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Threatening tweet aimed at JK Rowling blasted as 'dangerous' and appallling' National

In the early hours of yesterday morning, Russian missiles hit this residential building in the Ukrainian town of Sergiyvka , near Odesa, killing at least 20 people (Picture: Oleksandr Gimanov/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin's terror tactics show world why he must be defeated – Scotsman comment Columnists

Data Capital: Addressing universal inequalities National

Data Capital: On a mission to save holidays National

History shows unionists need a modern-day Tony Blair to make their case Columnists

Why home insulation should be a great national crusade – Brian Wilson Columnists

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

As recession looms, what's the plan, Mr Johnson? – Scotsman comment Columnists

Third World War now seems possible but there is still hope – Joyce McMillan Columnists

How the UK is failing to cut carbon emissions quickly enough – Andrew Midgley Columnists

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it Columnists

Worldwide party and events ban for all Airbnb properties Staycation

UK must increase its military capabilities to help Nato defend free world Columnists

Covid remains a serious threat so masks should still be used in crowded places Columnists

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon in Glasgow to receive honorary degree National

Sturgeon is acting against the will of the people of Scotland – Pamela Nash Columnists

Is stagflation on its way back? – John McLaren Columnists

How Blair killed off co-operatives as he pursued 'third way' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Shrewd Sturgeon is playing her Indyref cards to maximum effect – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Putin caught Nato with its pants down. Can it rearm in time? – Stuart Crawford Columnists

How social enterprises can transform Scotland's economy – Chris Martin Columnists

Photographers blocked from vantage point over Highland beauty spot National

Sturgeon's gamble must not distract from duties of government – Scotsman says Columnists

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

I was embarrassed when an American had to pick up the litter National

Skye braces itself for holiday season as staffing crisis hits island Heritage

How restoring native predators can help tackle the invasive species crisis Columnists

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

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

Queen in Scotland for traditional week of events National

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

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

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

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion National

Paul McCartney's historic Glastonbury setlist in full What's On

Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday nominated for host of Scottish press awards National

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

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

Starmer right to avoid getting drawn into Tories' nasty strike strategy Columnists

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

Life Sciences: On target to achieve ambitious objective Business

Life Sciences: Vibrant life sciences sector in investors’ sights Business

Raab's plans will see Scotland hit by chilling attitude towards human rights Columnists

Edinburgh Pride: Rail strike will see thousands miss out Travel

SNP and Labour should learn from our new national hero – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Well-dressed sporting stars who are already heroes – Scotsman comment Columnists

Rail strike travel 'chaos'? Don't believe all the hype – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Don’t believe the myths about refugees. Here’s what it’s really like – Anonymous Columnists

EE outage: Mobile network goes down for customers across the UK National

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

SNP should take chance to show up Johnson over cost-of-living payments to rich Columnists

Queen hopes to travel to Scotland for Holyrood Week Heritage

Sexual misconduct case exposes SNP's self-righteous hypocrisy – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Refugee artists show the importance of freedom of expression – Soizig Carey Columnists

Scottish cadaver dog will search for bodies in Ukraine News

Ukraine is being sacrificed for US political interests – Kenny MacAskill MP Columnists

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

Who is Jamal Edwards, and what was the cause of his death National

Bricks as important as clicks in modern retail – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

Johnson's inaction over growing strikes risks fracturing social contract Columnists

Scottish island to protect itself from floods by reviving once-booming industry National

NHS staff are compared to striking miners of the 1970s National

The pillars of Iran’s tyrannical regime are collapsing – Struan Stevenson Columnists

Only the gullible expect Indyref2 next year – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Why Keir Starmer should not show up at Glastonbury as Starmzy – Aidan Smith Columnists

Rise of extremist politics in France is a warning to Scotland and UK Columnists

Councils warn of more swimming pool closures due to chlorine shortage National

Why the West must increase the pressure on Putin – Professor Tim Willasey-Wilsey Columnists

How private businesses can ease the pressure on the NHS – Alastair Stewart Columnists

How living robots could one day patrol the body and repair it – Jamie A Davies Columnists

Why are the rail workers striking? Transport

Travel headache: Only five Scottish rail routes will operate during strikes Travel

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