I am the devil next to John Paul, jokes Pope Francis
Pope Francis has acknowledged his reputation pales a bit compared to John Paul II – at least as far as Poles are concerned....
Hundreds of peace campaigners stage rally at nuclear submarine base
Hundreds of peace campaigners have gathered at the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent for an international rally. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896835.hundreds-of-peace-campaigners-stage-rally-at-nuclear-submarine-base/
Rower in homemade boat rescued off land’s end during trip from New York to Scotland
A rower has been rescued off the coast of Land’s End after attempting a solo trip across the Atlantic in a homemade boat....
People’s Walk for Wildlife demands spotlight on environmental issues
Singer Billy Bragg has joined campaigner Chris Packham in calling for environmental issues to be put “back on the agenda”. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896658.peoples-walk-for-wildlife-demands-spotlight-on-environmental-issues/
McDonnell resists pressure for Labour to back second Brexit referendum
Labour’s leadership is set to resist grassroots pressure to commit to a second referendum on Brexit, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has indicated. ....
It’s tapped – beer flows as Oktoberfest opens in Munich
The first keg has been tapped and the beer is flowing as the 185th Oktoberfest gets under way in Munich. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896548.its-tapped-beer-flows-as-oktoberfest-opens-in-munich/
Chas Hodges of Chas and Dave dies aged 74
Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges has died at the age of 74. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896554.chas-hodges-of-chas-and-dave-dies-aged-74/
Hong Kong opens high-speed rail link with mainland China
Hong Kong on Saturday opened a new high-speed rail link to inland China that will vastly decrease travel times but also raises concerns...
Burt Reynolds mourned at private memorial service in Florida
About 80 of Burt Reynolds’ friends and relatives shared memories of the late actor at a private memorial service. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896366.burt-reynolds-mourned-at-private-memorial-service-in-florida/
Iran gunmen attack military parade
Gunmen attacked a military parade in the south-west Iranian city of Ahvaz on Saturday, killing at least eight Revolutionary Guard members, the semi-official...
