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Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

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Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

Jul 13, 2026

Briton gives tennis authorities both barrels after winning Wimbledon doubles

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Briton gives tennis authorities both barrels after winning Wimbledon doubles

Jul 13, 2026

Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

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Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

Jul 13, 2026

Sinner survives bruising four-set battle with Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

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Sinner survives bruising four-set battle with Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

Jul 13, 2026

Singapore president gets 21-gun salute at Istana Negara in first Malaysia state visit

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Singapore president gets 21-gun salute at Istana Negara in first Malaysia state visit

Jul 13, 2026

‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal proves principle outweighs fleeting power

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‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal proves principle outweighs fleeting power

Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham, Republican senator who switched from fierce critic of Trump to staunch ally

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Lindsey Graham, Republican senator who switched from fierce critic of Trump to staunch ally

Jul 13, 2026

Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

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Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

Jul 13, 2026

Burnham ‘plans £38bn tax raid’

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Burnham ‘plans £38bn tax raid’

Jul 13, 2026

Shinty: Skye edge Fort William to reach Camanachd Cup semi-finals

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Shinty: Skye edge Fort William to reach Camanachd Cup semi-finals

Jul 13, 2026

American forces launch massive precision air strikes against Iranian military targets

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American forces launch massive precision air strikes against Iranian military targets

Jul 13, 2026

Massive oil production surge triggers global economic interest in Libya

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Massive oil production surge triggers global economic interest in Libya

Jul 13, 2026

Ruling party maintains power after legislative elections in Algeria

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Ruling party maintains power after legislative elections in Algeria

Jul 13, 2026

Massive popular revolt marks historic resistance movement in occupied Yugoslavia

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Massive popular revolt marks historic resistance movement in occupied Yugoslavia

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Outbreak of major conflict reshapes regional alliances in Africa

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Outbreak of major conflict reshapes regional alliances in Africa

Jul 13, 2026

Assassination attempt disrupts campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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Assassination attempt disrupts campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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President Nechirvan Barzani to attend State Administration Coalition meeting

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President Nechirvan Barzani to attend State Administration Coalition meeting

Jul 13, 2026

Iraqi Kurdistan President mourns Qatar’s former Emir

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Iraqi Kurdistan President mourns Qatar’s former Emir

Jul 12, 2026

International financial institution issues urgent warning regarding economic stability inside Tunisia

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International financial institution issues urgent warning regarding economic stability inside Tunisia

Jul 12, 2026

Kurdistan Region President mourns Lindsey Graham, hails late U.S. Senator as ‘valued friend’ of Kurdistan

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Kurdistan Region President mourns Lindsey Graham, hails late U.S. Senator as ‘valued friend’ of Kurdistan

Jul 12, 2026

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Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

Jul 13, 2026

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Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

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Sinner survives bruising four-set battle with Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

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‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal proves principle outweigh...

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Lindsey Graham, Republican senator who switched from fierce critic of Trump to s...

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Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

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Burnham ‘plans £38bn tax raid’

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Shinty: Skye edge Fort William to reach Camanachd Cup semi-finals

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Middle East and North Africa

Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

Jul 13, 2026

Barzani’s presence is considered a good indication of collaboration between Bagh...

American forces launch massive precision air strikes against Iranian military targets

American forces launch massive precision air strikes ag...

Jul 13, 2026

President Donald Trump authorizes major offensive operations near the strategic ...

Massive oil production surge triggers global economic interest in Libya

Massive oil production surge triggers global economic i...

Jul 13, 2026

International energy corporations return to tap vast crude reserves as domestic ...

Ruling party maintains power after legislative elections in Algeria

Ruling party maintains power after legislative ele...

Jul 13, 2026

President Nechirvan Barzani to attend State Administration Coalition meeting

President Nechirvan Barzani to attend State Admini...

Jul 13, 2026

Iraqi Kurdistan President mourns Qatar’s former Emir

Iraqi Kurdistan President mourns Qatar’s former Emir

Jul 12, 2026

International financial institution issues urgent warning regarding economic stability inside Tunisia

International financial institution issues urgent ...

