Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Undeterred, Mr Sarwar insisted the election was not about the Prime Minister, with the Scottish Labour leader stressing the contest was instead about his bid to replace the SNP and First Minister John ...

This was the fifth election campaign he fought as party leader and despite the lack of an overall majority, it is still his most successful.

The tournament is being held across North America and Canada, Mexico and the United States will all hold an opening ceremony.

When all the results were declared – after more than 16 hours of counting – the SNP had 58 MSPs – seven short of a majority.

First-time buyers said they were able to buy in their preferred location and put their own stamp on their property, Nationwide Building Society said.

Scotland has elected its first two transgender MSPs to the Holyrood parliament. Dr Q Manivannan and Iris Duane both secured regional list seats for the Scottish Green Party.

The Scottish Conservative leader said he was happy with his party’s campaign, saying it had focused on the real issues that matter to voters.

He was one of a number of celebrity guests who spoke during Sir David Attenborough’s 100 Years On Planet Earth tribute event.

The US president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country.

Reform UK’s Scottish leader has said his party is “behind the curve” north of the border, as he branded opponents “disrespectful” for not staying until the end of an election count.

With all votes counted, Plaid have 43 seats, Reform UK 34, Labour nine, the Welsh Conservatives seven, Greens two and one Liberal Democrat.