Zimbabwe’s president calls for peace amid riots linked to election
Troops opened fire during protests that erupted in the wake of Monday’s election, as demonstrators questioned the legitimacy of the vote. The unrest...
Mexico plane hit burst of hail before crash, says survivor
The Aeromexico plane briefly became airborne before crashing belly-down on to a field beyond the edge of the runway. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392912.video-mexico-plane-hit-burst-of-hail-before-crash-says-survivor/
California’s Death Valley sets world record for hottest ever July
The average temperature at Furnace Creek during the month was 108.1F (42.28C). . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392911.californias-death-valley-sets-world-record-for-hottest-ever-july/
Franz Ferdinand and Mogwai up for Scottish Album of the Year
Other acts on the 20-strong long-list include Young Fathers, Pronto Mama and Adam Holmes and The Embers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392914.franz-ferdinand-and-mogwai-up-for-scottish-album-of-the-year/
New stamps to celebrate 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s Endeavour voyage
A set of 10 stamps includes an image of Captain Cook. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392378.new-stamps-to-celebrate-250th-anniversary-of-captain-cooks-endeavour-voyage/
Fox terrier Macca jets in from New Zealand to join Orkney wildlife project
The conservation detection dog is working on an initiative to remove stoats from the islands. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16392376.fox-terrier-macca-jets-in-from-new-zealand-to-join-orkney-wildlife-project/
Campaigner: same-sex marriage opponents risk alienating a generation in NI
Ged Killen, a gay Catholic and Labour MP from Glasgow, is married to a man from Northern Ireland and will address a Belfast...
Queensferry Crossing ‘value for money’ says Government watchdog
The Queensferry Crossing project was managed effectively and delivered value for money, but there needs to be clearer plans about measuring its wider...
BBC denies political bias after two pro-indy YouTube channels are shut in copyright row
THE BBC has denied political bias after a pro-independence blogger criticised the public broadcaster after his YouTube channel was shut down in a copyright...
Sinn Fein criticises Arlene Foster’s ‘bizarre’ defence of DUP Pride flag stance
Sinn Fein has described a claim from Arlene Foster that a bid to fly a Pride flag at a council building was a...
