Iraq

2023 was the worst year on record for deaths of humanitarian aid workers when 280 lost their lives

World Humanitarian Day gives us all cause to be very grateful - Angus Robertson

​Suzie Sweet ran Balamory’s village shop along with maths whizz Penny Pocket who could have counted Blair’s refugees

​What's the story in Balamory? Tony Blair had lost the plot - Vladimir McTavish

The Edinburgh tram inquiry report comes five years after the public hearings finished.

Tram inquiry held powerful people to account

We should always remember how Labour drove UK into illegal Iraq War

The Tram Inquiry is likely to find it was worthwhile creating the service

Despite the delay, Tram Inquiry’s findings are still important

Brian was arrested on an Interpol red notice at Baghdad Airport

Fife Dad opens up about 'mental torture' of Iraq jail hell

Brian Glendinning with wife Kimberly. Picture: John Glendinning/SWNS

Family relief as dad freed from Iraq jail

Brian with his son Bailey, with daughters Heidi and Lexi and wife Kimberly

Family of Scottish dad detained in Iraq jail 'will never give up'

Brian Glendinning with his family

Family of dad detained in Iraq jail protest outside Parliament

Brian Glendinning with wife Kimberly

Family of Fife man held in Iraq fear for his health

Brian Glendinning, who is being held in Iraq over a bank debt and facing extradition to Qatar, with his son, Bailey. Photograph: Brian Glendinning

Fife man in Iraq jail in ‘imminent danger’, says expert

Brian with his wife Kimberly, daughters Heidi and Lexi and son Bailey

Fife man in Baghdad jail faces extradition to Qatar

The trams inquiry will cost as much as the Iraq war investigation, documents have revealed. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh trams inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation

Brian Cox was in conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Brian Cox: Scots lack the confidence to vote for independence

Jim Fitton of Britain, left, and Volker Waldman escorted by Iraqi security forces, outside a courtroom, in Baghdad

British geologist given 15 years for artefact smuggling claims

Fraser Rowland is competing in the Veteran Games

Ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan and Iraq to compete in Veteran Games

A former Scots Guard from Edinburgh will make the 3,500 mile journey to Israel today to compete in the international Veteran Games.

Rhoda Morrison

Readers' letters: War is no excuse for Johnson to stay

The debate over doors and wheels has spread like wildfire across the internet. Photo: Trina Snow & Dmitry Zvolskiy / Pexels / Canva Pro.

Are there more doors or wheels in the world?

Readers' letters: Knighthoods are odd appointments

The US Government has won its High Court bid to overturn a judge’s decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

US wins court bid to overturn block on Julian Assange extradition

Tram works at York Place. Picture: Jane Barlow

Why is tram inquiry report taking so long

People sit on the tarmac as they wait to leave the Kabul airport on Monday following the Taliban's takeover of the city (Picture: Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images)

We must help Afghans to flee Taliban death-cult – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

What is the point of an opening ceremony at the Olympic Games, wonders Vladimir McTavish (Picture: Dylan Martinez/Pool/Getty Images)

Wall-to-wall Olympics is giving me some bad ideas – Vladimir McTavish

Susanna Reid grilled Tony Blair on the Iraq War (ITV)

Watch as Susanna Reid confronts Tony Blair on Iraq War invasion

Iraq's President Barham Saleh and his wife Sarbagh bid farewell to Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport (Picture: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Why I found Pope France's visit to Iraq surprisingly moving – Angus Robertson

Piers Corbyn (left) outside the Old Bailey, London, ahead of a judgement in the Julian Assange extradition case. Wikileaks founder Assange, 49, faces an 18-count indictment, alleging a plot to hack computers and a conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

Judge rejects request to extradite Julian Assange

Former editor of Midlothian Advertiser, Janet Bee retires this week.

