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Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Ross issues warning as Tory MP Chris Pincher loses whip over grope claims Politics

ScotRail executive pay has been published.

ScotRail senior executives earning six figure salaries post-nationalisation Politics

Former minister Derek Mackay invited to give evidence on ferries scandal Politics

Ukraine signs declaration of intent to join EU as Russian attacks kill 19 World

Junk food crackdown could include pies, garlic bread and quiches Politics

One in 18 people in Scotland have Covid as cases rise Coronavirus

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

Scientists reveal origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth Environment

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Retail chiefs want 'safeguards' if councils bring in workplace parking levy Transport

Thousands of children from low-income households to receive free summer support Politics

Boris Johnson faces calls to expel former Tory deputy chief whip from party Politics

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

Public needs to walk the walk on climate change, not just talk the talk Columnists

Families forced to cancel holidays amid passport chaos World

Six ducklings rescued from central reserve of busy motorway People

Forth Bridge Experience visitor centre approved Transport

Council votes to press on with Workplace Parking Levy Transport

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

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

Crime

The 10 highest rated Netflix true crime shows about serial killers Film and TV

Here are the 8 highest rated true crime documentaries on Netflix in 2022 Crime

Here are 11 of the most highly rated true crime podcasts on Apple Crime

Police to withdraw ‘goodwill’ as part of dispute over pay Politics

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

Putin's terror tactics show world why he must be defeated – Scotsman comment Columnists

History shows unionists need a modern-day Tony Blair to make their case Columnists

Sturgeon's independence masterplan is overgrown student politics – Brian Wilson Columnists

As SNP stokes politics of identity and division, women's voices go unheard Columnists

As recession looms, what's the plan, Mr Johnson? – Scotsman comment Columnists

Third World War now seems possible but there is still hope – Joyce McMillan Columnists

How the UK is failing to cut carbon emissions quickly enough – Andrew Midgley Columnists

Opinion

I’ll embrace the Power of Now - soon - Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word Columnists

Stately homes could be revitalised by becoming Spanish-style 'Paradors' Columnists

What it really meant to be punk in Britain Columnists

Readers' Letters: A modest proposal on state of independence Letters

The only way is up for Scotland’s startup scene - Nick Freer Columnists

People

Photographer Cecil Beaton’s diaries to be brought to life at the Fringe What's On

Da Vinci drawings go on display in Edinburgh What's On

The Proclaimers to release ‘political’ new album People

Friend of Mine, Bridge of Allan, review Food and Drink

Edinburgh’s festivals: New investment needed to retain ‘world-leading’ crown What's On

Day in the Life of Brawsome Bagels owner Food and Drink

Steve Carell tries Irn-Bru for the first time: 'So it's haggis soda?' People

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Williams, actor who played vicar in Dad's Army People

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

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

Environment

Tha na molaidhean son dèiligeadh ri margaidh an fhearainn feumail Columnists

New system will allow EV drivers connection to entire charging network Cars

Historic Dunoon arboretum helps replace diseased Larch trees Environment

Scotland's carbon emissions in lockdown worked out at 7.3 tonnes per person Columnists

Green 'monster' whisky distillery and brewery sets up home on Ness bank Environment

See no weevil: How foresters are battling tree-eating bug infestations Environment

Simec Atlantis Energy looking to regain power after widening annual losses Business

UK News

Data Capital: On a mission to save holidays National

Data Capital: Addressing universal inequalities National

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it Columnists

Covid remains a serious threat so masks should still be used in crowded places Columnists

How Blair killed off co-operatives as he pursued 'third way' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

UK must increase its military capabilities to help Nato defend free world Columnists

World

Trump clearly tried to destroy US democracy. Yet Republicans still back him Columnists

Scottish Government says £65m spend a 'one off' amid 'divisive' funding row Politics

Putin caught Nato with its pants down. Can it rearm in time? – Stuart Crawford Columnists

How restoring native predators can help tackle the invasive species crisis Columnists

Nato to adopt Cold War-style readiness to counter Russia’s ‘direct threat’ World

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

Read This

Say cheese! Britain’s best smile found and crowned Read This

McVities makes major change to its digestive biscuits with new recipe Read This

Getting a sick note for work is now a lot easier as new rules rollout Read This

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