65 m. ago Trump admits Republicans ‘likely’ to lose midterm elections unless they go ‘nuclear’ and end Senate filibuster

Republican senators are unlikely to heed his demand to drop the chamber’s supermajority requirement for most bills as it could end up giving Democrats the same power down the line

Politics

72 m. ago Exact date subzero freeze to hit Scotland as weather maps turn icy blue

After the dullest October since the 1960s, the weather looks set to turn bone-chilling as we approach winter.

Events

80 m. ago WhatsApp down as thousands of Brits report Meta app issues in 'global outage'

Messaging service WhatsApp has been thrown into a global blackout with users across the world struggling to send or receive messages from friends and family

Politics

81 m. ago Child attempted murder rise partly due to 'SNP incompetence', claims Anas Sarwar

The number of children accused of attempted murder in Scotland has risen significantly according to new figures from a Scottish Police Authority report.

Events

81 m. ago 'I hunt around for phone deals and this £45 iPhone 17 Pro offer is stellar'

Mobiles.co.uk has already begun its Black Friday sale for those looking for a new iPhone 17 Pro

Economics

82 m. ago Edinburgh street that inspired Harry Potter Diagon Alley among UK's 'most beautiful' festive streetscapes

The streets were ranked on their festive light displays, local events and seasonal decorations creating winter wonderland atmospheres.

Politics

82 m. ago WhatsApp down LIVE as thousands of users suffer outage in worldwide blackout

WhatsApp is down for thousands of users across the world, including the UK, with users reporting major issues with both the app and the web application

Politics

92 m. ago Fake baby documentary makers speak out on show covering scam which shocked Scotland

The documentary makers of a show focusing on the fake baby scandal of Kira Cousins have spoken out.

Events

92 m. ago Gavin and Stacey legend Alison Steadman admits it was 'awful' after 'serious' Dubai health update

The actress suffered injuries when she fell at a Dubai restaurant earlier in the year

Politics

1 hour ago Man arrested after Port Glasgow 'hit and run' left teen fighting for life

A38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences.

Events

1 hour ago Scottish 'romantic coastal getaway' at award winning hotel available for half price

The accommodation has been described as "perfect"

Events

1 hour ago Barbaric birdman kept owls and birds of prey in tiny cages inside filthy home

Brandon Hodge, 28, kept 18 birds inside tiny cages in the property in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire.

Politics

1 hour ago 'Distinctive' Armani perfume worth £80 cut to £32 in early Superdrug Black Friday deal

Perfume enthusiasts can make some impressive savings at Superdrug right now.

Economics

1 hour ago Housebuilder help therapeutic gardens flourish in West Lothian donation

Lovell donated the cash to Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).

Events

1 hour ago BBC presenter dies aged 86 as tributes pour in for 'huge cultural icon'

Beloved broadcaster Archie Fisher presented on BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk programme from 1983 until 2010 and was also an influential Scottish folk musician

Events

1 hour ago Craig Bellamy to Celtic links directly addressed by CEO in TV interview

The Wales head coach has been linked with the vacant job with the Scottish giants following Brendan Rodgers' exit

Culture

2 h. ago John Lewis 2025 advert star drops huge bombshell as he admits 'they didn't tell me'

John Lewis released its 2025 Christmas advert on Tuesday, and fans were left in tears

Events

2 h. ago Cadbury discontinues line of sweet treats as it admits 'difficult decision'

Fans of a certain line of Cadbury product will be disappointed to see it disappear from shelves very soon.

Politics

2 h. ago Dick Cheney's rise to power told by Christian Bale in 'badass' movie that's free to watch

The 2018 film recalls the life of former vice president Dick Cheney following his rise to power and influence on American politics - and it's now free to stream

Politics

2 h. ago NewsNation was the first to call 2024’s election. Can they do it again on Tuesday?

‘This is a fun-sized election in which we have races that are going to tell us a great deal about what voters are thinking one year into Trump 2.0,’ NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt told The Independent.

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