53 m. ago Billie Eilish's Scottish roots as star gushes over love for Scotland after OVO Hydro gigs

Billie Eilish, who played two nights at Glasgow's OVO Hydro this week, has opened up about her Scottish ancestry and her deep love for Scotland

Science

59 m. ago Kneecap slam John Swinney during Glasgow gig after being axed by TRNSMT

Kneecap has bashed John Swinney during their Glasgow O2 Academy gig where police and sniffer dogs scoured their dressing room.

Politics

63 m. ago Marcus Rashford makes surprise Man Utd decision despite brutal Ruben Amorim axe

Marcus Rashford and four other Manchester United stars were told that they didn't have to report back for pre-season training this week as they explore moves away

Politics

67 m. ago Zelenskyy responds to model's adult content decriminalisation petition after 25k signatures

The petitioner said she had paid taxes from her OnlyFans account that have helped the Ukrainian Armed Forces and she shouldn't be treated as a criminal for her content

Events

69 m. ago Frantic search launched in effort to trace Scots teen last seen wearing kilt

Police are concerned for Rhys Sutherland's welfare and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Sport

1 hour ago João Pedro sends Chelsea to Club World Cup final as stunners sink Fluminense

Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (João Pedro 18, 56)New signing scores twice against boyhood clubThe talk was mostly about Enzo Maresca wanting to add more guile to his attack when Chelsea signed João Pedro last week. Less was made of the former Brighton forward’s ability to crash through an opposition defence. Then again Fluminense made João Pedro and were probably not surprised to find their former star in scintillating goalscoring form in this one-sided Club World Cup semi-final.Two thunderous finishes from the versatile attacker were enough to ensure that Chelsea will return to the MetLife Stadium to face Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in Sunday’s final. They can make £97m in prize money from this tournament, which is probably just as well given their spending. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Blackstenius seals Sweden’s knockout place as victory eliminates Poland

Sweden are purring and will fear nobody in the knockouts. This was a routine victory and, make no mistake, tougher tests lie ahead than the obstacle posed by a limited Poland. The underdogs could, and really should, have been put far out of sight before Lina Hurtig completed the scoring and the only quibble for Peter Gerhardsson may be that his players were not more clinical.Nonetheless they will top Group C if they avoid defeat against Germany and, with Stina Blackstenius and Kosovare Asllani opening their accounts either side of the break, have enough stars hitting form to sense opportunity knocking. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Inquiry into Covid care home mistakes must give bereaved closure

A deadly virus forced the suspension of everyday life and created turmoil on an unprecedented level.

Politics

3 h. ago Glasgow Kneecap fans label TRNSMT axe 'disgusting' as trio play sold out gig

"It’s not like they’re saying anything that’s wrong, everything they’re saying is absolutely correct. People don’t like hearing the truth."

Politics

3 h. ago Netanyahu vows to combat what he calls ‘vilification against Israel’ online

On Capitol Hill, Israeli PM says ‘demonization’ led to drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially DemocratsBenjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he’s vowed to combat an orchestrated social media campaign of “vilification and demonization” that he says is responsible for a drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially Democrats.“I think there’s been a concerted effort to spread vilification and demonization against Israel on social media,” the Israeli prime minister told journalists on Capitol Hill after being asked to respond to opinion polls showing a move away from the historic trend of strong backing for Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Gino D'Acampo branded 'disgusting and inappropriate' over 'disturbing' new video

TV chef Gino D'Acampo's latest social media post has been met with serious criticism as fans have slammed the TV chef for the "disgusting" clip

Politics

3 h. ago Inside the double life of a female Israeli fighter pilot who joined top

In her other life she works in marketing, has a husband and a loving family. But 'Major M' is also an Israeli fighter pilot who made history in mid-June.

Politics

3 h. ago Tulsi Gabbard demanding access to intel agency emails to find spies working to undermine the Trump agenda: report

Team at Director of National Intelligence’s office has allegedly sought to ‘find the Deep State’ by accessing internal communications

Politics

4 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne kisses rock star Yungblud after receiving touching retirement gift

Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne had a very sweet moment with Yungblud while backstage at his epic Villa Park send-off show over the weekend when he presented a gift

Politics

4 h. ago Huge police response as officers swoop on busy road in Edinburgh

Six police vehicles and around 12 officers were spotted at the scene.

Events

5 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly selling fake Oasis tickets ahead of Cardiff gigs

He remains in police custody at this time and police are appealing for anyone who thinks they might have been a victim of tickets fraud to get in touch

Events

5 h. ago Pentagon provided $2.4tn to private arms firms to ‘fund war and weapons’, report finds

Exclusive: Most of defense department’s discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 went to military contractorsA new study of defense department spending previewed exclusively to the Guardian shows that most of the Pentagon’s discretionary spending from 2020 to 2024 has gone to outside military contractors, providing a $2.4tn boon in public funds to private firms in what was described as a “continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing”.The report from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Costs of War project at Brown University said that the Trump administration’s new Pentagon budget will push annual US military spending past the $1tn mark. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Here are 25 of the best places to see Highland cows in Scotland

You can see Highland cows all around Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders.

Politics

5 h. ago Pensioner seriously injured after being attacked by three dogs in Highlands

An air-ambulance rushed the 69-year-old to hospital following the dog attack.

Events

5 h. ago Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games

The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.

Politics