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Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri
Read full article: Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for RodriCristiano Ronaldo has scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland while Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.
Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's British Open soon after Olympic gold
Read full article: Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's British Open soon after Olympic goldLydia Ko has captured her third major title and first in eight years by winning the Women’s British Open by two strokes at the home of golf at St. Andrews.
Jiyai Shin capitalizes on Nelly Korda's back-nine struggles to lead by 1 at Women's British Open
Read full article: Jiyai Shin capitalizes on Nelly Korda's back-nine struggles to lead by 1 at Women's British OpenTwo-time champion Jiyai Shin has capitalized on a back-nine collapse by top-ranked Nelly Korda to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Women’s British Open at St. Andrews.
Charley Hull shoots 67 to lead wind-swept Women's British Open. Nelly Korda is one back
Read full article: Charley Hull shoots 67 to lead wind-swept Women's British Open. Nelly Korda is one backCharley Hull rolled in a 6-foot putt on No. 18 for the last of her six birdies to shoot 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Women's British Open.
British Open runner-up Billy Horschel withdraws on first day of 3M Open with illness
Read full article: British Open runner-up Billy Horschel withdraws on first day of 3M Open with illnessBilly Horschel, who tied for second at last week’s British Open after holding the 54-hole lead, withdrew from the 3M Open on Thursday morning due to illness.
In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world record
Read full article: In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world recordYaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine has set a world record in the women’s high jump at a Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris.
Hungary snatches 1-0 win over Scotland to leave it with chance of making last 16 at Euro 2024
Read full article: Hungary snatches 1-0 win over Scotland to leave it with chance of making last 16 at Euro 2024A dramatic stoppage-time goal saw Hungary beat Scotland 1-0 at the European Championship to dash its opponent’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time in its history.
Hungary forward Barnabás Varga in stable condition after serious-looking injury against Scotland
Read full article: Hungary forward Barnabás Varga in stable condition after serious-looking injury against ScotlandHungary forward Barnabás Varga is in hospital in stable condition after a serious-looking injury at his team’s final group match at the European Championship.
Protestor chains himself to a goalpost ahead of Scotland-Israel women's match
Read full article: Protestor chains himself to a goalpost ahead of Scotland-Israel women's matchThe start of the women’s European Championship qualifier between Scotland and Israel was delayed after a protestor got onto the field at Hampden Park and chained himself to a goalpost.
UK politicians kick off a 6-week election campaign with incumbent Sunak playing the underdog
Read full article: UK politicians kick off a 6-week election campaign with incumbent Sunak playing the underdogBritain’s political party leaders are crisscrossing the country on the first day of a six-week election campaign.
Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next week
Read full article: Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next weekScotland’s leader has insisted that he won’t be resigning amid the fallout of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreement that has made his Scottish National Party a minority government.
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Read full article: Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clashScotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies.
Let the games begin: Mount Dora Scottish Festival brings Highland dancers, athletics, music
Read full article: Let the games begin: Mount Dora Scottish Festival brings Highland dancers, athletics, musicThe Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival is back once again, bringing Scotland right here to Central Florida.
Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition bill
Read full article: Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition billScotland’s highest civil court has upheld the British government’s move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament.
UK records a fourth death linked to a storm that battered northern Europe
Read full article: UK records a fourth death linked to a storm that battered northern EuropeA fourth person has died in Britain during a storm that pounded the U.K. and northern Europe with gale-force winds and torrential rain.
Hundreds in Scotland told to evacuate as northern Europe braces for gale-force winds and floods
Read full article: Hundreds in Scotland told to evacuate as northern Europe braces for gale-force winds and floodsHundreds of people are being evacuated from their homes and schools have closed in parts of Scotland, as much of northern Europe braces for stormy weather, heavy rain and gale-force winds from the east.
Gavi goal against Norway sees Spain and Scotland qualify for European Championship
Read full article: Gavi goal against Norway sees Spain and Scotland qualify for European ChampionshipGavi’s winning goal for Spain against Norway in a European Championship qualifier will likely have been cheered as wildly in Glasgow as it was in Madrid.
McTominay overtakes Ronaldo and Kane to top scoring in European qualifying. Scotland stays perfect
Read full article: McTominay overtakes Ronaldo and Kane to top scoring in European qualifying. Scotland stays perfectScott McTominay has moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with Scotland on the brink of securing a place at next year’s tournament.
