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Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation removes one of the most formidable figures from British politics, one who has dedicated her life to the cause of Scottish independence.

Russia launched a predawn assault with missiles and drones. The attacks came hours after Moscow floated balloons over Kyiv, in what Ukrainian officials said was a tactic to “confuse” defense systems. Here’s what we’re covering today:

The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.

President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has been surrounded by speculation that his country could be pressed into providing more support for Russia.

The government is under pressure to combat gender violence after what authorities say were the killings of at least eight women this year by former or current partners.

Five people were dead and thousands were still unaccounted for after Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the North Island.

The Cornish village of Lostwithiel is looking for a new general practitioner amid a national shortage of primary care doctors. They hope a music video will do the trick.

As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.

Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.

In a blend of the old school and the new, Moscow sent balloons over Ukraine before pummeling it with high-tech weaponry.