Jul 12, 2026

Kurdistan Region President mourns Lindsey Graham, hails late U.S. Senator as ‘valued friend’ of Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region President mourns Lindsey Graham, ...

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Egypt opposes foreign recognition of breakaway territory to defend Somali sovereignty

Egypt opposes foreign recognition of breakaway ter...

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Morocco battles destructive wildfire amid extreme heat warning

Morocco battles destructive wildfire amid extreme ...

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Qatar mourns the passing of its former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Qatar mourns the passing of its former leader Shei...

Jul 12, 2026

US hits Iran with new strikes as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again

US hits Iran with new strikes as Tehran closes Str...

Jul 12, 2026

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Singapore president gets 21-gun salute at Istana Negara in first Malaysia state visit

Singapore president gets 21-gun salute at Istana Negara...

Jul 13, 2026

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was accorded a state welcoming cere...

‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal proves principle outweighs fleeting power

‘I could have bowed’: Syed Saddiq says six-year ordeal ...

Jul 13, 2026

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked out of the Federal Court today with his acq...

Burnham ‘plans £38bn tax raid’

Burnham ‘plans £38bn tax raid’

Jul 13, 2026

Surprise spending spree would pile pressure on new PM to call early election, Re...

Perikatan wiped out in Johor as coalition loses all seats, including three incumbencies

Perikatan wiped out in Johor as coalition loses al...

Jul 12, 2026

Ann Widdecombe killing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

Ann Widdecombe killing: Man arrested on suspicion ...

Jul 12, 2026

Syed Saddiq to learn fate Monday as Federal Court delivers verdict on prosecution appeal

Syed Saddiq to learn fate Monday as Federal Court ...

Jul 12, 2026

Dr Mahathir turns 101

Dr Mahathir turns 101

Jul 10, 2026

Ann Widdecombe, redoubtable Tory politician who was robust on moral questions and Brexit

Ann Widdecombe, redoubtable Tory politician who wa...

Jul 10, 2026

President Nechirvan Barzani becomes Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy

President Nechirvan Barzani becomes Knight Grand C...

Jul 9, 2026

Erdogan gives every Nato leader a gun as farewell gift

Erdogan gives every Nato leader a gun as farewell ...

Jul 9, 2026

‘If the world fails to act, this will continue’: Taiwan’s urgent warning on China’s ‘expansionism’

‘If the world fails to act, this will continue’: T...

Jul 9, 2026

Nigel Farage is gambling on Clacton backing him again, but voters are divided

Nigel Farage is gambling on Clacton backing him ag...

Jul 9, 2026

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Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron...

Jul 13, 2026

Lillard, of Oklahoma, contracted polio when she was five and slept inside cylind...

Lindsey Graham, Republican senator who switched from fierce critic of Trump to staunch ally

Lindsey Graham, Republican senator who switched from fi...

Jul 13, 2026

In 2016 he said: ‘You know how to make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to...

Protecting the protectors: Racing to save Philippines’ storm-battered mangroves

Protecting the protectors: Racing to save Philippines’ ...

Jul 12, 2026

Standing knee-deep in coastal waters, environmentalist Andrea Pimentel guides wo...

Beyond a clan house: Soon Tuck Wooi Koon and the ‘mah che’ who shaped its history

Beyond a clan house: Soon Tuck Wooi Koon and the ‘...

Jul 12, 2026

Humphrey Smith, eccentric and old-fashioned head of the Samuel Smith brewery and pub empire

Humphrey Smith, eccentric and old-fashioned head o...

Jul 12, 2026

Calls to turn Beach Leisure Centre site into car park amid traffic chaos fears when new playpark opens

Calls to turn Beach Leisure Centre site into car p...

Jul 10, 2026

Mystery as gold coins worth £70k appear in churches

Mystery as gold coins worth £70k appear in churches

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Turriff D-day hero Jim Glennie

Turriff D-day hero Jim Glennie

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Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mo...

