ScotlandEgyptian authorities have requested the repatriation of the mummified remains of the priest Nekht, recently removed from public view, in what promises to be a complicated conversation and what everyone else is calling fair enough. The museums cited their duty of care towards the deceased, which for the past century had mostly meant not letting him leave. Nekht himself was unavailable for comment, having been unavailable for comment for roughly 4,000 years.
Satire of a real story from BBC News: “Mummified remains could return to Egypt after removal from public view”
ScotlandPolice Scotland received 144 fireworks-related calls on Saturday night, down from 160 last year, and police reported 'outstanding behaviour and co-operation' around the country, which by Scottish standards is a dramatic return to civilisation. At this rate of progress, a peaceful 31 October can be expected by roughly 2061. Residents of several Glasgow schemes may not have noticed the reduction over the sound of the reduction.
Satire of a real story from BBC News: “Police tackle 144 Halloween fireworks incidents across Scotland”
ScotlandRachel Reeves's sudden enthusiasm for the European Union has prompted questions about what it means for Scotland, which voted 62% to remain and has been politely saying so ever since. The nation is now experiencing the specific weariness of someone who suggested a restaurant years ago, was overruled, and is now being told about it as a new idea. The debate can be expected to continue for another decade, at no great pace.
Satire of a real story from BBC News: “How the European question impacts on Scotland's future”
ScotlandHundreds gathered for Samhuinn to mark the end of the warmer months, a phrase Scottish audiences treated as a gentle in-joke. Organisers staged their traditional 'dramatic stand-off' between the summer and winter kings, which winter, as usual, is expected to win. The flames were almost certainly the warmest thing anyone in the city will encounter until April.
Satire of a real story from BBC News: “In pictures: Samhuinn Fire Festival marks change of season”