Scotland News & Breaking Stories

Scottish actor Brian McCardie, known for Line of Duty and Outlander, passes away at 59. Tributes pour in for talented actor.

Grimes apologizes for Coachella performance, promises a 'flawless' show next weekend after experiencing 'sonic chaos' and technical difficulties.

Clippers clinch playoff berth with win over Suns. Lakers fall to Warriors. Dodgers defeat Twins. UCLA defense faces challenges. Tiger Woods prepares for Masters.

Psychic healer charging £900 for event claiming to treat trauma and disease, despite critics warning of dangers and quackery.

Mum raves about "magic" tummy tuck leggings on TikTok, with fans praising how they flatter figures. Almost 9,000 pairs sold.

Google's AI program Gemini is under fire for showing historically inaccurate images, with a 'woke' bias that limits white representation.

West Ham's Tim Steidten linked with Liverpool, Manchester United also interested. Liverpool could accelerate pursuit, while Manchester United plans significant changes.

Annie Lennox's plea for peace in Gaza at the 2024 Grammy Awards has sparked a movement backed by numerous artists.

Calvin Harris shows respect for ex Taylor Swift at the GRAMMYs, despite past drama. Fans are loving the reunion.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says the team should aim to win trophies consistently, not just end their 16-year drought.

Former Celtic defender Paul Caddis is a top prospect for a management role in England after impressing with Hereford.

"New Year's Eve traditions around the world are wild and wonderful. From effigy-burning to fruit-smashing, here are some of the best."

Eurostar services resume after "unprecedented" flooding, but yellow weather warnings in place in parts of UK for New Year's Eve.

Andy and Jamie Murray celebrate Manchester United's comeback win over Aston Villa on their way to Australia for the tennis season.

Reindeer's eyes have evolved to spot their preferred meal. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of St. Andrews report.

Santa Claus is on his way! Use NORAD's Santa Tracker app to follow his journey and see where he's headed next.

A new documentary will reveal Queen Elizabeth II's final days, including her thoughts on her passing and her son's coronation.

PSG and Porto advance to Champions League last 16, while Newcastle is eliminated after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan.

Actors Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf reunite for Hallmark's 'A Merry Scottish Christmas' as brother and sister, not love interests.

Trump testifies in civil fraud trial, clashing with judge and defending business. Prosecutors seek $250m fine and business restrictions. Case continues.

Borussia Dortmund narrowly defeated Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League, while Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona also secured wins.

Referee changes decision in Scotland vs Spain game, disallowing a goal due to offside instead of a foul.

Labour's time "has come again", says Liverpool metro mayor Steve Rotheram, urging Sir Keir Starmer to set out a positive vision at the party's conference. Rotheram feels a "buzz" similar to 1996 when Tony Blair led the party to victory. He hopes to see a unified party and a positive vision for change. Rotheram also wants more control and flexibility for regional governments and is passionate about apprenticeships and skills training. The cancellation of HS2 has damaged trust in central government, but Rotheram believes a Labour government would deliver without party politics.

Ahsoka season 1 receives mixed reviews, but fans mourn the death of actor Ray Stevenson who portrayed Baylan Skoll. Disney faces options for the character's future.

England beat Scotland 3-1 in Glasgow in a friendly. See how Telegraph Sport rated the players from both teams.

Barry Keoghan's appearance as an Irish gangster in the final series of Top Boy has delighted fans. The popular Netflix drama returned this week, and viewers rushed to praise Keoghan's performance on social media. The show follows drug dealers Dushane and Sully as they navigate the criminal underworld in London.

TikTok star Charli D'Amelio expresses excitement for Kourtney Kardashian's pregnancy and offers support after her hospitalization.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham scored a late winner against Getafe, boosting England ahead of their upcoming matches against Ukraine and Scotland.

Spanish Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales, faces resignation after FIFA launches disciplinary proceedings over unsolicited kiss incident.

Actress Zooey Deschanel announces engagement to Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott with a unique diamond ring.

Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first tourist passengers into space, marking a major milestone in the company's pursuit of space tourism. The three passengers experienced weightlessness and admired views of Earth and space before safely landing in New Mexico. This achievement fulfills a nearly two-decade-old promise by founder Richard Branson to bring tourists into space. The flight also establishes Virgin Galactic as a competitor in the suborbital space tourism sector.

Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was stabbed in the neck in a planned jail ambush by other prisoners. Watkins, a convicted sex offender, was left in a critical condition after the attack.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler lead contenders at British Open.

Rory McIlroy used a TaylorMade P760 2-iron to hit his winning shot at the Genesis Scottish Open after retrieving it from his garage.

Rory McIlroy wins Scottish Open with birdies in final two holes.

Byeong Hun An leads Scottish Open, hopes to qualify for British Open.

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag praises debutant Mason Mount.

Andy Murray loses in five-set match at Wimbledon, uncertain about future.

Scottish tennis legend Andy Murray faces Greek player Tsitsipas at Wimbledon.