2 hours ago Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024

Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows Climate breakdown drove the annual global temperature above the internationally agreed 1.5C target for the first time last year, supercharging extreme weather and causing “misery to millions of people”.The average temperature in 2024 was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) shows. That is a jump of 0.1C from 2023, which was also a record hot year and represents levels of heat never experienced by modern humans. Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago Weather Channel slammed as they air 'human remains' in gross LA wildfire clip

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT – Wildfires have devastated southern California this week, with 70,000 people said to have been evacuated, over 1,000 structures destroyed and five people reported to have died

Society

2 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford swap deal as Casemiro closes in on big

Manchester United are set for a busy January transfer window, with Ruben Amorim's squad in desperate need of a major overhaul amid an awful start to his reign as manager

Economics

12 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Invasion of the buggy snatchers: Interactive map reveals how hundreds of prams are stolen from parents in Britain every year..so where are YOU most likely to be targeted?

EXCLUSIVE: MailOnline's interactive map reveals where hundreds of buggies and prams are being stolen by heartless thieves in Britain. Do you live in a hotspot for pram theft?

Events

3 hours ago Spacecraft beams back riveting photos after buzzing Mercury’s north pole

Some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury were captured

Culture

16 hours ago Disgraced doctor who punched dementia patient in the face could be struck off

'If someone was willing to do this in front of other people, what might happen behind closed doors to other vulnerable patients'

Science

16 hours ago Manchester Airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

2 hours ago It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses – podcast

Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong“Fair enough, if it was a select number of birds ,” one farmer said to biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston during her trip to Scotland, “but when it’s mass murder, then it’s not acceptable.”Out on the cold west coast, there is a heated dispute about one of the country’s most successful ever rewilding programmes: the reintroduce of sea eagles to their natural habitat more than 50 years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just THREE HOURS before FA Cup tie as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

5 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

Economics

14 hours ago Erskine school pupils preparing to face final hurdle in big mental health challenge

The pupils from Park Mains High School have been participating in The Polar Academy’s programme and are set to embark on an arctic sledge-hauling expedition to East Greenland.

Sport

3 hours ago Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are 'risking patient care', radiologists warn

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are putting patients at risk of harm, the Royal College of Radiologists has warned.

Events

15 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

17 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

18 hours ago Major airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

3 hours ago Elon Musk is pushing to get rid of Keir Starmer before Britain's next general election as 'he believes Western civilisation is threatened', sources close to billionaire say

The tech mogul is said to be weighing up with his allies on how the Labour government can be destabilised by the next general election .

Politics

10 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when cold snap will finally come to an end

Temperatures are expected to get as low as -6C in Wales on Friday morning which coincides with another weather warning for ice

Society

7 hours ago Shein edges closer to controversial £50bn London listing as China denies human rights abuses

The £50bn listing could be sorted by Easter, sources say, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to China for talks on economic and financial cooperation.

Economics

22 hours ago Liam Boyce nearing Hearts transfer exit as striker holds talks over Northern Ireland return to end 'difficult' final year

A switch to Derry City could be sealed over the weekend as Jambos look to free up space in the wage budget

Sport

3 hours ago Frozen Britain wakes after 'coldest night of the winter': Warnings over

Brits will wake up to a frosty morning after sub-zero temperatures iced parts of the country in what was expected to be the coldest night of winter so far. 

Events

16 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

20 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

Science

18 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

3 hours ago Calls for shamed Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE after putting estranged wife through five

The 32-year-old former Scotland captain, who was awarded an MBE in last year's New Year Honours list, admitted shouting at his wife, tracking her movements and bombarding her with texts.

