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UK, 35 other nations discuss ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:34:41 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Almost three dozen countries met on April 2 to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual meeting chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper "will assess all viable diplomatic and political measures we can take

Britain finalizes US pharma deal with zero tariffs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:33:46 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Britain has agreed the full text of a pharmaceutical trade partnership with the United States, securing tariff-free access for its medicines to the U.S. market under a wider bilateral trade deal.

The agreement commits Washington to a zero tariff on British pharmaceutical exports for at least three years, with the UK government saying it would make Britain the onl

UK mortgage approvals climb in February, topping forecasts

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:01:48 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Mortgage approvals in Britain rose more than expected in February, while consumer borrowing also picked up, pointing to resilient demand ahead of potential pressure from rising borrowing costs.

British lenders approved 62,584 mortgages in February, up from 60,246 in January, according to Bank of England data released on March 30. Economists polled by Reuters had expected 61,250 approvals.

Valero Texas Open: Round 3 suspended due to weather

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:19:13 GMT

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The third round of the Valero Texas Open was suspended due to incoming storm systems in the area around TPC San Antonio on Saturday.

Play was halted at 12:51 p.m. ET with lightning detected in the area. Heavy rainfall is expected before tapering off around 4 p.m.

World No. 11 Robert MacIntyre of Scotland resides in first place at 15-under par through six holes

Lauren Coughlin builds 5-shot lead at Aramco Championship

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:19:18 GMT

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Lauren Coughlin was one of just two players to break 70 on a windy Friday at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, and she opened a five-shot lead at the tournament's midpoint.

The University of Virginia product carded a 3-under-par 69 at Shadow Creek Golf Course, leaving her at 8-under 136.

Ireland's Leona Maguir

Mark Hubbard emerges from the pack with Valero Texas Open lead

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:55:11 GMT

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Mark Hubbard birdied the 18th hole to complete a 6-under-par 30 on the back nine and grab a one-shot lead at the Valero Texas Open when play was suspended Thursday at TPC San Antonio.

Hubbard emerged from a six-way tie for the lead and signed for a 7-under 65 late in the day. The 36-year-old has never won on the PGA Tour.

After the start of the tournament wa

How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:37 GMT

From selling out to the US to admitting green-power failures to aiding the war on Iran, the bloc is wearing out its knee pads at a record pace

Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It's in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for wh

Interview: Future promising for China-Scotland economic, cultural ties: Scottish scholar

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:15:05 GMT

LONDON, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Great potential exists to deepen economic, trade and cultural cooperation between China and Scotland, a Scottish scholar told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Andrew G. Ross, a senior lecturer in International Business & Strategy at the University of Dundee, said that as one of the world's largest economies, China's strength lies in its scale, sophisticated manufacturing ecosystem a

Super League- Hull KR secure derby victory over Hull FC

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:39:43 GMT

Super League- Hull KR secure derby victory over Hull FC

Super League- Bradford Bulls 12-24 Leeds Rhinos - Rhinos move top after derby win

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:33:43 GMT

Super League- Bradford Bulls 12-24 Leeds Rhinos - Rhinos move top after derby win

Ohio airman killed in Iraq plane crash was buried Friday

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:37:34 GMT

Ohio airman killed in Iraq plane crash was buried Friday

OAP killed in horror two-vehicle crash in Ayrshire as driver rushed to hospital

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:28 GMT

OAP killed in horror two-vehicle crash in Ayrshire as driver rushed to hospital

Scotland fans beg John Swinney to condemn World Cup dynamic pricing as ticket costs surge

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:17 GMT

Scotland fans beg John Swinney to condemn World Cup dynamic pricing as ticket costs surge

Scottish politics today- Scotland fans rage over 'disgusting' World Cup ticket prices

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:13 GMT

Scottish politics today- Scotland fans rage over 'disgusting' World Cup ticket prices

Exact time Storm Dave to hit Scotland with up to 20cm snow, 90mph gales and blizzards

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:07:49 GMT

Exact time Storm Dave to hit Scotland with up to 20cm snow, 90mph gales and blizzards

Sick paramedic who secretly gave abortion drug to pregnant woman struck off

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:07:40 GMT

Sick paramedic who secretly gave abortion drug to pregnant woman struck off

Caravan crash on major Scots road as cops close off area

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:54 GMT

Caravan crash on major Scots road as cops close off area

Mum woke from coma after car crash to learn her daughter had died

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:21 GMT

Mum woke from coma after car crash to learn her daughter had died

Iran war sees Scots energy boss' personal wealth soar as households left reeling

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:17 GMT

Iran war sees Scots energy boss' personal wealth soar as households left reeling

Nigel Farage accused of dismissing Scotland as a 'department' after Grenfell row

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:11 GMT

Nigel Farage accused of dismissing Scotland as a 'department' after Grenfell row

Callous care home manager who stole cash from patients for online gambling struck off

