In an extraordinary move, Willie Rennie, the Liberal Democrats leader in Scotland, has promised to prevent a referendum on Scottish independence.

The Kremlin-backed leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abhkhazia has claimed victory in a disputed election.

In the third major independence rally this year, thousands of people march through Merthyr Tydfill demanding freedom from London rule.

Soldiers march in formation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leads the 28th anniversary of the country's independence.

Scotland's first minister, and the leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, is skillfully manoeuvering her party and her country toward independence from the UK.

Boris Johnson’s ascent to the premiership has stimulated opposition from all corners of Britain. The most disaffected groups are nationalists in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Trump’s big military parade on this year’s July 4th celebrations will cost taxpayers significantly more money than previous years.

The US is about to host Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen this month, in a move that will most likely infuriate China.

On Holyrood’s 20th anniversary the British state is pulling out all the stops to co-opt this most important Scottish political institution. This culminated in the Queen’s visit to Holyrood yesterday where she spoke of her “great affection” for Scotland.

The continuing political chaos at Westminster over Brexit and related matters is placing more and more pressure on the United Kingdom’s periphery. There is already a growing chorus of support for a second Scottish independence referendum.