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Spain reports second death from monkeypox

Spain has reported a second death in as many days from monkeypox. The cases reported by the health ministry are believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox since an outbreak started in the European Union. The global monkeypox outbreak ...

30 Jul 2022 at 14:44

World

Spain records first death from monkeypox

Spain on Friday reported the death of a person from monkeypox, which Spanish media said was a first for the European nation. Spain’s Health Ministry said 120 people had been admitted to the hospital so far with monkeypox and one had died. The ...

30 Jul 2022 at 06:16

Scotland

Angus Robertson to visit US and Canada to strengthen links with Scotland

The links between Scotland, Canada and the United States will be highlighted by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson when he visits North America to mark Tartan Day. Mr Robertson will underline the enduring cultural, historical, ...

01 Apr 2022 at 14:25

72-million-year-old turtle ‘is one of the largest to have ever lived’

A new species of ancient turtle that swam the shores of Europe millions of years ago may have been one of the largest sea turtles to have ever lived, scientists have said. Fossilised remains of the turtle – measuring nearly four ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:00

Indigenous peoples ‘have globally harvested billions of oysters sustainably’

Now considered a luxury, oysters have been sustainably harvested by indigenous peoples around the world for thousands of years, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings indicate that conversations about restoring ...

03 May 2022 at 17:25

Scotland

Labour calls on ministers to come up with plan to revive airports

The Scottish Government must come up with a plan to revive the fortunes of the country’s airports, Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said. Speaking ahead of a visit to Glasgow Airport on Tuesday, Mr Sarwar urged ministers to ...

09 May 2023 at 00:01

Travel

Enjoy your own Race Across The World in Canada

Planes, trains and automobiles have made travel easier, but imagine going back to basics and having to plot a journey over long distances day by day. That’s the premise of Race Across The World, which sees competitors ...

20 Mar 2023 at 09:17

World

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in unearthed Viking treasure

Scientists say they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020. Lisbeth Imer, a runologist with the National Museum in ...

08 Mar 2023 at 14:21

Music

Madonna postpones tour after spending several days in intensive care

Madonna has been forced to postpone several upcoming tour dates after spending several days in intensive care. The US pop superstar developed a “serious bacterial infection” on Saturday but is expected to make ...

28 Jun 2023 at 21:01

Music

‘Take care of our Queen’: messages of support for Madonna after ICU stay

Celebrities and fans have sent well-wishes to Madonna following news that the singer spent several days in intensive care. The 64-year-old US pop star is expected to make a “full recovery” but has had to ...

29 Jun 2023 at 13:49

Music

Madonna ‘feeling better and following doctors’ orders’ after ICU stay

Madonna has returned home and is “feeling better and following doctors’ orders” following her recent stay in intensive care. The 64-year-old US pop star is expected to make a “full recovery” but has had ...

30 Jun 2023 at 07:26

Clouds plague UK spectators as millions in US witness total solar eclipse

Cloudy skies prevented spectators in the UK from seeing a partial solar eclipse, while those in North America witnessed a total eclipse of the sun lasting up to four minutes and 29 seconds in some ...

08 Apr 2024 at 21:41

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