United States

A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die, his family have claimed. (Photo: Pexels/Pixabay)

Man reportedly dies after Florida surgeon removes wrong organ

American Airlines is introducing a seasonal service between Edinburgh (EDI) and Philadelphia (PHL) starting on May 24, 2025.

New flights announced between Edinburgh and major US city

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine needs more western help to fight Russian aggression - Steve Cardownie

A US-bound flight was forced into emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport

US-bound flight declares mid-air emergency and diverts to Edinburgh

Rachel Chinouriri attends The Ivor Novello Awards 2022 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2022 in London, England.

UK singer 'deeply saddened' as she's forced to cancel tour dates

Christophe Berra has left his role at Huntsville FC in USA.

Former Hearts captain sends emotional farewell message to club

Building swept into Blue Earth River as Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure.

Watch: Building swept into river as dam suffers partial failure

Brian Surguy is attacked by a protective mother duck while trying to help her ducklings.

Watch: Protective mother duck attacks man trying to rescue ducklings

Stella Walters of Aberlady, winner of the Girls 11 division

Rising stars crowned at major European Championship

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Scotland's universities compare against the world's best unis. Photo: Pixabay

How Scotland's top 12 universities compare against world's best

The Bass Rock was described by Sir David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'

Great destinations for days out which won’t break the bank - Steve Cardownie

Angus Robertson with Tartan Day saltire bearer Lolita Jackson

Role of African-Americans in Scots diaspora is key theme of Tartan Day - Angus R...

Pictured from left are New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs Angus Robertson MSP and GlobalScot Lolita Jackson at last year’s Tartan Day parade on Sixth Avenue

Embracing and encouraging our connections around the globe - Angus Robertson

Consulate General Jack Hillmeyer

Scotland marks Presidents' Day - Angus Robertson

Taliban security personnel destroy a poppy plantation in Kandahar province

How global heroin wars harm Scotland - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Several US states are suing Meta because they believe that Facebook and Instagram damages children’s mental health

Rochelle Barrand

Leonie Bell is director of V&A Dundee.

V&A Dundee reveals ambitions to take tartan exhibition around the world

Times change, but we are still bringing you the news - Susan Dalgety

Aides have confirmed that the 81-year-old had been feeling light-headed before the conference - Credit: WWLT5

Republican leader Mitch McConnell freezes for second time in weeks

Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii

At least 36 dead in Hawaiian wildfires - what we know so far

Smoking is one of the factors which have the greatest impact on life span

Small changes which could lead to longer life - Steve Cardownie

Mother of two-year-old who died of brain-eating amoeba pays tribute

Temperatures in the UK could hit 40C in July

Monday was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth

The late Tim Cornwell, former arts correspondent at The Scotsman, who passed away last year.

Fringe mental heath award to be sponsored in memory of journalist Tim Cornwell

Chris Evans quits Instagram amid engagement rumours to Alba Baptista

‘Presumed human remains’ found in Titan sub wreckage

Iconic UK game show rebooted after 22 years with a new host

Wheel of Fortune is set for a reboot after the iconic game show was cancelled in 2001 following a 13 year run

Daniel Mcneil

Diabetes rates are set to soar globally by 2050

How to spot diabetes symptoms as rates soar across the world

Humza Yousaf, flanked by independence minister Jamie Hepburn and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison, launches a new government paper detailing plans for a written constitution for an independent Scotland (Picture: Robert Perry/pool/Getty Images)

Written constitution would guarantee sovereignty of people after independence

Edinburgh is set to bask in sun this week, with temperatures hotter here than in Los Angeles, with locals expected to flock to Portobello Beach this week. Pic Lisa Ferguson .

City to be hotter than Los Angeles this week

Rudi Abbot is set to be remembered with a special memorial at Towerbank Primary School

Memorial plans for young Hearts fan who died of rare brain tumour

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares to return for new season

Russia threatens military response after UK sends missiles to Ukraine

Matthew Hoppe announced the launch of his foundation on Monday

Hibs players keep giving back as club values remain

Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused writer

Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat were knocked out of the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship by the United States

"That's what killed us": Dodds and Mouat gutted as world title hopes end

Toddler becomes ‘intruder’ as they crawl through White House fence

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day

How Earth Day started and what day represents

Prince Harry to skip King’s Coronation concert to rush back home

Gail Porter leads the annual Tartan Day parade in New York (Picture Martin McAdam)

Scotland's extraordinary links with United States are hugely important

Heardle - Spotify’s audible answer to the runaway success of Worldle

What is today’s Heardle answer for April 14?

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children

You can now repair the Joy-Cons of your Nintendo Switch for free if it is suffering from drifting - Credit: Adobe

Nintendo Joy-Cons can be repaired for free - even if warranty expires

Tartan Day is now in its 25th year with the celebrations in New York a particular highlight (Picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Scotland's global 'independence day' is helping our economy – Angus Robertson

Matthew Hoppe joined Hibs from Middlesbrough in the January transfer window on a loan deal until the end of the season. Picture: SNS

Matthew Hoppe's Hibs ambition

Blockbuster comeback? Website reactivated leaving cryptic message

Catriona Matthew, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in the Solheim Cup, will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the 2024 Curtis Cup. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA

Matthew handed 2024 captaincy role

Gino D’Acampo has decided to quit ITV’s cooking programme Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip over contract problems - Credit: ITV

Gino D’Acampo reveals why he quit ITV’s Road Trip after three series

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson could be walking the red carpet of The Oscars 2023 in LA’s Dolby Theatre this weekend - Credit: Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson rumoured to be presenting award at The Oscars

Tiger King. In short, Joe Exotic doesn't like Carole Baskin.

Netflix Tiger King star reveals candidacy for US Presidential Election

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

New taskforce launches to find alien life in the next 10 - 20 years

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

Hibs players and staff at Easter Road gather around the centre circle to hold a minute's silence as a mark of respect for Ron Gordon

Hibs confirm Ron Gordon tribute plans