Politics

11 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

11 hours ago Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples, from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – being sold to a wealthy speculator.Located within the pristine waters of Bacoli, a fishing town located in the vast volcanic area of the Campi Flegrei, and described as a “historical and natural gem”, the strip of land was put up for sale to the highest bidder this week. Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago UK snow map: Where and when heavy snow, rain and flooding will hit the strongest

Heavy snow and rain causes widespread disruption as cold temperatures return this week

Events

19 hours ago School of Rock child stars tie knot after first meeting on set of Hollywood film

Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli first met at the age of 10 on the set of School of Rock; now, the pair have officially got hitched in a touching ceremony on Saturday

Culture

18 hours ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Thursday, January 9 after snow closure

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Transport

4 hours ago The Scottish 'Traitors' castles you can stay in for luxury 2025 getaway

As people all over Scotland continue to be hooked on another season of The Traitors, the Daily Record has rounded up some of the best castle hotels that you can stay in.

Politics

11 hours ago Weather Channel horrifies viewers by airing gruesome sight among fire debris

On Wednesday multiple social media users shared clips of the moment they believed showed human remains amid the devastation left by the wildfires.

Society

11 hours ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

Economics

4 hours ago Danny Dyer warns Gen Z to use pubs or lose them as free crisps offered to young punters

The Cockney legend said there used to be a 'boozer on every street corner' but now the British institution appears to be dying off with 39,000 having called last orders

Events

22 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China

People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciating the artwork and the excitement of ice slides and other attractions at the annual Harbin Ice and Snow World.

Culture

4 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Whatever happened to the close friendship between Justin Trudeau's estranged wife and Meghan Markle?

Meghan met Sophie while filming Suits in Toronto and was soon gushing that the pair were 'giddy, like absolute schoolgirls' and 'had so much fun'.

Politics

13 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

12 hours ago Brits 'paying price for Labour's bungled Budget': Reeves warned money from tax hikes will have to go on servicing debt after markets turn on UK

Sterling tumbled to its lowest level against the US dollar for over a year this morning as investors continued to push up risk premium on UK gilts - the way the state finances its activities.

Economics

4 hours ago Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog has ruled, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.The UN human rights committee published decisions in two cases involving 25 refugees and asylum seekers who endured years of arbitrary detention in the island nation.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard

Criterion theatre, LondonIt goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the icebergImagine James Cameron’s 1997 disaster film romance Titanic as a camp musical spoof narrated by Céline Dion, who famously sang its signature number. Every character onboard this ill-fated liner is a closet-door short of coming out – including Jack and Rose. Then add enough smutty double entendres and rapid cultural references to bedazzle a pantomime dame, alongside a score of mainly Dion songs (My Heart Will Go On is set to electric guitar).You might come close to preparing yourself for this madcap musical fantasia which has fetched up from off-Broadway to reprise (ruin?) the love story between Rose (Kat Ronney) – who is engaged to rich Cal (Jordan Luke Gage), with Grindr on his phone – and the poor artist Jack (Rob Houchen). Continue reading...

Politics

13 hours ago English teacher arrested for sick relationship with child she met at same school

Mika Yoneda was arrested after authorities received a report of a 'sexual' teacher-student relationship at North Monterey County High School – where she worked as an English teacher and private tutor

Society

13 hours ago Solicitor who stole £146m from investors and spent it on boat, cars and Lake District shooting and fishing estate is told to pay back just £1m

Timothy Schools, 65, was jailed for 14 years in August 2022 for pocketing cash invested into Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

Economics

5 hours ago The Traitors star storms out of the castle in hysterics after shocking scenes saw her close friend banished

The model, 26, who goes by Livi in the show, could not contain her emotions when her bestie Tyler Smith was made to leave after receiving the most number of votes.

Events

6 hours ago Former head of the Royal Navy and senior Labour peer urges Keir Starmer to ditch the 'irresponsible' surrender of Chagos Islands

Lord West of Spithead, a former First Sea Lord and security minister, warned that pressing ahead would put Britain and its allies' security 'in danger'.

Politics

14 hours ago How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public healthDonald Trump’s promise to upend public health policy across the US by installing Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary is resonating in Florida, where experts say the nation can learn from its own experience of a vaccine-denying state surgeon with unorthodox scientific views.Like Kennedy’s relationship with the incoming president, Dr Joseph Ladapo was championed by, and is closely aligned to, a powerful rightwing political leader – Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor. Continue reading...

