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# Scotland

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2022
Arrest warrant issued for Anthony Stokes as footballer fails to appear in UK court
The former Celtic striker was expected at Hamilton Sheriff Court today for sentencing for stalking his ex-partner.
Scotland name 25-man squad for Ireland and Ukraine matches
Captain Andy Robertson misses but Ryan Fraser has been recalled by manager Steve Clarke.
Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during procession of queen's coffin in Scotland
Video showed the man being dragged to the ground in an altercation.
A closer look at Ireland's potential World Cup play-off opponents
Vera Pauw’s side face the winners of Scotland and Austria away on 11 October.
Poll: Do you want to see a rent freeze?
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to introduce one in Scotland.
Body washed ashore in Scotland in 2006 may have come from Dublin Bay
The Scottish Cold Case Unit at Glasgow Caledonian University have used facial reconstruction and tidal flows to try and solve the mystery.
Sturgeon: Truss will be a disaster as PM if she governs how she has campaigned
But Scotland’s First Minister said she hopes to have a good relationship with whoever is the next occupant of Number 10.
Antonio Colak at the double as Rangers ease past Ross County
There was plenty of Irish involvement in Scotland today, with Conor Sammon bagging a brace in League One.
SNP to apply to intervene in Supreme Court indyref2 case
The SNP’s national executive committee said the party has the ‘legal standing’ to put forward its political case.
Last-gasp Boffelli try takes Argentina to Scotland series win
The hosts claimed the decider after losing last week in Salta.
Sturgeon: Independence is ‘essential’ as UK faces 'shift to the right' under new PM
The First Minister spoke out at the launch of a new paper promoting Scottish independence.
Seven-try Ireland end U20 Summer Series on a high with victory over Scotland
Richie Murphy’s side ran out 41-24 winners in Treviso.
'Utterly tragic' if Scottish independence led to 'division' in UK armed forces, Johnson says
Boris Johnson said a second independence poll is not a priority for the UK government.
More than half of Scots do not want independence referendum next October, poll finds
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.
Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is ‘ready and willing’ to negotiate with Boris Johnson to hold a legal vote.
Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’
The debate comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began laying out the case for a second Scottish independence referendum.
Time to move beyond age of reactionary anger when assessing Ireland
The words of Graeme Souness ring true: “It’s the players. You’re either a f****** player or you’re not. You’re a big player or you’re not a big player.”
Stuart Armstrong scores twice as Scotland hit back to beat Armenia
John McGinn and Che Adams were also on target.
'Where did that come from?' - Clarke still scratching head over Scots' Dublin defeat
‘Football is a strange game at times.’
'After Belgium people thought we were absolutely brilliant, then we lose a game and it's a catastrophe'
Stephen Kenny reflects on the extremes of reaction that come with his job.
Michael Obafemi emerges as doubt for Ukraine game after Scotland heroics
Stephen Kenny also praised Ireland’s ‘most significant home win in seven years.’
Michael Obafemi stars in Ireland's dominant victory over Scotland
Obafemi scored a stunning goal in what proved to be Ireland’s first-ever win in the Uefa Nations League.
Obafemi makes first start as Stephen Kenny rings the changes for Scotland clash
Troy Parrott and Jayson Molumby are also handed starts in a youthful Irish side.
Preview: Ireland need unlikely result against Scotland to salvage wretched Nations League campaign
Ireland have lost of their opening two games in the competition so far, and today are seeking a first competitive home win in more than three years.
'Ireland need foothold in group to make games in September meaningful' - Scotland boss Clarke
Visiting manager wary Stephen Kenny’s side can use Dublin clash as the catalyst for a Nations League rescue bid.
Anthony Ralston and Scott McKenna net first international goals as Scotland win
The home side enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Armenia in the Nations League.
Hogg and Russell out of Scotland squad for South America tour
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says he hopes Stuart Hogg will continue to captain Scotland upon his international return.
Toughest 10 days of my career – Andy Robertson rues play-off heartbreak
The Scotland captain also came up just short in the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.
Scottish government to make refreshed case for independence, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon said there was a ‘growing sense’ the UK is not currently serving the needs of people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Climate protesters arrested in Scotland over blockading of oil terminal
The activists demand that the British Government ends new oil and gas projects in the UK.
Mixed emotions for McWilliams as Ireland's Six Nations campaign ends with dramatic Scotland win
Ireland avoided the wooden spoon with a last-gasp victory over Scotland.
Incredible scenes as Ireland snatch last-gasp victory to end Six Nations on a high
Enya Breen was the late hero against Scotland at Kingspan Stadium.
Streaming newcomer Viaplay strike deal to broadcast Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland internationals
The platform is launching in the UK later this year, and did not comment on whether they are interested in buying rights to Republic of Ireland matches.
Ireland hope key players Monaghan and Cronin will be fit for Scotland clash
There was a boost for Ireland with Sene Naoupu’s red card being rescinded.
Sene Naoupu cleared to play in Six Nations finale as red card against England not upheld
Naoupu was sent off for a high tackle in the second half of Ireland’s hammering against England last weekend.
‘No further action’ to be taken over Nicola Sturgeon’s face mask breach
Scotland’s First Minister apologised as Police Scotland confirmed it had spoken to Ms Sturgeon.
Nicola Sturgeon reported to police over apparent face mask law breach
Scotland’s First Minister was visiting a barber’s while canvassing.
Leinster wing Smith scores as Ireland 7s kick-off with win over Scotland
Terry Kennedy and Billy Dardis also dotted down in the 19-12 victory.
Scotland surrender two-goal lead against Austria, Wales draw with Czech Republic
Elsewhere tonight, Northern Ireland lost to Hungary.
Climate activists blockade shipping company in Glasgow in solidarity with Ukraine
The campaigners are staging the action in response to an open letter from Extinction Rebellion Ukraine.