Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell returned to court after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds for personal luxury items. First Minister John Swinney defended his party by announcing strengthened financial controls and governance to ensure transparency following the scandal.

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China has delivered a significant shipment of humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including food and medical supplies. The gesture reinforces diplomatic ties between the two nations as Cuba continues to face severe economic challenges and internal shortages.

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Temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 35C on Tuesday, surpassing the previous May high for the second consecutive day. This extreme heat has triggered amber health alerts and widespread travel disruption as rail operators cancel services due to the risk of sagging power lines and track buckling.

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Armed youths stormed a medical facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo where staff were treating Ebola patients. The attackers demanded the return of their relatives' bodies, interrupting medical care during an active outbreak of the virus.

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