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UK forces were hit by lasers while tracking a Russian “spy ship”, the defence secretary says. Russia has responded to the accusation – claiming suspicions “only raise a smile”. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has addressed reports about “secret peace talks” led by the US. Follow the latest.Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:48, UKPlease use Chrome browser for […]

Glasgow nightclubs, red wine with Kenny Dalglish, and an incredibly moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota all came to mind for Scotland captain Andy Robertson.John McGinn spoke of the emotional torment of an epic night at Hampden. Craig Gordon reflected on his lengthy injury woes. And Lewis Ferguson was thinking of his wee girl […]

Safe sanitation is fundamental to human health and dignity. In every community, a toilet protects people from disease, safeguards our environment, and underpins social and economic development. Yet today, 3.4 billion people still live without a safe toilet. Each year, 1.4 million people die due to inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Diarrhoeal disease […]

Learn more about the best restaurants, bars and hotels around the worldJosh Ong – 19/11/2025For more stories, sign up to the 50 Best Newsletter The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has landed. Browse this year’s ranking of outstanding wineries from across the globe and start planning your next viticultural voyage today. No.50 […]

The company not only posted another set of record-breaking figures but said it expects those records will be broken again in three months. Business and economics reporter @taaffems Wednesday 19 November 2025 23:06, UKThe world’s most valuable company has reported another series of expectation-beating results, heading off fears of the AI bubble bursting for now. […]