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Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends the 'Popular Conservatives' conference, presumably unaware of the irony

Liz Truss legal letter is tone deaf and beyond embarrassing Alexander Brown

The first full moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon.

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Astronauts tight-lipped on who was ill in long space station mission

The contenders: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

'Two opposite visions' - US nationals in Scotland have their say

My Secret Food Tours party: from l to r: Brianne, Colin and Renee Duffy, Gaby Soutar and Carlos Anton Moya

'So delicious!' The Edinburgh food tour converting Americans to haggis

Nairn's Sandy Scott, fourth from the left, celebrates with his fellow 2025 Korn Ferry Tour card winners after the end of the PGA Tour Americas. Picture: PGA Tour Americas

Fast-finishing Sandy Scott secures step up to PGA Tour's feeder circuit

Ireland's Aine Donegan and Hannah Darling of Scotland pictured representing Great Britain & Ireland in the afternoon fourballs on day on of the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Hannah Darling helps Catriona Matthew's GB&I team draw day one in Curtis Cup

GB&I captain Catriona Matthew pictured during a practice round prior to the Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Matthew bids to work her captain's magic in Curtis Cup

US Vice President Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump according to the poll

YouGov poll reveals four-month high for Harris against Donald Trump

Why suburban women's love of Trump means victory certain in sexist USA Jane Bradley

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Why Trump has already won and Democrats have only themselves to blame Paul Wilson

Keegan Bradley, right, shakes hands with Jamie Donaldson after their singles match in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

US Ryder Cup captain named: Surprise choice after Tiger Woods turns it down

handout photo issued by American Society for Nutrition of a more-processed (left) and less-processed (right) breakfast.

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’

Stephen Gallacher is delighted to have been reappointed as Europe's Junior Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 match in New York. Picture: Ryder Cup Europe

Gallacher excited to fill Junior Ryder Cup captain role in New York

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Delight as volunteers complete West Highland Way Wheelchair Challange

A couple married in Glencoe by Loch Achtriochtan, a popular National Trust for Scotland location for those chosing to elope. PIC: National Trust for Scotland /Christina Smith

Couples say 'I don't' to the big wedding and yes to eloping to Scotland

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Green Jacket being introduced as the winner's prize in the Masters. Picture: The Masters

Martin Dempster's Masters 2024 diary: Sandy's story and final call for Verne

Brian Cox's starring role in hit drama Succession should help persuade American acts to appear at Edinburgh's Festival Fringe (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Fringe's future looks brighter with Brian Cox rounding up US talent

Liel Abada has left Celtic for Charlotte FC in the MLS.

Celtic sell Abada to MLS side: full statement, fee, multiple suitors

February's full moon is known as the Snow Moon.

When to see February's Snow Moon and how it got its name

Explainer What is Haggis made of? Is it Scottish? Why is it banned in the USA?

RAF Buchan at Boddam will feature in the new book.

Cold war activities at RAF Buchan feature in new book

Bob MacIntyre has been pleased with the early benefits of being based in Floirda at this time of the year after barely being able to pick up a club at home in Oban due to the recent wet weather. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre braced for big 'culture change' but 'wowed' by new Florida base

A wolf moon will appear over the UK this month.

When to see the Wolf Moon - the first full moon of 2024

Skiing: AI might destroy us, but first it's going to make snowsports better

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas chat during the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Thomas calls for Ryder Cup to be played on 'neutral' course

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Squid Game The Challenge: Scots competitor tells of his time on Netflix show

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Princes Street planners should remember how the inner-city ring road panned out Aidan Smith

DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley is 'excited about the possibilities' from the latest initiative to come from the circuit's Strategic Alliance with the DP World Tour. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

PGA Tour members offered new DP World Tour category

Donald Trump is not above the law, according to federal prosecutors in the US (Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Trump struggles with gag order as prosecutors claim he's 'not above the law'

Despite Ed Miliband's ukele ode to windfarms, nuclear is the answer to net zero Paul Wilson

