Former Labour MSP Cathie Craigie dies as First Minister John Swinney leads tributes FIRST Minister John Swinney has led tributes to former MSP Cathie Cragie following her death on Thursday ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 12
First Minister leads tributes after death of Scottish billionaire Ian Wood FIRST Minister John Swinney has led tributes to the billionaire Scottish philanthropist Ian Wood, who died on Sunday ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of… Bangkok Post · Jul 21
First VPN administrators sanctioned by US Treasury over ransomware attacks Following a massive Europol takedown in May, the US Treasury has officially sanctioned the administrators behind First VPN, a service favored by ransomware groups to hide their tracks. TechRadar · Jul 15
HSBC launch £220 offer to switch banks - but how does it stack up against the competition? Nationwide, Lloyds and first direct are among the other providers with ongoing switch offers The Independent UK · Jun 16
'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
John Swinney 'deeply concerned' after STV regional news cuts approved The First Minister has written to Ofcom following the decision to accept STV’s proposals to alter their regional programming commitments The National (Scotland) · Jun 1
FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know FBI links First VPN’s activities to gangs involved in cybercrime and calls for tighter security controls and behavioural monitoring to prevent cyberattacks. TechRadar · May 29
How to watch the Scottish Parliament vote on Section 30 referendum powers First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a… The National (Scotland) · May 26
What you need to know as Holyrood set to vote on independence referendum powers First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a… The National (Scotland) · May 25
‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage. Euronews · May 22
Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes? "With the James Webb Space Telescope now revealing more supermassive black holes in the early universe, this mechanism may help bridge the gap between theory and observation." Space · Apr 27
Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive. Evening Standard · Apr 25
When a journeyman driver's F1 career lasted just 800m Marco Apicella was an F1 driver for just 800m before a first corner fracas ended his career. Here’s the story of his very short tenure at the pinnacle of motorsport Motorsport · Apr 19
Evening Standard · Apr 18 Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.
TechRadar · Apr 17 'Genuinely might be the worst trailer I've ever seen': new Netflix movie Ladies First slammed by outraged fans as woman dominated world becomes man's 'worst nightmare' New Netflix movie Ladies First explores and man's worst nightmare in a woman dominated world — but its first trailer hasn't gone down well.
Dot Esports · Mar 5 Riot defends First Stand Brazil venue decision, promises review after 2026 event Tiny venue, big fan backlash.
The Conversation · Mar 3 AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died.
TechRadar · Feb 20 Tesla hails the arrival of its first Cybercab – meanwhile, its Robotaxis are crashing four times more than human drivers Would you trust Tesla's Cybercab when its Robotaxi business is posting crash data like this?
Evening Standard · Jan 4 'You don’t plug an electric bus into a 13amp socket' - bus chief says Sadiq Khan plan is impossible by 2030 Mayor warned that removing all diesel buses from London by end of decade is ‘next to impossible to achieve’
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 All change on London Overground as new contractor promises more rush-hour trains under £3bn deal Mildmay line and Windrush line will be first to benefit as TfL drops Arriva for First Group
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025 Meanjin was closed – but new Australian literary journals are springing up around the country The recent, sudden closure of Meanjin has brought renewed attention to Australian journals: those hardy perennials that support Australian literature year in and year out. While the sector has been suffering for some time, new entrants in Adelaide’s Splinter and First Nations journal Sovereign Texts – and a resurrected Southerly…
T3 · Nov 2, 2025 This chauffeur app is an ultra-luxe Uber alternative Wheely makes the luxury chauffeur lifestyle as easy as Uber – but it comes at a price.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025 SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.
Dot Esports · Oct 1, 2025 BETER bolsters FIRST’s esports offering with flagship betting solutions Industry leaders join forces to expand fast-betting content across global markets.