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

Here's what First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in her indyref2 statement today Politics

Nicola Sturgeon's statement on an independence referendum in full Politics

Comment: 'Nicola Sturgeon is acting against the will of the people of Scotland' Politics

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

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

Sex crimes in Scotland reach highest level since 1971 Crime

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

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

Cancer treatment waiting time performance falls to record new low Health

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

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

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

Biggest ever exhibition examining crimes of Burke and Hare set to open What's On

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

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

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

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

Analysis: Nicola Sturgeon’s last roll of the dice risks her career and the indep... Politics

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

Opinion

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

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

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

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

Would you walk out if your workplace ignores climate action? Environment

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

Scottish parents of Long Covid children call for a proper treatment strategy Health

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

From AIs to an unhappy elephant, question of who is a person faces a reckoning Columnists

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

UK News

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

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon in Glasgow to receive honorary degree 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

World

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

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

Russian attack on shopping centre was terrorism says Zelensky World

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

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