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The President of Britain's Supreme Court, Lord Robert Reed, announces the court's ruling that the Scottish Parliament cannot unilaterally legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence without the backing of the Westminster-based government of the United Kingdom, in a set-back for the Scottish National Party and those supporting a repeat of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. SOUNDBITE
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker met with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon in Brussels on Wednesday, as the European Council emergency meeting on the 'Brexit' issue takes place in the Belgian capital. Relations between Scotland and the EU, the 'Brexit' result, as well as the possibility of a second referendum on Scotland’s independence from the UK were expected to top the agenda of the meeting.
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour apologises to candidates and supporters over the party's performance in the May 7 election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour apologises to candidates and supporters over the party's performance in the May 7 election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says "an immediate full ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas which collapses into fighting "would not be in anyone's interest" ahead of a parliamentary debate on the issue. Speaking during his weekly question session, Sunak tells the House of Commons that he backs an "immediate humanitarian pause" ahead of a motion and vote on a ceasefire in the chamber. SOUNDBITE
Heavy seas batter Stonehaven harbour as Storm Babet hits Scotland's east coast. The images come as a woman died being swept into a river and families were trapped in flooded homes in Scotland. Britain's Met Office has put parts of Dundee and Aberdeenshire under a red weather warning, that will be in place until midday Friday. IMAGES
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