Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister
Yousaf says he "underestimated" the level of hurt after ending a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens last week.
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Watch: The 12 days that ended Humza Yousaf’s time in power
Look back on a turbulent time in Scottish politics which concluded with the first minister quitting his job.
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US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal
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Columbia University sets deadline for protesters to stop camping on site
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Three major lenders to raise mortgage rates
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:35:40 GMT

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Met officer sentenced for assaulting crime victim
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Minister warned against Gaza troops deployment
MPs urge government to rule out putting UK boots on the ground in Gaza as part of an aid delivery plan.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:58:54 GMT

Love Island winners announce engagement
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:58:38 GMT

Met to pay damages to French publisher over arrest
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:18:47 GMT

What happens now after Humza Yousaf's resignation?
The first minister says he intends to remain in the role until a new SNP leader is selected.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:38:16 GMT

The rise and fall of a first minister
A profile of Humza Yousaf, who has announced his resignation as SNP leader and Scottish first minister.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:05:09 GMT

Humza Yousaf's resignation speech in full
SNP leader Humza Yousaf says he will "pass the baton" on to his successor in his resignation speech.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:44:27 GMT

What do student protesters at US universities want?
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