Emergency search off Largs after person believed swept out to sea; RNLI lifeboats, Coastguard teams, aircraft and emergency services deployed on October 27. more

Two sportspeople have been executed in the past month and at least six more face the same fate, says activist groupFears are growing for more Iranian athletes facing execution after mountain climber … more

Rubio’s decision not to meet Narendra Modi last week was seen by some as a snub – but by focusing on business leaders and oil, the secretary of state made American priorities clear. Plus: the … more

Highland Council will need to save almost £40 million over the next three years to balance its books – well over what had been an expected gap of £5 million. more

Travel disruption continues across Scotland as strong winds batter the country more

A fatal mistake sparks this juicy melodrama, in which a philosophy professor navigates the guilt of being a survivorWhat if, battered by cancer and cancer treatment, you decided to end your life? … more

The levels of violence aimed at these protesters is depressing, but their aim is to save the planet: ‘If they want to destroy everything, they’ve got to go through us’‘Hated” is not putting … more

The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum on queer visibility, politics and starring in Cole Escola’s smash comedyAlaska may be starring in the most subversive comedy in American theater today, but she carries … more

Breakthrough Energy is a climate-focused initiative launched by Microsoft founder Bill Gates. In a forwarded report by the Microsoft co-founder, three specific areas were called out as worthy of … more

Leah Busque  is a name synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurship. As the founder of  TaskRabbit , a pioneering on-demand marketplace company, she revolutionized the way … more

Sallie Krawcheck  is a force to be reckoned with in the financial world. A Wall Street veteran with over 25 years of experience, she has held top positions at leading companies like … more