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Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year, citing the decision as "far from easy". This comes after reports of her being given the green light by the SNP to stand as a candidate despite an ongoing police investigation related to the SNP's finances. Sturgeon, who resigned as first minister in March 2023, stated in a letter to local party members that she feels it...

The head of the CIA and the director of Russia's foreign intelligence agency have agreed to keep up regular contacts, aiming to contribute to international stability and security while reducing confrontation between Moscow and Washington. CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR chief Sergei Naryshkin spoke by phone for the first time in several years on Tuesday, establishing a commitment to ongoing communication between their organizations. The agencies' dialogue is intended to promote cooperation and ease...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not offered any concessions to end the war with Ukraine, while Washington has suggested Ukraine must surrender territory to Russia and give up NATO aspirations. Other voices in Moscow, including ultranationalist Alexander Dugin, are wary of a ceasefire deal proposed by Rubio and National Security adviser Mike Waltz. The proposal includes resuming U.S. aid to Ukraine and enforcing a 30-day ceasefire, leaving the decision up to Moscow to accept or...

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The UK played a pivotal role in helping Ukraine and the US reach a ceasefire deal with Russia, with Prime Minister's National Security Adviser leading efforts to draft a proposal including a temporary pause in fighting and confidence-building measures. Following talks in Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer praised the agreement and urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire, with US officials set to discuss the deal with Moscow. European teams are working to ensure Russia...

Zara owner Inditex reported a year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter sales, meeting expectations with revenues of 11.21 billion euros and net income of 1.42 billion euros. Full-year sales rose 10.5% to 38.63 billion euros, while net income was 5.88 billion euros. Despite a slightly slower pace of growth in first-quarter sales, Inditex remains confident in its execution, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs has made the environment difficult to predict. Full Article