Nicola Sturgeon is only former First Minister 'not to contribute' to politics or public life after stepping downThe ex-SNP leader has barely contributed at Holyrood since stepping down but has found time to travel the UK to promote her autobiography, Frankly, at book festivals. View 2 Images Nicola Sturgeon during the Books & Banter show with Val McDermid during Glasgow International Comedy Festival at King's Theatre, Glasgow (Image: )Nicola Sturgeon has been blasted for failing to "contribute significantly" to public life or politics since quitting her role - becoming the only former First Minister to do so. She is a regular on the book festival circuit and makes other public appearances while barely speaking at Holyrood. Ms Sturgeon's lack of public life contributions has been questioned by expert Professor James Mitchell, who highlighted that all the other former First Ministers have taken it upon themselves to continue to contribute when out of office. All senior politicians love the limelight of course but usually do try to align personal interests with personal political commitments.

The Impartial Reporter is aware of the identity of the woman who allegedly played a key role in the Enniskillen bombing, but cannot name her for legal reasons. The 1987 Enniskillen bombing claimed 11 lives on November 7, 1987 with a 12th victim dying in 2000 after being in a coma for 13 years. The scene of devastation following the Enniskillen Bomb. The families of those who died as a result of the Enniskillen bomb are still seeking information and answers. The aftermath of the Enniskillen Bomb.

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The 41-year old actress is known for portraying the late Queen in the hit Netflix series and stars in the upcoming biopic H Is For Hawk in which her co-star is a real bird of prey. The film, which follows a woman who attempts to tame a goshawk following the death of her father, would be “shit” according to the actress, if the Hawk was AI generated. Claire Foy stars in the upcoming biopic H Is For Hawk (Ian West/PA)Foy told The Times: “I just find it very sad. “But I don’t get it. Foy is known for starring in the BBC historical drama Wolf Hall and A Very British Scandal and took home two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for her role as the late monarch in The Crown.

Iran Wave of Protest: Overview and Regional ImplicationsIntroduction On December 28, 2025, protests erupted in Iran and rapidly expanded to additional cities…IntroductionOn December 28, 2025, protests erupted in Iran and rapidly expanded to additional cities and regions across the country. According to him, the protest of shopkeepers over the unusual jump in foreign currency rates is a valid and understandable protest. [4] Despite these efforts, information continues to circulate, including reports of violence by Iranian regime security forces against protesters. Regional implications and the risk of miscalculation with IsraelThe protest movement is expanding under influences operating at both the local and national levels. Slogans such as “neither Gaza nor Lebanon” illustrate a link between local distress and Iran’s regional policy.

For the first time, the 2026 academic-year list does not include any UK universities. This was not the case in previous years when hundreds of study visas were granted to UAE students to study in the UK each year. Officials told The Times that the funding was being limited due to concerns over the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood. The UK has not moved to proscribe the Muslim Brotherhood, despite consistent lobbying by the UAE and other parties. In the UK: University of Birmingham; University of Manchester; SOAS University of London; University of Bradford; Queen Mary University of London; University of Leeds, and Newcastle University.

The FA Cup's fourth-round draw will take place on Monday, but viewers won't see the only attemptThe next phase of this season's FA Cup is shaping up as we approach the fourth-round draw. Broadcasters even conduct multiple dress rehearsals to prepare for the actual draw, ensuring every detail is perfect for what is always a brief-but-essential segment. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTRelated articles Macclesfield complete greatest FA Cup upset in history as Crystal Palace beatenTNT Sports blasted over FA Cup coverage with fans all saying the same thingThe audio and visual elements are also critical, with the director on the lookout for potential distractions. Read our Privacy Policy"It's literally taking balls out of a bowl," one baffled fan wrote in a 2018 response to Humphrey's practice draw post. This season's fourth-round draw will see an unexpected participant in the form of sixth-tier Macclesfield, who achieved a 2-1 upset victory over reigning champions Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The video shows him seated on a traditional swing ship ride, which operates as a large pendulum that rises into the air while swinging from side to side. The ride operates at Indian fairs, melas and small amusement parks, but Amani experiences it as if he were on a dangerous roller coaster. Riders must hold the ride firmly while staying seated in their position during the entire ride experience. However, the situation appears completely insane to anyone who is not from this country.The video Amani shows demonstrates how people fail to meet their expected standards. His positive attitude toward the ride combined with his eagerness to experience it, demonstrates his appreciation for the local way of life.

