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Explainer How could Iran retaliate after US strikes its nuclear programme?

Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

The £20 fine that has been dished out just once in over 3 years

Queen Marie of Romania was born Princess Marie of Edinburgh.

Three day celebration of Romanian queen with Edinburgh connection

Late 'n' Live at the Gilded Balloon in Edinburgh

Shorter runs and smaller shows - how Fringe is changing as costs rise
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is becoming unaffordable for many performers to stay for a full run.

Shell and Scottish Power are bringing forward the MarramWind proposals

Exclusive Crunch talks as Acorn project and wind chiefs to wrestle over seabed

Activist Greta Thunberg, seen at a protest in Paris, cancelled a planned appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival over investments in the fossil fuel industry by the event's then-sponsor Baillie Gifford

The EIBF has learned nothing about real diversity Nina Welsch

Less Scots are having babies.

Why are less Scots having babies? The answer is very obvious. Rachel Amery

The report for councillors said that they intended for the £1.7m spend to be replenished from income from the city’s upcoming visitor levy.

Councillors told 'take back control' over £1.7m Tour de France spend

Mental health hubs are being strengthened in NHS England.

The mental health revolution that has not been extended to Scotland Mark Smith

We borrowed millions to build wind turbines – but it’s paid off, big time Alice Mathewson

UK News

Dame Prue Leith joins activists from Dignity in Dying in support of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament Square, central London, ahead of a debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons

Vote brings assisted dying closer to becoming law in England and Wales

Katie Boulter celebrates during her match against Diana Shnaider on day four of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

'It's horrible': Boulter on receiving death threats and toxic messages

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv. Picture: AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

Reeves: UK could 'potentially' support Israel, as more RAF jets sent

School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

Defence spending rises are outpacing other sectors such as health and social care. Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out aims for the UK to be a "defence industrial superpower" during the government's Spending Review.

Tax rises likely if economy shrinks further, IFS warn Rachel Reeves

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

World

Moayed Abu Ammouna was due to speak at Art27 Scotland's Culture=Life festival this week.

Exclusive Festival cancels event after Gaza filmmaker unable to leave war zone

First-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday

Starmer tells Netanyahu Israel and Iran must pull back from the brink

People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. Iran's three top military generals were killed in the attacks that also targeted nuclear and military facilities

How the UK could get dragged further into conflict in the Middle East Lt Col Stuart Crawford

Air India crash survivor watched people 'dying in front of my eyes'

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Starmer's de-escalation plea as drone attacks launched into Iran

This photo shared on X by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad

One British passenger survives as hundreds killed in Air India crash

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Weather

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued for Scotland

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Politics

Fergus Ewing, pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Analysis Can Fergus Ewing beat the SNP and win as an independent?

Fergus Ewing has announced he will run as an independent in Inverness and Nairn next year, but what ...

WhatsApp removed from Scottish Government phones after Covid backlash

Ministers and officials were previously criticised for deleting messages during the Covid pandemic

Fergus Ewing

Fergus Ewing on the 'scunner' factor and going independent

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has announced he will run as an independent in Inverness and Nairn next year

‘Bloated’ civil service in Scotland hits record size

Dale Miller and Neil Pooran

Ewing to stand as an independent in 2026 Scottish election

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing released the statement, after being at odds with the party for an extended peri...

Holyrood body admits causing 'upset' amid calls for trans WCs U-turn

This comes as pressure grows for the Scottish Government to update its official guidance on single-s...

Transport

Pride Edinburgh returns this weekend, with the march taking place on Saturday, June 21.

Full list of road closures for Edinburgh Pride march

The cyclist was taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment.

Cyclist attacks man sitting on bench in 'violent, unprovoked assault'

New CalMac ferry setback: Repairs could take 'significantly longer'

13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.

Level of support for A96 dualling revealed as ministers renew support

Education

The prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh counts former prime minister Sir Tony Blair among its alumni. Picture: PA

Exclusive Fettes College looks to cut staff in face of rising costs

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

The fund is open to all state-run nurseries, primary and secondary schools.

School librarians to be axed in Glasgow under 'damaging cuts'

Dundee University

Interim head appointed at university after damning report on finances

Environment

People enjoying the warm weather in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens on Thursday. Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave

Water levels could ‘deteriorate quickly’ despite recent wet weather

The Grangemouth complex is one of the biggest single sources of climate-harming greenhouse gases in Scotland, belching out around three million tonnes of emissions each year

SNP will 'not ask the impossible' as weakened climate aims revealed

Unique Scottish beach flights disrupted by mystery weather phenomenon

Health

Mosquito bites can become itchy but it's important not to scratch them.

How to treat a mosquito bite and advice on how to stop getting bitten

Dr Scott Arthur MP, Richard Davidson, Chief Executive of Sarcoma UK, Nicola Crowson, Patient Advocate, Wes Streeting, Health Secretary and Professor Anant Desai, Chair of the British Sarcoma Group

Scottish Government backs review of sarcoma treatment after new report reveals s...

Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with a long term health condition

National charity launches new wellbeing and exercise podcast to help more Scotti...

Konnor's family are very close

'Sickle cell isn't just on Supacell': Konnor Ewudzi and his family open up about...

Crime

The three victims of the fatal crash last July: Connor Page, 21, left; Reece Williams, 23, top right; and Lewis Sodden, 24, bottom right. Pics: Contributed

Woman, 21, charged after crash in Falkirk area left three dead

Two charged over incident which saw woman and horses killed in crash.

Two charged after woman and four horses killed in crash on A737

The former college buildings where police uncovered a major cannabis haul (Pic: Fife Free Press)

£7million drugs haul as police raid former college building in Fife

Detectives in Ayr are appealing for information following an ‘attempted murder’.

Detectives in Ayr appealing for information after ‘attempted murder’

Police were alerted to a body found in a wooded area on the outskirts of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders on Wednesday.

Body found in wooded area during search for missing Scots teenager

A man who raped a 15-year-old girl after following her on a street in Falkirk has been jailed.

Rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on schoolgirl, 15

Future Scotland

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display has dropped to an amazing price

The best Android Auto car display we’ve tested is now incredibly cheap
Looking to give your car a smart upgrade? The best wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display we’ve tested is now on sale for a bargain price.
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Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

Ad Feature Don’t be left in the dark if the power goes down in Scotland

Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Livingston-based ReVentas' pilot plant for plastic recycling.

Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic nets funding

Obituaries

Brian Kellock’s talent took him all over the world but Scotland would always be home (Picture: Jazz Services/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Brian Kellock, acclaimed Scottish jazz pianist

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, renowned Scottish oncologist

Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk

Margaret Mills was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours List

Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

UK Trending

DI NIcki Jennings (Charlotte Spencer) and DI Tony Brightwell (Emun Elliott) are off the sun in the new series of The Gold, on BBC1 (Picture: BBC/Tannadice Pictures/Jean-Paul Malherbe)

Full cast of The Gold and which actors are new for series 2

Busted and McFly at Capital's Summertime Ball

Exact time Summertime Ball 2025 is on TV and how to watch

These are just some of the many playground crazes which have been banned by schools over the years

13 of the biggest playground crazes which have been banned by schools

Millions in National Lottery prizes go unclaimed each year

Were the 80s the best decade in which to be alive? These great retro photos help make the case

17 photos that prove the 80s were the best decade in which to be alive

Toni in Love Island series 12 episode 7

Real reason Love Island won’t air a new episode tonight