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Prince Charles To Become King Of England Following Queen Elizabeth’s Death
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, Charles has become the King of England. The nation is presently mourning its longest reigned monarch, who died at the age of 96. Prince Charles, who is 73-years-old, will be crowned the king in a traditional ceremony dating back to hundreds of years. Charles has his own set of challenges coming up, as Scotland is pressing for independence.
Tags: Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, England, Scotland, Britain
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In Historic First, Queen May Pick New UK Prime Minister In Scotland: Report
According to a media report on August 26, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is set to undertake the traditional ceremony to select a newly elected leader as the country's prime minister at her Balmoral Castle estate in Scotland. According to "The Sun," she has secret arrangements to meet with the two contestants in Scotland. It would be the first time that a parliamentary election took place outside of London or Windsor.
Tags: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth, UK PM, Scotland, Report
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Scotland To Become 1st Country In World To Provide Free Period Products
Scotland will become the first country in the world on August 15 to offer universal access to free period products. According to the Scottish government, councils and educational establishments would be legally compelled to supply free period products to anybody in need. "Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them," stated Shona Robison, Social Justice… read-more
Tags: periods, period products, Menstruation, Scotland, free
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U.K's Long Lasting Snow Patch Melts After 300 Years
The United Kingdom's long lasting snow patch, "the Sphinx", which had survived through countless summer seasons, melted away for the eighth time in 300 years. Ironically, the snow patch found on Braeriach in Scotland, melted on the day COP26 was scheduled. Experts believe rise in climate temperature to be the cause. "How prescient it is, our long lasting patch of snow melted on the eve of COP26", said the expert.
Tags: the spine, Scotland, Climate crisis, global warming, world leaders summit cop26
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UN Weather Agency Warns World Over Climate Change
The United Nation weather agency on October 25 warned against the increase in carbon dioxide levels which surged to 413.2 parts per million in 2020. Reportedly, despite the COVID-19 lockdowns, the average rate of carbon emission doesn't seem to dip. However, a meeting of nearly 200 countries in Scotland's Glasgow is scheduled for next month in a view to reduce emissions and increase efforts to tackle global warming.
Tags: Global Warning, United Nations, Scotland
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Scotland Police Initiates Campaign To Combat Sexual Assault: "Don’t Be That Guy"
In order to combat sexual-assault, Scotland Police started a campaign called "Don't Be That Guy." It depicts a variety of incidents that men may try to justify as trivial behaviors, which make women feel uncomfortable or threatened. It comes amid rising worries in UK about sexual assault and misogyny, particularly after police officer Wayne Couzens was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard.
Tags: Scotland, Sexual Assault, United Kingdom, campaign
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Shakib Al Hasan Surpasses Malinga, Becomes Highest Wicket Taker In T20Is
Bangladesh all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan has surpassed Lasith Malinga, in becoming the leading wicket-taker in the T20I format. Al Hasan currently stands at the top with 108 wickets from 89 matches, while Malinga had taken 107 wickets in 84 matches. Shakib beat the record in the match against Scotland on October 17. However, Bangladesh lost the match scoring 134/7 against Scotland's 140/9.
Tags: Cricket, Bangladesh, World Cup T20, Scotland, shakib al Hasan
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First In World, Scotland Passes Bill To Make Period Products Free For All
In a groundbreaking decision, Scotland has become the first country to provide free 'period products' to women. Reportedly, the Scottish Parliament passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill to make free access of tampons and pads to all menstruating females at public facilities including educational institutions. Terming the bill, Scottish PM Monica Lennon said, “A signal to the world that free universal access to period… read-more
Tags: Scotland, Menstruation, World Health Organisation
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'Lockdown' Declared As Word Of The Year by Collins Dictionary
Scotland-based Collins dictionary named 'Lockdown' as the word of the year after over a quarter million usage in 2020. Defined as "stringent restrictions on travel, social interaction and access to public spaces", it was chosen for its unifying experience for billions, and for summarizing the year, said Collins. Words like 'Self-isolate' and 'Coronavirus' were also included after their increased usage. Interestingly, Prince Harry and Meghan's… read-more
Tags: Corona virus, Collins Dictionary, Lockdown, Scotland
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