With drones and webcams, volunteer hunters join a new search for the mythical Loch Ness Monster
Read full article: With drones and webcams, volunteer hunters join a new search for the mythical Loch Ness MonsterMystery hunters have converged on a Scottish lake to look for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster.
‘Monster hunters’ wanted in new search for the mythical Loch Ness beast
Read full article: ‘Monster hunters’ wanted in new search for the mythical Loch Ness beastThe Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for “budding monster hunters” and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970s.
Agenda spat at UN climate talks as top official sees chance to ask 'difficult questions' in Dubai
Read full article: Agenda spat at UN climate talks as top official sees chance to ask 'difficult questions' in DubaiNations have resumed talks on tackling global warming with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures.
New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law veto
Read full article: New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law vetoScotland’s new leader says he will follow through with his predecessor's plan to challenge the British government over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents.
No Haaland as Spain beats Norway; Wales draws with Croatia
Read full article: No Haaland as Spain beats Norway; Wales draws with CroatiaNew faces have dominated European Championship qualifying as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente swept aside Norway in his first game in charge and a Wales forward rescued a dramatic draw in his first international game.
Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race
Read full article: Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader raceThe race to lead the Scottish National Party has cracked open fissures over political strategy, social issues and the legacy of departing leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Rights group questions Lockerbie suspect’s extradition
Read full article: Rights group questions Lockerbie suspect’s extraditionA leading rights group has urged the U.S. and Libya to clarify the legality of a surprise extradition of a suspect in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Scotland vows to challenge UK in court over gender law veto
Read full article: Scotland vows to challenge UK in court over gender law vetoScotland’s leader says she will take the British government to court over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents.
Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland's leader
Read full article: Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland's leaderU.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to work constructively with Scotland’s leader despite tensions over her administration’s wish for a new independence referendum.
Scotland's move to simplify gender change stirs strong views
Read full article: Scotland's move to simplify gender change stirs strong viewsA plan by Scotland’s government to make it easier for people to change gender for legal purposes has sparked acrimonious debate both inside and outside of the Edinburgh parliament.
With suspect in custody, spotlight returns to 1988 bombing
Read full article: With suspect in custody, spotlight returns to 1988 bombingThe announcement that a Libyan man suspected in the 1988 bombing of a passenger jet has been taken into U.S. custody put the spotlight back on the notorious terrorist attack.
Libyan accused in Lockerbie bombing now in American custody
Read full article: Libyan accused in Lockerbie bombing now in American custodyThe Justice Department says a Libyan intelligence official accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 in an international act of terrorism has been taken into U.S. custody and will face federal charges in Washington.
Switzerland beats Australia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Read full article: Switzerland beats Australia to win Billie Jean King CupSwitzerland has won the biggest prize in women’s team tennis for the first time after Belinda Bencic completed a near-perfect tournament by beating Australia’s Alja Tomljanovic in straight sets in the Billie Jean King Cup final.
Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
Read full article: Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court saysScotland’s leader says she will push on with her campaign to take her country out of the United Kingdom, even if she loses a Supreme Court case seeking the authority for a new independence referendum.
King Charles III in first engagement since queen's death
Read full article: King Charles III in first engagement since queen's deathKing Charles III and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, have visited Scotland in their first joint public engagement since the royal mourning period to remember Queen Elizabeth II ended.
African nations urged to pile on pressure at climate summit
Read full article: African nations urged to pile on pressure at climate summitThe former Irish President has called on African nations to pile on the pressure on rich, heavily-polluting countries to fulfill their climate pledges to the continent during a visit to Uganda.
Queen to see in new UK leader in Scotland for first time
Read full article: Queen to see in new UK leader in Scotland for first timeIn a first, Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will remain in Scotland, where she is taking her summer break, to receive Britain’s outgoing Prime Minster Boris Johnson and his successor next week.
Jessica Korda makes 3 eagles, shoots 61 to tie LET record
Read full article: Jessica Korda makes 3 eagles, shoots 61 to tie LET recordJessica Korda made three eagles in an 11-under 61 Thursday that equaled a Ladies European Tour record and gave her a five-shot lead after the first round of the Aramco Team Series in Sotogrande, Spain.
Richer nations fall short on climate finance pledge
Read full article: Richer nations fall short on climate finance pledgeRicher countries failed to keep a $100 billion a year pledge to developing nations to help them achieve their climate goals, according to an analysis by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
Read full article: 5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. AndrewsWith St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?