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Nicola Sturgeon set for court battle as she unveils proposed date for indyref2 Politics

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 Politics

'Critical' situation warning over Scotland's failing ferry services Travel

Russian attack on shopping centre was terrorism says Zelensky World

Firefighters reject 'insulting' 2% pay offer and could strike Politics

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

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'people's will must prevail' ahead of indyref statement Politics

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

cut through the noise

Three in custody after 46 bodies found in southern Texas lorry trailer World

Are abortion care commitments warm words lacking in action or signs of progress? Health

Ban alcohol advertising in public places, report recommends 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

Rail strike impact on footfall revealed: Edinburgh fares better than most Business

Ageing CalMac fleet ‘driven hard’ by increased sailings risks more breakdowns Transport

Starmer right to avoid getting drawn into Tories' nasty strike strategy Columnists

Further strike action not ruled out as fresh strike crippled train services Transport

Rail strikes continue for third planned day amid week of disruption Transport

Unions see surge in Scottish members as cost of living crisis worsens Cost of living

New Glasgow Subway trains will run without any staff on board from 2025 Transport

Crime

Sex crimes in Scotland reach highest level since 1971 Crime

101-year-old Nazi concentration camp guard for murdering thousands Crime

£10k reward for help bringing Glasgow gangland 'killer' to justice Crime

Experiences of 400 children in trouble with law cry out for compassion Columnists

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Sturgeon's big Indyref announcement was a horrifying act of political theatre Columnists

What is a Section 30 Order? Can ‘indyref2’ happen without it? Politics

Abortion buffer zones strike right balance – Scotsman comment Columnists

Vocal minority at Edinburgh Pride had no right to make gay Tories feel unwelcome Columnists

All eyes on Lithuania as sanctions close Russian land access to Kaliningrad Columnists

G7 Explained: The FAQ with answers about G7 and the 2022 Summit World

Gender law reforms will not prevent women accessing same-sex doctors Health

Opinion

Rwanda asylum-seeker plan exposes dark side of Johnson's government Columnists

SNP's permanent revolution is showing signs of Maoist tendencies Columnists

Three reasons why I'm singing 'Here Comes the Sun' – Christine Jardine MP Columnists

Readers' Letters: Johnson deluded if he thinks Brexit worked Letters

Industry optimistic as demand for housing remains favourable - Steven Simpson Columnists

People

Summer danger: People and pets warned to dodge toxic giant hogweed plants Environment

St James Quarter to become official home of the Fringe for 75th birthday season What's On

Scotland's best treetop holiday hideaways Staycation

Appeal launched to help Ukrainian ballet dancers perform at the Fringe What's On

Historic Edinburgh theatre to take centre stage in new STV music show What's On

Dean Banks opens Dulse bar and restaurant in Edinburgh's West End Food and Drink

Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh News

Obituaries

Obituaries: Roddy Macdonald, agriculturalist and member of Scottish Land Court People

Obituaries: Jean-Louis Trintignant, French leading man of stage and screen People

Scotsman: Billy Bingham, inspirational former Northern Ireland football manager People

Environment

Bird flu: Island nature sites close to visitors to curb deadly virus spread Environment

Is the grass greener on the sustainable side? Promoted content

Rare orchid found in Wester Ross for first time in 250 years Environment

FARMING: New record prices reached in beef and lamb sectors Home

Field trials of special hydrogel promise greener forests of the future Environment

Fish farmers send cash for work to save wild salmon and sea trout Environment

Why nuclear should have no place in our energy future – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

UK News

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

Why not give naturism a try? You've nothing to lose but your clothes Columnists

Queen in Scotland for traditional week of events National

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion National

Paul McCartney's historic Glastonbury setlist in full What's On

World

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

Russia threat sparks call for more military spending in the UK World

Investigation launched in US after 46 migrants found dead in truck World

Scale of grave violations against children in conflict revealed in new report World

Why Volodymyr Zelensky is playing to change of mood around Ukraine World

Ukrainian shopping centre with 1,000 inside hit in Russian attack World

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