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Ukraine shoots down 35 drones over Kyiv as Russian attacks kill thre...

Moscow has enforced tight security on the eve of traditional Red Square commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Ukraine shoots down 35 drones over Kyiv as Russian attacks kill four

Moscow has enforced tight security on the eve of traditional Red Square commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Macron leads ceremony marking end of Second World War in Europe

To limit disruptions amid ongoing opposition to pension reforms, police banned gatherings around the area of the ceremony in Paris, and in Lyon.

Research programme including Covid scheme ‘contributed up to £680m t...

The five-year Scottish Government-funded research programme was extended by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Labour calls on ministers to come up with plan to revive airports

The Scottish Labour leader accused the Scottish Government of allowing “our connectivity to collapse”.

Sunak made ‘major mistake’ in dropping housebuilding targets, senior...

The Tories shed 960 councillors across England in Thursday’s elections in a result approaching the party’s most pessimistic predictions.

Aberdeen lawyers reportedly join boycott of juryless rape trials pil...

New Scottish Government plans would see a pilot of juryless rape trials run to see the impact on conviction rates.

Aberdeen lawyers join boycott of juryless rape trials pilot

New Scottish Government plans would see a pilot of juryless rape trials run to see the impact on conviction rates.

St Kitts and Nevis PM: Country ‘not totally free’ while King is head...

Prime Minister Terrance Drew wants a public consultation on whether the Caribbean nation should become a republic.

Laws limiting protest must be repealed, campaigner says after corona...

Republic chief executive Graham Smith dismissed suggestions that arrests were needed to limit disruption as ‘disgraceful’.

Two arrests made after car hijacking and security alert

Both arrest operations were carried out under the Terrorism Act.

Norway’s ageing king in hospital with infection

Harald V, who has been seen using crutches in recent years, has been admitted to hospital several times in recent months.

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent...

Government proposals to improve access to primary care are expected on Tuesday.

Can a luxury rainforest resort ever be truly eco?

Malaysia’s Datai Langkawi has its work cut out, but it’s doing its best to nurture its little slice of paradise, says Josie Clarke.

Birmingham retains title of worst airport for flight delays

Departures from the West Midlands airport were an average of half an hour late in 2022.

How to grow Chelsea Flower Show’s dazzling irises

Enjoy these showstopping plants in your own space, says Hannah Stephenson.

Concern over Huntington’s patients ‘turned away’ from mental health...

Some mental health services have said that they do not have the specialist provision for patients in need.

What the papers say – May 8

Many of the papers react to the Prince of Wales’ ‘we are all so proud of you’ homage to the King.

Investigations into Dallas gunman’s links with white supremacists

Eight people were killed in the shooting at a suburban shopping centre.

Eight dead as vehicle strikes bus queue outside migrant shelter

The driver is in hospital after the collision in a city close to the US-Mexico border.