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Why Israel is fighting Hamas Israel is engaged in a war against Hamas, a terrorist organization that has killed 1,400 people in Israel since 2000. Hamas launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel in October 2023, triggering a swift and fierce response from the Israeli military. Israel says it aims to destroy Hamas’s infrastructure and capabilities, and end its threat to the security and peace of the region. How Israel is trying to minimize civilian deaths Israel faces a difficult challenge in fighting Hamas, as the terrorists hide among the civilian population of Gaza, a densely populated territory. Israel…

Glasgow Life admits losing track of Rodin’s Les Bourgeois de Calais Glasgow Life, the organisation that manages the city’s museums, has admitted that it has lost track of a sculpture by the famous French artist Auguste Rodin. The plaster version of Les Bourgeois de Calais, which is estimated to be worth about £3m, was damaged while on display in Kelvingrove Park in 1949 and its location is currently unknown. The sculpture is one of about 1750 items that are unlocated in Glasgow’s museums collection, according to a freedom of information request by the Sunday Times. The missing items also include…

Sewage spills pose risks to wildlife and swimmers A resolution at the SNP’s annual conference, held in Aberdeen, urged the Scottish Government to increase the availability of data to the environmental watchdog SEPA. The resolution was backed by delegates who expressed concerns over the impact of untreated sewage “gushing” into rivers, lochs and seas on wildlife and swimmers. Sewage spills increased by 40% in recent years Dawn Black, of the SNP Stonehaven and Mearns Branch, told the gathering that during 2022 at least 14,000 sewage spills directly into rivers, lochs and seas had been reported. She said the number of…

Scotland has a rich and diverse aviation heritage, from the early days of flying to the modern era of commercial and military air transport. In this article, we will explore some of the airfields and airports that have had an impact on Scottish history and culture, and how they have transformed the landscape and the lives of Scots. The origins of Scottish aviation: RAF Drem and RAF East Fortune Two of the oldest airfields in Scotland are RAF Drem and RAF East Fortune, both located in East Lothian. They were established by the Royal Flying Corps in 1916, before the…

How the team achieved the feat A team of four kayakers, including Mark Agnew from Edinburgh, completed the 1600-mile journey through the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean in three months. They became the first to kayak the entire route and the first to do it using only their own power, without sails or engines. They followed the same route taken by Sir John Franklin, whose 1845 expedition ended in disaster with the loss of two ships and all 129 men. What challenges they faced along the way The team had to deal with waves as high as 15 feet,…

FiLiA is a global feminist organisation that hosts an annual conference FiLiA is a feminist organisation that aims to amplify the voices of women and girls from diverse backgrounds and experiences. FiLiA hosts an annual conference that brings together women’s rights activists, academics, artists, and campaigners from around the world. The conference features workshops, panel discussions, performances, and exhibitions on various topics related to feminism and social justice. This year, Glasgow had the honour of hosting the FiLiA conference, which took place on October 14 and 15 at the Glasgow Caledonian University. The conference attracted more than 1,000 attendees and…

The SNP conference, which is taking place in Aberdeen, has adopted a new strategy for achieving Scottish independence at the next Westminster General Election. The strategy states that a vote for the SNP is a vote for Scotland to become an independent country and that winning a majority of Scottish seats will give the Scottish Government a mandate to start independence negotiations with the UK Government. However, the strategy faces challenges from both the British media and the Westminster parties, who are likely to ignore or reject the SNP’s claim to a democratic mandate. How the SNP plans to use…

Unbuyable: A movement to end the exploitation of women and girls Ash Regan, a former SNP leadership contender and community safety minister, has announced a new campaign to make buying sex a criminal offence in Scotland. The campaign, called Unbuyable, aims to challenge the demand for prostitution and protect the human dignity of women and girls. Regan said: “Unbuyable is more than a campaign; it’s a clarion call to end the systemic exploitation of women and girls in Scotland. We are working to create a society where human dignity is non-negotiable and where women and girls are not for sale.…

Council warns of legal action and humanitarian disaster Glasgow City Council has warned that the Home Office’s plans to speed up the processing of asylum claims could lead to an ‘unprecedented rise’ in homeless people in the city. The council estimates that almost 1,400 people who are granted refugee status could be at risk of homelessness this year, as they are given only seven days to find accommodation after receiving their decision. The council says it has not received any government funding to deal with the situation, which could cost around £50m. The council’s chief executive, Annemarie O’Donnell, said that…