A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. Police are investigating with Greek authorities, awaiting cause of death determination.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, near the Cairngorms wildfire, can return home after evacuation; major incident status lifted due to reduced risk following fire breaks and progress.
Residents of Nethy Bridge, evacuated due to a large wildfire in Cairngorms National Park, can return home after the immediate threat was neutralized by firefighting efforts.
Scotland secured three medals in a 45-minute span at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including two golds, with Duncan Scott, Stephen Clegg, and Faye Rogers contributing to the haul.
Duncan Scott won the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a Games record. Training partner Tom Dean took bronze after the pair raced together from the start.
Edinburgh has become Scotland's first city to implement a 5% overnight tourist tax, capped at five nights, effective Friday. The levy aims to raise £50m annually for local improvements, but faces concerns over visitor deterrence and administrative complexity.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, on his fourth day, launched his "Number 10 North" initiative in Manchester, aiming to decentralize government functions and promote UK-wide growth. He met with Scottish and Welsh First Ministers in Glasgow, avoiding independence talks, and faces skepticism over funding and genuine fiscal devolution.
Scottish athletes express a profound sense of identity and camaraderie when competing for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, describing it as a warmer, more intimate experience compared to representing Team GB, rooted in shared culture and childhood memories.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow opened with a unique ceremony featuring King Charles, Queen Camilla, and a mechanical Loch Ness monster, despite budget cuts. King Charles used the occasion to advocate for ocean pollution reduction, while questions linger about the Games' future viability.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected the possibility of a new Scottish independence referendum, stating it would divert from efforts to boost the economy and tackle the cost of living. He conveyed this stance to Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow, emphasizing a focus on practical measures and devolution.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aim to redefine their future with a simplified, cost-effective model, expanded Para programme, and new broadcasting deal. Key athletes like Adam Peaty and Shericka Jackson return, while India faces reduced medal opportunities but eyes future hosting bids.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, has been identified as a serial rapist who attacked at least nine women over 14 years, including sex workers and two female police officers. His offending came to light after a 2012 victim reported him, triggering a major anti-corruption inquiry.
Five-time Commonwealth champion bowler Alex Marshall and two-time judo champion Sarah Adlington will be Scotland's flagbearers at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow. England and Wales also announced their flagbearers.
The European Commission expects EU generic medicines to be exempt from new U.S. tariffs announced by Donald Trump, citing a 2025 transatlantic trade deal. Trump's plan, aiming to boost U.S. pharmaceutical production, proposes 100% tariffs on generic drugs by 2028, escalating to 200% in 2029.
Josh Kerr, fresh off a mile world record, aims to fulfill his childhood dream by winning gold for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a city with personal significance for the middle-distance runner.
Sean McCann, younger brother of Madeleine McCann, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for a strong performance to aid his 2028 Olympic bid.
Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games again, but with less fanfare than 2014 due to a scaled-back, low-cost approach after Victoria's withdrawal. Construction in George Square and lower ticket sales mark a quieter event, though organizers and some locals see it as a success given the circumstances.
Former Met Commissioner Paul Condon admitted at the spycops inquiry that undercover surveillance of Stephen Lawrence's family in the 1990s was institutionally racist. He apologized for the "horrendous" abuses by the Special Demonstration Squad, citing systemic failure to supervise the unit.
World number two Luke Humphries was eliminated from the World Matchplay after a surprise first-round loss to Cameron Menzies, who secured a 10-7 victory. Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price overcame Martin Schindler 11-9, and Rob Cross defeated Danny Noppert 10-3 to advance to the second round.
Matteullah Siddiqi was found guilty in Glasgow of exploiting a 14-year-old schoolboy to sell crack cocaine and heroin, one of Scotland's first convictions of its kind under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act. The boy was forced to skip school and stay in drug dens before teachers intervened. Siddiqi, 20, faces a lengthy prison term.
Scottish runner Josh Kerr set a new world mile record (3:42.66) at London Stadium. Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Nicola Olyslagers also secured Diamond League victories, demonstrating strong form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The European Commission has provided the US with a list of hundreds of EU products, including cheese, wine, and medical devices, totaling €150 billion in exports, for exemption from 15% US tariffs agreed upon in a 2025 trade deal. This follows the EU's removal of its own tariffs on US industrial goods.
A new collection of essays on Brexit, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is criticized for its lack of focus on "English nationalism" and the reasons behind Brexit's support in England. Despite acknowledging Brexit's economic failure, the book struggles to explain the continued influence of figures like Nigel Farage.
Parents in Scotland are calling for a new law to combat school bullying, arguing that current inclusion policies protect bullies over victims. Cases of severe physical assaults on children have led to calls for consistent, legally binding procedures for schools to address bullying.