Society

13 hours ago Lewis Miller closes in on Hibs contract extension as Easter Road chiefs confident over deal

The Socceroo has been in fine form and David Gray is keen to tie him down beyond the summer.

Economics

5 hours ago Twisted rap lyrics boasting about hunting schoolboy down and stabbing him to death on a double

They boast about hunting the schoolboy down and how he's 'now sitting' there stiff' after he was knifed to death on Tuesday in broad daylight on the number 472 London double-decker bus in Woolwich.

Events

9 hours ago The One Show interrupted by Carol Kirkwood as she leaves special guests in tears

The One Show was cancelled today to make way for a special edition of the show, led by weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who left guests in tears after surprising them

Politics

17 hours ago Scientists blame a new weather phenomenon dubbed 'hydroclimate WHIPLASH' for California's devastating wildfires

As the LA wildfire is on track to be the most devastating blaze ever in Southern California , a timely new study identifies the cause.

Society

14 hours ago Winter fuel payments: The cold weather support available for pensioners after new rules introduced

Everything you need to know about the changes to the winter fuel payment

Economics

5 hours ago Inside the safe consumption room tasked with helping to drive down Scotland's drug deaths epidemic

Team behind UK first centre aim to save lives and improve public health

Events

9 hours ago Danni Menzies slips into a skimpy red bikini in minus degree temperatures as she goes wild swimming in Scotland

The Place In The Sun, 36, host posted a video on social media showing her braving the frigid conditions after stripping down to a red bikini.

Politics

18 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor's 'best thing I've done for health' as she issues advice

Dr Punam Krishan has also issued a health warning to those who experience nausea and headaches saying 'get checked'

Society

15 hours ago TfL pays out over £2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

‘Poor local road conditions continue to burn a hole in the budgets of local authorities and drivers’, the RAC has warned

Economics

5 hours ago UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

Events

11 hours ago Find out the state of your local A&E right now using this interactive gadget

“It is clear that hospitals are under exceptional pressure at the start of this new year, with mammoth demand stemming from this ongoing cold weather snap and respiratory viruses like flu"

Politics

19 hours ago ‘We’re done’: Breaking Bad house owners driven away from home by fans after 52 years

New Mexico property owner has to put up with hundreds of visitors a day

Society

15 hours ago Expert reveals 'ideal temperature' to set your thermostat to in winter — it's not 17 degrees

A boiler expert warned against cranking up the heat when it is cold, sharing the 'ideal temperature' for keeping your pipes from freezing

Economics

5 hours ago Sickening rap lyrics boasting about murder of schoolboy Kelyan Bokassa on London bus shared online

Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, South East London, and as tributes pour in for the youngster, sick lyrics have also appeared on Instagram about the attack

Events

11 hours ago 'My gay best friend turned my boyfriend bisexual – now we're in a throuple and love it'

Sarah and James were high school sweethearts and never thought of adding a third person to their relationship – but that all changed when they met Hunter by chance

Politics

19 hours ago Manchester Airport LIVE delays updates after runways shut due to 'significant' snowfall

The runways have been temporarily closed as staff deal with the snow

Society

16 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Economics

6 hours ago Far from wildfire flames, residents of sunny Los Angeles go about their lives in disquiet and fear

As fires raged from the seaside enclave of Pacific Palisades to the hillsides above Pasadena — with at least five dead and thousands of homes and other buildings leveled or damaged — residents accustomed to radiant sunshine and balmy weather reckoned with an unsettling reality

Events

11 hours ago La Niña weather phenomenon arrives as forecasters reveal 'profound' impact on UK

La Niña, the flip side of El Niño, is an irregular rising of unusually cold water in a key part of the central equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide

Politics

20 hours ago UK weather live: Manchester Airport runways shut amid heavy snow as temperatures plunge to

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

16 hours ago Mortgages 'to rise' after Pound hits year low and borrowing costs soar in treble blow to Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may have to scale back public spending or raise taxes again, economists are warning

Economics

6 hours ago RICHARD EDEN: New trauma for Holly Willoughby as taxman seeks to close her company

She's endured two torrid years since it first emerged that her co-presenter Phillip Schofield had pursued an affair with a much younger male colleague.

