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The Swinney takes it all?

John Swinney looks set to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland鈥檚 First Minister

Today, we look at who could be the next first minister of Scotland. And an exclusive report from the West Bank.

Right now, John Swinney looks set to become Scotland鈥檚 next first minister, as Kate Forbes confirms she will not challenge him. Swinney says he wants to "unite the SNP and Scotland for independence", but will he be able to? Adam speaks Scotland Editor James Cook.

And, as violence in the West Bank escalates, the 麻豆社 have found evidence of potential breaches of international law by the Israeli military, including the death of an eight-year-old boy. The IDF say the circumstances of the death are 鈥渦nder review鈥. Adam is joined by the team who led the investigation, Isobel Yeung and Josh Baker, to hear about their new film 鈥楾he Other War鈥.

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