Scottish First Minister John Swinney has described the ongoing crisis in Gaza as a “genocide” after a Fringe show he appeared at was repeatedly disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

A woman whose body was found in a lay-by had been going through “considerable emotional turmoil” prior to her death, a court heard.

The British and Irish Lions’ quest to complete an unbeaten tour of Australia failed at the final hurdle as Australia prevented a series whitewash by registering a stormy 22-12 victory in Sydney.

UPDATE: This story has been updated after Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that Dennis was located. An urgent search has been launched for a missing pensioner. 70-year-old Dennis Muff was last seen in ...

Police have given an update following a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers and refugees. The peaceful protest at the Highfield House Hotel in Portswood, Southampton, yesterday saw ...

Al Aasy came from last to first to successfully defend his Coral Glorious Stakes crown at Goodwood.

Police have seized drugs worth an estimated £3.68 million during a raid in Glasgow. Officers executed a warrant at a property in Milnpark Gardens, Kinning Park, on Friday August 1, where they ...

The Metropolitan Police said it has imposed conditions on a protest and counter-protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel.

Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of at least 18 people, eight of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for food amid airdrops and ...

India reached lunch on 189 for three, already 166 ahead and with plenty of power to add as they look to square the scoreline 2-2. The tourists’ lead was a containable 52 overnight but England were ...

Live updates from St Mary's as Southampton round out their pre-season preparations against Premier League side Brighton.

Southampton were beaten 1-0 by Premier League side Brighton in an additional 60-minute behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of this ...