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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: People participate in a candlelight vigil at Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than a dozen others

Henry Maitles: We must condemn antisemitism, not weaponise it

House by builders, Makar

House by builders, Makar

Lesley Riddoch: Could this prototype home be a game-changer for Highland living?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet Meeting at the White House

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet Meeting at the White House

David Pratt: Is Trump’s ‘phony’ war in Venezuela about to become a ‘real’ one?

Reversing the two-child benefit cap is considered to be one of most cost-effective ways of reducing child poverty, The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said

Reversing the two-child benefit cap is considered to be one of most cost-effective ways of reducing child poverty, The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said

BBC Question Time

Assa Samake-Roman: The myth of ‘generous welfare’ needs to be put to bed

Reform UK is about to buy its way into the Scottish Parliament thanks to the cash it’s given by a small number of extremely rich donors

Reform UK is about to buy its way into the Scottish Parliament thanks to the cash it’s given by a small number of extremely rich donors

2026 Holyrood election

Paul Kavanagh: Reform UK is about to buy its way into the Scottish Parliament

Supporters of the Palestine Action hunger strikers protest in Parliament square

Supporters of the Palestine Action hunger strikers protest in Parliament square

Richie Venton: We must not allow these political prisoners to die

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament

Nick Rodger: A rallying cry for Rory as the outstanding candidate for SPOTY prize

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer host a VE Day 80th Anniversary street party

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer host a VE Day 80th Anniversary street party

Steph Paton: There’s so much that makes Keir Starmer far from ‘inoffensive’

File image of a sign for toilets

File image of a sign for toilets

Gender reform row

Complaint about man's behaviour in toilet led to me being investigated

When we say It’s Scotland’s Energy, we are recognising that this country produces far more energy than we consume, yet ordinary Scots are not seeing the benefit

When we say It’s Scotland’s Energy, we are recognising that this country produces far more energy than we consume, yet ordinary Scots are not seeing the benefit

These are the myths and the facts about Scotland's energy

If the radical left truly wants to represent the progressive parts of the populace, then at least to some extent it also must look like and feel like them too

If the radical left truly wants to represent the progressive parts of the populace, then at least to some extent it also must look like and feel like them too

The radical left has become a preserve of old (and white) men

People take part in a protest against the UK Government's proscription of Palestine Action in Edinburgh

People take part in a protest against the UK Government's proscription of Palestine Action in Edinburgh

Palestine Action

Tommy Sheppard: Labour are wasting police time by making criminals of normal people

Donald Trump is claiming that European civilisation is under threat because of our tolerance, most especially towards migration

Donald Trump is claiming that European civilisation is under threat because of our tolerance, most especially towards migration

Richard Murphy: Trump’s right that Europe has problems – but wrong about the cause

I am a life-long nationalist – but I am also a realist and have looked at the currency issue with an open, pragmatic mind

I am a life-long nationalist – but I am also a realist and have looked at the currency issue with an open, pragmatic mind

Scottish currency

I’m a realist on Scotland's currency – it should use the pound after independence

John Swinney is right that 'It’s Scotland’s Energy' but it’s still the case that 'It’s Scotland’s Oil'

John Swinney is right that 'It’s Scotland’s Energy' but it’s still the case that 'It’s Scotland’s Oil'

Why we have to keep on making most of Scotland’s oil and gas

Vitaliy Kim agreed to be photographed outside the ruins of what had been his previous office and headquarters

Vitaliy Kim agreed to be photographed outside the ruins of what had been his previous office and headquarters

David Pratt: Donald Trump is trying to rig the geopolitical game

Donald Trump is incapable of accepting that Russia is the aggressor, or that rewarding land grabs sets a dangerous precedent

Donald Trump is incapable of accepting that Russia is the aggressor, or that rewarding land grabs sets a dangerous precedent

Donald Trump’s move to weaken Nato leaves Europe at mercy of Putin’s Russia

You can’t open a Scottish newspaper without encountering a story from gender wars – demanding deference to a court judgment, or slamming them, with new cases launching, being resisted, being appealed – often all in the same breath

You can’t open a Scottish newspaper without encountering a story from gender wars – demanding deference to a court judgment, or slamming them, with new cases launching, being resisted, being appealed – often all in the same breath

Media doesn’t reflect the reality of Sandie Peggie case ambiguities

What we need is something worth speaking Gaelic for, not just another reason to feel guilty about not speaking it enough

What we need is something worth speaking Gaelic for, not just another reason to feel guilty about not speaking it enough

There needs to be a reason to use Gaelic beyond governmental box-ticking

All Under One Banner march for independence, Edinburgh. Marchers in Holyrood park before the march... Photograph by Colin Mearns.5 October 2019..

