This article explores diverse political landscapes, from film financing's influence to Congolese refugees fleeing conscription and Gen Z's gender role divisions. Read more...

Georgia Toffolo and James Watt surprised fans with a low-key wedding in Scotland, followed by a luxurious honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands. Read more...

From MeToo dramas facing censorship to monster-hunting video games conquering the world and samurai westerns in Scotland, Japan's influence on film is diverse and complex. Read more...

A look at the week's top sports stories including Rodgers' potential move, Humphries' victory, the Cheltenham bonus, Liverpool's financial report, and sexism reporting. Read more...

Donald Trump receives an invitation for a UK state visit from King Charles, announces a "$5 million golden card" residency program, and faces scrutiny over alleged ties to Russia. Read more...

Lloyds Banking Group grapples with technical glitches affecting online banking services and a significant overstatement of interest-bearing deposits reported to the Bank of England. Read more...

From solo adventures in Las Vegas to overnight train journeys in Scotland, discover unique travel experiences filled with relaxation and unexpected challenges. Read more...

Andrew and Tristan Tate leave Romania, possibly heading to Trump. Meanwhile, a British woman wins her appeal in the Ayia Napa gang-rape case. A shocking Fritzl-style case also unfolds. Read more...

Discover budget-friendly spiritual destinations for 2025 and the Edinburgh hotel hilariously nicknamed the "poop emoji" that won Scottish Hotel of the Year. Read more...

An Australian ferry faces issues in Scotland while the University of Edinburgh grapples with a massive financial deficit, leading to potential staff cuts. Read more...

An Irishman rescues stray dogs in Thailand after overcoming addiction, while a catamaran sinks in Brazil without injuries and a British man dies in a quad bike accident in Thailand. Read more...

Mourinho receives a ban after a Turkish derby, police get new stop and search powers before a Hibs-Hearts match, and a goalkeeper recounts sleepless nights after a transfer. Read more...

Donald Trump's team is advocating for the return of The Open golf tournament to Turnberry in Ayrshire, last used in 2009. Armand Duplantis breaks another pole vault record, and Emma Raducanu will play Indian Wells. Read more...

A new sighting at Dores Beach sparks renewed interest in the Loch Ness Monster, coinciding with a TV documentary exploring the enduring fascination with Nessie. Is 2025 the year we finally find her? Read more...

This article covers Trump's stance on Ukraine, criticism of Biden's "family man" image, and calls to use frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine. It also touches on Starmer's Ukraine diplomacy. Read more...

A roundup of today's top business headlines, including Argo Blockchain's stock dip, Australia's gender pay gap, Greggs' sales struggles, London housing costs, and a Scottish rewilding project. Read more...

A new project in Scotland aims to restore vital seagrass beds lost across Britain by planting 14 hectares over three years, alongside the release of Scottish beavers in England. Read more...

British parents in England, Wales, and Scotland will be entitled to two weeks of bereavement leave after a miscarriage before 24 weeks, thanks to Labour's workers' rights reforms. Read more...

This week's news includes a rare whisky launch in Hong Kong, a Panama Canal port sale to a US firm, and a violent incident involving a delivery driver in Scotland. Read more...

England's Ellis Genge hits back at critics while a young Scottish father fights for his life after a football injury. Plus, a lawn bowls champion. Read more...