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Rishi Sunak is the only candidate so far with measures on cost-of-living.

Analysis: Tory party too busy picking new leader to deal with cost of living Politics

The Earth is not flat, even though it appears to be from some perspectives (Picture: Florence Goisnard/AFP via Getty Images)

Beware the nonsense to be found 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

Festival Diary: Boris divides opinions on the Fringe What's On

Meet Tracing Fateh Ali, a travelling salesman on the Isle of Arran Heritage

Sturgeon's Indy confidence should put to the test for real – Scotsman comment Columnists

Climate change link to fall in Scottish wild salmon numbers Environment

More than 1,000 bin workers to strike across 15 Scottish councils Politics

Nicola Sturgeon will 'make a judgment' on whether to lead SNP into next election Politics

cut through the noise

UK heatwave: 'Very high' warning issued for wildfires in eastern and southern Sc... Weather

One dead and three hospitalised in 'devastating' incidents on Skye and Dornie News

Ryan Giggs’s ex was ‘slave to his every need and every demand’ Crime

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

Traveltech trade bodies in Scotland and Catalonia embark on partnership journey Business

Hotel chain Travelodge checks in major Scots recruitment drive Business

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries Transport

Key minister urged to 'urgently' intervene over ferries after food rationing Transport

Cyclist dies after colliding with van in Ayrshire News

Trial on Highlands line set to signal end to practice of waving down trains Transport

Rayner backs Starmer over Labour shadow minister's sacking for strike action Politics

Crime

Alex Jones ruling will not stem the flow of disinformation – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

Lib Dems call for better mental health care for people behind bars in Scotland Health

Suspected US sex case fugitive terrified Glasgow hotel staff Crime

Ryan Giggs had affairs with eight women, ex-girlfriend tells assault trial Crime

Weather

How to see the Sturgeon supermoon this week Weather

Four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures issued as new heatwave looms Weather

Scotland to be hit by another heatwave this week Weather

Households told not to light fires and portable BBQs banned as heatwave looms Weather

Politics

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

Holyrood urged to include pubs and bars in plans to relax outdoor seating rules Business

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Despite the need for GPs, UK visa rules may force me to leave – Dr Eric Fung Columnists

The irony of Trump's complaints about FBI 'assault' on his home Columnists

Nicola Sturgeon: Liz Truss asked me how to get into Vogue magazine Politics

Opinion

Demand to be part of Edinburgh's festivals will only increase – Brian Ferguson What's On

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Record number of women in running for Fringe comedy award should be higher Columnists

People

Records broken at Aboyne Highland Games People

Book festival reveals tickets still available for big-name authors What's On

Archimedes shows how to turn the screw on soaring energy bills Environment

Approval given for Oldmeldrum allotments People

Gleneagles Townhouse launches exhibition of swimming pool photographs Food and Drink

Braemar Farmers Market vows to keep local affordable People

Jump on the bus for a journey through time in Alford People

Obituaries

Obituaries: Dame Olivia Newton-John, singer and actor catapulted to fame by Grea... People

Obituaries: Alan Grant, comics writer who worked on Batman and Judge Dredd People

Obituaries: Ian Arnott, architect who designed Edinburgh's landmark Saltire Cour... People

Environment

Halt bird flu by banning release of game birds for shooters Environment

Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger Columnists

Water of Leith is so low it looks like the river has stopped flowing Columnists

17 stunning pictures that show Scotland from the air People

Fife company launches helping firms with carbon-offsetting via tree-planting Business

Council leader claims there is 'plan B' to stop bins overflowing during festival Politics

US Senate passes key legislation aimed at tackling climate change Environment

UK News

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Everything we know about The Snowman author Raymond Briggs People

WhatsApp: Here are the privacy changes being added in the latest update Lifestyle

China's threats to invade Taiwan mean there must be a 'new world order' Columnists

What ethical standards should we hold politicians to? Columnists

James Bond's enduring appeal is best understood through the books Columnists

World

All you need to know about Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova World

Ukraine says nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in Crimea blasts World

Russia raids home of reporter who quit after on-air protest over war in Ukraine World

Stranded Seine whale dies despite rescue attempts World

Ukraine conflict: Large explosions rock Russian air base in Crimea World

China reaffirms threat of military force to take control of Taiwan World

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