World of photos,September 7,2024
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World of photos,September 7,2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games would cost tiny fraction of Victoria’s

Glasgow Commonwealth Games would cost tiny fraction of Victoria’s

Commonwealth Games Scotland says it has an “innovative,cost-effective” proposal that would be almost entirely funded through Victoria’s compensation payout.

  • byRachel Eddie
From Baby Reindeer to Nanette:How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians

From Baby Reindeer to Nanette:How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians

It’s the biggest performing arts festival in the world,with a history of launching careers – if you can win the (sometimes-empty) room.

  • byMeg Watson
The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all

The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all

Butterflies,birdsong,azaleas and rhododendrons,Californian redwood and even Wollemi pines flourish in this “impossible garden”.

  • bySteve McKenna
10 things we’ll never understand about Scotland
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10 things we’ll never understand about Scotland

Scottish migrants have given this small nation a big worldwide presence,but turn up in Scotland and prepare to be baffled by its cultural quirks.

  • byBrian Johnston
JK Rowling,David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

JK Rowling,David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy,with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.

  • byRob Harris
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Rare insight into King and Queen’s private life as Balmoral opens to public for first time

Rare insight into King and Queen’s private life as Balmoral opens to public for first time

Buckingham Palace has revealed extraordinary details about the King and Queen’s private life at Balmoral as it opens up the royal residence to the public for the first time.

  • byVictoria Ward
I’m a control freak,but travelling without planning taught me a lesson

I’m a control freak,but travelling without planning taught me a lesson

What if we can’t find a place to stay? Will we sleep in the car? These worries gnawed at the edges of my mind.

  • byNatasha Bazika
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns amid fallout over climate policy

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns amid fallout over climate policy

Humza Yousa,facing a no-confidence vote,resigned as leader of the long-dominant Scottish National Party that has been weakened by a campaign finance scandal and divisions over transgender rights.

English wines are set to take over from French and Australian,scientists say

English wines are set to take over from French and Australian,scientists say

Rising temperatures are set to make traditional wine regions unsuitable for production and places not known for wine could squeeze out today’s leaders.

  • byMarc Walker
Arrest marks latest fall for Scotland’s once high-flying power couple

Arrest marks latest fall for Scotland’s once high-flying power couple

Nicola Sturgeon,who dramatically quit public life in March last year after eight years as first minister of Scotland,was detained in June. Now her husband has been arrested.

  • byRob Harris