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Scottish exam results are due to be released on Tuesday

Scottish exam results will be 'manipulated' to ensure more students fail Education

Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak visits Scotland for the first time during the Conservative Party leadership campaign on August 6. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Sunak vows to help first-time buyers during Edinburgh visit Politics

Man killed ‘by hammer’ during Highland Games event at Dutch castle World

Witness recounts search for girl, 11, who died after going missing at water park National

Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds named in Strictly Come Dancing line-up What's On

Dani Garavelli: Truss and Sunak - who can stick it hardest to the worst-off? Politics

Euan McColm: If the Tavistock is not fit for purpose then nor is the Sandyford Politics

Steam locomotive to help create Victorian-era rail attraction at Glasgow Central Transport

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Key historic buildings remain closed with checks to take a 'couple of years' National

How long will the energy giants' profits rush last? Cost of living

How Ukraine’s librarians mobilised to fight the Russian culture war 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

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Edinburgh Transport

9000 apply for ScotRail train driver jobs Transport

Edinburgh Airport transatlantic traffic soars back to pre-Covid levels Transport

Fate of latest ScotRail dispute too close to call Transport

ScotRail alcohol ban a small price to pay to reduce violence – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Ready2Go Around Inverurie bus initiative extended for a further year Transport

Strike ballot threat after RMT rejects ScotRail pay offer Transport

Crime

Senior councillor left 'terrified and shaken up' after being grabbed by throat Crime

Nicky Campbell's former teacher admits abuse in South African court papers Crime

How did The Crow's Brandon Lee die? Story behind tragic prop gun death Crime

Borders serial stalker and rapist targeted nine of women Crime

Weather

'Critical' warning over water supplies in parts of Scotland Environment

Weather: 'Dry and sunny' for Scotland predict forecasters Weather

'Critical' warning over water supplies in parts of Scotland Environment

State of the Climate: UK is hotter, wetter, sunnier and sinking faster than ever Environment

Politics

Liz Truss promises to cut taxes 'immediately' Politics

Gordon Brown demands urgent action on cost-of-living Politics

Pressure mounts on SNP to provide services for later abortions Politics

Douglas Ross 'is not watching leadership hustings' Politics

Politics is not just about GDP but about what people want – Stewart McDonald MP Columnists

How would a common currency work post-Scottish independence? Politics

Ignoring the SNP ‘dangerously complacent’, says Rishi Sunak Politics

Opinion

Truss might ignore Sturgeon, but she won’t ignore her failures - Brian Monteith Columnists

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Reality of ‘achievements’ is less than wond... Letters

Alexander Brown: Giving up meat taught me food was something to love Opinion

Gaby Soutar: The Festival is here, so let's play Celebrity Spotting Top Trumps Opinion

Overplaying American interests in Taiwan reeks of danger - Brian Wilson Columnists

People

Outgoing festival director calls for long-term funding pledge to secure future What's On

Family joins memorial service for vanished Dunfermline airman Corrie McKeague National

La Clique's new Scottish act, Miranda Menzies, on her hair suspension skills What's On

Edinburgh’s festival season officially launched with Murrayfield spectacular What's On

Alan Cumming on bringing Robert Burns back to life in his new dance show What's On

£2.4m project aims to map ocean’s unsung hero and return oysters to Forth People

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

Obituaries

Obituary: Brian McGuire, journalist turned public relations expert People

Obituaries: Bernard Cribbins, revered actor and entertainer People

Obituaries: David Warner, British actor remembered for The Omen People

Environment

Recycling specialist NWH Group outlines 21-year sustainability plan Business

First water bans set to be ordered in Scotland amid drought warning Environment

Low carbon claim over new Shetland oil field Environment

Isle of May re-opens to public landings after avian flu threat sparked closure People

Farming subsidies can fund damage to nature. That needs to change – Ruth Taylor Columnists

Iceland volcano erupts near airport amid warning to stay away Environment

£2.2 million raised to complete community buyout of Langholm Moor Heritage

UK News

Unpick Sunak's latest offerings and we are left on dismal ground - Scotsman edit... National

Prison threat to ex-BBC DJ who stalked Jeremy Vine Crime

Stars like Dylan and Hendrix will sing the blues in vinyl for Unicef People

Hard Brexit is putting people at risk from toxic chemicals – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Grouse shooting is good for biodiversity as well as the economy – Ross Ewing Columnists

Tiny Emily Bronte manuscript returns to Yorkshire Heritage

World

Government ‘needs a plan’ as Ukrainian host families asked to extend stays World

Worsening relations between US and China as Taiwan tensions grow World

Graffiti artist Banksy's 'lost' West Bank work turns up in Tel Aviv World

Russia undermining safety of Europe's largest nuclear power - MoD World

China sanctions US house speaker Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit Politics

Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than four million dollars World

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Supermarket bills could rise by £60 after new recycling law introduced Read This

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