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John Swinney signed off minister’s economy US trip… then still flew business class
First Minister John Swinney flew business class to World Cup matches in the US despite knowing his sports minister had chosen economy travel to keep costs down, official emails have revealed. The disclosure has prompted accusations from opposition politicians that Swinney failed to lead by example on public spending, despite having previously claimed he was…
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Goodbye Dandelion review – ode to a fabulous friendship with a 50-year age gap
This Guardian review covers Goodbye Dandelion, a storytelling show at Underbelly during the Edinburgh fringe, performed by sibling duo Maddie and Marcus Rice. The semi-fictional piece recounts Maddie’s friendship with 87-year-old artist and piano teacher Darcy O’Shea, nicknamed “Dandelion”, and touches on the theme of assisted dying that recurs across several shows at this year’s…
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House cannot be renovated because it has been occupied by family of squatter CATS who are refusing to move out
A Wyoming contractor renovating a house in Casper says a colony of feral cats living inside has severely delayed his work, filling the property with mess and forcing his crew to wear protective masks. Dustin Crapo, owner of CbG Construction LLC, dubbed it the “cat squatter house” after finding the property in a filthy state…
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Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has defended his decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States after Washington negotiators reportedly pushed for concessions that would have weakened protections for the French language in Quebec. Carney said American officials viewed Quebec’s language laws as an “irritant”, insisting instead that “in Quebec, these are…
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Pictured: Two men officers want to talk to after teenage girl sexually assaulted at Brighton beach
Sussex Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted on Brighton beach. The incident is reported to have occurred near West Street, close to the pier and Royal Pavilion, on 23 June, and officers are appealing for the public’s help identifying the men…
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Trump launches ferocious ‘economic onslaught’ to cripple Iran after bombing campaign and peace deal stalls… with chilling warning to China
The Trump administration has escalated its pressure campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming that the newly unveiled sanctions regime, “Operation Economic Outcast,” has already triggered a historic collapse in Iran’s currency. The rial has plunged to its lowest rate on record, with one US dollar now buying more than 1.3 million rials,…
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Canada threatens to halt electricity exports to US
Canada has threatened to cut off electricity exports to the United States as its trade dispute with President Donald Trump’s administration escalates. The threat marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries, which have long relied on close economic and energy ties, and raises the prospect of real economic pain for American…
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Sussex couple set for UK return with Spencer family backing
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly preparing an imminent return to the United Kingdom, with plans advancing for their arrival within the coming days. While Prince Harry remains distant from key members of the
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Graduate jobs slump, Burnham escalates Russia tensions in Kyiv, Harry and Meghan mull UK return
Adzuna data shows graduate vacancies at a ten-year low; Andy Burnham’s Kyiv trip and Ukraine’s Scalp missile deal have deepened the Russia rift, plus Malaga drone chaos, China’s aborted Moon launch and Maradona’s Hand of God ball fetching £2.5m.