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Scotland: going solo?
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Scotland
SNP in turmoil: How bad is the picture for Scottish nationalists?
Amid the bleakest backdrop the SNP in years, The Independent looks at what went wrong for the SNP, and where it has left the party.
Ukraine
Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Senate has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Ukraine
Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his gratitude to the US House of Representatives for approving a new $61bn (£49bn) package of military assistance for Ukraine after months of delays. He said the aid could save thousands of lives.
Middle East
Qatar reassessing role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, the country’s prime minister has said.
Middle East
US blocks Palestinian push for full UN membership at Security Council
The United States has vetoed a widely supported resolution at the UN Security Council that would have paved the way for the state of Palestine to gain full membership at the United Nations.
Libya
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress
The UN’s special envoy for Libya says he is his resigning as the world body cannot successfully support the country’s political transition when its leaders put their own interests above finding a solution.
Middle East
UN urges restraint as Iran and Israel trade barbs at Security Council
The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East.
Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia.