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Firefightersbattle a blaze in a mall hit by a Russian missile strike in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, killing at least two and injuring dozens more, Ukraine's President said.

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

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a summit on abortion care in Edinburgh (Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire).

Scottish Government considering ‘test council’ for abortion protest buffer zones Health

Why have people in Tokyo been told to ration electricity? World

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

Queen in Scotland for traditional week of events National

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

Boris Johnson says questions over his leadership 'settled' Politics

Award-winning traditional coaching inn in spectacular highland setting, on sale ... Homes and Gardens

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Nicola Sturgeon: Push for indyref2 now a 'Scottish democracy movement' Politics

Cockburns of Leith opens its first bottle shop in Edinburgh's New Town Heritage

Why did 21 teenagers die at a South African nightclub? 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

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

Derek Mackay breaks silence over CalMac ferries fiasco in new Holyrood evidence Politics

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

Things can go very wrong very fast when working offshore - Calum Crighton Columnists

Neglect the need to build business equity and pay a high price - Rob Aberdein 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

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

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

The Steamie: Independence bluster, Boris Johnson and SNP bullying Politics

Landlords claim strengthening of tenant rights could 'decimate' rental market Politics

The next general election is still Boris Johnson’s to lose - Brian Monteith Columnists

Opinion

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

Readers' letters: Minimum alcohol pricing policy has failed Letters

Making green zero VAT pay – Grant Mackay Columnists

Let’s make the pro bono culture second nature for everyone in the legal sector -... Columnists

The right to roam also brings responsibilities - Louise Jones Columnists

People

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

HydraFacial's Glowvolution tour is coming to St James Quarter Lifestyle

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall reported to be divorcing People

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

Photographer who documented Iraq and Afghanistan turns focus onto Scotland What's On

Food banks forced to cut services as rocketing demand meets falling donations Cost of living

How pupils in a school in the west of Scotland are rocking the world Education

Obituaries

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

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

Obituaries: Ian Balfour, Scottish lawyer, author, theologian and historian People

Environment

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

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

Two days sold out as Royal Highland Show returns with bang after Covid What's On

Otter's horrific death prompts warning to Scottish anglers Environment

COP15: Delayed UN nature summit moves from China to Canada as Covid hits plans Environment

UK News

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

By-election results show how tactical voting puts all Tory seats at risk Columnists

UK needs a strong, competent and caring leader as crisis grows. Johnson must go Columnists

Cost of living crisis shows the need to radically redesign our economy Columnists

World

Family fury as woman dies of organ failure after going to hospital for knee op World

MSPs to play football against Belarusians World

Biden declares ‘lives will be saved’ as he signs landmark gun legislation World

Massive bombardment' of Ukraine continues as tensions mount over invasion World

US bans popular vaping brand World

Suspected terror-linked shooting in Oslo kills two and wounds 21 World

Read This

Flog It star Paul Martin to make antiques road trip to Bamburgh Castle Read This

Going Green - Cut down on the use of electronic toys and green your tech Read This

Fragrant 65p house plant will stop flies entering your home this summer Read This

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