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Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election

Mr Ross had previously said he would not seek to return to Westminster.

Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel

Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel

Around 80 migrants are understood to have been rescued.

Talks to take place as teaching union warns pay offer ‘simply isn’t enough’

Talks to take place as teaching union warns pay offer ‘simply isn’t enough’

The EIS has called on the Scottish Government to find cash to help improve teachers’ salaries.

Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row

Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row

The businessman was accused of saying Diane Abbott ‘should be shot’.

Former Scotland Office minister not selected to stand in General Election

Former Scotland Office minister not selected to stand in General Election

David Duguid was elected in 2017 as an MP.

Sunak to miss international D-Day memorial event with world leaders

Sunak to miss international D-Day memorial event with world leaders

The Prime Minister will head back to the UK rather than attend the major international commemorative event in Normandy.

Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers

Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers

The legal action was connected to claims over the leak of a controversial internal report on antisemitism in the party.

In Pictures: Sun rises across Normandy beaches on D-Day 80th anniversary

In Pictures: Sun rises across Normandy beaches on D-Day 80th anniversary

Royals and world leaders are gathering with veterans in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings on Thursday.

AI chipmaker Nvidia overtakes Apple as value surpasses three trillion dollars

AI chipmaker Nvidia overtakes Apple as value surpasses three trillion dollars

Nvidia’s surge in market value to leapfrog Apple marks another milestone in the tech sector amid a frenzy around artificial intelligence.

Girl goes viral after making motivational posters for bee to help it recover

Girl goes viral after making motivational posters for bee to help it recover

The bee was found and nursed back to health by Willow McMurray.

Military piper begins commemorations in Normandy on 80th anniversary of D-Day

Military piper begins commemorations in Normandy on 80th anniversary of D-Day

Royal family members and world leaders are set to gather in the northern French region.

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Thursday

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Thursday

Here is your guide to the main developments in the General Election campaign on Thursday.

Jeremy Hunt challenges Sir Keir Starmer to pledge not to raise property tax

Jeremy Hunt challenges Sir Keir Starmer to pledge not to raise property tax

Mr Hunt said: ‘I actually want to see the Labour Party say they will put families first and higher taxes second.’

Ukrainian parents in High Court battle over child’s return to war-torn country

Ukrainian parents in High Court battle over child’s return to war-torn country

A High Court judge will rule on the case at a later date.

What the papers say – June 6

What the papers say – June 6

Here are the stories making the headlines this Thursday.

Memorial events to be held across Scotland to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Memorial events to be held across Scotland to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Events will be held in Usher Hall, Edinburgh, and Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, to commemorate thousands of Allied troops who were killed.

Man accused of headbutting Roy Keane awaits verdict

Man accused of headbutting Roy Keane awaits verdict

The ex-Ireland international, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was allegedly headbutted by Scott Law, from Essex.

Energy drinks ‘may trigger dangerous condition in people with heart disease’

Energy drinks ‘may trigger dangerous condition in people with heart disease’

Patients should weigh the risks and benefits of consuming such drinks, doctors say.

Trade union’s legal challenge over Rwanda Act to be heard at High Court

Trade union’s legal challenge over Rwanda Act to be heard at High Court

The FDA previously said it was bringing legal action over the relationship between the Civil Service Code and the Act.

Junior doctors in Northern Ireland stage 48-hour strike

Junior doctors in Northern Ireland stage 48-hour strike

The medics are taking action over pay and staff retention.

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