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Sisters Discover Shared Sperm Donor Dad and Unite After DNA Tests

Natasha, Gemma, and Helen discovered they share the same sperm donor father after DNA tests. They explore their sisterhood, heritage, and advocate for donor-conceived awareness through a podcast.

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Gemma Hicks Two young girls smiling at the camera, they are both pointing at the gaps left by their missing teeth. The one on the left is slightly older and has a white, sleeveless top on. She has mousey brown hair with a fringe while her younger sister, who is wearing a orange/red top with a bob haircut. They are sitting on a dark brown, patterned sofa.

Man Charged Following Fatal Glasgow Motorbike Collision

A 52-year-old man has been charged with road traffic offences after a 74-year-old pedestrian died following a motorbike collision in Glasgow on 12 December last year.

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Google Maps A wide street in south Glasgow lined with sandstone tenement buildings on both sides, with shops at street level. Cars and a bus travel along the road, while pedestrians wait at traffic lights and walk along the pavements. Trees and hedges add greenery near the junction under a partly cloudy sky.

Naomi Campbell Deemed Unfit to Manage Charity in Appeal Against Ban

Naomi Campbell was deemed unfit to run her former charity, Fashion for Relief, amid allegations of mismanagement and fraud involving a fellow trustee.

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Naomi Campbell arriving at a central London tribunal

Holyrood Limits Media Access to Politicians After FMQs, Sparking Transparency Debate

Holyrood has restricted journalists' access to politicians after FMQs, sparking criticism from opposition parties and the Scottish Parliamentary Journalists' Association over transparency and media freedom.

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PA Media An area of a Scottish Parliament lobby cordoned off by purple tape

US Defense Secretary Criticizes NATO Allies, Announces Review of US Forces in Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes some NATO allies for free-riding and announces a six-month review of US forces in Europe, urging increased defense spending and highlighting ongoing troop adjustments.

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EPA Hegseth gestures with both of his hands as he stands in front of a Nato branded blue backdrop at a summit. He is wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and white, blue and pink striped tie.

John Swinney Apologises to Dundee Girl in Viral Knife Incident

First Minister John Swinney apologised to a Dundee girl involved in a viral knife incident after a Bulgarian man was convicted of assaulting her. The case drew widespread attention, including criticism from Elon Musk and political debate in Scotland.

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BBC A brother and sister stand outside a court building. The woman is looking around a pillar at the camera and the man is grinning

Man Arrested After 3-Year-Old Injured in Cambridgeshire Zoo Crocodile Enclosure

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. The child remains in critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke’s hospital.

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A crocodile lunges upward from murky water with its jaws wide open

River City Actor Iain Robertson Denies Assault Charges Including Rape Allegation

River City actor Iain Robertson denies assault and rape allegations from four women, including claims dating from 2004 to 2020, during his ongoing trial in Glasgow High Court.

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Provisional Liquidator Appointed as Lanarkshire Private School Closes Early

Fernhill School in Lanarkshire closed a day early after a provisional liquidator was appointed amid financial pressures and misconduct concerns raised by the charity regulator.

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LinkedIn A large private school building surrounded by trees and grass

Two Teenagers Stand Trial for Murder of 15-Year-Old Amen Teklay in Glasgow

Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 are on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Amen Teklay in Glasgow. The prosecution alleges a masked attack involving a sword and frying pan, with prior incidents between the accused and victim also detailed. The trial is ongoing.

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Police Scotland A young boy with short dark curly hair smiling at the camera.

Iran Sees US Deal as Strengthening Its Position Despite Challenges Ahead

Iran views its deal with the US as a sign of strength, securing a ceasefire and economic relief while facing challenges in upcoming nuclear negotiations and domestic political pressures.

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Anadolu via Getty Images An oil tanker stands anchored between two rocky shores on a sunny evening. The image shows the Strait of Hormuz on 17 June

Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Moscow, Causing Black Smoke and Injuries

Moscow faced its largest Ukrainian drone attack with nearly 200 drones striking key sites, causing fires, injuries, and flight disruptions. Kyiv's strikes respond to Russian attacks on Ukraine, highlighting escalating long-range conflict.

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Reuters Black smoke billows over the Moscow ringroad from a fire at a Moscow oil refinery