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Process closed at midday. The party was like secretary then confirmed Thatjohn Swinney is the party leader. Mr swinney has also posted on social media, saying he feels deeply honoured to be elected leader of the party, adding that he will give his all to serve the party and scotland. Of course with mr swinney being unopposed in this context, it means the snp has avoided extending the uncertainty at the top of scottish politics. Had there been another contender in this contest, it would have meant a Leadership Battle going on for the next three weeks, untiljuly 27. There had been talk of a late...

Some black smoke has been on the horizon. Western and arab leaders have repeatedly warned against a major Ground Operation in rafah, because of the large numbers of palestinians sheltering there. Israels Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, insists the move is necessary. 0ur middle east correspondent, yolande knell, has the latest. Already were seeing people fleeing from this area in the east of rafah. Theyre getting into their cars with their belongings, into donkey carts as well, some of them heading to the west. Others may be heeding the israeli order to go to these two tent cities, al mawas...

Our reporter ben philip has the latest. As you can tell, im sad that my time as First Minister is ending, but im so grateful and so blessed for having the opportunity afforded to so few, to lead my country. A week is a long time in politics. Last monday an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new First Minister. Focus quickly turned to who would replace him in the frame. John swinney and kate forbes. I want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. Shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldnt stand. Tec...

There is crucial for the success of the war. In other developments, israels military says three soldiers were killed, and several injured after hamas fired rockets from an area in southern gaza, near the rafah crossing. Israel responded by closing the karem shalom border point. Peace talks in cairo have ended no progress on a Ceasefire Agreement was made. The Israeli Government has also forced the News Network Aljazeera to shut down its operations in israel calling It A Mouthpiece for hamas. Frank gardner reports from jerusalem. In a country that prides itself on free speech and democracy, Isr...

Broadcast equipment. If you are watching this pre recorded report, then aljazeera has been banned in the territory of israel. This was one of its final broadcasts from jerusalem before the police arrived. The government accused the qatar based tv channel of incitement to terrorism, calling It A Mouthpiece for hamas. Its bureau chief called it a dangerous move. Israel cannot claim all the time that it is a democracy and, at the same time, they are cutting and preventing the journalists to do theirjob. Meanwhile, down on the gaza border close to rafah, hamas attacks the very crossing point throu...