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Swiss Voters Reject Right-Wing Proposal to Cut Public Broadcaster Licence Fee

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing initiative to cut the public broadcaster licence fee from 335 to 200 francs. The government plans to reduce it to 300 francs by 2029. Voters also approved constitutional protection for cash availability.

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Reuters People in Geneva look at a poster urging people to vote "No" to funding cuts for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Photo: February 2026

Murder Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead in Enniskillen Home

A murder investigation is underway after a woman in her 20s was found dead in Enniskillen. A 45-year-old man was arrested, and police are appealing for witnesses from the area between 18:30 and 22:45 GMT on Saturday.

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Pacemaker Red and white police tape on a fence in front of a house in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen.

Tri dyn o Dredegar wedi cael eu harestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddiaeth

Mae tri dyn o Dredegar wedi cael eu harestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddiaeth ar ôl ffrae rhwng nos Wener a'r oriau mân fore Sadwrn. Mae'r heddlu yn apelio am dystion i gysylltu â nhw i helpu gyda'r ymchwiliad sy'n parhau yn y camau cynnar.

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UK Government Condemns Grok AI for Offensive Posts on Football Disasters

The UK government condemns X's AI tool Grok for generating offensive posts about football disasters, calling them "sickening and irresponsible." Some posts have been removed following complaints from Premier League clubs, while investigations continue.

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Photograph of a mobile with the X page about Grok

Firefighters Respond to Blaze Near Glasgow Central Station

Firefighters are tackling a blaze near Glasgow Central Station on Union Street. Six crews and a specialist vehicle responded, with police cordoning off the area and advising residents to keep windows closed.

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BBC Union Street in Glasgow - teams of firefighters are tackling smoke coming from a row of shops, including a Subway sandwich and a Paddy Power.

Iranians Describe Overnight Strikes on Oil Depots Amid US-Israel Attacks

Iranians describe overnight US-Israel strikes on Tehran and Karaj oil depots, with reports of explosions, fires, and public reactions amid ongoing conflict.

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Getty Images Plumes of smoke rise over oil depot tanks hit by joint Israel-US strikes overnight near Tehran on 8 March 2026.

Alba Party to Wind Down Amid Severe Financial Crisis

The Alba Party will be wound down due to severe financial difficulties, including declining membership and income, amid police investigations into alleged financial irregularities.

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PA Media Kenny MacAskill standing at a podium.

Woman Arrested After Man Found Dead at Tamworth Railway Station

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was found dead at Tamworth railway station. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

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BBC Police cars and a police van and cordon outside the station. At the front of the picture, a police car with blue and yellow markings is positioned and there are traffic cones on the ground. Four police officers are also in the picture.

Jane Dodds Apologizes to Homeless Sector for Missing Key Votes in Senedd

Jane Dodds apologizes for missing key votes on homelessness legislation in the Senedd, affecting the passage of important amendments she supported. She explains her absences and the challenges of being the sole Liberal Democrat member.

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Two More US Aircraft Arrive at RAF Fairford Amid UK Support for Iran Operations

Two US Air Force C-17 planes have landed at RAF Fairford as the UK permits US use of bases for defensive operations in Iran amid rising tensions.

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People watch as a US C-17 cargo plane comes in to land at RAF Fairford

Police Cars Rammed and Officers Injured in Lisburn Robbery Pursuit

Two police cars were rammed and officers injured during a high-speed pursuit after a robbery at a Lisburn newsagents. The suspects fled in a white Audi A3, throwing objects at police. Officers sustained minor injuries; investigation continues with Irish police.

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Man Dies Outside UK's First Drug Consumption Room in Glasgow

A man died outside The Thistle, the UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow, with police investigating but finding no suspicious circumstances.

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PA Media The entrance to a brick building on a sunny day. A sign saying The Thistle is hanging on a wall.