Mr Swinney, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will discuss key issues ahead of the General Election. The Tory Mercedes-Benz Tourismo features the party’s General Election slogan – “Clear plan, bold action, secure future”. The word “Change” – the party’s General Election slogan – appears on the bright red bus more than 30 times. The Liberal Democrats’ yellow coach has been rolling on the roads throughout the first full week of General Election campaigning. Party leader Sir Ed Davey unveiled Yellow Hammer 1 in Whittlesford, near Cambridge – a Van Hool emblazoned with the words “Liberal Democrats for a fair deal”.

In an opening statement to a Senate estimates hearing, the foreign minister says when disputes arise, the Australian government wants them to be managed according to the rules and by talking rather than "by force, or threat of force, or raw power”. In a clear message to the opposition leader, Wong says upholding international humanitarian law, including in the Israel-Gaza war, is important

In the video, Sunak said, "Right, here we go again. He then pointed to the clean board and left the room.While sharing the video on X, Sunak wrote, "NEW: Labour's plan explained." Sunak has been repeatedly asserting that the Labour does not have any plans for UK and will push the country into "uncertainty. "On May 25, UK PM Rishi Sunak launched an attack on the opposition Labour Party, alleging that they "don't have a plan" and will push the country into "uncertainty. "Earlier on May 22, Sunak, in a surprise announcement outside Downing Street, declared the general election on July 4.Taking to social media platform X, Sunak said, "We all know that Labour doesn't have a plan.

The Coalition’s Simon Birmingham has tried to get Penny Wong to say that Hamas welcomed the UN general assembly resolution granting Palestine additional rights in UN forums. 'I’m not in the business of amplifying Iranian and Hamas propaganda. I’m surprised you are,' said the foreign affairs minister

San Francisco’s Chrissy is a musician, DJ, and producer who makes dance music in the realm of house, rave, and techno. He later began attending diverse events and nightclubs while learning more about the dance music scene on his own. The song “Things Can’t Go On Like This Forever” was written and produced by Chrissy and sang by his friend Carrie Wilds. Regarding the origins of queer dance music, Chrissy says it’s historically tied to many of the struggles from the Civil Rights Movement. “Music performances evolved out of the era when men dancing with other men or women dancing with other women at underground gay bars was illegal.

Cal Fire announced on X, known formerly as Twitter, that as of 6:00 p.m., evacuation orders for the Corral Fire would be downgraded to evacuation warnings. Road closures for nonresidents would continue on South Corral Hollow Road and Chrisman Road south of I-580. The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services had previously issued an evacuation order for areas west of the California Aqueduct, south of Corral Hollow Creek, west to Alameda County and south to Stanislaus County. The wildfire was near the Lawrence Livermore laboratory’s Site 300 southwest of Tracy, Cal Fire said in a social media post late Saturday. “We have been working in close partnership with Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire Dept, and other emergency services partners throughout the evening,” Rhien said.

The alleyway sits adjacent to Hollins Road and behind at least 30 properties on Lynton Avenue and Chapel Street in Oldham. The route has been concealed by gates for at least eight years which residents say has made a notable difference in deterring criminal activity. "The gates stopped all that overnight - they're like a second defence - and kids can play there safely now." The gates close off a large alleyway behind more than 30 homes (Image: NQ)"Fly-tipping is going to get worse, urinating is going to get worse, kids smoking weed, vandalism. If you have a story, I cover all things Oldham from food reviews and local business news to music and events, pubs, education, crime, property, health, community concerns and much more.

Claude the koala was caught eating 4,050 food tree seedlings at Eastern Forest Nursery near Lismore in 2023. The bandit has been captured returning for a meal at the nursery, as workers look on. Conservationists say Claude's behaviour is part of a bigger problem as heavy land clearing has meant that there isn't enough food in the local area for koalas to eat

Toon defender Trippier reckons Stokes’ experience has been soaked up by Gareth Southgate’s squad - including going from a cautious team to one that aggressively controls games. Stokes changed the mood around England’s cricket team, with an emphasis on attack, and when the chips were down they stayed relaxed and unflappable. Trippier said: “Ben had some good stories. We want to attack every tournament and attack every game similar to cricket.‌“He has some incredible stories about the setbacks he has had. Learn more England Euro 2024 kit Buy England's Euro 2024 kit From £84.99 The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike home and away kits before the first whistle.

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, why car thefts throughout America have skyrocketed over the last four years. Then, the effect of racial disparities in financial literacy on America’s widening wealth gap. Plus, the PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs takes a look inside a D.C. community helping foster Black-owned businesses.

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Rob Burrow, the former rugby league star who came to national attention following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease, has died at the age of 41. Burrow, one of the modern era’s great players who won every domestic honour available in a stellar career with Leeds as well as being capped by both England and Great Britain, was diagnosed with the condition in 2019 and helped inspire almost £20m in fundraising to support people living with MND.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. Manchester City defender John Stones will also miss the St James' Park clash after reporting slightly later for Three Lions duty than his teammates. Following Friday night's final warm-up match against Iceland, Southgate must name his final 26-man squad for the tournament by the 11pm deadline that evening.

It was hardly the first choice for opening a new business, but one talented photographer saw an opportunity in the old cheese market’s offices. Iain MacKenzie had a certain vision in mind when he opened Café Gandolfi in 1979. MacKenzie’s appreciation for the café aesthetic sings through the walls of Café Gandolfi as his own photographs of Glasgow cafes of the 1970s still adorn them. Over the years as the Merchant City has grown fit to burst with cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs and more, Café Gandolfi has been a permanent fixture. When discussing his favourite spots in Glasgow to enjoy food and drink, Paisley singer Paolo Nutini said: "If you want something really nice to eat, go to Cafe Gandolfi.

'We love art'PARIS: French police on Saturday arrested a climate activist who staged a protest attack on a priceless Claude Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris , prosecutors said.The woman stuck a red sheet to the " Coquelicots " (Poppy Field) impressionist work and then glued her hands to the wall before she was detained, police said.A restoration expert examined the painting, which is covered by glass and suffered no permanent damage, a Musee d'Orsay spokesperson told AFP. "The exhibition is entirely accessible to the public again. Leonardo da Vinci's masterwork is covered by bulletproof glass.The attackers were sentenced by a Paris court to carry out volunteer work for a charity organisation.In 2022, a man threw a custard pie at the Mona Lisa because, he said, artists were not focusing enough on "the planet".In February, Riposte Alimentaire hurled soup at another Monet painting, "Springtime", in Lyon, southeast France.Last month the group's activists stuck flyers around "Liberty Leading the People", a painting by Eugene Delacroix in the Louvre.In April, two members were arrested at the Musee d'Orsay, which is dedicated to 19th-century art, suspected of preparing an action there.Riposte Alimentaire calls itself a "French civil resistance movement which aims to spur a radical societal change for the environment and society". "We love art," the movement has said, "but future artists will have nothing to paint on a burning planet. "Monet appears to be a favourite target for climate activists elsewhere, too, with paintings by the Impressionist having previously come under attack in Potsdam, Germany, and in Stockholm.