54 m. ago South Africa vs Italy live: Latest score and updates as Springboks bid to seal series

South Africa continue their July action with a second meeting with the Azzurri

Sport

58 m. ago Horrified father relives moment his son, 17, was buried alive and suffocated to death in sand tunnel on beach: 'He didn't even have time to scream'

Riccardo Boni, 17, was on holiday with his family on Thursday when tragedy struck on the popular Montalto di Castro beach in north-west Italy.

Society

2 h. ago Terror as crocodile spotted swimming in water at Spanish tourist hotspot

Locals and tourists alike enjoy a peaceful spot in Spain for a quick dip to cool off – but some got more than they bargained for after a non-native large reptile showed up

Events

2 h. ago 2024 book review: Trump, Biden, Harris and a turbulent election full of what

Deeply sourced narrative charts the delusions of the main players and the disastrous debate that reset the campaignDonald Trump is on a roll. The “big, beautiful bill” is law. Ice, his paramilitary immigration force, rivals foreign armies for size and funding. Democrats stand demoralized and divided. 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf, is a book for these times: aptly named, deeply sourced.Kamala Harris declined to speak. Joe Biden criticized his successor in a brief phone call, then balked. Trump talked, of course.2024 is published in the US by Penguin Random House Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Police find at least NINE suspicious devices after shooting gas mask

Sean O'Meara, 36, was targeted by officers during an arrest on suspicion of assault at his parents' home in the village of Hollingbourne, Kent, on Monday evening. Pictured: The scene

Events

2 h. ago The best Scottish Open spot uncovered and the dream place to be on the course

Heavenly back-nine Renaissance area a perfect place to be over a fabulous weekend

Politics

2 h. ago Moment dust cloud blankets Glasgow street after tenement block collapses

The fire-ravaged flat block fell down at the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive in Pollokshields just after midnight on Saturday.

Politics

2 h. ago Renfrewshire veterans charity and Scottish SPCA launch partnership to tackle loneliness

Erskine veterans have made furry companions as rescue animals provide support in SSPCA partnership.

Politics

2 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England fully fit to face Wales as eyes turn to Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail TomDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better.Suzanne Wrack has written about how th...

Politics

3 h. ago New research centre to explore how AI can help humans ‘speak’ with pets

Centre for animal sentience to look into animal consciousness and the ethical use of AI in how we treat themIf your cat’s sulking, your dog’s whining or your rabbit’s doing that strange thing with its paws again, you will recognise that familiar pang of guilt shared by most other pet owners.But for those who wish they knew just what was going on in the minds of their loyal companions, help may soon be at hand – thanks to the establishment of first scientific institution dedicated to empirically investigating the consciousness of animals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago TRNSMT warning as NHS bosses urge revellers to keep safe with temperatures to soar

With temperatures set to soar to a blistering 29C today and 27C tomorrow, gig-goers are told to look after themselves and stay hydrated during the heatwave.

Events

3 h. ago 'I hide tanning jabs in my room and use sunbeds four times a week

A teenage sunbed addict says her mum was forced to beg local salons to stop serving her after finding tanning injections hidden in a pickle jar in her bedroom.

Politics

3 h. ago Queen Victoria and John Brown WERE lovers: Channel 4 says it has uncovered 'extraordinary' new evidence of monarch's secret affair

The British monarch (right) of 63 years, from 1837 to 1901, was widely known to have been extremely fond of the Scottish servant (left).

Politics

3 h. ago Revealed: The 2,000 schools where more than HALF of pupils don't speak English as their first language... so is YOUR child's one of them?

No children at two primary schools - one in Tower Hamlets and another in Kirklees, West Yorkshire - have English as their mother tongue.

Politics

3 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain reaction, English eyes on Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail EmilliaEngland have a fully-fit squad of 23 players training here in Zurich under blue skies, in another pre-match boost for the defending champions. The expectation seems to be that Sarina Wiegman will be very likely to name an unchanged starting XI, barring any unwanted twists today. The mood appears relatively relaxed, business-like and confident.“It’s exactly where I want to be. I feel comfortable enough to push for my place as well as getting pushed every day to become a better person and player. So I’m really, really enjoying it. Hopefully we can make our mark and keep going.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Schoolboy found dead in lake named as football team shares emotional tribute

Daniel Drewitt died after getting into difficulty at Sutton Park in Birmingham, with his local football team offering a heartbreaking tribute as police continue investigations

Events

4 h. ago Nearly two million Scots forced to wait over four hours in A&E

Since the last Scottish Government target was last hit, 1,921,053 people waited four hours or more.

Politics

4 h. ago A glamorous young woman could be deported from Australia after half a DECADE due to a shock change in immigration rules

A Scottish expat is in a race against time to secure the funds needed to remain in Australia.

Events

4 h. ago Glasgow tenement block collapses as residents forced to evacuate homes

Actor and musician Tom Urie, known for his role as Big Bob in River City, was walking past when the building collapsed just after midnight.

Politics

5 h. ago The tiny 'Scottish village' in Italy where locals speak Gaelic and wear tartan

It is a perfect holiday destination for those with an interest in Scots history.

Politics