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Boris Johnson is facing fresh accusations he lied to Parliament after photographs emerged of him raising a glass at a Downing Street leaving party during lockdown.

Live updates: Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson after new photos emerge Politics

The Prime Minister and the Metropolitan Police must explain themselves, Kirsten Oswald MP has said as pictures emerge of Boris Johnson toasting a colleague at a leaving do during lockdown.

Boris Johnson and Met Police owe public explanation, says SNP chief Politics

It is now clear Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over parties - Ruth Davidson Politics

Windfall tax ‘risks billions in North Sea investment’ says industry chief Environment

Slave’s legal battle in Scotland to inspire work of art for new national museum What's On

BBC anchorman Huw Edwards reveals his fight with depression Health

Monkeypox outbreak ‘may have been sparked by sex at raves’ - WHO adviser Health

Why SNP must intervene in ScotRail pay dispute – Scotsman comment Columnists

cut through the noise

Andy Murray shares post calling Boris Johnson 'a liar' Politics

New photos show Boris Johnson drinking at Downing Street party during lockdown Politics

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland as UK total reaches 57 Health

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far? Coronavirus

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland Coronavirus

Transport

Fears grow for Edinburgh’s ‘Festival City’ status over prospect of train chaos What's On

Passengers hit out at ScotRail timetable Transport

Elizabeth Line platforms evacuated at Paddington Station Transport

Refund policy to be revised amid anger at lack of ScotRail-Aslef talks Transport

SNP's rhetoric will not mask their multiple failings forever – Christine Jardine Columnists

Transport minister accused of ScotRail 'lies' as union stand-off escalates National

Train stops at Reston station for first time in more than 50 years Transport

Crime

Aidan Smith: TV's Footballers' Wives has got nothing on Wagatha Christie Columnists

A more holistic approach to disputes emphasises value negotiation and settlement Columnists

Flexible working Bill is on the back burner for now - Hayley Johnson Columnists

Hip replacement case may have wider implications for consumer protection law - F... Columnists

Weather

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in Weather

All you need to know about May's Flower Moon Weather

Blood Moon: 14 amazing photos of the lunar eclipse around the world Weather

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland Environment

Politics

Legal culls of 'problem' beavers fall amid support for species expansion Environment

Unionists should learn from history and form an anti-SNP alliance Columnists

The problem with jargon about 'learners' in education – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'organising a massacre' as operations increased World

Majority of consultation respondents oppose controversial gender reform plans Politics

Leitch tells Kirk: Covid hasn't gone away Health

Senior civil servant commits to 'robust systems' over Government record keeping Politics

Opinion

Natural or artificial, the environment can leave its footprints in our DNA Columnists

These truly are strange times for justice – Tom Wood Columnists

Readers' Letters: Stop worrying about educational standards Letters

Opportunity for housebuilders to harness new techniques - Derek Lennon Columnists

Park plan highlights urgent need for more rural workers - Mike Daniels Columnists

People

Edinburgh Monarchs launch Save Our Speedway campaign as Armadale home is sold Other Sport

Martin Compston launches swanky private members People

Scotland’s holiday postcard trailblazers to be honoured with exhibition What's On

Songwriting solicitor hopes to tempt Adele and Lewis Capaldi to sing his songs People

Woman bikers head to Skye to shoot new Highland road safety video Staycation

Kate Moss to give evidence in Johnny Depp defamation case People

Superico holds special Sunday brunch to celebrate launch of low alcohol spirit Food and Drink

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Neill McCormick, Scottish veterinary surgeon People

Scotsman Obituaries: Prof Frank McPherson, Scottish clinical psychologist People

Obituary: Wille McLaren, cattle breeder known as ‘Mr Aberdeen Angus’ People

Environment

Emergency payment for EU farmers Home

Logan Energy signs up ex-NATO official to spearhead net-zero ambitions Business

Superbugs: What we know and how we should tackle them Environment

Geese a hand: Call for help for birds devastated by avian flu outbreak Environment

Beware politicians who pay lip-service to climate change – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Scottish wildcats and snails among global creatures on zoo’s urgent ‘save’ list Environment

Sturgeon may regret failing to champion car-use curbs – Alastair Dalton Columnists

UK News

How global food crisis is being exacerbated by factory farming – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Archaeologists trace remains of 'huge spectacle' at Glasgow Garden Festival site National

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

ScotRail hit by further cancellations despite promise of 'more certainty' National

Insight: Is violence and disorder on the rise in post-pandemic Scotland? Crime

‘A public health response to violence means following the science’ - Niven Renie Crime

World

Russian soldier jailed for life over war crime World

Zelensky calls for ‘maximum’ sanctions against Russia Politics

Russia suffers similar death toll in Ukraine invasion to nine-year war- MoD World

SNP youth wing backs Nato membership in significant policy shift Politics

MoD suggest new deployment of Russian forces World

Ukraine will not be able to forgive Russia for generations, historian warns World

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