All Under One Banner march for independence, Edinburgh. Marchers in Holyrood park before the march... Photograph by Colin Mearns.5 October 2019..

Podcasting culture is everywhere in Scotland. What does that mean for independence?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks to the media during an AI summit in 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks to the media during an AI summit in 2023

Mhairi Black: Why we must boycott companies like Spotify and Elon Musk's X

A USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 (Photo by Simon Galloway/Getty Images)

A USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 (Photo by Simon Galloway/Getty Images)

There is a worrying new detail in UK plans for nuclear-capable jets

The European flag (right) replaced the Union flag outside the European Parliament in Brussels after Brexit. Photo: PA

The European flag (right) replaced the Union flag outside the European Parliament in Brussels after Brexit. Photo: PA

Europe is under attack from all sides. Scotland must be able to help defend it

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie does not seem to prioritise correcting editorial mistakes when it comes to Scotland

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie does not seem to prioritise correcting editorial mistakes when it comes to Scotland

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

The real scandal isn't the Question Time error. It's the BBC's response

It’s time for a new generation to have their say on our future

It’s time for a new generation to have their say on our future

Gillian Mackay: While the media focuses on Reform, another party is growing

Jordan Bardella, centre left, president of the far-right National Rally party

Jordan Bardella, centre left, president of the far-right National Rally party

Mark Brown: Beware the 'patriotic alliance' between Jordan Bardella and Nigel Farage

First Minister John Swinney speaking at the launch of the SNP's 'It's Scotland's energy' campaign

First Minister John Swinney speaking at the launch of the SNP's 'It's Scotland's energy' campaign

How the SNP have it all mixed up on 'Scotland's energy' and independence

This is a stock image of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda from the film Wicked. See PA Feature BEAUTY Halloween. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature BEAUTY Halloween. PA Photo. Photo credit should read:

This is a stock image of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda from the film Wicked. See PA Feature BEAUTY Halloween. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature BEAUTY Halloween. PA Photo. Photo credit should read:

Kelly Given: Wicked helps represent reality of autism – even if it didn’t mean to

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort

David Pratt: Donald Trump’s 'security strategy' has 'allies' quaking

When the PM refuses to even defend his party’s mayor of London from the president’s racist tirades, it’s clear that no-one but ourselves will be able to protect Scotland’s democracy

When the PM refuses to even defend his party’s mayor of London from the president’s racist tirades, it’s clear that no-one but ourselves will be able to protect Scotland’s democracy

Lesley Riddoch: Keir Starmer fiddles as Donald Trump burns European principles

With power comes responsibility, and those seeking it next May must set out to protect everyone in Scotland and be prepared to go as far as possible in securing strong legal safeguards for our fundamental rights

With power comes responsibility, and those seeking it next May must set out to protect everyone in Scotland and be prepared to go as far as possible in securing strong legal safeguards for our fundamental rights

Scotland's leaders must be prepared to go as far as possible for our human rights

Falkirk protest

Falkirk protest

On Human Rights Day, let's ask for compassion, for peace, and for understanding

05.24 Pro-Palestine protestors outside Hampden Park before Scotland v Israel Women’s European Championship Qualifier. May 2024 - Please credit Fraser Wilson.

05.24 Pro-Palestine protestors outside Hampden Park before Scotland v Israel Women’s European Championship Qualifier. May 2024 - Please credit Fraser Wilson.

