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Legislation would give ministers power to intervene in sale of large estates
SNP strategists say move threatens Conservative seats in north-east of Scotland where many fear loss of jobs
Opposition hopes disillusionment with governing SNP could help it win majority in UK general election
Shadow foreign secretary seeks to downplay significance of fresh motion laid by SNP
MSP had been facing parliamentary inquiry into use of work tablet on family holiday
Former first minister admits deleting WhatsApp messages at Covid inquiry but rejects secrecy claims
Scotland’s first minister’s testimony raises fresh concerns over transparency around official communication during pandemic
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah delivered policies to bring greater political cohesion to oil-rich country
Revised UN agreement strengthened but alliance of small-island states complains about ‘litany of loopholes’
Nearly 90 imprisoned or exiled activists accused of setting up or supporting a terrorist organisation
Activists work around tight UN restrictions to highlight detentions in the host country and the conflict in Gaza
Known for his steely style, the Emirati technocrat must persuade countries to reach a deal
Abu Dhabi-backed G42 says it ‘cannot work with both sides’ and retain access to American-made AI chips
Beijing and Riyadh are expanding their economic relationship as they seek to reduce reliance on the US and its allies
Franco-Israeli billionaire under pressure to sell assets to pay down Altice debt
Briton Sanjay Shah is accused of defrauding the Scandinavian nation of $1.3bn
Russian president enjoys close ties with both oil-exporting states, which have remained neutral in Ukraine war
Methane, renewable and nuclear pledges made at climate conference in Dubai
Global action day one: Japan, UK, Climate Club, women shortage, and banks volunteering their own standards
UN climate summit host seeks to bolster credentials via initiative with BlackRock, TPG and Brookfield
Restrictive Gulf laws prohibiting criticism of the state and its leaders could face challenge from human rights protesters
Leak appears to outline talking points for discussions with foreign governments
Incident underlines growing threat to ships travelling in one of world’s most important trade corridors
Gulf state funding RedBird IMI’s bid for UK newspaper has sought to build English-speaking media assets for past 15 years
Airline’s president says engine does not meet its maintenance requirements
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