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Practice what you preach! Officials worldwide who've broken COVID-19 rules
These are some government officials, across the world, who have contravened COVID-19 lockdown rules in their countries.
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Scottish Parliament approves free sanitary products for all women
The legislation would make tampons and sanitary pads available at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies, at an estimated annual cost of 24.1 million pounds ($31.2 million).
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Springbok Women name strong team for Scotland test
The match is the first of two Tests against Scotland and the third international for the team stretching over two weeks.
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Johnson in election mode as he visits Scotland after Brexit setbacks
Opposition lawmakers and rebels in his ruling Conservative party on Wednesday left Boris Johnson's plans for a no-deal Brexit next month in tatters and then blocked a request for a snap election on 15 October.
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Springbok Women to play Scotland in two Tests in Cape Town
It's their first home Tests since 2013 when they beat Uganda in East London.
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Booming Edinburgh will be first UK city to introduce a tourist tax
One of Britain’s most picturesque cities, Edinburgh had 1.75 million foreign visitors on average annually between 2015 and 2017.
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Erasmus praises Boks maturity
The South Africans held a small halftime lead of 20-17 over the enterprising Scots after a thrilling opening half which saw both sides displaying some good attacking rugby.
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Boks change six for Scotland clash
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made six changes to the side that will face Scotland at Murrayfield in their third match of the European tour.
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Former Scottish leader Salmond accused of sexual misconduct
Police have reportedly been asked to investigate allegations he sexually assaulted two staff members in 2013, according to a report.
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'UK will press ahead with Brexit laws despite lack of consent from Scotland'
Differences over Brexit have strained relations between the United Kingdom’s four nations.
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Scientists plan DNA hunt for Loch Ness monster next month
Countless unsuccessful attempts to track down the monster have been made in the years since, notably in 2003 when the BBC funded an extensive scientific search.
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Scotland marathon runner Hawkins out of hospital
Hawkins held a lead of almost two minutes after two hours running in temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius (82F) before weaving across the road and collapsing.
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First UK polar bear in 25 years born at Scottish zoo
Polar bears are known for their need for privacy and newborns are extremely delicate, so the maternity den is closed to visitors at the zoo.
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[WATCH] Remarkable maneuver of trailer turning Scotland wind turbine on bridge
A trailer carrying a 57.5 meter wind turbine blade makes a stunning 90-degree turn over a bridge in Scotland.
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Scotland puts bid for second independence vote on hold
Scotlands devolved government has reportedly shelved its plans to hold a second independence referendum until after the terms of Brexit are clear.
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Scottish parliament backs bid for new independence referendum
The vote comes a day before Prime Minister Theresa May triggers Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty, the first formal step towards Brexit.
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Theresa May and Scotland leader to meet today ahead of Brexit
The British Prime Minister Theresa May is travelling to Scotland the day before the Scottish Parliament is expected to vote in support of demands for a new independence.
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"Now is not the time," May tells Scotland on independence vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May told the Scottish government on Thursday "now is not the time" for a second independence referendum.
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Sturgeon: Scotland demands new independence vote before Brexit
Scots rejected independence by 55-45% in a referendum in September 2014, though the vote energised Scottish politics and support for the SNP has surged since then.
