National News
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Temperatures soar as Scottish heatwave begins
Aboyne in Aberdeenshire and Leuchars in Fife are already on their third day above 25C, the criteria for a heatwave.
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Donald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationship
Past visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.
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Convicted paedophile jailed for hunting and killing animals
Brandon Robb has been banned from owning animals after posting videos of his wildlife crimes on social media.
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TRNSMT music festival starts strong in the scorching heat
TRNSMT 2025 is headlined over three days by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.
News Headlines
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BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches
The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash
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Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
Heat health alerts for parts of England were issued on Friday and will remain in place until Monday.
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Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.
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BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.
Entertainment News
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Oasis sweep UK charts after reunion frenzy
The band go back to number one following their reunion, with two more albums in the top five.
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Lukewarm reviews for Justin Bieber's surprise album
One critic says Swag has "moments of brilliance", but another describes it as "a cry for help".
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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges
The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.
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The Salt Path author's next book delayed after 'distress'
Penguin said it had taken the decision together with Winn following claims made in a newspaper investigation.