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Victorious Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico concludes a speech at an election night event in Austin, Texas on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Reasons to be cheerful as the Democrats take control in USA - Susan Dalgety

Disney World is a dream holiday destination for families

Mum saves £500 on Orlando attractions tickets with Black Friday deal

Brand trial puts the spotlight on porn and abusive male behaviour - Susan Dalget...

Continuus are strengthening their presence in the US, which is their biggest market

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Founder and CEO of Ledgebrook, Gage Caligaris, met with Dr. Nazim Cetin, CEO of Alllianz X

Ad Feature Ledgebrook raises over £150m to scale AI-powered insurance platform

Budva, Montenegro offers a similar Mediterranean escape with beautiful Adriatic coastline, historic streets and lively beach clubs.

10 holiday dupes offering fewer crowds and lower prices

The service will empower AI visibility

Ad Feature Newswire expands USA network with guaranteed coverage

The Finger Lakes where vineyards meet spectacular scenery.

Ad Feature I LOVE NY: A taste of New York State’s wine regions

The Royal Edinburgh military Tattoo pipes, drums and dancers escort Tartan army fans through the airport on their way to flights to the World Cup in the USA.

20 pictures as Scotland fans jet off to the USA for World Cup 2026

Scottish Government makes £400,000 donation to Tartan Army fan

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No warm welcome to Scotland at Edinburgh airport arrivals hall - Susan Dalgety

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Still waiting for an outbreak of World Cup fever in the USA - Susan Dalgety

President Donald Trump speaks after being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington

Steve Cardownie: World Cup prices are enough to turn you off drink – almost

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Charles’ USA triumph is enough to make me vote Windsor party - Vladimir McTavish

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War fuels fears Scots fans’ World Cup plans could be up in the air - Steve Card...

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Slaughter of the innocents still an ongoing American nightmare - Steve Cardownie
As I write this column, I am watching the horrific news that eight children have been shot dead in Louisiana making it the worst mass shooting in the USA for 2 years.
Steve Cardownie

Thundering views at Niagara Falls - every road trip mile leads to moments like this.

Ad Feature Take to the road to explore the gems of New York State

Injection bay areas at Thistle Centre Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow

Addicts don’t need a ‘safe’ space to inject but proper treatment - Susan Dalgety

President Donald Trump answers questions after signing an executive order in the White House yesterday

The ramblings of Trump are sadly no April Fool joke - Fiona Duff

Producing more oil and gas in the North Sea would help

War means a rethink on North Sea oil - Sue Webber

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No bank holiday needed for the World Cup, just nerves of steel - Susan Dalgety

Scotland fans can send a message to Donald Trump and Americans when they go to the World Cup (Picture: Mike Hewitt)

£10k to follow Scotland in USA World Cup? I’m off to Benidorm - Steve Cardownie

Hudson Valley View of Culinary Institute of America along the Hudson River in Hyde Park

Ad Feature Falling for the colourful delights of New York State in autumn

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Barrhead Travel unveils top travel trends for Edinburgh holidaymakers year ahead

Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.

Athlete performs balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers in Washington this week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Welcome to the 19th century of gunboat diplomacy, Trump style - Vladimir McTavis...

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will now turn his attention to pre-World Cup friendlies and a training base.

Scotland boss weighs up elite World Cup training bases ahead of finals
The Scots will rubber-stamp their training HQ for next summer’s finals a week today
Lewis Anderson

IRN-BRU launches SkyCANner for football draw

Scotland fans to go ca'canny at World Cup as whacky prize launched

A toast to success as 2Moreish singers Debbz and Craig raise a glass to continued success

Scottish Dance Music Group 2Moreish jump straight to number 2 in DJ remix chart ...

I visited one of the world's most famous buildings in New York City

2Moreish ready to headline this saturday at the Helensburgh winter festival

Scottish Dance Music Group '2Moreish' Announced As Headline Act At Helensburgh W...

Celebrating further success as 2Moreish stars Craig and Debbz enjoy Champagne

Showbiz Couple Craig and Debbz Stephens Hit Number One spot in DJ Pool Chart wit...

Hibs playmaker rewarded for club form with World Cup call-up

Magnus Bradbury came off the bench for his first Scotland cap in the three years against the USA.

Scotland star 'buzzing' to be back in Murrayfield action in USA rout

Gregor Townsend and captain, Stafford McDowall were pleased with Scotland's performance, but both know the All Blacks pose a different threat.

Townsend lauds Scotland debutant duo after USA hammering

Edinburgh Rugby blindside flanker, Liam McConnell will make his full Scotland debut against the USA.

Gregor Townsend details Scotland changes for USA clash

Gregor Townsend has named two uncapped players in his 23 man squad.

Scotland squad announced for USA: Edinburgh flanker starts on debut

Scotland kick off their 2025 Autumn Nations Series against USA at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: Getty)

Scotland v USA: TV channel, live stream, kick off time & ticket info

Hibs ace in mile-high test as Aussies left 'struggling to breathe'

Ross Evans during the wedding at Hopetoun House in South Queensferry when Drew Hoffman was livestreamed from LA.

I missed my lavish £35k Edinburgh wedding - but I still gave my speech

Pittsburgh: Freelance journalist Rory Buccheri found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in this industrial US city famous for sports and pop art

I found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in the US city of Pittsburgh

The counter protests have been organised by Stand Up To Racism. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Scotland unites to turn our backs on the politics of hate in Britain - Vladimir ...

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after their arrival for summit in Alaska (Picture: Gavriil Grigoriv/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump hasn’t grasped the reality of Russia’s war on Ukraine - Steve Cardownie

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Them squirrels want my bulbs? - Susan Morrison

No Limit Records' influence far extends just the hip-hop community, as Master P looked to provide an equitable means for artists to make a living from their music.

How big an influence was hip-hop label No Limit Records?

UnScripted Shakespeare sets about weaving together a comedy in the style of Elizabethan theatre live onstage

UnScripted Shakespeare delivers the laughs - Bruce Whitehead

President Alexander Stubb of Finland, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, United States President Donald J Trump, and President Emmanuel Macron of France as they pose for a 'family photo' in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC. Picture: Aaron Schwartz/PA Wire

Taking a united stand against Russian aggression in Ukraine - Steve Cardownie

Pop sensation to perform at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show

Lauren O'Brien stars in 'Lolo's Boyfriend Show', direct from NYC

11 shows from the USA to see at the Fringe

Edinburgh's charming streets and stunning sunsets make it a romantic hotspot.

Edinburgh named best city in the UK for proposals

Mo the cat at the Co-op in Newtongrange.

Watch: Beloved cat ‘banned’ from shop allowed back in after petition

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon arriving at the White House, Saturday, June 21 (PIcture: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump fuzzy on the details - Vladimir McTavish

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation, flanked by vice president JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Picture: Carlos Barria/ AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump risks Middle East conflict escalating out of control Ian Swanson

As well as emails and texts scammers also operate through the post

All the hallmarks of a classic scam - Steve Cardownie

After his telephone call with Putin, Donald Trump posted on social media that both sides would 'immediately start' negotiations for a ceasefire (Picture: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obvious that Trump is out of his depth - Steve Cardownie

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