Defending champion Ryan Fox gestures ahead of teeing off on the first hole on the Old Course during a practice round prior to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Honorary European Fox 'bloody chuffed' with Ryder Cup result

David Howell speaks in a press conference ahead of making a record 722nd appearance on the 10th anniversary of his Alfred Dunhill Links Championship win. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Howell delighted to be proved right when he said 'don't panic' after 2021 rout

Winning Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald reads the morning newspapers at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome the morning after leading Europe to victory in the Italian capital. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Hungover Donald says he'll 'consider' staying on as Ryder Cup captain

Captain Luke Donald and Team Europe pose with the Ryder Cup after their victory at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

So much for US dominance in Ryder Cup as Europe reign in Rome

Europe regain Ryder Cup with impressive Rome victory

Justin Rose and Robert MacIntyre of Team Europe celebrate after the Scot holed a key birdie putt on the 13th green during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches in the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

MacIntyre earns Ryder Cup 'stripe' but now aims to climb his 'Everest'

Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland celebrate winning their match 9&7 during the Saturday morning foursomes matches in Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Another record for Europeans in Rome as star US duo suffer embarrassment

Luke Donald, captain of Team Europe speaks in a press conference following the Friday afternoon fourball matches in the Ryder Cup in Rome. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup reaction: Europe 'back in saddle', US illness, Koepka's swipe at Rahm
Luke Donald, the European captain, savoured a record-equalling five-point lead after the opening day of the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome but urged his players to be “...

Bob MacIntyre tees off on the 12th hole at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

'Shinty on steriods': MacIntyre on Ryder Cup debut as two songs adapted for Scot

Jon Rahm celebrates with Mick Donaghy, Tyrrell Hatton's caddie, after the Spaniard almost holed his tee shot at the seventh in the opening session of the 44th Ryder Cup. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Europe create history with 4-0 clean sweep in opening session

Bob MacIntyre smiles on the 2nd green during practice ahead of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Picture: Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images.

MacIntyre paired with Justin Rose in first-day fourballs in Ryder Cup

Bob MacIntyre of Team Europe acknowledges the crowd during the opening ceremony for the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

It's time for golfing gladiators to do battle after filmstar strolls in Rome

US captain Tom Watson and his players celebrate winning the 1993 Ryder Cup at The Belfry - the last time the Americans won on this side of the Atlantic. Picture: Chris Cole/Getty Images.

Gallacher on being last European Ryder Cup captain to lose at home

Brooks Koepka waits for the US team official team portraits ahead of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images.

US 'harder hit over LIV Golf factor in Rome' in Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg of Team Europe pictured in the build up to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Gallacher's gym chat with McIlroy about Ryder Cup rookie Aberg

European Junior Ryder Cup captain Stephen Gallacher poses with Renato Paratore after the Italian, who plays on the DP World Tour, turned up to support the home team in the event at Golf Nazionale in Viterbo, Italy. Picture: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.

Stephen Gallacher's 'awesome' European side in control in Junior Ryder Cup

Max Homa of Team USA gestures during a practice round prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Max Homa says ties in team golf leave 'bad taste in mouth'

Bob MacIntyre of Team Europe speaks in a press conference ahead of the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

MacIntyre set to be inspired by European legends Seve and Monty

Connor Graham and Sean Keeling pose before the start of the foursomes on day one of the Junior Ryder Cup at Golf Nazionale in Rome. Picture: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.

Graham shines for Europe in 'day of two halves' in Junior Ryder Cup

US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson speaks to the media during a joint press conference at Marco Simone Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Gentle jousting rather than gladiators battle in first captains Ryder Cup chat

Stephen Gallacher has been named captain of the European Junior Ryder Cup team.

Gallacher aims to land first blow for Europe in Ryder Cup week in Rome

Team Europe react on the 18th green during day one of the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Solheim Cup Day One: How Europe recovered to keep hopes alive

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