US to establish Space Force to prepare for ‘next battlefield’
Vice president Mike Pence said America had to ensure its dominance in space amid new threats from China and Russia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410452.us-to-establish-space-force-to-prepare-for-next-battlefield/
Hamas says Gaza ceasefire reached with Israel
The deal was mediated by Egypt and other regional players. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410477.hamas-says-gaza-ceasefire-reached-with-israel/
Pussy Riot member ‘has left Russia’ for UK visit, despite ban
Maria Alekhina is to attend a performance based on her book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410488.pussy-riot-member-has-left-russia-for-uk-visit-despite-ban/
Rape cases to be fast-tracked into court
SEXUAL offence cases are to be fast-tracked by prosecutors and the courts to help victims. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410524.rape-cases-to-be-fast-tracked-into-court/
Tory former chief whip and Mr Bean star back Boris Johnson in burka row
Mr Johnson is facing investigation by an independent panel. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410412.tory-former-chief-whip-and-mr-bean-star-back-boris-johnson-in-burka-row/
Business chiefs urge scrapping of immigration targets after Brexit
A new CBI report on post-Brexit migration recommends avoiding visas and including migration in trade talks . . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410413.business-chiefs-urge-scrapping-of-immigration-targets-after-brexit/
Type 1 diabetes patients diagnosed at young age ‘have shorter life expectancy’
The authors said there is a need to consider adding recommendations about the age of onset in future guidelines. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410415.type-1-diabetes-patients-diagnosed-at-young-age-have-shorter-life-expectancy/
Crackdown on rail jargon for half a million routes
Unnecessary or potentially misleading language such as Route Direct and Any Permitted is being removed or clarified. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410414.crackdown-on-rail-jargon-for-half-a-million-routes/
Unionism needs to wake up to prospect of united Ireland, says Mike Nesbitt
The former Ulster Unionist leader also challenged nationalist and republican leaders to say unionists would be a welcome in a united Ireland. ....
Protesters demand Boris Johnson quits in burka comments row
The Uxbridge MP said Muslim women wearing face coverings look like letter boxes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410417.protesters-demand-boris-johnson-quits-in-burka-comments-row/
