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Muslim religious leaders join Jewish group on Auschwitz visit to commemorate Holocaust
The gathering for Holocaust Memorial Day was said to be the most senior Islamic leadership delegation to visit a Nazi death camp.
More people tested for coronavirus in UK amid warning to expect ‘many more’ UK cities to face the same
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the situation is being closely monitored as an expert claimed three cases are in Edinburgh and one in Glasgow.
Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight – and global apocalypse than ever
The Doomsday Clock has been set at 100 seconds to midnight—closer than ever before to apocalypse.
Four people tested for coronavirus in Scotland
Three patients in Edinburgh are suspected of having the disease, as well as one in Glasgow.
Court backs Norway’s right to issue Arctic oil drilling licences
An appeals court in Norway upheld a previous ruling against environmental campaigners.
Fewer black academics in senior university roles, figures show
Universities minister Chris Skidmore said the drop – officially to zero – is ‘unacceptable’.
Two British police stations placed under quarantine after Chinese person was arrested – then said he had ”Flu-like” symptoms
The stations in Patchway and Trinity Road in Bristol were temporarily closed from 7pm till midnight on Wednesday
US Treasury Secretary tells Greta Thunberg to go to college and get a degree
Steven Mnuchin questioned the qualifications of the 17-year-old environmental campaigner who has sparked the school strike protests.
Amy Winehouse’s mother: PM must make urgent changes to benefits system
The late singer’s mother said PIP is "costing many people their independence rather than giving it to them.”