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Brexit could lead to a recession, foreign takeovers of UK firms, the resignation of Theresa May, a snap election, and a minority Labour Government propped up by the SNP, with Nicola Sturgeon touted as co-Prime Minister, writes Bill Jamieson.

A ScotRail driver has failed a drugs test after his train was derailed by a suspected signalling fault, The Scotsman has learned.

Singer Sinead O’Connor has announced she has converted to Islam and changed her name. O’Connor has announced she has converted to Islam and changed her name.

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Conservative MSP Michelle Ballantyne’s claim that the UK Government’s two-child benefits rule is ‘fair’ shows how far Britain has fallen since 1946, writes Joyce McMillan.

As the debates about Brexit reach a crunch point, the tough practical details about how international trade is managed have come to the fore.


An American trophy hunter and reality TV star has caused outrage after shooting wild goats and other animals on the isle of Islay and posting the pictures on social media.

This incredible video made from a series of images captures the ‘once in a lifetime’ moment a meteor explodes and then disintegrates into the night sky above a castle.

Michel Barnier was told to get ready for the UK to change its mind on Brexit through a fresh referendum in a meeting with pro-EU opposition politicians.