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US President Donald Trump has been dealt a major blow

Democrats win US Congress control over Trump's Republicans

Heriot-Watt hails ‘milestone’ chip that promises sharper views of universe

Sally Kellerman (R) with her daughter Claire

Island groups face ruin after US woman raises legal claim over her dog

Niall Shiels Donegan, pictured during last year’s US Amateur Championship, came up just short in his final qualifier for next week’s US Open

Scot just misses out on US Open after carding superb 62 in qualifier

Neil Lancaster, who also writes as Max Connor

No Way Out by Max Connor review: 'doesn’t quite tie together'

Head coach Anne Walker, centre, celebrates with Paula Martin Sampedro, Andrea Revuelta, Meja Ortengren, Anna Song, Kelly Xu and Megha Ganne after Stanford University won the NCAA Women’s National Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California

Scot delivers another US college title for Stanford in head coach role

Cameron Adam and Gregor Tait pictured during last year’s Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry

Why Scottish men's amateur golf needs shot in the arm on home soil

Californian businessman buys Scotland's oldest bakery in Strathaven

UNC’s Niall Shiels Donegan celebrates winning the Tar Heel Intercollegiate - his maiden individual victory on the US college circuit

In-form Scottish golfer Shiels Donegan lands first US college win

In Pictures: Artemis II lands safely back on Earth

Trees at the back of the 11th green that were brought down by Hurricane Helene have been restored at Augusta National

Old trees restored at Augusta National plus a brand-new one

GB&I captain Dean Robertson pictured with Niall Shiels Donegan and Luke Poulter during a practice round for last year’s 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point in California

'Be our 11th man' - Robertson's message to Walker Cup fans at Lahinch

Director James McAvoy on the set of California Schemin'.

Exclusive California Schemin' producer in legal row 'financed film alone'

California Schemin' is to close Glasgow Film Festival.

Exclusive The California Schemin' feud between Scottish producers of McAvoy film

Director James McAvoy on the set of California Schemin'.

How it felt watching the film James McAvoy made about my life

Connor Graham pictured during his appearance in last year’s 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Scottish golfers in running for top US college award

Brooks Koepka speaks to the media prior to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California

Brooks Koepka opens up on Tiger Woods call about PGA Tour return

Rory McIlroy pictured during day four of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

McIlroy aims to move up gears after being 'stuck in neutral' in Dubai

Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy pictured during the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Bob MacIntyre backs Rory McIlroy's 'no brainer' rallying call

Niall Shiels Donegan pictured during his thrilling run in last year’s US Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club in San Francisco

Scottish golfers start 2026 campaign in top US amateur event

San Jose

Under the Radar: San Jose

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner found dead in Los Angeles home

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his second shot on the third hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas

Bob MacIntyre delivers his verdict on 2025 campaign worth $10m

Scots lawyer 'murdered' in LA remembered as 'one of a kind'

Dean Robertson has been reappointed for next year’s 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch

The R&A reveals 2026 Walker Cup captain for Lahinch clash

Ross Evans during the wedding at Hopetoun House in South Queensferry when Drew Hoffman was livestreamed from LA.

I missed my lavish £35k Edinburgh wedding - but I still gave my speech

The special relationship

UK-US special relationship: does it still fly financially?

Camereon Adam had fellow Scottish international Gregor Tait on his bag at the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry

He did himself proud - Walker Cup captain on Scottish amateur shining

Cameron Adam gives a thumbs up to the crowd as he walks off the 18th green with caddie Gregor Tait aetfred British Masters hostt the end of day three of the Bed by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield

'It's wild' - Scottish amateur Adam on being in British Masters mix

Royal Burgess player Cameron Adam, pictured during the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, is the sole amateur in the field for the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry

Scottish amateur teeing up in British Masters has pro card in sights

Niall Shiels Donegan pictured during last week’s US Amateur at The Olympic Club in San Francisco

Three Scots named in GB&I team for Walker Cup in California

GB&I captain Dean Robertson and his players show off the trophy after winning the St Andrews Trophy in Spain

Scots shine as Dean Robertson leads GB&I to St Andrews Trophy triumph

Connor Graham, pictured playing in the recent R&A Amateur Championship in Kent, has pulled out of Scotland’s side for the European Men’s Team Chamnpionship B Division in Hungary

Open qualifier makes big decision ahead of Portrush appearance

The clean up operation by the Pyramid Stage begins in a field covered in litter at the end of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Criminal investigation into Kneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances launched

Cameron Adam shows off the trophy after becoming the first Scot to win the St Andrews Links Trophy since 2014

Walker Cup contender hailed as 'inspiration' for next generation

Cat Skiing at Mustang Powder, British Columbia, Canada, as seen through a Lomo Fisheye No.2 camera

Lomography: How plastic cameras stole my youth (and then gave it back)

Liz Guterbock returns to Edinburgh Fringe with ‘NICE’

American-born UK comedian, Liz Gutterbrock, returns to Edinburgh Fringe

Leading qualifier Connor Graham won at the 21st in the round of 64 at Royal St George’s in Kent

Connor Graham comes through 'stressful' match in Amateur Championship

Inside the retro Scottish house on sale for offers over £900,000

Brian Wilson was never short of something interesting to say.

Brian Wilson in Quotes: 15 insightful quotes from the Beach Boys star

Cameron Adam in action for Northwestern University on the US college circuit

Scottish 1-2 at halfway stage in St Andrews Links Trophy

Luke Poulter pictured caddying for his dad Ian in practice round prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews

Poulter on Robertson's radar for Walker Cup in California
GB&I captain opens up on one Scot who is turning pro but two others who are in contention to face Americans

Hannah Darling is enjoying an exciting end to her college career at the University of South Carolina

Hannah Darling tees up exciting finish to her US college career

Hannah Darling, front centre, celebrates with her University of Carolina team-mates after winning the SEC Championship in Florida

Double delight for Hannah Darling as Scot nears end of college career

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has been booked for attempted murder after an altercation with Los Angeles police on Monday afternoon.

Weezer bassist's wife booked for attempted murder after 'shoot out'

Take-Two Interactive have filed a lawsuit against PlayerAuctions. Picture: Yuki Iwamura/AFP/Getty

Rockstar owner Take-Two suing third party GTA Online marketplace

Steven Lindsay with his father George. The pair established Lindsay’s Highland Tours in early 2019.

Luxury Highlands tour operator hails 1,000 guest milestone

Chief Chip Technician Dan Lynes inspects the world's first square Doritos

Doritos introduce new shape of iconic crisp - and it can win you £10k

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness

Andre 3000 is among the many names who have contributed unreleased songs for a new compilation set to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Andre 3000 among the artists on compilation to help wildfire victims

LEGO Twilight Cullen house set

LEGO Twilight Cullen house set: Release date, price and photos

Bar up or bar down? Skiers ride a chairlift at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah, December 2022

How to keep American skiers safe by throwing tantrums on chairlifts

Many celebrities have sadly lost their homes in the fires raging in Los Angeles. (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch: Full list of celebrities who have lost homes in LA fires

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

David Drysdale pictured playing in the Kolon Korea Open on the Asian Tour this year.

Scots golfer enjoying 'new lease of life' despite 'bonkers' conditions

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries