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Radio 4,25 May 2026,45 mins

Former SNP chief executive admits embezzling party funds

World at One

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Peter Murrell pleaded guilty during a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh and has been remanded in custody. Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney describes the crime as a 'terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal.' We bring the latest updates live. Also on the programme: is a deal between the US and Iran imminent? A key negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement joins us to give his analysis. Meanwhile, Pope Leo has said that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent it from 'dominating humanity.' We ask a philosopher where religion fits in an AI world. And have you managed to keep up with the weather? A meteorologist tells us about the phenomenon of climate whiplash.

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