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Swinney challenges Starmer to ‘drop ideological red lines’ ahead of EU summit

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Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin ‘immediately’

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John Swinney warns 'history will judge harshly' as he condemns Israel attacks on Gaza

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