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Scotland's former leader was arrested by police over governing party's finances

8:11am June 12, 2023

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and then later released in connection with an investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.

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Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:24am June 12, 2023

Despite indictment, ex-President Trump spent the weekend campaigning. Ukraine's counteroffensive has begun. Scotland's ex-first minister is arrested in a probe of Scottish National Party's finances.

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Ukraine's long-awaited military offensive against Russia has begun

5:02am June 12, 2023

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has finally broken the silence and announced a long-awaited military offensive against Russia is underway.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference in February at Bute House in Edinburgh. Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party.

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Scotland's former leader released after she was arrested and questioned by police

2:47pm June 11, 2023

by The Associated Press

Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, was arrested Sunday amid an investigation by authorities into the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the men's singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud in three sets at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday.

Novak Djokovic wins the French Open men's singles, securing his 23rd Grand Slam title

1:35pm June 11, 2023

by The Associated Press

Novak Djokovic has won his men's-record 23rd Grand Slam title with a victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final.

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Ukraine's anarchists have come together in support of the war

8:36am June 11, 2023

by Julian Hayda

How anarchist politics are factoring in Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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Carpenters at the Ateliers Perrault finalize the practice assembly of the charpente, or roof framework of the choir — the part of the cathedral that provides seating for the clergy and choir — on May 25. It extends nearly 50 feet long by 33 feet high.

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To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

5:01am June 11, 2023

by Eleanor Beardsley

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

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Many in Poland fear their country is moving toward autocracy

6:22pm June 10, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

Hundreds of thousands of Poles took to the streets to vent their anger and concern over what they say is an erosion of democratic norms. Many are concerned their country is headed toward autocracy.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint news conference with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy confirms that an offensive against Russia is underway

4:04pm June 10, 2023

by Greg Myre

Despite mounting evidence, Ukrainian leaders had previously declined to say whether the offensive had been launched. The Ukrainian forces are now attacking the Russians in three separate areas.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a tour after a meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas State Capitol on May 23, 2023 in Austin. Johnson announced Friday that he's stepping down from his seat in Parliament.

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Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM

10:26am June 10, 2023

by Willem Marx

The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."

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