Swinney has won backing of several senior cabinet members and SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen FlynnJohn Swinney is expected to announce that he will run for SNP leadership and first minister of Scotland.Swinney, 60, a hugely experienced politician who joined the party at the age of 15 and has served in many roles across several administrations, including...

Keith Davidson, who also represented Karen McDougal, gave colorful testimony about how agreements came together in 2016The lawyer who negotiated hush-money deals on behalf of two women alleged to have had affairs with Donald Trump is set to continue testifying in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Thursday in Manhattan.Keith Davidson has already given...

Global forecast contrasts with downbeat assessment for a British economy constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortagesThe UK’s economic outlook has worsened this year as high interest rates and the lingering effects of last year’s surge in inflation take a bigger toll on growth than previously expected, according to the Organisation...

A senior Hamas official told AFP the group was looking to end the war but had reservations about the ceasefire planIn Israel, Haaretz reports that two people have been arrested after shouting verbal abuse and throwing stones and eggs at a demonstration being held by relatives of those held hostage in Gaza which was attempting to block a highway in Tel...

Herzi Halevi also said Gaza operation ‘will continue with strength’, without elaborating furtherWelcome to our latest live blog on the Israel-Gaza war and the wider Middle East crisis. I am Martin Belam and I will be with you for the next while.Israel’s military chief of staff has said the country is “preparing for an offensive in the north” as he met...

Follow the day’s news liveSurfer dies after alleged stabbing at Coffs Harbour beachGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPrime minister says trial ongoing into funding for women escaping violenceThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is speaking to ABC RN about yesterday’s announcements after national cabinet.Well,...