Author: Debbie Rodriguez

The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal for Glasgow to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. Health Secretary Neil Gray, whose cabinet remit also covers sport, confirmed to BBC Scotland News that he is holding talks with Commonwealth Games Australia. The Australian state of Victoria withdrew as 2026 hosts due to rising costs. It comes after Australian authorities promised “a multi-million pound investment” to help finalise Glasgow’s offer to rescue the multi-sport event. Health Secretary Neil Gray said it was “more likely” now that Scotland would host the 2026 games than when discussions began. But he…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…