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Selangor Sultan does not consent to Friday prayers at shopping malls

Selangor Sultan does not consent to Friday prayers...

Jul 8, 2026

Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Chancellor whose sweeping reforms upset the legal establishment

Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Chancellor whose sw...

Jul 8, 2026

Denis Cleary, Academy Sergeant-Major who upheld the highest standards at Sandhurst

Denis Cleary, Academy Sergeant-Major who upheld th...

Jul 8, 2026

Articles

The greasy pole: politics and democracy

The greasy pole: politics and democracy

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President Nechirvan Barzani awarded Italy's highest Order of the Star of Italy

President Nechirvan Barzani awarded Italy's highest Ord...

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Florin Seudin / Head of Department, Ethnic and Religious Components’ Affairs at ...

38th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster

38th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster

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Larry the cat (c. 2007- )

Larry the cat (c. 2007- )

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Crowning Mayor Burnham is not the answer

Crowning Mayor Burnham is not the answer

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My experiences at the Moscow Olympic Games

My experiences at the Moscow Olympic Games

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President Nechirvan Barzani and World Environment Day

President Nechirvan Barzani and World Environment Day

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Oil, gas and the Aberdeen South by-election

Oil, gas and the Aberdeen South by-election

Jun 1, 2026

The meaning of Kaamatan

The meaning of Kaamatan

May 29, 2026

Golden Jubilee of the Gulan Revolution

Golden Jubilee of the Gulan Revolution

May 26, 2026

Origins of Eid al-Adha

Origins of Eid al-Adha

May 26, 2026

English local elections

English local elections

May 9, 2026

Youth

Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children

Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under U...

Jul 12, 2026

Ministers consider bringing e-cigarette laws in line with tobacco as data shows ...

Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher: ‘Thanks to Aberdeen for loaning back Alfie Bavidge and Alfie Stewart; we help improve younger players’

Caley Thistle boss Scott Kellacher: ‘Thanks to Aberdeen...

Jul 10, 2026

Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Scott Kellacher is grateful to Aberdeen for...

Ankle injury ‘a real blow’ to Aberdeen’s Jamie Mercer amid left-back slot ‘opportunity’, as loan exit weighed up

Ankle injury ‘a real blow’ to Aberdeen’s Jamie Mercer a...

Jul 9, 2026

'Jamie was doing well, and with Emma injured, there was an opportunity at left-b...

Why boys lag at school in South Africa, and what masculinity has to do with it

Why boys lag at school in South Africa, and what m...

Jul 6, 2026

Jude Bellingham’s grandad inspired his patriotism: This is his story

Jude Bellingham’s grandad inspired his patriotism:...

Jul 5, 2026

Britain’s youth jobs crisis is now existential. The Dutch know how to fix it

Britain’s youth jobs crisis is now existential. Th...

Jul 5, 2026

Young Dons impressive in Invergordon rout

Young Dons impressive in Invergordon rout

Jul 5, 2026

Aberdeen youngsters devastated after street flower beds torn up

Aberdeen youngsters devastated after street flower...

Jul 3, 2026

Formartine United boss Stuart Anderson hails latest signing

Formartine United boss Stuart Anderson hails lates...

Jul 2, 2026

‘Mr Carpetright’ transformed British education. Now, his legacy is under threat from Labour

‘Mr Carpetright’ transformed British education. No...

Jul 1, 2026

Alfie Bavidge plans to stick to Aberdeen’s message while going for goals with Championship side Caley Thistle

Alfie Bavidge plans to stick to Aberdeen’s message...

Jun 29, 2026

Bashir gets his day in the sun only to be put in the shade at Trent Bridge

Bashir gets his day in the sun only to be put in t...

Jun 26, 2026

Sports

Briton gives tennis authorities both barrels after winning Wimbledon doubles

Briton gives tennis authorities both barrels after winn...

