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Supporters cheer as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford speaks at an election night event Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democrats must deliver after Donald Trump's midterm defeat

Police planning mass arrests at US embassy over Palestine Action protests

The talks are taking place in Tehran.

The talks are taking place in Tehran.

Delegations meet in bid to prevent renewed fighting between Iran, Israel and US

The news is panicking politicians in Europe who heavily rely on US fuel.

The news is panicking politicians in Europe who heavily rely on US fuel.

What could happen in the UK if Donald Trump bans diesel exports?

Trump imposed a 10 per cent levy on Scottish whisky

Trump imposed a 10 per cent levy on Scottish whisky

Is Scottish whisky exempt from Donald Trump's new trade tariffs?

Edinburgh-born Tom Richey, inmate at the Airway Heights Corrections Centre, for the murder of a man in 1986

Edinburgh-born Tom Richey, inmate at the Airway Heights Corrections Centre, for the murder of a man in 1986

'I've done 40 years in American jail over bad trip TV row murder. Now bring me home'

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford in the Caribbean suggests some form of strike against Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is inevitable and imminent

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford in the Caribbean suggests some form of strike against Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is inevitable and imminent

David Pratt: Is Donald Trump now a champion of regime change?

The US is attempting to raise drug prices in the UK

The US is attempting to raise drug prices in the UK

American government attempting to drive up UK drug prices

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London

'Hope won': London mayor Sadiq Khan praises Zohran Mamdani's election win

Sami Hamdi was arrested by ICE at San Francisco Airport

Sami Hamdi was arrested by ICE at San Francisco Airport

British journalist 'suffers health emergency in ICE detention'

As presidents of two superpowers meet in South Korea, it’s no exaggeration to say that the fates of millions are hanging in the balance

As presidents of two superpowers meet in South Korea, it’s no exaggeration to say that the fates of millions are hanging in the balance

David Pratt: Europe and Taiwan nervous onlookers as Trump sits down with Xi for talks

What is Donald Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

What is Donald Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

David Pratt: Is Donald Trump the new agent of regime change?

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a university campus in September

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a university campus in September

'Visa revoked': US cancels 6 visas over Charlie Kirk death jokes on social media

Vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Utah (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Utah (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kenny MacAskill: Dangerous political spiral threatens UK as well as the US

Makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after Charlie Kirk's death

Makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after Charlie Kirk's death

David Pratt: Is Charlie Kirk’s killing about to devour America?

The FBI released the images

The FBI released the images

FBI release pictures of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting

Donald Trump, convicted felon, called the move 'Liberation Day' for the US capital as he attempts to curb street crime

Donald Trump, convicted felon, called the move 'Liberation Day' for the US capital as he attempts to curb street crime

Donald Trump deploys National Guard in DC as mayor rejects move

The entrance to Gatorland in Orlando, Florida

The entrance to Gatorland in Orlando, Florida

What to do in Florida if you don't want to go to theme parks

Donald Trump has given Chinese President Xi Jinping more opportunities to deploy soft power

Donald Trump has given Chinese President Xi Jinping more opportunities to deploy soft power

Modern China is less of a threat to world peace than the USA or Russia

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson pictured speaking in the Scottish Parliament

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson pictured speaking in the Scottish Parliament

Angus Robertson

Minister leaves door open to US war planes refuelling at Prestwick

Palestinians carry an injured man after he was shot at an aid distribution centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Khan Younis, Gaza in May

Palestinians carry an injured man after he was shot at an aid distribution centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Khan Younis, Gaza in May

'Israel herding Palestinians into concentration camps,' says Gaza aid chief

Kate Forbes has announced a plan to help Scottish companies export to the US

Kate Forbes has announced a plan to help Scottish companies export to the US

Kate Forbes reveals plan to help Scottish firms export to US

File photograph of a package being prepared by a worker at an Amazon warehouse

File photograph of a package being prepared by a worker at an Amazon warehouse

Amazon to show customers cost of Donald Trump tariffs on products

Jason Isaacs on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Jason Isaacs on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

The White Lotus

White Lotus star teaches Glasgow accent on major US TV show

Donald Trump's invitation to visit Scotland has led to a public outcry (Carl Court/PA)

Donald Trump's invitation to visit Scotland has led to a public outcry (Carl Court/PA)

Over 200 petitions launched to stop Donald Trump visiting Scotland

US President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC

US President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the East Room at the White House in Washington DC

Donald Trump ally blasts US funding for major Scottish book festival

The president said during a conference that Ukraine 'should have never started it'

The president said during a conference that Ukraine 'should have never started it'

'You should never have started it': Donald Trump blames Ukraine over war

A black flag with white lettering lies on the ground rolled up behind a pickup truck that a man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing and injuring a number of people, early Wednesday morning

A black flag with white lettering lies on the ground rolled up behind a pickup truck that a man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing and injuring a number of people, early Wednesday morning

David Pratt: Why does Islamic State still have global reach?

