64 m. ago Fergus Ewing makes 'at its worst' comment as he confirms whether he will stand for 2026 Scottish election

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing released the statement, after being at odds with the party for an extended period.

Politics

2 h. ago Aldi, Asda and Sainsbury's supermarket sun cream ranked and one costs £2.99

We all know the importance of putting suncream on each day - especially during a heatwave, and now there's no excuse with these supermarket own branded lotions

Economics

4 h. ago Slain gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll replaced by new enforcer for "A Team" mob amid gang war

A TikTok page run by the faceless "A Team" claims a new recruit has been brought into the ranks.

Events

5 h. ago A climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia

World-first agreement that creates a visa in the context of climate change stirs hope among young people in TuvaluOn the sandy shores of Vaiaku, as coconut trees sway gently in the breeze, Tekafa Piliota sits in his small classroom and dreams of becoming a doctor. The 13-year-old, who lives in Tuvalu’s capital Funafuti, knows that would mean leaving his homeland. There aren’t any universities in the small Pacific island nation, which lies between Australia and Hawaii. The country has another problem: it is predicted to be one the first countries to become uninhabitable due to rising seas.“I would like to go to Australia to study. There is higher ground in Australia, and it might be safer during natural disasters,” Piliota says. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago UN: Violence against children in conflict reached 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, with Gaza worst

Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached “unprecedented levels” last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza and the West Bank, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria and Haiti, according to a new United Nations report

Events

9 h. ago Maternity services in Leeds NHS hospitals downgraded by healthcare regulator

Services at Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital have dropped from an overall rating of good to inadequate.

Science

9 h. ago Deputy headteacher, 51, who had sex with schoolgirl is married to former student and has children with her, court hears

John Harvey, 51, who was an English teacher and safeguarding lead at Penryn College in Cornwall, allegedly had sex with the teenager in his car and at her home while her father was away.

Society

12 h. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Exam bosses accused of 'patronising' Wales and students in Welsh GCSE paper

Exam board WJEC and regulator Qualifications Wales argued the works look at themes of identity and diversity

Politics

15 h. ago Dundee University report must be ‘watershed moment’, Tories say

A report by Professor Pamela Gillies found failings of management at the university.

Politics

15 h. ago London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term

London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term  The Indian Express

Events

15 h. ago Scots university principal resigns following damning financial crisis report

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

Politics

15 h. ago The Jacob Fearnley train continues at speed as British No 2 seals career

Fearnley, ranked outside the top 500 just over a year ago, overcame the awkward Corentin Moutet in west London to reach a first ATP tour quarter-final

Politics

15 h. ago Disabled pupil left in burning school by fire service speaks out on ‘petrifying’ ordeal

A disabled student who was left in his school when a fire broke out has spoken about his "petrifying” ordeal.

Events

16 h. ago "I can't change it, but wow am I paying for it": Mum gets STUCK in Turkey after making 'worst mistake of my life' in hotel room while drunk with boyfriend

"I know I did wrong and I regret being so stupid... but I need to get home to my daughter"

Politics

16 h. ago Student, 22, could have been saved from an overdose if police had left a voicemail for her parents during desperate search for her address

Amy Levy, 22, deliberately took an overdose of prescription pills at her student digs in Bristol while on the phone to a friend, who alerted the police as her condition deteriorated.

Society

16 h. ago PhD student Zhenhao Zou, who raped 10 women, jailed for 24 years

PhD student Zhenhao Zou, who raped 10 women, jailed for 24 years  BBC

Events

16 h. ago University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

Politics

16 h. ago The Scots airport where your flight is most likely to be cancelled

New data has revealed the worst airports in Scotland for flights being scrapped before takeoff.

Transport

16 h. ago University principal and senior staff quit after report on finances

The University of Dundee has been struggling to deal with a £35 million deficit.

Politics