Politics
Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.
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French policemen to stand trial over 2020 beating of black man
Three French policemen will be tried next week over the beating of a black music producer they say was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic, in a rare police brutality case to go to court.
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International
Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Further south this week, severe thunderstorms affected midterms voting in Florida, Oklahoma and Colorado Despite the rapid descent into autumn in the northern hemisphere, parts of eastern North America have experienced an exceptionally late taste of summer in recent days. Temperatures approached 23C (73F) in New York and Boston, about 7-10C above what is expected in early November. The unseasonable warmth spilled into parts of eastern Canada, with temperatures exceeding 20C, about 10-15C above normal for the time of year. The balmy conditions were caused by an area of low pressure in the US mi
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International
2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record: EU monitor
The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warming, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.
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International
Sinner to replace coach Cahill with Magnus Norman at year's end
Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday that Magnus Norman will replace his long-time coach Darren Cahill, who helped shape the Italian into the world's top tennis player.
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International
Live: European stocks plunge after US midterm election results shock markets
European shares tumbled on Friday as global investors grappled with uncertainty over AI stocks, following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. The drop is partly due to fears…
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International
Enrico Rava Fearless Five with Joe Lovano: Corners review – daring dialogues from 87-year-old Miles Davis disciple
The Italian trumpeter’s group – featuring an old friend – rip through originals and free improvisation while balancing late-Miles funk with excellent vocals and horn ballads
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Finance
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
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International
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.
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International
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
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International
Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Court had approved his transfer after the former prime minister's party paid $12m fine via crowdfunding.
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Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Court had approved his transfer after the former prime minister's party paid $12m fine via crowdfunding.
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