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Mechanic Ordered to Repay £1 After Supplying Gangs with Firearms

Allan Hughes, jailed for supplying firearms to gangs and earning £350,000, was ordered to repay just £1 after no criminal assets were found. He also faced drug trafficking charges and received a Serious Crime Prevention Order.

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Nicola Sturgeon Interview Reveals Details on SNP Funds and Motorhome Purchase

Nicola Sturgeon detailed the £400,000 embezzlement by her estranged husband Peter Murrell, revealing extensive SNP fund misuse including a £124,000 motorhome purchase and ongoing legal proceedings over party finances.

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Getty Images First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon votes with her husband Peter Murrell at Broomhouse Community Hall in Ballieston on December 2019

UK Home Office Blocks Entry of US Political Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

US political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur were denied UK entry after visa revocations linked to their criticism of Israel, sparking debate over free speech and government decisions.

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Getty Images Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker speaking while seated

US-Iran Ceasefire Holds Amid Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked

The US and Iran maintain a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and blocked Strait of Hormuz, with complex political and regional dynamics challenging prospects for peace.

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Getty Images An older man and woman and a younger woman walking past a mural in Tehran featuring several drones and a raised fist

Councillor Urges Supermarket to Limit Car Park Access to Curb Anti-Social Behaviour

Aberdeen councillor urges Asda to restrict car park access after hours following large car meet-ups causing noise and disturbance. Police made arrests and issued multiple vehicle notices. Asda and community council are working to address the issue.

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PM Aims to Publish Defence Investment Plan Before July Nato Summit, MPs Told

Defence Secretary John Healey confirms PM Starmer's commitment to publish the delayed 10-year Defence Investment Plan before July's Nato summit amid warnings from unions and industry about risks to jobs and national security.

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Reuters Three RAF Typhoon aircraft, with their canopies open, prepare to depart RAF Coningsby for Qatar

Elderly Woman Loses Over £250,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam

An elderly woman from Newry lost over £250,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after being persuaded to invest and unknowingly downloading malware that compromised her devices.

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British Soldier Dies in Training Accident in Northern Iraq

A British Army soldier died during a training exercise in northern Iraq, confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey. The family has requested privacy before more details are released.

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Lord Mandelson's Communications with Ministers Revealed in Government Documents

Government documents reveal Lord Mandelson's communications with ministers, including critiques of No 10, Keir Starmer, and discussions on gifts for Trump and AI speech advice.

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Ethiopia Suspends Voting in Parts of Oromia and Amhara Amid Security Concerns

Ethiopia's general election faced voting suspensions in Oromia and Amhara due to security concerns amid ongoing conflicts. Despite challenges, millions registered to vote, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeking another term amid political tensions and regional instability.

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AFP via Getty Images A woman in a white headscarf and orange top puts a ballot paper in ballot box. An official wearing a lilac tabard and facemask watches on.

Council Opposes Wind Farm Near Three Iron Age Hillforts in Lammermuir Hills

Scottish Borders Council opposes RES's Glenburnie wind farm near three Iron Age hillforts, citing significant adverse effects despite climate benefits.

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Walter Baxter A pyramid shaped stone cairn on the top of a Borders hillside. There are stones littered around it on a grassy landscape with a cloudy blue sky above.

Iran Halts US Peace Talks Until Israel Ends Lebanon and Gaza Operations

Iran halts peace talks with the US until Israel stops operations in Lebanon and Gaza. Israel intensifies military actions, capturing Beaufort Castle and ordering evacuations. The EU urges Israel to cease hostilities. Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks amid escalating regional tensions.

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Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border on Monday