Which world leaders are attending COP26?

Nov 1, 2021

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COP26: Union leaders urge world leaders to listen to their voices

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Call for improvements to electric car charging points across Scotland as figures show record number of faults

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Dogs can pick up new words using complex calculations and brain regions - just like human babies

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After switching football for cricket, Scotland physio Karen Gibson speaks on new role and being part of 'quirky family'

Bangladesh's T20 captain Mohammad Mahmudullah fell silent in front of the press. A quizzical look from side to side, an agitated scratch of the neck and an irked look to the sky.

Peter Grant sacked by Dunfermline after 12th match without a win

Dunfermline have sacked manager Peter Grant after their winless start to the Scottish Championship season hit a dozen matches.

Graham Alexander points to Motherwell penalty claim as key moment in 6-1 drubbing at home to Rangers

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander believes his team were denied the opportunity to double their lead against Rangers before they slumped to a 6-1 defeat at home to the champions.

Ice dancer Lewis Gibson and partner Lilah Fear finish seventh in Skate Canada

Scottish skater Lewis Gibson and partner Lilah Fear did not achieve the scores they needed to boost their rankings at their first Grand Prix of the season in the free dance final, slipping two spots into seventh place.

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