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Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

Graeme McCormick, a veteran SNP activist, used an independence march to attract nominations for the SNP leadership contest.

Driver dies after crashing vehicle into White House perimeter gate

The incident happened at about 10.30 on Saturday night.

Rishi Sunak defiant in ‘taking fight to Labour’ despite shock election losses

The Prime Minister insisted his plan was the right way forward, after the Tories lost the West Midlands mayoral contest to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour.

Police shoot dead ‘radicalised’ teenager after he stabbed man

The 16-year-old was killed in the western city of Perth on Saturday night.

Dozens dead as southern Brazil hit by worst floods in 80 years

A total of 39 people have died and 68 are still missing.

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston

A flood watch is in effect through to Sunday afternoon.

Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

Wall is currently serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary with intent.

What the papers say – May 5

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Sunday.

Georgian protesters against ‘Russia-style’ law mark Orthodox Easter with vigil

Critics see the media law as a threat to press freedom and Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union.

Madonna’s free Copacabana beach concert attracts estimated crowd of 1.6m

It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, which kicked off in October in London.

SNP running scared of electorate with refusal to call election – Labour

John Swinney is likely to become the third first minister in just over a year next week.

Swinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister

The Scottish Liberal Democrats said Mr Swinney must set out how he will overhaul government transparency.