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:05:21 GMT

Callous care home manager who stole cash from patients for online gambling struck off

Nicola Sturgeon says divorce from Peter Murrell is about more than Operation Branchform

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:05:15 GMT

Nicola Sturgeon says divorce from Peter Murrell is about more than Operation Branchform

Man 'stabbed' in Edinburgh murder bid as cops hunt four men

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:05:12 GMT

Man 'stabbed' in Edinburgh murder bid as cops hunt four men

"My son witnessed schoolboy's killing and now teen yobs have driven us out our home"

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:05:08 GMT

"My son witnessed schoolboy's killing and now teen yobs have driven us out our home"

Police search for bodies of murdered mum and toddler at killer's home ends

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:05:02 GMT

Police search for bodies of murdered mum and toddler at killer's home ends

Teen rushed to hospital after attack involving school kids in Scots country park

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:04:45 GMT

Teen rushed to hospital after attack involving school kids in Scots country park

Woman charged after person killed in horror Paisley flat fire

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:33 GMT

Woman charged after person killed in horror Paisley flat fire

Crooked office worker stole 800k and splashed cash on gifts and luxury cars with twin sister

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:27 GMT

Crooked office worker stole 800k and splashed cash on gifts and luxury cars with twin sister

Scots hospital maternity unit safety probe as water discoloured

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:21 GMT

Scots hospital maternity unit safety probe as water discoloured

Cops release CCTV images of man after 'serious assault' in Glasgow city centre

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:14 GMT

Cops release CCTV images of man after 'serious assault' in Glasgow city centre

Sex offender caught with AI child porn not suspended by Scottish Greens despite warnings

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:11 GMT

Sex offender caught with AI child porn not suspended by Scottish Greens despite warnings

Family of Irvine teen 'worried' after he goes missing as cops launch search

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:08 GMT

Family of Irvine teen 'worried' after he goes missing as cops launch search

Jeff Shell In Talks To Leave Paramount Skydance

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:04:08 GMT

Jeff Shell In Talks To Leave Paramount Skydance

Edinburgh KFC billboard sparks call for stricter advertising rules

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:29 GMT

Edinburgh KFC billboard sparks call for stricter advertising rules

Anti-abortion group active in Scotland withholds size of US funding

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:27 GMT

Anti-abortion group active in Scotland withholds size of US funding

Falkirk campaign should lead to new dawn for Martyn Day

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:25 GMT

Falkirk campaign should lead to new dawn for Martyn Day

'Angry' Donald Trump ramps up firing spree as US general ousted

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:23 GMT

'Angry' Donald Trump ramps up firing spree as US general ousted

When will Glasgow George Square reopen to the public?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:20 GMT

When will Glasgow George Square reopen to the public?

