Scotland roar back to reach European curling semis

Swinney: NHS central to Scottish budget priorities

Support for the “vital and precious” institution of the NHS will be at the heart of the upcoming Scottish Budget, John Swinney has said. The First Minister visited Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert where he met staff and toured the ambulatory care centre. He said the NHS will be “right at the heart” of the Scottish Budget, which will be published by Finance Secretary Shona Robison on Wednesday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelensky Insults Putin with Vulgar Message; Russia Reacts, Calls Him a 'Clown'| Shocking Showdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated tensions with Russia, sending a crude and defiant message to President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. When asked what Russia should do to start peace talks, Zelensky responded with a Vulgar remark, dismissing the possibility of negotiations. His statement, which referenced earlier Ukrainian propaganda about defying Russian forces, has drawn significant backlash. #ZelenskyVsPutin #VulgarMessage #RussiaUkraineConflict #PutinResponse #ZelenskyInsultsPutin #UkraineWar2024 #DiplomaticShowdown #ZelenskyClownComment #UkraineRussiaTensions #PeaceTalksStalled #RussiaUkraineTensions #PoliticalClash #ZelenskyDiplomacy #PutinStance #WarOfWords ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~

A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital.

German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine

During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.

Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures

The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany.

Germany Enters Russia Ukraine War? German Chancellor Scholz's Surprise Visit To Kyiv With €650m Aid

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv after more than two years, signaling Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz's visit, which was kept secret for security reasons, comes as Germany commits to sending €650 million worth of military aid to Ukraine. The Chancellor met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss future cooperation, Ukraine's EU membership prospects, and continued military assistance. Scholz’s visit underscores Germany's key role in Europe’s response to the crisis and its long-term strategic goals for Ukraine. #OlafScholz #KyivVisit #UkraineSupport #GermanAid #Zelensky #MilitaryAid #EuropeanUnion #RussiaUkraineWar #DiplomaticVisit #ScholzInUkraine #Oneindia # OneindiaNews ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.103~GR.125~