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British author Salman Rushdie who was attacked on stage today during an event in New York.

Salman Rushdie 'stabbed in neck' on stage in New York World

Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross: Boris Johnson used 'rude' words when I called for him to resign Politics

Eurovision 2023: Glasgow named on shortlist to host event People

Emergency services respond to incident at Culzean Castle News

Public can expect more help on cost of living from next PM - Boris Johnson Politics

Waste workers plan four-day strikes in pay row Environment

Drought declared for parts of England after extreme weather dries up rivers Environment

Covid vaccines safe in pregnancy, large study confirms Health

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Scotland to meet 'heatwave' criteria as temperatures could hit 30C Weather

Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family World

Fringe Society comes under fire from former board member What's On

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

Vehicle charging points to become mandatory for new builds Transport

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

Hotel chain Travelodge checks in major Scots recruitment drive Business

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

Crime

Security services face new questions to answer over Manchester bombing Columnists

US sex case 'fugitive' changes lawyers again Crime

Fourth alleged ‘Beatles’ terror cell member to appear in court Crime

Natalie McGarry's confiscation hearing postponed to allow for appeal process Politics

Weather

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Heatwave Scotland: Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife Environment

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England Weather

How to see the Sturgeon supermoon this week Weather

Politics

Multiple, growing crises demand real action from political leaders Columnists

Humanity is on a suicidal joyride to hothouse Earth – Professor Bill McGuire Columnists

Sturgeon may be SNP's Sun Queen but 'l’etat n’est pas elle' – John McLellan Columnists

Amid energy crisis, Labour must come up with bold plan to give people hope Columnists

Holyrood blasted over 'overly complicated' plans for business rates appeals Business

Brian Wilson: Energy bills must be capped by government – full stop Columnists

Animal Rebellion should rethink their self-indulgent tactics Columnists

Opinion

Scotland needs to up its game on EV charging points – Scotsman comment Columnists

Suella Braverman's remarks about trans pupils were disturbing – Vic Valentine Columnists

Nicola Sturgeon is spot on - when it comes to Eurovision, it's got to be Glasgow Opinion

Joyce McMillan: Tories' ludicrous plans highlight opposition's lack of vision Columnists

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

People

Festival Diary: Chilling out in the Fringe’s snowglobe theatre experience What's On

Commons Club Restaurant, Edinburgh, review Food and Drink

Director Charlotte Wells and star Paul Mescal on new Scottish film Aftersun What's On

Edinburgh Zoo’s oldest penguin killed by fox People

Dougray Scott 'hated' wearing Rangers top What's On

UNISON confirm strike dates for waste workers in Aberdeenshire People

The Body & Bubbles Package is a good reason to visit Waterloo Place's new Yu Spa Lifestyle

Obituaries

Obituaries: Lamont Dozier, songwriter who helped propel Motown to prominence People

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

Environment

Eco-friendly West Coast tie-up taking timber transit off roads and onto sea Business

Important role of customers in maintaining normal water supply during summer mon... Environment

Community buy-out of Buccleuch land was a triumph for both sides – Benny Higgins Columnists

Obair mhòr ri dheànamh a-thaobh atharrachadh na sìde Columnists

MSP calls for crackdown on barbecues News

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

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

UK News

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

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Sorry Angela, but leaving UK is best chance for Scotland to build fairer future Columnists

TUC: Energy bills 'will cost two months’ wages next year Consumer

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

Government hotel bill for Afghanistan refugees is £1 million a day People

World

Mar-a-Lago raids: Bid to unseal FBI search warrant for Donald Trump's home Politics

Andrew Tate: Who is controversial TikTok star charities say should be banned World

UK to send more weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russian invasion World

Kobe Bryant: Police and firefighters photographed basketball star's body People

Wildfire claims 7,000 hectares of land in France News

Before and after satellite images show damage to airbase in Russian-ruled Crimea World

Read This

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