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A German, Union Jack and an EU flag in the courtyard of the Chancellory with the cupola of the Reichstag building that hosts the German Parliament in the background. PIC: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

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Tilda Swinton and Richard Linklater are just two of the names scheduled for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

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A Christmas market

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Mary the elephant takes a shower.

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Here are the top 10 best performing defenders at Euro 2024. Cr: Getty Images.

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Gareth Southgate and England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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Who are the favourites to win Euro 2024? Cr: Alex Livesey

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Callum Ryan, 23, who flew to a Euros fan zone in Germany and says it cost him just 74p more than going to one in the UK.

Watch: Brit flies to German Euros fan zone for price of staying in UK

Mark Baxter, 33, was told by Edinburgh Royal Infirmary staff he was the youngest person they’d ever treated with a broken hip

'Youngest hip patient' aiming to qualify for marathon months after surgery

Stuart Bowie is undertaking a ‘kilt walk’ every month for the next year in aid of Andy's Man Club

Why one Scottish man is doing a kilt walk every month across a whole year

Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

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The former villa of Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels on the Bogensee site, near the town of Wandlitz, about 25 miles north of Berlin. Picture: Patrick Pleul/dpa via AP

Berlin government offers to give away villa once owned by Joseph Goebbels

David Young, Partner and Head of International Funds & Asset Management at Pinsent Masons

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Joe Biden can stop the war in Gaza by cutting US aid to Israel Kenny MacAskill

People take part in the 'Aurat March' or women's march, an annual socio-political demonstration held to observe International Women's Day, in Karachi, Pakistan.

How is International Women’s Day marked around the world?

Trains can be a delight… when you have a good book as a companion

Passions: Reading on the train doesn't distract from the journey, it enhances it

After a high-flying career Ruth Schroeck settled in Portobello (Picture: University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany)

Scotsman Obituaries: Ruth Schroeck, Professor of Nursing who taught in Edinburgh

Mum's the Word. Pic: Adobe

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After dismal COP28, politicians who offer hope will reap huge electoral rewards Joyce McMillan

Where will you fly next? Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

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The artwork for Pink Mario's single Elgin Cathedral.

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This is what it can be like to live with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder Laura Waddell

Robert Henke PIC: Pieter Kers

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Scotland’s wind farms could be supplying up to ten per cent of Europe’s projected hydrogen import demand by the mid-2030s (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Scotland become Europe’s energy saviour? - Jeremy Grant

David Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd (Picture: Laurence Winram Photography)

It’s clear rent controls don’t work,so why continue with the policies? - David A...

You only need a decent pair of running shoes to get started in the sport. Picture: Getty

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Author Eleanor Thom

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Growler (PIC Kyle Ferguson)

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The new Elbphilharmonie opera house, Hamburg. Pic: Contributed

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Lloyd Cole PIC: Paul Shoul

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Dundee artist Saoirse Amira Anis prepares for her performances at Art Night Dundee this Saturday. Picture: Neil Hanna

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Allie Warren, Global Head of Marketing and Communications at Distill Ventures

Women are making inroads into the ‘male’ drinks industry - Allie Warren

Trans marathon runner apologises after backlash for entering as female

Eilish McColgan has revealed that she is battling a knee injury ahead of the London Marathon.

McColgan emerges as late injury doubt for London Marathon due to knee injury

Emma Burke Newman, an experienced cyclist, was killed at a junction on a road in Glasgow in January

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King Charles speech in Bundestag was met with standing ovations.

King Charles get standing ovation for Bundestag speech in German

King Charles III is visiting Germany this week

King Charles III begins first overseas state visit in Germany
King Charles and the Queen Consort will take part in a three day visit of Germany

Katakolo, one of the filming locations of Triangle of Sadness, is accessible in just over two hours by ferry and car making it the perfect day trip from Zante.

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King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

David Smith

Scottish security guard David Smith jailed for 13 years for Russia spying

Defence Minister Ben Wallace swears live on BBC Breakfast

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts causing major flooding on nearby streets.

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts open

Debris are seen in front of the Radisson Blu hotel, where a huge aquarium located in the hotel's lobby burst this morning.

Giant aquarium explodes in Berlin hotel

Dr Karin McPherson speaking to students at the University of Edinburgh in 1993

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Karin McPherson, expert in East German literature

An artist's impression of David Smith appearing at the Old Bailey, London.

Scottish security guard at British Embassy in Berlin admits spying for Russia

Sir Rod Stewart renting and furnishing a home for Ukrainian refugee family of seven who fled war

Sir Rod Stewart rents and furnishes UK home for Ukrainian refugees

Olympian Eliud Kipchoge breaks world record in Berlin Marathon

Camille O’Sullivan is performing as part of Underbelly's programme at the Fringe. Picture: Barry McCall

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Muir won the title ahead of Ireland's Ciara Mageean.

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Val McDermid PIC: Pako Mera

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EasyJet is allowing customers to drop off their luggage at certain airports the evening before they travel (Photo: Getty Images)

EasyJet now lets customers drop bags off night before to ease travel chaos

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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