1 hour ago Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Politics

4 h. ago UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit

Temperatures may reach 30C on Friday but heavy rain is set to lash parts of the country.

Events

6 h. ago Marseille reach ‘agreement in principle’ to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes

Gomes is set to become a free agent when his contract with another French side in Lille expires at the end of this month.

Politics

7 h. ago Hepatitis outbreak linked to supermarket item after 58 Brits hospitalised

Public Health Scotland is taking the lead in the investigation alongside officials with the UK Health Security Agency.

Science

8 h. ago Trump’s legal team says Supreme Court would be ‘stunned’ by hush money case in New York’s hands

Appeals court judges are now wrestling with a ‘whole new world of presidential immunity’ after his conviction

Politics

9 h. ago How Sonay Kartal’s rise is pushing British women’s tennis to new heights

Sonay Kartal fell to a 6-1, 6-3 defeat at the hands of world No. 15 Amanda Anisimova, but has plenty of positives to take from an historic week in women’s tennis

Politics

9 h. ago Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault in bombshell retrial

A jury has convicted Harvey Weinstein of one count of sexual assault during his ongoing sex crimes retrial, but he was acquitted of another, with the jury unable to reach a verdict on a third charge

Events

9 h. ago ‘Absolutely shocking’: Netflix documentary examines how the Titan sub disaster happened

New film Titan: The OceanGate Disaster looks back at the many bad decisions that led to the devastating 2023 tragedyIf you were sentient in the summer of 2023, you probably remember the feverish speculation, vicarious horror, snap consternation and armchair sleuthing after the disappearance of the submersible called Titan during a commercial voyage to the wreck of the Titanic. The Titan sub disaster was inescapable for weeks as the story evolved from critical rescue mission – the best-case scenario being a mechanical failure deep in the North Atlantic with 96 hours of oxygen for the five passengers, which you better believe became a countdown clock on cable news – to tragic recovery operation.The sub, it turned out, had imploded at 3,300 meters beneath the surface, 90 minutes into a dive that was supposed to reach 3,800 meters deep. All five passengers – British explorer Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, French diver Paul-...

Events

9 h. ago R Kelly files request for release from prison citing murder plot against him

Singer’s lawyer said Aryan Brotherhood and prison officials were plotting to kill him, and asked for home confinement Attorneys for R&B singer R Kelly have filed an urgent request for his release from federal prison, citing a serious threat to his life. The motion asks that the 58-year-old be placed under home detention due to what they describe as an orchestrated plan to have him killed behind bars.In a filing submitted on Tuesday, Kelly’s legal team claims that his safety is at risk. The motion alleges that three officials from the Bureau of Prisons attempted to recruit another inmate to murder the singer. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Tuchel searching for England’s missing joy after failing to spark listless players

While there are mitigating circumstances, England showed an ominous lack of dynamism and control during friendlyIt was 11pm on Tuesday and it sounded as if there was some kind of road rage incident on the forecourt of the City Ground in Nottingham. All that could be heard was the deep blare of a horn from a large vehicle, which went on for an uncomfortably long time. Then the realisation dawned. It was the Senegal team bus and the driver was geeing up the gaggle of fans draped in the country’s colours, still ecstatic at how they had beaten England 3-1.The celebrations had got into full swing when Cheikh Sabaly, on as a substitute, swept home the clinching goal in stoppage time, the Senegal bench emptying, everybody wanting in on it. No team from Africa had beaten England before and it did not matter it was a friendly. The scene in the visiting dressing room was probably best described – as heard – by Thomas Tuchel. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Thomas Tuchel tells England critics 'stay calm' and vows 'it's just a learning curve'

Thomas Tuchel has fired back at critics of his England team after the 3-1 humbling by Senegal and insisted he still knows what he's doing - urging those against him to keep calm and carry on

Politics

9 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel to assess Jobe Bellingham ahead of World Cup 2026

The new Borussia Dortmund signing will be given a chance to prove his worth with the senior team

Politics

10 h. ago Grandmother left to die after getting trapped under a car in a hospital parking garage, family alleges

Theresa M Phillips, 79, was driving her husband, Walter, to a doctor’s appointment in a Pittsburgh hospital when the tragic accident occurred

Events

11 h. ago Festival director urges public to 'vote with their feet' amid last minute trend putting arts events at risk

Hazel Johnson warned arts events in Scotland are facing ‘unprecedented challenges’

Politics

11 h. ago RFK Jr reveals his plan for vaccine committee after he fired entire panel sparking ‘anti

‘None of these individuals will be ideological anti-vaxxers,’ health secretary says of new appointees to CDC vaccine advisory committee

Events

11 h. ago Chelsea: Andrey Santos squad number confirmed as Blues unveil Club World Cup squad

The Brazilian is set for a first-team role at Chelsea next season

Politics

11 h. ago This cream blush stick is our beauty editors' favourite and its new shade is the best yet

Our beauty team have differing skin types, tones and styles, but there's one beauty product we all love - a dreamy cream blusher - and it's just been made even better

Politics

11 h. ago 'Perfect' Scotland debut for primary school friends whose dads played for same team

From Edinburgh playground to senior Scotland debut in Vaduz

Politics

12 h. ago Trump team ends $18m terrorism prevention program designed to ID lone wolves before they attack

Administration is axing an $18 million program designed to identify and prevent attacks committed by individual perpetrators, an increasingly growing trend in domestic terrorism

Events

12 h. ago Best Scottish Standing Stones 2025: Here are 8 ancient stone circles in Scotland ideal for celebrating the Summer Solstice

These mysterious monuments are a must-see for anybody interested in the history of Scotland.

Economics