View 2 Images John Swinney with Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Image: Chris Cieri / Scottish Government)John Swinney enjoyed business class flights when he rushed to the USA to hold talks with Donald Trump about whisky tariffs. He has been accused of breaching Scottish Government travel policies due to choosing the most expensive way to head stateside. John Swinney is happy to lead from the front when it comes to his government frequently breaking the rules." Tariffs are costing the sector £4 million a week, the Scotch Whisky Association said. The United States is the largest and most valuable market for Scotch whisky, with exports worth nearly £1 billion in 2024, highlighting how crucial the US market is to the Scotch whisky industry."

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However, I wasn’t really emotionally or practically ready, and developed postnatal anxiety. Within a week I was wrought with an intense fear for the future and the impact of the climate crisis. I became pregnant, and again, as if a switch had been turned, I felt intense anxiety and couldn’t see a positive future. On some level we should all have climate anxiety. These are ordinary responses to having a baby, but then the climate anxiety hits and that’s the bit that is really interesting, because on some level we should all have climate anxiety.

Jan 11, 2026 10:00:00Indonesia becomes first country to block access to Grok due to the spread of non-consensual sexual imagesIndonesia has announced that it will temporarily block access to Grok, a social networking site on Twitter (formerly Twitter), after users allegedly used the service to sexualize images of children and women. Indonesia blocks Musk's Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content | Indonesia | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/10/indonesia-blocks-musks-grok-chatbot-due-to-risk-of-pornographic-contentIndonesia blocks Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes | TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/10/indonesia-blocks-grok-over-non-consensual-sexualized-deepfakes/At the end of 2025, the image editing function of Grok, a generative AI developed by xAI, became easily accessible from X (formerly Twitter). As a result, there were many cases of unauthorized sexual editing of other people's images on X. Some investigations have indicated that Grok generates approximately 6,700 sexually explicit images every hour, meaning that 85% of the images generated by Grok are sexual in nature. Regarding Grok's image editing function, developer xAI restricted it to paid members only on January 9th.

George Berry asks if you have the strength to plan a new you for the New Year. We need to be able to put those needs first and put the plans in place to satisfy those needs. The biggest question is therefore, do you have the strength to plan a new you as we enter 2026? I fully understand that if you are a couple going separate ways, it can often be harder and strained. We simply need to remember to compartmentalize and tackle everything in bitesize chunks.

People at the demonstration on Regent Street in the city on Saturday called for US President Donald Trump to release Maduro. The protest, organised by Stop the War Scotland, with the support of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), Scottish Venezuela Solidarity Campaign and the Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign, called on world leaders to intervene. “We demand the release of Maduro and an end to all aggression. “It’s time for the Scottish Government to end its trade talks with the US until aggression ceases and international law is complied with. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The First Minister has set out his position on the situation in Venezuela.

John Barnes names what he didn't like about Celtic treatment of Wilfried Nancy as real Parkhead issue namedThe Frenchman surpassed Barnes record for shortest managerial tenure at Celtic when he left the hot seatView 2 Images Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy (Image: )Former Celtic boss John Barnes admits he "doesn't like" that bosses like Wilfried Nancy are not given more time in the modern game. ‌However, he concedes that the Frenchman didn't have the CV or the results to earn himself more time in Glasgow's east end. Barnes endured his own struggles at Celtic Park during an ill-fated nine month spell in charge between 1999 and 2000 despite mentor Kenny Dalglish steering him. Speaking exclusively to Record Sport via Covers.com World Cup betting team, Barnes said: “No manager gets the time that they need. "Of course, Celtic did not give Wilfried Nancy enough time.