I’m calling foul over Barclays’ sponsorship of Hampden Park

First Minister John Swinney launched the It’s Scotland’s Energy campaign on Monday

First Minister John Swinney launched the It’s Scotland’s Energy campaign on Monday

Assa Samake-Roman: ‘It’s Scotland’s Energy’ so why are we giving it away?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa in Falkirk, with Malcolm Offord (centre) who was announced by Nigel Farage as the latest defector to join the party during the rally in Falkirk

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa in Falkirk, with Malcolm Offord (centre) who was announced by Nigel Farage as the latest defector to join the party during the rally in Falkirk

Paul Kavanagh: Falkirk rally proof Reform are all about what they claim to be against

Shona Craven: Netflix's growth could be a blessing in disguise

Unity March & Rally demo by Stand Up to Racism Scotland / Falkirk for All

Unity March & Rally demo by Stand Up to Racism Scotland / Falkirk for All

Richie Venton: Scotland’s trade union movement must step up effort against far right

Tiger Woods is the chairman of the PGA Tour's Future Competitions Committee

Tiger Woods is the chairman of the PGA Tour's Future Competitions Committee

Nick Rodger: Keep the head down and see what comes out in the golfing wash

Girlguiding said at the time that it was a 'decision we would have preferred not to make'

Girlguiding said at the time that it was a 'decision we would have preferred not to make'

Ellie Gomersall: Girlguiding and the Women’s Institute forced decisions are ludicrous

Labour MP Sarah Champion said at least 60,000 have been murdered in El Fasher

Labour MP Sarah Champion said at least 60,000 have been murdered in El Fasher

Peter Oborne: Is UK complicit in not one but two genocides?

Question Time had an ‘immigration special’ – though that subject never seems to be off its agenda

Question Time had an ‘immigration special’ – though that subject never seems to be off its agenda

Jonathon Shafi: Socialist case for immigration can reach where the neoliberals fail

The real indictment of this Labour Government is not its parsimony when it comes to benefits policies, but its lack of purpose when it comes to tackling the structural inequality which mandates poverty

The real indictment of this Labour Government is not its parsimony when it comes to benefits policies, but its lack of purpose when it comes to tackling the structural inequality which mandates poverty

Tommy Sheppard: Structural fix needed on poverty – not sticking plasters

The bonds are aimed at attracting overseas investment, reflecting our Government’s obsession with attracting foreign investment

The bonds are aimed at attracting overseas investment, reflecting our Government’s obsession with attracting foreign investment

What lies hidden underneath Scottish Government’s ‘kilts’?

Pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) demonstrate in Malmo, Sweden, on May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) demonstrate in Malmo, Sweden, on May 9, 2024

Eurovision Song Contest

Kenny MacAskill: Boycotting Eurovision won’t have been easy decision

Scotland’s banking sector has been retreating from Scotland for years

Scotland’s banking sector has been retreating from Scotland for years

Scottish currency

Richard Murphy: Scotland’s banks, not its currency, hold the key to real independence

Hind Rajab was six years old when she was killed by Israeli forces Image: Rajab family

Hind Rajab was six years old when she was killed by Israeli forces Image: Rajab family

Hind Rajab should be alive. A peaceful future for Gaza starts with accountability

Mercat Tours of the Vaults

Mercat Tours of the Vaults

Robin McKelvie: Enjoying Edinburgh in a different wintry light

Mother assisting autistic son

Mother assisting autistic son

Katie Maguire: Politicians and media must stop pushing false narratives about autism

A general view of Court 2 at Inner London Crown Court

A general view of Court 2 at Inner London Crown Court

Andrew Tickell: England’s legal folly exposes bizarre reliance on amateur magistrates

A small business warehouse worker owner packing and labelling eco friendly brown paper

A small business warehouse worker owner packing and labelling eco friendly brown paper

Rhoda Meek: We all want green solutions, but are we all willing to pay the price?

Ruth Wishart: Finally, Keir Starmer acknowledges the Brexit elephant in the UK’s room

Local activists have accused Target of allowing ICE officers to stage in their parking lots

Local activists have accused Target of allowing ICE officers to stage in their parking lots

Mark Brown: Hatemonger-in-chief Donald Trump has new targets

Glasgow is a multilingual city, its own indigenous languages are already multiple with Scots, Gaelic, sign language and English

Glasgow is a multilingual city, its own indigenous languages are already multiple with Scots, Gaelic, sign language and English

Alison Phipps: Monolingualism was invented to serve capitalism and colonialism

Rural depopulation is a pressing issue, and there is more that needs to be done to address it

Rural depopulation is a pressing issue, and there is more that needs to be done to address it

Kate Forbes: We must put all the pieces together on rural depopulation