Jul 13, 2026

Henry Patten says ATP treats the format as ‘a pain in the a--’ after making hist...

Sinner survives bruising four-set battle with Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

Sinner survives bruising four-set battle with Zverev to...

Jul 13, 2026

Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon...

Shinty: Skye edge Fort William to reach Camanachd Cup semi-finals

Shinty: Skye edge Fort William to reach Camanachd Cup s...

Jul 13, 2026

Skye reach the last four of the national competition for the first time since 2017.

Alvarez stunner sets up tasty semi-final encounter between Argentina and England

Alvarez stunner sets up tasty semi-final encounter...

Jul 12, 2026

Bellingham the magician sends England to another World Cup semi-final

Bellingham the magician sends England to another W...

Jul 12, 2026

Scott Kellacher demands improvements as Caley Thistle need penalties after Premier Sports Cup draw with East Fife

Scott Kellacher demands improvements as Caley This...

Jul 12, 2026

Harry Brook and Phil Salt blast England to T20 series win against India

Harry Brook and Phil Salt blast England to T20 ser...

Jul 10, 2026

Fery-mania builds in advance of Wimbledon semi-final against Zverev

Fery-mania builds in advance of Wimbledon semi-fin...

Jul 10, 2026

New signing Nesta Guinness-Walker reveals what he will bring to Aberdeen – and discusses his Oscar-winning great-grandfather

New signing Nesta Guinness-Walker reveals what he ...

Jul 10, 2026

Mbappé magic fuels France, Morocco roar for redemption as Boston ready for World Cup fireworks

Mbappé magic fuels France, Morocco roar for redemp...

Jul 9, 2026

British wild card Arthur Fery storms into Wimbledon semi-finals

British wild card Arthur Fery storms into Wimbledo...

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Aberdeen bolster left-back options as Nesta Guinness-Walker signing confirmed

Aberdeen bolster left-back options as Nesta Guinne...

Jul 9, 2026

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Galaxy NGC 474: Shells and star streams

Galaxy NGC 474: Shells and star streams

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What's happening to galaxy NGC 474?

The British swallowtail, Papilio machaon britannicus

The British swallowtail, Papilio machaon britannicus

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It split from European cousins much earlier than thought, a study finds, and has...

Sibling supernova remnants

Sibling supernova remnants

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What happens when one of the stars in a binary goes supernova?

M82: Galaxy with a supergalactic wind

M82: Galaxy with a supergalactic wind

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Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire

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Millions of stars light up largest and most detailed shot of Milky Way’s centre

Millions of stars light up largest and most detail...

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Atlantic puffin

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M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

M27: The Dumbbell Nebula

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Northern marsh orchid

Northern marsh orchid

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Possible supernova remnant in galactic centre

Possible supernova remnant in galactic centre

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Venus and Jupiter: conjunction from Avebury

Venus and Jupiter: conjunction from Avebury

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Triple shockwave from Sun-crossing rocket

Triple shockwave from Sun-crossing rocket

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Culture

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Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

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Lear review – this matriarchal monarch’s tragedy is personal not political

Lear review – this matriarchal monarch’s tragedy is personal not...

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Abdullah Ibrahim, South African jazz giant who was acclaimed by Nelson Mandela as ‘our Mozart’

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After surviving decade of war, Iraq’s new filmmakers are bringing cinema back from the dead

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The battle with the BBC to make The Office

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A triumph or act of cultural recklessness? The Bayeux Tapestry comes to London

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Dame Penelope united the kingdom in a way we can’t conceive of today

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‘Get away from there – run!’ The stunning film about love blossoming amid the carnage of Aleppo

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The Jury Experience at Aberdeen Music Hall

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Oxford’s top maths professor: ‘The devil could use AI to destroy the world’

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How Frida Kahlo became the patron saint of woke

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Iraq leaders back Washington visit, anti-corruption drive

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Bond should stay white and male, says casting chief

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Massive oil production surge triggers global economic i...

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