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John Swinney joins heads of state from around the world for Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican
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Heads of state descend on the Vatican as Pope Francis laid to rest

Family of heavily pregnant nurse killed in M8 crash ‘disappointed’ following lorry driver sentencing
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Children 'still waiting' for pregnant mum killed in M8 crash to come home

Man, 20, appears in court charged with three gang war-linked attempted murders
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Man, 20, appears in court charged with three gang war-linked attempted murders

MSP who accused Supreme Court of ‘bigotry and hatred’ facing committee removal
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MSP who accused Supreme Court of 'bigotry and hatred' facing committee removal

Edinburgh City Council suspends housing policy amid worsening homelessness crisis
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Council suspends housing policy in 'unprecedented' move amid homelessness crisis

Scottish man linked to hacking group which ‘stole millions in crypto’ extradited to US from Spain
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Scottish man linked to hacking group which 'stole millions in crypto' extradited to US 

Tributes to ‘loving family man’ who died after Banchory motorcycle crash with car and van
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Fundraiser launched for family of 'loving man' who died in motorcycle crash

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