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Revealed: The £5M Secret “Sweetener” to Pave Way for Trump Resort

By Neil Mackay

Wendy Alexander: The End

Seven months after the Scottish Sunday revealed her dodgy donation ... Wendy Alexander finally resigns

By journalist of the year, Paul Hutcheon

Not a Great Leader, but She Had the Right Idea about Scottish Labour

ANALYSIS: By Iain Macwhirter

Breaking News: Wendy Alexander Resigns

Saga that began with Scottish Sunday investigation finally draws to a close

Death-Linked Obesity Drug

Anti-fat medication prescribed against advice

By Jasper Hamill

How Microsoft Plans to Teach Us Some Manners

New digital device will block mobile phones

By Jasper Hamill

International: Children of the Garbage

In this third part of the Scottish Sunday series on Pakistan, editor Richard Walker looks at the lengths young Afghan refugees in Quetta are forced to go to in order to keep themselves and their families alive.

A Victory for Savagery

Hundreds dead or missing, thousands in hiding or leaving the country ... Zimbabwe's 'democracy' is soaked in blood. Now the world will watch helplessly as a ruthless tyrant tightens his reign of terror.

By Fred Bridgland in Johannesburg

Smoking Ban Threatens Cannabis Café Culture

EU law means tobacco can no longer be smoked but pure marijuana can

From Toby Sterling in Amsterdam

Opinion & Debate

Playing the Martyr is No Graceful Way to Go

Scottish Sunday Editorial

Labour’s Laughter Waning as Brown Marks His First Year

Iain Macwhirter on Labour losses

Mandela Must Take Action, For Africa's Sake

Ian Bell on Zimbabwe

Sport

Lion Rampant: Murray Blasts His Way into the Second Week at Wimbledon

Click on our All Sports section (left) for full tennis coverage

Business

Tide of Sentiment Begins to Turn for HBOS Shares

Analysts admit Scottish banking giant's low market valuation is 'getting silly'

By Ian Fraser

Thus and C&W in ­Merger Talks

Speculation of a higher offer on the table for Glasgow firm

By Steven Vass, Deputy Business Editor

Melrose Grabs Gas Storage Contract in £60M Coup

Edinburgh firm beats Russian giant Gazprom to underwater facility deal

By Steven Vass, Deputy Business Editor

Arts

The Jokes on U.S.

The American women standing up to be counted

By Barry Didcock

Killer Touch Film Reviews: Demetrios Matheou

Scotland and the Union: 1707-2007

Edited by TM Devine

Edinburgh University Press £14.99

Reviewed by Owen Dudley Edwards

Life

Darkness on the Edge of Town

By Andrew Purcell

When Obama Saw the Light

A revelation sparked his bid for the White House. But was it for real?

By Alan Taylor

'Tempers Fray Because Bart and Homer Have Dropped Out. Daughter Will Be the Lone Simpson in a Terrible Wig'

Homefront: Fiona Gibson

Hotels: The Haven for Comfort and Luxury

Hotels are often a haven for comfort and luxury, providing a home away from home for travelers. Whether it's for business or pleasure, finding the right hotel can greatly enhance one's stay. From budget options to luxurious resorts, the hospitality industry caters to a wide range of preferences and needs.

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