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Good afternoon. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a vote of no confidence after ending the SNP’s coalition deal with the Scottish Greens. Here’s what else you need to know:
- The Scottish Greens won’t be supporting Yousaf in that vote.
- The U.K. announced further sanctions on Iran targeting its military capabilities.
- Former Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks in California at 8.30 p.m. U.K. time.
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