First Minister John Swinney delivered an impassioned address at the Scottish National Party conference, underscoring his personal and political commitment to Scottish independence. His speech framed independence as crucial for tackling poverty and ensuring Scotland's future prosperity, aiming to rally party support amidst persistent challenges.
A court in Pristina has sentenced two Kosovo Serbs to life imprisonment and another to 30 years for their roles in the September 2023 Banjska incident. The attack, which left a police officer and three armed Serbs dead, further strained relations between Pristina and Belgrade.
The UK government plans new anti-terror legislation, enabling the proscription of state-backed entities like Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). This move, expected by the King's Speech on 13 May, will criminalise support for such groups, following calls from Labour MPs and a history of alleged IRGC involvement in UK incidents.
