A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »US launches ‘large scale’ strikes to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria after US citizens killed in desert | US News
The US has launched strikes to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. A U.S. official described it as “a large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons. “This is not the beginning …
Read More »Flood warnings across south of England as river levels rise
Indy Almroth-WrightSouth of England Dorset Council Further flooding is expected as river levels continue to rise due to Thursday’s rainfall Multiple flood warnings remain in place across the south of England following heavy rainfall on Thursday. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued flood warnings and alerts for Hampshire, the Isle …
Read More »Actors vote for strike action over AI concerns | Ents & Arts News
Actors have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set in a bid to secure adequate AI protections. Equity – the UK’s largest acting union – announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. Image: Equity general secretary Paul W Fleming announced the results With a turnout …
Read More »M23 rebels begin pulling out from Uvira, its leaders say
The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday, following pressure from the US. The M23 group captured the strategic city near the border with Burundi, days after a “historic” US-brokered peace …
Read More »Apple opens iOS to third-party app stores in Japan
Apple has announced the changes it’s making to the iOS App Store in Japan in order to comply with recent legislation in the country. It will allow third-party app stores and payment processing options, though is introducing new commission fees for those transactions. App Store apps will also now be …
Read More »‘Do not drink’ warning for Orkney gin and whisky brand
Getty Images The warning is about whisky and gin products made by an Orkney distillery Consumers are being “urgently” warned to not drink whisky or gin products from an Orkney distillery over fears they may pose a risk to health. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said Kimbland Distillery had been producing …
Read More »‘It’s outrageous’ – JetBlue pilot decries near collision with US military aircraft
A near collision between a JetBlue commercial flight and US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela is under review, US Southern Command told media on Monday. The passenger plane originating out of Curaçao halted its ascent in order to avoid hitting the military aircraft. The exact distance between the two …
Read More »Warning after fatal fires linked to ‘overload of sockets’
Three fatal fires over the weekend were accidental and connected to an overload of sockets and electrical issues, the fire service has said. They issued a public safety warning, describing the number of recent incidents as highly unusual and alarming. On Friday two people died in house fires in Bangor, …
Read More »iRobot files for bankruptcy | The Verge
After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following issuing warnings earlier this year that it was fast running out of options, iRobot announced it will enter Chapter 11 protection and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer, the Chinese-based …
Read More »Kate Hudson stuns in green and pink gown at ‘Song Sung Blue’ NYC premiere
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Read More »Scotland's papers: Flu 'black alert' warning and gangland 'revenge hit'
A review of the front page stories from the Sunday newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »Wales weather warning for Sunday and Monday follows flooding
Heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and flooding in parts of Wales on Sunday and Monday, the Met Office has said. It has issued two warnings, for parts of north, mid and south Wales, following recent flooding after Storm Bran. “Given the recent wet weather and saturated ground, the …
Read More »Forecasters warn of flood risk as amber rain warning issued
Getty Images An amber alert has been issued for south west Scotland from midnight Forecasters are warning of flood risks and dangers from fast flowing water as a prolonged period of heavy rain sweeps across Scotland. An amber alert has been issued for the south west of the country from …
Read More »Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
AFP via Getty Images Iranian security forces have “violently arrested” Nobel Peace Prize winner and women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi, her foundation has said. The Narges Foundation said her brother confirmed Ms Mohammadi was detained in the eastern city of Mashhad, along with other activists. It has called for the …
Read More »MoD to unify all intelligence units under single command
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will unify all of its intelligence services under a single organisation, as part of its strategy to combat “escalating threats” from adversaries of the UK. Units from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, UK Space Command, and Permanent Joint Headquarters will join to …
Read More »Nottinghamshire shed explodes after e-bike left on charge
A warning has been issued after a shed exploded when an e-bike was left on charge overnight. Footage of the blast, at a property in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, in April, has been shared by the county council. The council said the explosion and fire were “most likely” caused by a lithium-ion …
Read More »Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
[ Stephen Dexter holds a container of ByHeart baby formula, which was recently recalled by ByHeart, in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey, File Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses …
Read More »Warning as drivers seen queuing on level crossing near Willington
Drivers have been warned not to queue on a railway level crossing near a south Derbyshire village. Network Rail said vehicles had been seen “idling on the track” in recent weeks at the Etwall Road crossing in Willington. Train services were disrupted after a car was struck by a train …
Read More »Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
EPA/Shutterstock European leaders say “intensive work” will continue in the coming days on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they “agreed that this …
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