Western nods to Palestinian statehood draw mixed reactions from readers
World • 4 months ago
Letters to the editor reflect a spectrum of opinions as Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognize Palestine amid ongoing Gaza crisis
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UK welfare data show surge in anxiety-related disability claims as debate over reforms intensifies
World • 4 months ago
Centre for Social Justice flags rising PIP claims for mental health as government delays welfare reforms; business groups call for policy changes to spur employment
Eric Drysdale named leader of Perth and Kinross Council after embezzlement charge against former chief
World • 4 months ago
New leader vows to restore trust as council says embezzlement allegations do not involve council funds
Experts say it could take years for Ukraine to reclaim territory as Russia’s gains stall
World • 4 months ago
Analysts say Moscow’s advances have slowed to a crawl, while Kyiv would need sustained Western backing to retake occupied lands.
France says UN recognition of Palestinian state is a blow to Hamas, not a gift
World • 4 months ago
French foreign ministry argues the move at the United Nations is aimed at marginalizing Hamas and preserving the two-state solution, not rewarding violence
London shoplifter jailed for £100,000 Boots thefts; 12 months and ban
World • 4 months ago
Police say crackdown on persistent retail crime with Boots involvement; CCTV evidence led to conviction
Family of man who died on Universal rollercoaster breaks silence with heartbreaking message
World • 4 months ago
Cousin describes Kevin Rodriguez Zavala as a thrill-seeker who refused to let his spinal injury define him; family calls for safety improvements at Epic Universe as investigators probe the death.
Teen MSYP quits Inverclyde role amid bullying claims; council launches probe
World • 4 months ago
The Inverclyde council is investigating allegations of threats, harassment and cyberbullying against a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, who says the culture hindered his work.
Twenty-three miners rescued after 43 hours trapped in Colombian gold mine
World • 4 months ago
Rescue ends for workers at La Reliquia mine in Antioquia after more than a day of operations