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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses delegates during the Cop27 summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Picture date: Monday November 7, 2022.

Environment UN climate negotiators ‘reach deal on compensation fund for poor nations’

Two-thirds of MPs should be required to vote in favour of constitutional change, an expert and former civil servant has said.

Politics Support of two thirds of MPs should be required for indyref2 - expert

World Ukraine: 'When we see people at cafes, the nearest apartments are without light'

Politics Lula da Silva wins tight presidential election over far-right Jair Bolsonaro

Politics Brexit mitigation powers used for first time to protect Scots drinking water

Politics Sturgeon accused of 'desperate' arguments over Euro claims

Columnists Scotland's cultural and natural heritage at risk from perfect storm of crises

Columnists Sturgeon's embrace of Truss-style fantasy economics will lead to trouble

People What is in the Indy economic paper unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon today?

National No country better prepared for independence than Scotland, says Sturgeon

Health E-bikes ‘unlikely to help people hit recommended exercise levels’

Politics Italy voters reward Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party, partial results show

Lifestyle EU court largely upholds massive Google Android anti-competition fine

Columnists We all need a little bit of comfort this weekend - Stephen Jardine

Transport Eurostar to axe direct trains to Disneyland Paris

Columnists Challenge to SNP is to present Scexit case without resorting to Brexit tactics

Columnists Pension worries underline need for ministers to act over cost-of-living crisis

Columnists Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger

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

Columnists Please don't break up each glorious part of my island home - Michael Boyle

World Why have tensions risen between Kosovo and Serbia?

Letters Scotsman readers' letters: SNP and Greens should back Passivhaus idea

Columnists Safe drug-consumption rooms should be allowed in Scotland – Scotsman comment

Politics Indy Scotland likely to need border checks, not passport control, says expert

Columnists Scotland consumes about twice as much as we need for a good life – Richard Dixon

Columnists Can Boris Johnson, a law-breaking, serial liar, be trusted? – Scotsman comment

Columnists These constant attacks on Westmninster show a lack of respect for who we are

Columnists Unionists at a standstill with their case against independence - Joyce McMillan

Columnists Scotland needs to drive harder towards clean air goals - Dr Richard Dixon

Politics Johnson says plan to override parts of Brexit agreement 'no big deal'

Politics What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

Columnists Shortage of airport staff is just the tip of Brexit iceberg – Scotsman comment

Read This Millions face roaming charges for using mobiles abroad from today

Politics No reason NI Protocol plans should affect Scottish exports, says George Eustice

Politics Liz Truss set to announce plans to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Letters Readers' Letters: Oil would make go-it-alone Scotland wealthy

Columnists Finland in Nato would bring spirit of 'sisu' to defence of democratic ideals

Politics Scotland 'richest' country to ever pursue independence, argues former SNP MSP

Read This Martin Lewis issues 10 important travel checks ahead of going abroad

World Evacuation of Mariupol residents continues as Zelensky hails ‘vital’ corridor

World Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen clash in presidential debate

World Zelensky says next few days of war are crucial

Columnists Boris Johnson’s Global Britain is beginning to take shape - Brian Monteith

Books Book review: The Age of the Strongman, by Gideon Rachman

Read This Payouts for cancelled or delayed flights to be cut to £57 under shake-up

Columnists UK is failing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin's forces – Angus Robertson

World Watch: Emotional scenes as Biden thanks Ukrainian ambassador in State of Union

Health The oligarch hit by sanctions who owns a major UK health brand

Columnists Why Ukraine crisis leaves Angela Merkel's reputation in tatters - Brian Monteith

World Emotional Ukrainian President insists forces are holding Russians at bay

World What is Nord Stream 2 and what is its role in Russia's war on Ukraine?

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World Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does President Vladimir Putin want?

Columnists SNP can't dismiss independence questions with Brexiteer bluster – Scotsman says

Columnists Starmer’s dismissal of rejoining EU makes case for leaving UK – Laura Waddell

Columnists What independence would mean for the Scotland-England Border – Dr Alison Smith

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