Events

11 hours ago Angela Rayner insists tackling child poverty in Scotland needs more than 'one little slogan'

Speaking on a visit to Glasgow, the Deputy Prime Minister said the UK Government was "determined" to improve the lives of Scots.

Politics

20 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

17 hours ago Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Amazon has applied some serious discounts to a selection of cutting-edge electric heaters - just as the cold weather really kicks in

Economics

6 hours ago Gang of five convicted of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences

The group exploited vulnerable women in Dundee until they were arrested as part of Police Scotland’s Operation Recloir.

Events

11 hours ago Family of iconic comedian sell off 800 of his personal items including letters from royals and celebs

Comedy legend Eric Morecambe promises to bring joy to fans and collectors alike one more time as hundreds of his treasures are auctioned off, providing a unique insight into the beloved star's life

Politics

22 hours ago Weather and travel LIVE updates as major road shut, schools close and trams hit by 'severe delays' in Greater Manchester

The cold snap is continuing

Society

17 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

6 hours ago Civil rights groups warn Laken Riley bill could open the door to Trump’s mass deportations

Opponents call the bill a ‘slippery slope’ for Trump’s agenda and a ‘backdoor to mass detention’

Events

12 hours ago This easyJet discount code could save you hundreds of pounds on your next holiday

From Cyrus to Marrakech and Greece, here’s how to enjoy your next getaway for less

Politics

18 hours ago Popular Kirkcudbright cafe closes permanently as owners bid customers 'fond farewell'

The owners of The Belfry on St Mary Street have announced the restaurant will not be reopening this year.

Economics

6 hours ago Bus station stabbing victim pictured as tributes paid to to 'popular teen'

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, officers said.

Events

13 hours ago When is the next total lunar eclipse? Here's how to see the celestial event this March in Scotland

It’s an event that will have stargazers looking to the skies later this month.

Politics

18 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered in UK snow – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

7 hours ago Twisted fate of Shamima Begum's ISIS bride pals and terrifying phone call home

Begum made the arduous journey from London to Syria in February 2015, with two other school pals from Bethnal Green Academy.

Events

13 hours ago Mom 'walks in on female school aide, 45, raping her disabled teenage son on snow day'

Christin Coble allegedly raped the 15-year-old boy in his Ohio home on Monday. The teen has the mental capacity of a nine-year-old, his mother said.

Politics

19 hours ago Lloyds sparks fears of more bank branch closures after announcing big change for customers

Customers of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland will be allowed to use any of its branches under a shake-up that had led to union fears

Economics

7 hours ago Wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles. It’s now up to hundreds of prison inmates to help slow the spread

Inmate firefighters make around $27 for a 24-hour shift

Events

13 hours ago Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

Politics

19 hours ago Centre Parcs slammed for 'criminal £1,000 increase' on half term bookings compared to school time

Ian Addison, a teacher and father-of-two from Hampshire, sparked debate after he took to X to share the cost differences he found when booking a stay.

Economics

8 hours ago Weather Channel confirms it did not share footage of human remains after LA wildfires

The Weather Channel has rubbished claims it aired footage of a dead body following the California wildfires.

Events

13 hours ago Jason Manford stuck on plane in holiday nightmare as Manchester Airport closes runways

Comedian and actor Jason Manford revealed his holiday nightmare as he was stuck on Manchester Airport's runway for hours following a runway closure due to the bad weather

Politics

19 hours ago M&S 'easy to wear' knitted dress that's perfect for cold weather has £57 off

The Rich Knitted Crew Neck Midi Jumper Dress is ideal for cold weather and currently on sale at Nobody's Child and M&S

Economics

8 hours ago LA mayor Karen Bass breaks silence on growing calls for her to resign over shocking fire mismanagement

Furious residents had blasted Bass for traveling to Ghana while the city burns, despite a warning for 'critical' weather conditions in the days prior.

Events