UK is “diminished” by it clampdown on artist visas, festival director says as he is awarded Herald prize
A clampdown on visas for visiting writers and artists is diminishing the UK’s worldwide reputation, the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival...
‘Multiple’ people killed in Florida shooting
Several people have been killed in a mass shooting at an entertainment complex in Florida, police have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600582.multiple-people-killed-in-florida-shooting/
Hats off to policewomen
Scottish policewoman may wear the same hats as their male colleagues. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16601889.hats-off-to-policewomen/
Former Vatican envoy pens accusing letter over disgraced cardinal case
The letter also accuses Pope Francis of having initially rehabilitated McCarrick despite being informed of his attitudes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600744.former-vatican-envoy-pens-accusing-letter-over-disgraced-cardinal-case/
Presidents and politicians honour John McCain’s life of service
Presidents and US politicians from both parties have honoured Senator John McCain’s decades of service to his country following his death at the...
Sturgeon ally demands top civil servant resigns if Salmond is cleared of sex assault claims
ONE of Nicola Sturgeon’s closest allies in politics has mounted a strong defence of former First Minister Alex Salmond after he was accused...
Major push on to swing Labour behind campaign for People’s Vote
A major push is on by the campaign for a People’s Vote to try to swing Labour behind the bid for a referendum...
White House flag lowered again for John McCain amid Trump criticism
President Donald Trump has ordered American flags at US buildings lowered to half-staff for senator John McCain until his burial on Sunday. ....
Pope sends ‘warm greeting to the beloved people of Northern Ireland’
Pope Francis says the people of Northern Ireland are in his thoughts and prayers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600067.pope-sends-warm-greeting-to-the-beloved-people-of-northern-ireland/
Michael Palin on Terry Jones: Occasionally things click and we can understand each other
Monty Python star Terry Jones has a form of dementia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16602189.michael-palin-on-terry-jones-occasionally-things-click-and-we-can-understand-each-other/