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Conservative Party

Right-wingers fume as UK 'surrenders' last African colony

Emily Maitlis interviews Donald Trump ally Kari Lake

Emily Maitlis interviews Donald Trump ally Kari Lake

Key Trump ally tells Emily Maitlis 'you need your head checked' in fiery interview

Anti-Donald Trump protestors gather at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024 in New York City

Anti-Donald Trump protestors gather at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024 in New York City

David Pratt: America faces a ‘powder keg’ election in wake of Donald Trump conviction

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci).

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci).

David Pratt: Joe Biden's dilemma over Gaza might yet cost him the US election

Jeremy Corbyn has spoken of his 'horror' at the situation in Gaza

Jeremy Corbyn has spoken of his 'horror' at the situation in Gaza

Jeremy Corbyn speaks of 'horror' as Israel pursuing 'ground-zero approach' in Gaza

General view of the entrance to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

General view of the entrance to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

'Assisting genocide' fears raised as Prestwick Airport hosts Israeli plane

Joe Biden speaking during a press conference with Rishi Sunak last summer

Joe Biden speaking during a press conference with Rishi Sunak last summer

Israel Hamas War

Three US soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack as Biden blames 'Iran-backed' groups

The unidentified gunman opened fire at Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

The unidentified gunman opened fire at Sparetime Recreation in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

At least 16 dead and dozens injured in Maine mass shooting

Humza Yousaf will make the announcement as he welcomes US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry

Humza Yousaf will make the announcement as he welcomes US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry

Humza Yousaf to announce £24 million for countries worst hit by climate crisis

Donald Trump said it was a 'very sad day for America'

Donald Trump said it was a 'very sad day for America'

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

The UFO hearing in the US Congress has sparked a renewed wave of interest in the phenomenon

The UFO hearing in the US Congress has sparked a renewed wave of interest in the phenomenon

Scottish UFO enthusiasts weigh in on major hearing in US

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scots word decides winner of US national spelling bee

Angus Robertson is heading to New York for Tartan Week

Angus Robertson is heading to New York for Tartan Week

Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson hails Scotland's links with US ahead of New York Tartan Week

Former president Donald Trump speaks during the New Hampshire Republican State Committee 2023 annual meeting in January

Former president Donald Trump speaks during the New Hampshire Republican State Committee 2023 annual meeting in January

Donald Trump's indictment is a test for us Americans: will we drift towards fascism?

Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing and called the charges a 'political persecution'

Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing and called the charges a 'political persecution'

Donald Trump 'expected to surrender' to authorities after historic indictment

David Pratt on the frontline in Iraq shortly after the US-led invasion in 2003

David Pratt on the frontline in Iraq shortly after the US-led invasion in 2003

David Pratt: These Iraq diary entries give glimpse into life in warzone

US marines climb up to topple a statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein on April 9, 2003 at al-Fardous square in Baghdad, Iraq

US marines climb up to topple a statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein on April 9, 2003 at al-Fardous square in Baghdad, Iraq

David Pratt: Iraq anniversary reminds us not to always believe what governments say

Ross Greer is 'proud' to call Bernie Sanders's brother Larry, a long-time Green councillor, a friend

Ross Greer is 'proud' to call Bernie Sanders's brother Larry, a long-time Green councillor, a friend

Bernie Sanders's words on Scottish independence are a basic statement of democracy

Bernie Sanders said the people of Scotland should be allowed to 'go their own way' on independence

Bernie Sanders said the people of Scotland should be allowed to 'go their own way' on independence

'Bernie gets it': US Senator pro-Scottish independence comments spark joyful reaction

President Joe Biden's 'America is on the rebound, while the UK languishes right at the bottom of the international pile'

President Joe Biden's 'America is on the rebound, while the UK languishes right at the bottom of the international pile'

Scottish devolution gives space for optimism amid UK economic own goals

Today is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Dr John Witherspoon

Today is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Dr John Witherspoon

BACK IN THE DAY

Scottish Founding Father’s US legacy should be acknowledged

Antony Blinken said Washington's ties with Beijing is America's 'most complex relationship'

Antony Blinken said Washington's ties with Beijing is America's 'most complex relationship'

David Pratt: China-US relations soured by balloon incident

Liz Truss whispers in the ear of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng during the Tory conference last year

Liz Truss whispers in the ear of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng during the Tory conference last year

Conservative Party

Is Liz Truss plotting a comeback with the help of US Republicans?

The scene outside Richneck Elementary School in Virginia, where a teacher was shot by a pupil

The scene outside Richneck Elementary School in Virginia, where a teacher was shot by a pupil

US teacher shot by six-year-old pupil in classroom

Firms run by former-president Donald Trump's son Eric have been marked 'overdue' in filing accounts

Firms run by former-president Donald Trump's son Eric have been marked 'overdue' in filing accounts

Scottish Trump firms marked 'overdue' on annual accounts filings

Unionists may draw lessons from the tactics of far-right Republicans, writes Richard Murphy

Unionists may draw lessons from the tactics of far-right Republicans, writes Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy: Yes movement may take heed from US speaker turmoil