79 m. ago Epstein and Maxwell grand jury docs are being unsealed as Trump’s DOJ approaches deadline to publish files

Judges and prosecutors have cautioned that the materials might not lead to any new revelations

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90 m. ago Police Scotland waves the white flag in war on drugs as officers dish out 1,200 'slap on the wrist' warnings to people caught with Class A substances

More than 1,200 'slap on the wrist' warnings were handed out by police last year to people caught with Class A drugs - allowing them to escape without punishment.

Events

2 h. ago Sounds like activism: musicians who fight for change – in pictures

Photographer Janette Beckman and curator Julie Grahame have organized a one time fundraiser for the ACLU that showcases images of musicians who have recorded protest songs or are known for their activism. Forty-three photographers have donated images of 50 artists, from John Lennon to Nina Simone to Bad Bunny, and 100% of the profits will go towards the ACLU and their efforts to protect equality, freedom and rights. In addition, to the images there is a playlist of songs for the fundraiser. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jack Milne adamant Conference League surge with Aberdeen can fuel his Scotland World Cup dream

Former Dons and Scotland stars Willie Miller and Andrew Considine have tipped the defender for a cap and Milne is confident he can earn one

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3 h. ago John Souttar sent Rangers contract plea by Danny Rohl as another key man dealt 'serious' injury blow

The Ibrox boss confirmed Scotland stopper Souttar is locked in talks over new deal

Economics

3 h. ago British Airways flight dumps fuel over Scotland before diverting in major incident

British Airways has faced a turbulent week, with two separate flights hit by technical issues.

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3 h. ago Disaronno recall as popular Christmas drink could be contaminated with glass

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for 700ml bottles of Disaronno sold in Scotland due to fears they may contain small pieces of glass.

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4 h. ago Disaronno issue urgent recall as some bottles sold in UK 'maybe unsafe to drink'

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for specific batches of Disaronno liqueur sold in England and Scotland due to possible glass contamination

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5 h. ago BA A380 flight dumps fuel off coast of Scotland and diverts back to major UK airport

A LONG haul British Airways flight suffered a technical issue and dumped fuel off the Hebrides before heading back to London today. According to global flight tracking service FlightRadar24, BA flight BA285, flying from London Heathrow to San Francisco, entered a holding pattern west of the islands for one hour. The drama was observed by...

Transport

5 h. ago Luke Littler sends mind games warning as World Darts Championship defence begins

Littler has a target on his back as he gets set to defend his title at Alexandra Palace.

Events

5 h. ago As Scotland's saltire is used to protest against migrants like me, we need a new 'grand old flag'

A simple piece of coloured cloth can inspire strong emotions. It’s time to harness that power to celebrate the common goodness of all humankind, writes Joe Goldblatt

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6 h. ago ‘American democracy is still working’ says Democrat after judge grants request to release Epstein grand jury documents – US politics live

Ro Khanna, California Democrat who was co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, says judge’s decision ‘gives me hope we’re going to see transparency’Later today, the House is set to vote on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $900bn defense policy bill that is set to codify at least 15 of Donald Trumps’s executive orders for the US military.Lawmakers, who released the bill’s text over the weekend, are up against the clock to pass the legislation by the end of this year. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UKSenior Scottish politicians fear there could be a risk of “death tourism” from terminally ill people travelling from other parts of the UK to end their lives in Scotland.A cross-party group of MSPs, including the deputy first minister, Kate Forbes, said the looser controls on eligibility written into an assisted dying bill for Scotland could attract people who are unhappy with stricter rules planned for England and Wales. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Snowsport Scotland's CEO on how to ensure a future for Scotland's ski centres in a warming world

Iain Ramsay-Clapham, CEO of Snowsport Scotland, says the governing body is working on a strategy to help the country’s five ski centres diversify to ensure they stay viable. Interview by Roger Cox

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6 h. ago Jim Delahunt’s top horse racing tips for Cheltenham, Punchestown and Warwick including Grand National contender

DAN and Harry Skelton had the beaten favourite in last year’s December Gold Cup. But the brothers look all set to land Cheltenham’s big chase on Saturday (1.50). Market leader Madara couldn’t get past eventual winner Gerimande 12 months ago, but the Skeltons will attempt to go one place better with HOE JOLY SMOKE and...

Events

6 h. ago Keir Starmer joins 26 European countries in demanding right to sign Rwanda

A total of 27 nations, including the UK, delivered a joint statement to a Council of Europe meeting on Wednesday to demand reform of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Politics

7 h. ago Scotland World Cup TV schedule revealed as BBC and ITV picks made for Group C games

It's Brazil and Morocco once again for the Scots who begin their tournament against Haiti in Boston on June 14

Politics

7 h. ago Collaborating Across the Triple Helix: Empowering Scotland’s Life Sciences Future

Scotland’s life sciences sector stands at a pivotal moment, driven by the power of collaboration across academia, industry, and the NHS—the “triple helix.”

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7 h. ago The top 12 winter baby boy names that evoke feelings of icy lochs and snow

WINTER is well upon us, with crisp mornings, cold fingers and frost-encrusted foliage - and soon-to-be parents everywhere are looking for the perfect name for their little one. Casinos comparator Pablo Casino gathered a list of unique monikers and used the latest data from the National Records of Scotland to discover the top 12 Scottish winter baby...

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7 h. ago Scottish city ranked among UK's top destinations for a cosy pint

The city is standing out as Scotland’s top spot for cosy pubs this winter, as interest in festive drinks and warming fires rises across the UK.

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