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Humza Yousaf says coming from minority gives ‘important perspective’

The Scottish First Minister spoke out as he addressed an event organised by the LGBTQ+ wing of the SNP, Out For Independence.

Passport e-gate failure causes delays at airports as bank holiday ge...

Travellers have described queues of several hours at a number of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick.

Varadkar defends Fine Gael ministers over proposed tax cuts

The Taoiseach said the party was committed to cutting income tax as part of its effort to look after ‘middle Ireland’.

Cyclist dies after collision with lorry in Belfast

A 47-year-old man has been killed after colliding with a lorry in east Belfast.

Man released by police under investigation after Downing Street cras...

The 43-year-old was detained by armed officers after the collision on Thursday.

Man released after Downing Street crash but charged with separate of...

The 43-year-old was detained by armed officers after the collision on Thursday.

Man arrested after Downing Street crash charged with separate offenc...

The 43-year-old was detained by armed officers after the collision on Thursday.

Beirut museum reopens almost three years after being damaged in port...

The Sursock Museum raised more than two million dollars to help restore the building and artworks.

Teenage boy victim of ‘serious assault’, police say

The boy was taken to hospital afterwards, police said, but was released after being treated.

Teenager charged with breaching social media video banning order

Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, 18, known as Mizzy, is set to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court.

UK ‘demanding’ glass bottles removed from Scottish deposit return, Y...

The First Minister said he had received a letter late on Friday ‘demanding’ glass be dropped from the Scottish scheme.

UK Government will permit Scottish deposit return scheme – but witho...

Ministers wrote to Humza Yousaf confirming an exemption to permit the scheme to go ahead would be granted, but without glass bottles.

Harris to become first woman to deliver US Military Academy commence...

The Vice President will attend the ceremony at West Point on Saturday.

Fears of violence as thousands cross border in bid to escape Sudan c...

Many are unable to afford the trip, with aid groups and the government stretched for resources they can use to help.

What the papers say – May 27

Phillip Schofield’s shock admittance to an affair with a younger colleague is featured on many of Saturday’s papers.

Hottest day of the year expected to hit during bank holiday weekend

Forecasters say temperatures are expected to reach as high as 24C.

New York outlaws discrimination due to weight and height

City Mayor Eric Adams signed new legislation to ‘create more inclusive workplaces’.

Third of NHS scanners older than recommended lifespan, figures show

A 28-year-old X-ray machine is still being used in the NHS Highland area.

‘Truly scandalous’ figures show 100,000 children on housing waiting...

The Scottish Conservatives obtained data which shows 327,585 people, including 103,732 children, are awaiting a home.

Are nationalised train services more reliable?

TransPennine Express services were nationalised on Sunday.