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Swiss villagers told to evacuate over Alpine rockslide alert

The mountain has been moving since the last Ice Age, but measurements indicated a ‘strong acceleration over a large area’ in recent days.

Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

The main ‘reference’ genome sequence is almost 20 years old and is largely based on just one person.

Minister raises concerns over school segregation causing social divi...

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker told MPs he is ‘absolutely all in favour’ of school choice.

William ‘couldn’t walk for a week’ after playing football, Blissett...

The former England striker was receiving an OBE for his services to football and for his charity work.

Do not roll back vital support to cover school costs, poverty campai...

The Child Poverty Action Group Scotland has published research on the financial impact the school day has on low-income families.

Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deal...

The row came after the Conservatives were punished by voters in last week’s local elections.

Egyptian TV announces Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian...

There was no immediate confirmation from Israel or Islamic Jihad, the militant group involved in the latest fighting.

Egyptian TV announces Gaza ceasefire but fighting continues

There was no immediate confirmation from Israel or Islamic Jihad, the militant group involved in the latest fighting.

Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

Neil Skinner was last seen close to Loch Dochard, Argyll and Bute, on May 8, 2022.

MSPs back creation of Patient Safety Commissioner

Holyrood unanimously approved the general principles of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill.

Missouri legislators vote to ban transgender care

Transgender girls and women will also be banned from playing on female sports teams from kindergarten through to college under the proposals.

Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat...

The Scottish Labour deputy leader was campaigning in Rutherglen as the party confirmed Michael Shanks is its candidate.

‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-H...

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set for its final committee stage sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.

Support for SNP down but pro-independence sentiment up slightly, pol...

Survation polled 1,009 Scots between April 27 and May 3.

Thunderstorms and flash flooding lead to a major incident being decl...

Travel could be disrupted and buildings damaged by further lightning strikes, the Met Office said.

Tanaiste says reduction of TV licence ‘not on the cards’ over GAA ro...

It follows a backlash to matches being shown exclusively on the pay-per-view app GAAGO rather than national broadcaster RTE.

US Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced t...

Daniel Perry, 36, was convicted of murder in April for killing Garrett Foster during the protest in Austin in July 2020.

Care home fined £20,000 over death of pensioner who drank cleaning s...

David Fyfe, 90, who had dementia, lived in Tigh-Na-Muirn Residential Home in Dundee.

England could face severe water stress in future, analysis shows

Climate change is bringing hotter, drier summers and less predictable rain patterns – putting greater pressure on fresh water resources.

Ministers ditch promised end-of-year ‘bonfire’ of remaining EU law

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said ministers would now revoke around 600 laws under their planned legislation.