Scottish First Minister John Swinney has described the ongoing crisis in Gaza as a “genocide” after a Fringe show he appeared at was repeatedly disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

The British and Irish Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour of Australia failed at the final hurdle as Australia prevented a series whitewash by registering a stormy 22-12 victory in Sydney.

Al Aasy came from last to first to successfully defend his Coral Glorious Stakes crown at Goodwood.

Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13, died in a shooting at their home in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh.

The Metropolitan Police said it has imposed conditions on a protest and counter-protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel.