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Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Source link
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade. Source link
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
The company’s revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped. Source link
Syria's defiant Kurds vow to 'fight until last breath' despite government push
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria’s new leader. Source link
Reform withdraws support for candidate over posts
A council by-election candidate resigns from the party over “racist, antisemitic, xenophobic” posts. Source link
Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country’s oil industry. Source link
Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump’s request, but Ukraine’s president said he expected Vladimir Putin’s promise to be kept. Source link
Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable. Source link
Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards. Source link
Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests. Source link