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Green MSP: Highlands Need Mass Immigration for Climate

Green MSP Ariane Burgess faces backlash after claiming Scotland's Highlands require mass immigration and multiculturalism to combat climate change. Critics call the remarks 'offensive' and 'divorced from reality'.

China Sends Coast Guard to Senkaku Islands

Tensions escalate in the East China Sea as China deploys coast guard ships and military drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Read the latest developments.

Dubai's World Islands: $14bn project revival

Discover the remarkable story of Dubai's World Islands - a $14bn project that survived financial crisis and bankruptcy to become an emerging tourism destination. Explore this ambitious development today.

GMB union launches major Highlands recruitment drive

The GMB union is embarking on an ambitious campaign to recruit thousands of new members across the Highlands and Islands, targeting workers in hospitality, social care, and other key sectors facing challenging employment conditions.

UK's Remote Islands: Reach Them in Just 2 Hours

Discover how Britain's most spectacular remote islands are surprisingly accessible with journey times under two hours from mainland UK. From the Isles of Scilly to the Scottish Hebrides, your island escape is closer than you think.

Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Portree: Skye's Breathtaking Rainbow Harbour

Nestled on Scotland's magical Isle of Skye, Portree offers visitors a spectacular harbourfront painted in vibrant colours, dramatic coastal scenery, and unforgettable Scottish hospitality.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Conquering the Inaccessible Pinnacle: Fear & Glory

An intimate account of one climber's terrifying yet glorious ascent of Sgùrr Dearg's infamous Inaccessible Pinnacle, revealing the raw emotions and breathtaking rewards of Scotland's most daunting peak.

Tavolara: Mediterranean's Tiny Island Paradise

Escape to Tavolara, the Mediterranean's smallest inhabited island where crystal-clear waters meet dramatic limestone cliffs and even the local crabs have royal status. This hidden gem off Sardinia's coast offers breathtaking swimming spots and unforgettab

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