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  • NewsAFP

    Nepal battles raging wildfires across the country

    Firefighters and local residents battled a massive wildfire on the outskirts of Nepal's capital Thursday as the Himalayan republic endures a severe fire season authorities have blamed on a heatwave."Wildfires have increased in an unimaginable ratio, and the season is expected to last for a month more," Sundar Prasad Sharma of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority told AFP. "It is challenging to put out fires because of our difficult terrain," he added. 

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  • NewsReuters

    Former SNP leader Swinney to run to become Scotland's new first minister

    Scottish National Party (SNP) lawmaker John Swinney said on Thursday that he would run in the contest to succeed outgoing leader Humza Yousaf as Scotland's first minister. Yousaf resigned on Monday after his decision to end a coalition with the Green Party backfired. Swinney, who joined the SNP in 1979 at the age of 15, previously served as the leader of the party from 2000-2004.

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  • BusinessHerald Scotland

    Get on course to invest in an ethical economic environment in Scotland

    “This programme offers an opportunity for business leaders to add value to their existing experiences, and also encourage new responsible ways of growing businesses in Scotland.”

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  • NewsHuffPost UK

    John Swinney Confirms He Is Running To Be SNP Leader And First Minister

    The veteran MSP is the clear favourite to take over from Humza Yousaf

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  • NewsThe National

    John Swinney announces bid for SNP leadership

    JOHN Swinney has confirmed he will run for SNP leadership.

  • NewsSWNS

    Top reasons Americans avoid taking their car in

    Americans admit to ignoring their “check engine” light for an average of four months before addressing it, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American car owners, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Pep Boys, revealed that one in five (20%) even admit to putting it off between six and 18 months. This may be because almost one-third (32%) will wait “as long as possible” before bringing their car in to get serviced. In fact, another 39% are likely to wait for an incident or for somethi

  • HealthSky News

    Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study

    Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research. Psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - has shown promise in reducing symptoms of depression after one or two doses, with few side effects and no signs of causing addiction.

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