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First Minister leads tributes after death of Scottish billionaire Ian Wood

FIRST Minister John Swinney has led tributes to the billionaire Scottish philanthropist Ian Wood, who died on Sunday ...

The National (Scotland)

Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation

The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of…

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First VPN administrators sanctioned by US Treasury over ransomware attacks

Following a massive Europol takedown in May, the US Treasury has officially sanctioned the administrators behind First VPN, a service favored by ransomware groups to hide their tracks.

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Australian firm advises Stanford on ‘winning hearts and minds’ of NZ teachers

Newly released documents have shed light on the extent of Learning First’s involvement in NZ’s curriculum reform

Newsroom.co.nz

HSBC launch £220 offer to switch banks - but how does it stack up against the competition?

Nationwide, Lloyds and first direct are among the other providers with ongoing switch offers

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'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally

FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'deeply concerned' after STV regional news cuts approved

The First Minister has written to Ofcom following the decision to accept STV’s proposals to alter their regional programming commitments

The National (Scotland)

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FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know

FBI links First VPN’s activities to gangs involved in cybercrime and calls for tighter security controls and behavioural monitoring to prevent cyberattacks.

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How to watch the Scottish Parliament vote on Section 30 referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland)

What you need to know as Holyrood set to vote on independence referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland)

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage.

Euronews

Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes?

"With the James Webb Space Telescope now revealing more supermassive black holes in the early universe, this mechanism may help bridge the gap between theory and observation."

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Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk

The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.

Evening Standard

When a journeyman driver's F1 career lasted just 800m

Marco Apicella was an F1 driver for just 800m before a first corner fracas ended his career. Here’s the story of his very short tenure at the pinnacle of motorsport

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Evening Standard

Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling

The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.

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'Genuinely might be the worst trailer I've ever seen': new Netflix movie Ladies First slammed by outraged fans as woman dominated world becomes man's 'worst nightmare'

New Netflix movie Ladies First explores and man's worst nightmare in a woman dominated world — but its first trailer hasn't gone down well.

Dot Esports

Riot defends First Stand Brazil venue decision, promises review after 2026 event

Tiny venue, big fan backlash.

The Conversation

AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died.

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Tesla hails the arrival of its first Cybercab – meanwhile, its Robotaxis are crashing four times more than human drivers

Would you trust Tesla's Cybercab when its Robotaxi business is posting crash data like this?

Evening Standard

'You don’t plug an electric bus into a 13amp socket' - bus chief says Sadiq Khan plan is impossible by 2030

Mayor warned that removing all diesel buses from London by end of decade is ‘next to impossible to achieve’

Evening Standard

All change on London Overground as new contractor promises more rush-hour trains under £3bn deal

Mildmay line and Windrush line will be first to benefit as TfL drops Arriva for First Group

The Conversation

Meanjin was closed – but new Australian literary journals are springing up around the country

The recent, sudden closure of Meanjin has brought renewed attention to Australian journals: those hardy perennials that support Australian literature year in and year out. While the sector has been suffering for some time, new entrants in Adelaide’s Splinter and First Nations journal Sovereign Texts – and a resurrected Southerly…

This chauffeur app is an ultra-luxe Uber alternative

Wheely makes the luxury chauffeur lifestyle as easy as Uber – but it comes at a price.

Evening Standard

SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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BETER bolsters FIRST’s esports offering with flagship betting solutions

Industry leaders join forces to expand fast-betting content across global markets.

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