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SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle...

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said there needed to be improvements in the SNP’s governance.

Hundreds flee wildfire in coastal city in South Korea

Around 70 homes and other buildings were destroyed and more than 400 residents evacuated in Gangneung.

US and Philippines hold largest military exercises after China drill...

The Biden administration has been strengthening an arc of alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.

Five dead after man livestreams mass shooting in Kentucky

The gunman was identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon.

Kim Jong Un vows ‘offensive’ nuclear expansion

The North Korean leader met with senior military officials to discuss war preparations in the face of US-South Korean military exercises.

What the papers say – April 11

The fresh round of junior doctors’ strikes dominates the front pages.

Leaked documents may have origin in chatroom for gamers

The leaks have alarmed US officials and sparked a Justice Department investigation.

Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of UK

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind, covering western and southern areas, from Tuesday.

US President Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Frida...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet Mr Biden when Air Force One touches down in Northern Ireland.

Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet the US president when Air Force One touches down in Northern Ireland.

US finds Wall Street Journal reporter in Russia is wrongfully detain...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the arrest and Russia’s repression of independent media.

Starmer recommits to campaign blaming Sunak for living costs

The Labour leader told his shadow Cabinet in a memo to ‘relentlessly’ expose the Government’s failures ahead of May’s local elections.

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings aga...

Labour MP Richard Burgon organised the letter, which has been given the support of MPs and members of the House of Lords from six parties.

Joe Biden ‘very excited’ about Ireland trip, White House says

US President Joe Biden will deliver a speech at a cathedral to which his ancestors sold bricks.

Benjamin Netanyahu retracts firing of defence minister amid tension

The decision to fire Yoav Gallant set off a wave of spontaneous mass protests.

King’s horse may race on coronation day after season debut win

The King and Queen Consort’s racing manager, John Warren, says the couple may watch the 2000 Guineas on TV after the coronation if Slipofthepen races.

Almost four million calls to NHS 111 dropped amid long waits – analy...

Some 3.7 million calls to the helpline – equivalent to more than 10,000 a day – were abandoned, research shows.

More than 200 troops head home as Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s presidential office said at least six civilians were wounded in the latest Russian shelling.

Police appeal after man attacked in Greenock

The injured man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

First-time buyers’ mortgage bills up by £500 a month, Labour says

It is pitching itself as the party of home ownership in the run-up to the May local elections.