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A ‘peace through strength’ Iran-Russia bank shot for Trump

A ‘peace through strength’ Iran-Russia bank shot for Trump

Nobody expects any surprises out of this week’s NATO summit, but President Donald Trump could offer a pleasant one by applying the “peace through strength” approach that just worked so well on Iran and Israel to Russia and Ukraine.

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In this special year, Glasgow should reaffirm commitment to Nelson Mandela's values

In this special year, Glasgow should reaffirm commitment to Nelson Mandela's values

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If you love Glasgow so much, Lana, maybe you could do more than 14 songs?

If you love Glasgow so much, Lana, maybe you could do more than 14 songs?

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I had a gastric sleeve operation and have been taking Mounjaro for ten months but still can't cut out my favourite treats. This is my radical plan for finally tackling the nation's obesity problem: JENNI MURRAY

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Sir Clive Woodward: The big worry I have for the British & Irish Lions despite Queensland Reds rout - and the three players who impressed me most including Test bolter

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Letters to the Editor: Blaming sanctuary cities for unrest 'ignores the real roots of public frustration'

Letters to the Editor: Blaming sanctuary cities for unrest 'ignores the real roots of public frustration'

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Letters to the Editor: Trump's suppression of climate change science will have devastating long-term effects

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Letters to the Editor: A possible 'win-win situation' that could come out of refinery shutdowns

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QUENTIN LETTS: Rachel Reeves looked rinsed by dejection. But Sir Keir did not acknowledge her sadness - nor was any sympathy flowing from Angela Rayner

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Communities are leading the way in transforming public services

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Glasgow is failing music fans with its appalling public transport system

Glasgow is failing music fans with its appalling public transport system

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Metropolitan Opera’s Peter Gelb blames Trump for sales slump — but needs to look in the mirror

Metropolitan Opera’s Peter Gelb blames Trump for sales slump — but needs to look in the mirror

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Op-comic: An alligator? In Los Angeles? In this economy?

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Contributor: I tried this new abomination at Whole Foods so you don't have to

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Scotland will only be safe when we have independence

Scotland will only be safe when we have independence

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We can't afford to risk another 'one we got away with' when Trump comes calling

We can't afford to risk another 'one we got away with' when Trump comes calling

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Sturgeon aide and £300k to Edinburgh books festival. Nothing to see here, right?

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Key ingredient for success as Scottish restaurant and bar group eyes new venues

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Mamdani’s grocery scheme is foolish — but there’s method to the madness

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The Democratic party we knew died the same way it lived – with fear and hate

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LOVERRO: Mayor, Commanders running hurry-up offense, but there's plenty of time left on clock

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End the Pride Parade’s hypocritical ban on gay NYPD officers

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Why Trump’s ‘Mamdani the Commie’ tag will stick — despite the media’s cover operation

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Powell’s $2.5B Fed revamp denial exposes his privileged arrogance

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Why Mamdani’s rent freeze means disaster for NYC tenants

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Three ways Trump can reform U.S. arms sales

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Stopping needless government growth before it starts

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CBRS is a spectrum innovation worth defending

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CBRS is a spectrum innovation worth defending

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Cutting UNICEF undercuts American interests

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President Trump's tax bill is set to deliver a better deal to American families

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Sneaky Arizona Republican state legislators preserve predatory speed cameras

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Sneaky Arizona Republican state legislators preserve predatory speed cameras

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Stop funding China: How stiffer tariffs can protect American jobs and national security

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America's nuclear future energy demands regulatory reform now

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AI Is ready to run campaigns; will it run for office next?

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Letter to the editor: Jerusalem right to delays Netanyahu's trial

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Letter to the editor: Dinged for using the system you're told to use

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Why is the BBC in the dock? Why not call out Glastonbury?

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I love the Scottish bookshop that only sells romantic fiction

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PETER HITCHENS: I have been noticing worrying signs about King Charles... now he's made the most horrible decision

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