Scotland

Republic of Ireland keep their hopes alive with victory over Germany on a solemn night for Scotland.

Springboks are now in pole position for a quarter-final berth thanks to 34-16 victory in Newcastle.

St James' Park hosts the top two from Pool B as South Africa take on Scotland.

False catfish shark Psuedotrakias microdon found by Marine Scotland deep sea survey.

Scotland will aim to maintain their 100% start to Pool B against the Americans at Elland Road.

US documentary filmmaker claims to identify the man who made the bomb that brought down the aircraft

France also eventually eased past Romania on day four at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Japan look to put one foot in the quarter-final as they face Scotland at Kingsholm.

North Lanarkshire farmland to be searched for remains of Moira Anderson who vanished in 1957.

The new Labour leader has a long history of defending Irish independence – so why not support Scotland?

Teenager was sexually assaulted in Edinburgh city centre at 4am on Saturday, 12 September.

Queen becomes longest-serving Monarch - but will her reign last longer than the Union?

Blackett signed for Celtic on a season-long loan on Sunday.

Man tests how a Class A drug affects a cat by pushing cocaine dabbed finger in the feline's nostril.

Country's PM John Key has promised a referendum to decide a new national symbol.

Minister says he is not prepared to 'gamble' with the future of Scotland's £14bn food and drink sector.

Ayrshire police have said officers responded to reports of a man carrying 'a large bladed weapon'.

Donald Trump was ebullient as predictions that his presidential campaign had imploded seemed premature.

SNP strategists must know the stars are unlikely to ever be more perfectly aligned than they are right now.

Scotland's former first minister said that austerity and lack of promised devolution reforms will drive calls for a second referendum.

Hodgson's current contract is due to expire after Euro 2016, but a good performance could see him stay on.

England paired with Scotland in Group F, while Wales are drawn alongside the Republic of Ireland.

Teams across the world will learn who they will compete against to win a place at Russia 2018.

Documents obtained by newspaper show GCHQ cleared to spy on MSPs in March.

Aberdeenshire Council have requested the sign is taken down above chip shop on grounds of taste.

Significant number say they received unwanted sexual advances fuelled by alcohol.

Century-old haunted bridge continues to claim lives without explanation.

Current Scottish National Party leadership said to be reversing agreement.

A new report exposes myths about higher taxes and increased welfare spending leading to better social and economic outcomes.

'An absolute tragedy that alcoholism got him,' says respected Liberal Democrat peer and friend of Charles Kennedy.