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People take part in Pride Glasgow, Scotland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) pride event in Glasgow. Photo: David Cheskin.

What is the Gender Recognition Act and what changes are being proposed?

Brittney Griner, seen her during the second half during the game against the Chicago Sky at Footprint Center on October 10th, 2021, is currently detained in Russia under drug charges. Photo: Mike Mattina/Getty Images.

WNBA player Brittney Griner released in prison swap

The eclipse will largely only be visible in the Southern Hemisphere, but there are still ways to watch in the UK. Photo: buradaki / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

How to see the partial solar eclipse in the UK

Members of the royal family stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour in 2016 for the Queen's 90th birthday. Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images.

All you need to know about the royal family tree

Spain and Italy have already imposed a windfall tax on energy companies. Photo: Discha-AS / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

What is a windfall tax?

This video grab taken on March 15, 2022 shows Russian Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova holds a poster reading " Stop the war. Don't believe the propaganda. Here they are lying to you" during on-air TV studio by news anchor Yekaterina Andreyeva , Russia's most-watched evening news broadcast, in Moscow on March 14, 2022 .Photo: AFP PHOTO / Channel One.

All you need to know about Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova

The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Here's what you need to know about a recession

A general view of the Bank of England on the day the February Monetary Policy Report was released, on February 3, 2022 in London, England. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.

Why did the Bank of England change interest rates?

The Hotel Castillo Son Vida entrance stays true to its 13th-century origins. Photo: Rachael Davies.

There's more to Mallorca than sandy beaches - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Le Mas de Vinci villa in Provence is a true example of indoor-outdoor living. Pic: Rachael Davies

Elegance and taste abound in the South of France, Scotland on Sunday Travel

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform with the concert "The River Tour" at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona in 2016.Photo: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez.

All you need to know about Bruce Springsteen UK tour dates

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will outline her plan for a second Scottish independence referendum. Photo: PA.

Here's how to watch Nicola Sturgeon speak on indyref2 later today

June saw a 'Strawberry' supermoon, rising here over Los Angeles. Photo: Frederic J. BROWN / AFP.

Here's all you need to know about July's full moon

Tom Tugendhat delivered his first speech of his Conservative Party leadership campaign on July 12th. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

All you need to know about Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat

Penny Mordaunt is one of the leading favourites in the Tory leadership race. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire.

All you need to know about Conservative leader candidate Penny Mordaunt

Save big on electric toothbrushes during Prime Day 2022. Photo: Canva Pro.

10 of the most popular Prime deals on electric toothbrushes

Deals can be found on a number of items on Amazon Prime Day. Photo: ymgerman / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

All you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2022

The battle for Tory leadership and a place in No 10 Downing Street has begun. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA.

Here are all the Tories who will stand as the next Conservative leader

Who will take over No. 10 when Boris Johnson steps down? Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Here's who could be in line to take over Johnson's role of Prime Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will formally announce his resignation today. Photo: Tim Clarke/Daily Express/PA Wire.

Here's what happens when a Prime Minister resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Here's what Boris Johnson said during his resignation speech at Downing Street

Boris Johnson spoke to the country to confirm his resignation on July 7th. Photo: Daniel Leal/PA.

Here's the timeline of events that led to Boris Johnson standing down

Conservative MP Steve Baker walks past the House of Commons in central London on July 6th. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images.

All you need to know about Tory MP Steve Baker

Boris Johnson will publicly announce his resignation later today, likely before lunchtime, the BBC is reporting. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Here's how you can watch Boris Johnson's resignation speech live

Full list of Conservative politicians to resign under Boris Johnson in 2022

Britain's Attorney General Suella Braverman leaves at the end of a cabinet meeting in Downing Street on July 5th. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images.

All you need to know about Attorney General Suella Braverman

Britain's outgoing health secretary Sajid Javid makes a statement during the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons. Photo: HANDOUT/PRU/AFP via Getty Images.

Here's what Sajid Javid said in the House of Commons today

Rishi Sunak wrote a letter to the Prime Minister tendering his resignation on July 5th. Photo: Justin Tallis/Pool via AP, File.

Here's a look at what sparked Rishi Sunak's resignation

Boris Johnson has suffered a humiliating defeat in two by-elections (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images)

When is the next general election in the UK?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson "categorically" rejected claims by his former chief aide, Dominic Cummings, that he lied to parliament last week about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown. Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP via Getty Images.

What is the 1922 Committee and what does a vote of no confidence mean?

Steve Carell, who voices Gru, refrained from wearing a suit when he attended the Minions: The Rise of Gru photocall in London. Photo: Joe Maher/Getty Images/

The TikTok trend causing teens to wear suits to see Minions: Rise of Gru

Empty chairs and an American flag blanket lie on the ground after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park. Photo: AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh.

Here is a full list of all American mass shootings in 2022 so far

Festival goers attend TRNSMT 2021, the first year back after the pandemic. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Here's all you need to know about Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival 2022

Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images.

All you need to know about Independence Day

Asked if he has had a chance to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about "what a mess" the situation is or urged him to rethink what he is doing, Ecclestone told Good Morning Britain: "No. He's probably thought about that himself. He probably doesn't need reminding." Photo: David Davies/PA Wire.

What did former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone say about President Vladimir Putin?

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives a statement on independence referendum in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh on June 28th. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images.

Here's what First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in her indyref2 statement today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine on Thursday February 24th in a video statement. Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP.

Here's what you need to know about President Volodomyr Zelenskyy

Prices are rising at their fastest rate for 40 years as higher energy bills hit millions of households. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA.

Here are inflation rates around the world by country in 2022

Defence barristers take part in a strike outside the Old Bailey on June 27th. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images/

All you need to know about the barrister strike in England and Wales

Muslims take part in morning prayers on Eid al-Adha at The Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam in 2021, as they join others celebrating the Festival of Sacrifice across the world. Photo: Lex van LIESHOUT / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT via Getty Images.

When is Eid 2022 and how to celebrate

Here's how to try out Spotify Karaoke for yourself. Photo: mediaphotos / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

How to use the Spotify Karaoke singalong feature for yourself

As the sun is out for longer, here's when summer will officially begin. Photo: Iann Castelein / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

When does summer start in 2022?

Various online apps and services were hit with connectivity issues this morning. Photo: Damian Meyer.

All you need to know about Discord's current status

A new streaming platform is about to enter the TV wars. Photo: arturmarcienicphotos / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

All you need to know about Paramount+

Train drivers are among the most searched for professions in Scotland right now. Photo: Schmoo Theune / Canva Pro.

Here's all you need to know about how to become a train driver

ScotRail will only operate on five routes during the strike action. Photo: National World.

Why are the rail workers striking?