The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

No guarantee Government approach to US tariffs will prevail – Douglas Alexander

The UK could face a further 10% tariff rise from the US amid a row over the future of Greenland.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Best Northern Lights photos as aurora borealis creates stunning images in skies over UK and Europe

‘Widespread auroras visible across the UK, with reports extending as far south as northern Italy,’ confirmed the Met Office

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Bulletin world briefing: Trump official sends warning to Europe and Putin invited to Gaza peace board

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump official sends warning to Europe not to retaliate over Greenland Warning over ‘severe wear’ on Spain train tracks involved in fatal crash Trump invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Kremlin says Russia claims to have…

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Swinney: Holyrood’s days are numbered if Farage becomes prime minister

The First Minister accused the Reform UK leader of holding Holyrood in contempt.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

King Charles Reportedly 'Too Busy' to Meet Prince Harry During Duke's Return to London

King Charles and the Prince of Wales will remain in Scotland during Prince Harry's London court visit, with insiders claiming the King is 'too busy' for a meeting.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19

Swinney: Not right for Trump to use tariffs as economic threat over Greenland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be ‘deeply damaging’ and were the ‘wrong thing to do’.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Scotland first part of UK to approve ‘cutting edge’ treatment for stomach cancer

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved zolbetuximab – to be used together with chemotherapy – to treat those with advanced stomach cancer.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

‘I love that there’s this big gay thing in the middle of Scotland’: Ian McKellen and Graham Norton join Alan Cumming for Out in the Hills

New LGBTQ+ festival included McKellen in a fiery monologue and Norton in conversation, as well as a queer ceilidh and ‘kilted yoga’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

King to host reception celebrating Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney will attend the event.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.

Evening Standard · Jan 19