Greens back fresh push for Scotland to be first to end new HIV cases

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:18 GMT

Greens back fresh push for Scotland to be first to end new HIV cases

New fund launched after closure of cherished Glasgow hub

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:16 GMT

New fund launched after closure of cherished Glasgow hub

Youth Parliament and council face split over Jordan Linden

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:14 GMT

Youth Parliament and council face split over Jordan Linden

'Rooting out predators matters more than independence', says Swinney

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:11 GMT

'Rooting out predators matters more than independence', says Swinney

Nigel Farage says it's 'difficult' to see why Donald Trump started Iran war

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:09 GMT

Nigel Farage says it's 'difficult' to see why Donald Trump started Iran war

High note for theme helping thousands of young Scottish musicians

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:06 GMT

High note for theme helping thousands of young Scottish musicians

Attempted murder bid in Scottish city as manhunt launched

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:04 GMT

Attempted murder bid in Scottish city as manhunt launched

Nigel Farage shirks responsibility for Grenfell row in tense Sky News interview

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:10:01 GMT

Nigel Farage shirks responsibility for Grenfell row in tense Sky News interview

Plans for manufacturing hub approved thanks to 4m funding

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:58 GMT

Plans for manufacturing hub approved thanks to 4m funding

CalMac service updates as Storm Dave to hit Scotland on Easter weekend

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:56 GMT

CalMac service updates as Storm Dave to hit Scotland on Easter weekend

Scottish architecture 'under threat' amid row over Edinburgh KFC advert

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:54 GMT

Scottish architecture 'under threat' amid row over Edinburgh KFC advert

Brian Cox to star in film criticising Scotland's Guga Hunt

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:52 GMT

Brian Cox to star in film criticising Scotland's Guga Hunt

Plans for 100 homes in Renfrewshire approved despite council objection

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:50 GMT

Plans for 100 homes in Renfrewshire approved despite council objection

UK Government set to approve major North Sea project amid Iran war

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:47 GMT

UK Government set to approve major North Sea project amid Iran war

Brian Cox says British state tried to 'stitch up' Nicola Sturgeon

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:45 GMT

Brian Cox says British state tried to 'stitch up' Nicola Sturgeon

Several charged after 'anti-paedophile protest' in Scottish town

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:43 GMT

Several charged after 'anti-paedophile protest' in Scottish town

3 pro-Palestine protesters cleared after Glasgow factory blockade

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:41 GMT

3 pro-Palestine protesters cleared after Glasgow factory blockade

80k sign petition urging UK to intervene on Israel death penalty law

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:39 GMT

80k sign petition urging UK to intervene on Israel death penalty law

Scottish university spends 200k on 'cost-cutting' exercise

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:37 GMT

Scottish university spends 200k on 'cost-cutting' exercise

Plans to demolish landmark despite qualifying for listed status

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:34 GMT

Plans to demolish landmark despite qualifying for listed status

Plaid Cymru leader rages at 'unequal' UK over Welsh referendum rules

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:32 GMT

Plaid Cymru leader rages at 'unequal' UK over Welsh referendum rules

Keir Starmer 'sitting on his hands' amid Iran energy crisis

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:30 GMT

Keir Starmer 'sitting on his hands' amid Iran energy crisis

Scottish axe-throwing venue could close over licensing blunder

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:25 GMT

Scottish axe-throwing venue could close over licensing blunder

Independence sets Ireland apart from Scotland, says James McAvoy

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:23 GMT

Independence sets Ireland apart from Scotland, says James McAvoy

Robert Jenrick's 'happy' Good Friday message from Reform UK

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:20 GMT

Robert Jenrick's 'happy' Good Friday message from Reform UK

Plan for Glasgow Four Corners Pizza Hut building approved

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:00 GMT

Plan for Glasgow Four Corners Pizza Hut building approved

Americans are 'suspicious' of King Charles, says US congressman

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:58 GMT

Americans are 'suspicious' of King Charles, says US congressman

Joani Reid 'potentially compromised half the nuclear fleet', say SNP

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:55 GMT

Joani Reid 'potentially compromised half the nuclear fleet', say SNP

Scottish beach cafe apologises for April Fool's joke about disabled kids

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:53 GMT

Scottish beach cafe apologises for April Fool's joke about disabled kids

Man continues to send love letters to victim he took to Scotland

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:51 GMT

Man continues to send love letters to victim he took to Scotland

Championship roundup- Coventry edge past Derby to close in on promotion - Championship

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:08:49 GMT

Championship roundup- Coventry edge past Derby to close in on promotion - Championship

Anas Sarwar 'must get story straight' on sacked Labour candidate

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:07:55 GMT

Anas Sarwar 'must get story straight' on sacked Labour candidate

Muslim graves wrecked by flooding in Glasgow cemetery

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:07:53 GMT

Muslim graves wrecked by flooding in Glasgow cemetery

Scottish marmalade giant weighs in on post-Brexit label changes

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:07:43 GMT

Scottish marmalade giant weighs in on post-Brexit label changes

Rape survivors' complaints dismissed after Abertay speech row

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:58 GMT

Rape survivors' complaints dismissed after Abertay speech row

Safety measures in hospital maternity unit over discoloured hot water

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:56 GMT

Safety measures in hospital maternity unit over discoloured hot water

Hind Rajab to be honoured in new interactive exhibition

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:50 GMT

Hind Rajab to be honoured in new interactive exhibition

Did SNP 'oppose' Scottish Child Payment like Labour MP claims?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:14 GMT

Did SNP 'oppose' Scottish Child Payment like Labour MP claims?

Why we should be wary of this 'Green' group in Scottish election

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:06:06 GMT

Why we should be wary of this 'Green' group in Scottish election

Hull FC injuries pretty bad as derby defeat has extra cost Total Rugby League

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:04:47 GMT

Hull FC injuries pretty bad as derby defeat has extra cost Total Rugby League

Ed Miliband 'selling us out' with gas field approval plan, Zack Polanski says

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:23 GMT

Ed Miliband 'selling us out' with gas field approval plan, Zack Polanski says

The Guardian view on the Womens Library at 100- a cause for celebration but not complacency

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:02:41 GMT

The Guardian view on the Womens Library at 100- a cause for celebration but not complacency