Midlothian Advertiser’s Janet Bee to retire after 34-year career

There hasn’t been a day in her 34-year career that she hasn’t looked forward to this one – the fanfare, ticker tape and adoring crowds cheering her departure. Well coronavirus put paid to the crowds, didn’t it?

John A MacInnes

People's Vote campaigners - Vlad among them - were ultimately defeated. Picture: AFP/Getty

Am I to blame for Iraq War, nuclear weapons and Brexit? – Vladimir McTavish

Crowds of mourners in Tehran surround the coffins of Qassem Soleimani and others killed in the US drone strike. Picture: AP

As Donald Trump threatens to act like Taliban, UK hangs from his coat-tails – An...

Who was Qasem Soleimani, why did the US target him and how will Iran respond?

School bus provision has been cut, causing issues for many families (Photo: TSPL)

School bus nightmare for family of disabled child after free transport cut by co...

Spain’s terror threat has been raised to 'severe' - here’s what travellers need ...

Jo Swinson is favourite to replace Sir Vince Cable

Jo Swinson explains why Lib Dems are suddenly winning more votes

Asam and Kim Al-Abodi with kids Aziz (8) and Alaia (1). Pic: Greg Macvean

Hair clippings fine stopped Scottish barber seeing dying mum after passport reje...

Ben Shaw - Para Snowboarder from Dalkeith.

Sight loss is snow deterrent for Dalkeith veteran

Homeless Edinburgh soldier of Waverley Steps to be honoured

The Prime Minister has praised Charlotte Park from Penicuik for establishing the 'Treats for Troops on Tour' initiative.

Midlothian Army wife praised by PM for sending Christmas gifts to troops

2SCOTS homecoming parade. The regiment paraded through four streets in Penicuik after a 6 month tour of Iraq, South Sudan and Cyprus.

Homecoming parade marks return of 2 Scots

Welcome home. The 2 Scots return to their Penicuik base

2 Scots return from Iraq service to Penicuik base

Donald Trump is coming to the UK in July. Picture: Getty Images/AP

Campaign launched to get American Idiot to No.1 for Trump visit

Expert advice for singletons as romance fraud cons Brits out of £41 million

A piper of the Scots Dragoon Guards playing his instrument in Cyprus. Picture TSPL

Scottish troops send their loved ones messages for Christmas

Tom Harlow with gym users Jason Auld and Anna Carranza. Picture: Greg Macvean

Ninja Warrior-inspired gym offers a new type of training

Chris Gillan, a former soldier who has founded Heroes Vodka.

RAF veteran launches vodka brand to support military veterans

Tam Dalyell pictured in the House of Commons in 2004. Picture: Chris Young/ PA

Comment: Tam Dalyell was a true rebel, unlike Trump

He was hoisted upon colleagues shoulders after winning his seat at the House of Commons and was a fierce thorn in the side of prime ministers at Westminster.

Tam Dalyell, man of duty and integrity

Donald Trumps victory heralds the breakdown of the political consensus dominant in the western world over the past 70 years. Picture: Getty

Ian Murray: Now more than ever we must defend our values

Edinburgh tram. Picture: Lesley Martin

Edinburgh tram probe '˜could cost more than Chilcot inquiry'

Colin Maclachlan is facing murder charges after mercy killing Iraqi soldiers. Picture TSPL

Edinburgh soldier facing murder charge following Iraq '˜mercy killing'

Actor Ewan McGregor on the streets of Edinburgh where scenes for the new Trainspotting 2. Picture; Jane Barlow

Ewan Mcgregor makes Iraq plea

The bomb disposal training takes place on Portobello beach. Picture: Toby Williams

Soldiers test landmine detectors on Portobello beach

Chris Gillan won an award for the firm. Picture: Jane Barlow

War veteran’s Heroes vodka gives cash to charity

British warplanes will join American fighter jets. Picture: Getty

David Cameron says UK will join Iraq air strikes

Thieves steal Iraq war veteran’s medals

Iraq war veteran’s campaign medals stolen while he attended Christmas carol serv...