ over climate impacts
Campaigners have hit out at the ‘pretty shocking’ situation over AI data centres.
رياضة محلية
BREAKING: Blues bombshell as potential replacement called into camp for hurt star – Fox Sports
BREAKING: Blues bombshell as potential replacement called into camp for hurt star Fox SportsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Public Notices
Dozens of new planning applications submitted across Leeds
A wide range of planning applications affecting homes, businesses, schools and city centre sites across Leeds have been submitted to Leeds City Council.
Opinion
Anyone who remembers ‘awkward’ adolescence should be alarmed by Greens’ push for ‘conversion therapy’ bill
SNP ministers must be less catastrophically stupid on this issue than they were on gender self-identification
Access to green space
Half of UK adults say they spend less than three hours a week outside in nature
Most people have joyful memories of playing outside as children – and now wildlife charities are urging people to ‘rewild their inner child’Climbing trees, squelching in mud, paddling in ponds…
Art
Origami dragons and a story arcade! The joy of museums aimed at children
The best of these reject any ‘don’t touch’ attitude in favour of an open invitation to curiosity that might just see your toddler tell you to sit down and read…
France
‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault
Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriouslyFrance is facing a child abuse…
Sweden
Sweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrate
Ulf Kristersson aims to expand state-funded IVF as Sweden grapples with lowest fertility rate since records beganSweden’s prime minister has promised to put IVF at the heart of his re-election…
world-news
Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, nukes: Why the US-Iran peace deal is stuck | 10 points
Despite claims of progress in the US-Iran peace talks, major disagreements remain unresolved, preventing a final deal.
Television
TV tonight: exploring the mystery around the ‘Range Rover murders’
A documentary tries to piece together what happened in the 1995 shootings of three Essex drug dealers. Plus, the return of Springwatch. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4…
Food
Honey & Co’s recipes for tahini aubergines and green fishballs
Two recipes that transform lunch or dinner from simple pleasures into magic momentsEvery day, no matter what it brings with it, gives us at least three opportunities to clock out…
Global development
The real danger of Islamophobia? It rarely announces itself as hatred yet shapes how millions think | Kenneth Mohammed
The difference in framing around antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred distorts public understanding, inflames tensions and makes both Jewish and Muslim communities less safeThe horrific terrorist attack on the Islamic Centre…
World
Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, nukes: Why the US-Iran peace deal is stuck | 10 points | World News – Hindustan Times
Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, nukes: Why the US-Iran peace deal is stuck | 10 points | World News Hindustan TimesGulf states call on governments to reject PGSA’s Hormuz route as Iran…
Reform UK
To understand Britain’s new politics, look no further than this Shakespearean saga in Worcestershire | Jason Okundaye
What should be a story of Reform incompetence instead speaks to the broader refusal of Westminster to adapt to multiparty democracyIf you want a window into how a fragmented nation…
The moon
Starwatch: this week’s rare blue moon highlights the strange way we mark our calendar
Because we define dates based on the stars, the full moon on 31 May will be the second one of the calendar monthThis week’s full moon is a blue moon.…
Podcast
NIGERIA DAILY: What Nigerian Law Really Says About Party Primaries
Download Here: The APC has concluded its presidential primary with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerging winner, but the entire primary season has triggered widespread debate over allegations of irregularities, manipulation,…
News
At least 15 dead after horror crash involving overturned truck in Bangladesh
The truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers overturned on a major highway early Monday in central Bangladesh, leaving at least 15 people dead and 10 others injured, police said
Politics
Dozens of Labour MPs call for proportional representation
The results in England earlier this month showed that the country has emphatically moved from a two-party system to a multi-party system.
Opinion
John Swinney should act on public’s downbeat view on cost-of-living crisis
People want open and honest debate on policy choices made at Holyrood that contribute to the ever-rising cost of living
World
The U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Hormuz – The Washington Post
The U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Hormuz The Washington PostWhat’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict? CNNUS and Iran Inch Closer to…
Economy
Manny Pay maintenances leave users without access to cash – YugaTech
Manny Pay maintenances leave users without access to cash YugaTech
Television
‘Star City,’ and 5 More Things to Watch on TV This Week
A spinoff of “For All Mankind” airs on Apple TV, and a new Netflix series tells the incredible story of Brazil’s win at the 1970 World Cup.
Slavery (Historical)
The Ghosts of France’s Slave Trade Will Be Silenced No More
Three centuries late and not a moment too soon.
El Salvador
My Wife Fought Corruption in El Salvador. Then She Vanished Into Its Prisons.
The cost of Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on crime is too high.
World
New b’ball talents emerge at Presidency-backed camp
Discover how hundreds of young basketball talents emerged at a Presidency-backed camp in Lagos, a groundbreaking initiative for grassroots sports developme Read More: https://punchng.com/new-bball-talents-emerge-at-presidency-backed-camp/
World
Plane rips through woman’s parachute over Alps. Video captures terrifying moment
Plane rips through womans parachute over Alps Video captures terrifying moment
World
Plane rips through woman’s parachute over Alps. Video captures terrifying moment – India Today
Plane rips through woman's parachute over Alps. Video captures terrifying moment India TodayPlane Hits Paraglider Mid-Air, Tears Through Canopy In Shocking Video NDTVCessna 172 Mid-Air Collision Over Zell Am See Triggers Emergency…
Economy
Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom
"In the long run, it's a pretty dreadful industry," William de Gale of BlueBox Asset Management, told CNBC's Europe Early Edition on Wednesday.
Arts
The Princess of Monaco’s Sparkling Spiral Diamonds in Monte Carlo – The Court Jeweller
The Princess of Monaco’s Sparkling Spiral Diamonds in Monte Carlo The Court Jeweller
Science & Tech
Heart patients waiting years for vital procedures as cardiac crisis deepens – The Irish News
Heart patients waiting years for vital procedures as cardiac crisis deepens The Irish News
Variety
I needed to save time and space with home workouts and Primal Strength’s Adjustable Dumbbells could be the solution
IF I had to have just one piece of home workout equipment to help my stop-start pursuit of becoming stronger and hunkier then a pair of dumbbells might just be…