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Alex Salmond’s Alba Party called for the abolition of monarchy in Scotland
“Which pro-independence parliamentarian worth their salt would be willing to swear an oath of allegiance to Charles as King of Scots as opposed to an oath to the people of Scotland in our Parliament of Scots?
Ukraine power plant needs safety zone to avoid nuclear disaster, says IAEA
The plant and surrounding areas have been repeatedly hit by shelling that Russia and Ukraine blame on each other.
Watch: Rees-Mogg announces energy strategy will focus on extraction of fossil fuels
It comes as Green campaigners have reacted angrily to the appointment of Jacob Rees-Mogg as Business Secretary where he will be in charge of the energy and climate brief.
Queen’s death: The Mail have attacked Meghan and nobody is surprised
"Daily Mail misses no opportunity to attack Meghan Markle," wrote one person in reaction the Daily Mail's article about Meghan.
Bank holiday for day of Queen’s state funeral as lookalike to give up job after 34 years
The funeral is expected to take place at Westminster Abbey in central London, as lookalike retires 'out of respect.'
Jedward have been pulled into a row over Queen comments
The Irish pop duo made a joke on Twitter and it was met with a mixture of amusement and anger at the timing and content of the tweet.
Police called to chip shop after owner celebrates death of Queen
"Ms Pickett's membership to the National Federation of Fish Friers has also been revoked," after her comments caused outrage.
Former UKIP leader urges Truss to instruct schools to fly Union Flag and teach national anthem again – people remember it differently
"I've noticed a quite disturbing rise in this sort of toxic nationalism since the death of the #Queen," wrote one person in repsonse to his comment.
The royal beekeeper has informed the Queen’s bees she has died apparently
"Would be an amazing Pixar movie about the bee queen assuming this means she is now the British monarch too."