Scotland
'Emaciated' Puppy Found Covered in Feces and Urine Put Down
Animal welfare inspector Dawn Murrie said vets tried to stabilize the dog found in woodlands, "but unfortunately, her condition was so poor that she had to be put to sleep on welfare grounds."
Father Dies of Cancer Weeks After Diagnosis, Leaving Behind Pregnant Wife
Phil Hawthorne, 36, from Glasgow, Scotland, was diagnosed with bowel cancer after experiencing several months of back pain.
Rhode Island Man Who Faked His Death Found Alive in Scotland—Police
Investigators learned Nicholas Alahverdian had been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Scotland after being told he had died of cancer.
Woman Seeks to Change Grooming Laws After Dog Allegedly Died of Stroke
A puppy belonging to a woman in Scotland was found dead at a local groomer's. It has prompted her to focus efforts on the entire industry.
Premature Baby Born at 25 Weeks Weighing Less Than 1lb
The baby, Hannah Stibbles, is thought to be the smallest premature baby to have been born in the United Kingdom for 20 years.
Broad COVID Lockdowns Were 'Hugely Damaging,' Top Scientist Says
"In short, we panicked," wrote the infectious disease expert in his new book.
Donald Trump's Scotland Golf Resorts Lost More Than $8 Million in 2020
Both of the former president's resorts suffered substantial losses despite receiving millions in government grants, according to financial reports filed recently.
'Hero' Father Killed By Abused Dog He Rescued
Adam Watts, 55, who dedicated his life to rescuing abused dogs, was mauled to death just days before Christmas.
Man Who Stabbed Girlfriend's Dog With Scissors Banned From Owning Animals
The man inflicted 14 stab wounds on the dog, causing puncture wounds to his head, cheek, thighs and muzzle.
Two British Studies Report Omicron Patients Hospitalized Less Than Delta
"Cautious optimism is perhaps the best way to look at this," Manuel Ascano Jr., a biochemist at Vanderbilt University who studies viruses, told the AP.
J.K. Rowling Supported by Lawmakers in Transgender Rape Debate
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling recently objected to a proposed law on how rape cases are recorded—and she's been lauded for her stance.
Omicron to Overtake Delta 'Within Days' in Europe, Leaders Warn
"The speed of it is surprising. If it can overcome Delta in Scotland and the U.K., then it will do elsewhere," officials warned.
Scotland Plans 2023 Independence Vote Amid Discontent About U.K. Leaving EU
While 52 percent of U.K. voters overall backed leaving the EU in a 2016 referendum, 62 percent of Scottish voters favored remaining in the bloc.
Scotland Officials Worried Omicron Spreading in Community as 6 Cases Emerge
Countries throughout the world are taking action to prevent a proliferation of the variant as scientists are still working to determine the danger it poses.
Nightclub Reveals the Items People Leave Behind in Video Viewed 7M Times
One commenter wrote that the viral clip, which shows the lost possessions of nightclub guests, "feels illegal to watch."
China, Russia, India Won't Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions
Six out of the 10 biggest methane-emitting countries have vowed to reduce the greenhouse gas.
Biden Flashed by 'Large, Naked Scottish Man' While Traveling to Glasgow
The president was in Scotland to meet with world leaders for the U.N.'s climate change conference when the incident occurred.
Airbnb Bans Host Trying to Swindle Extra $2K From COP26 American Delegation
An Airbnb spokesperson told Newsweek: "We have zero tolerance for this behavior and have taken action against the host."
William Labeled 'Hypocrite' on Billboards After Royals Back Climate Summit
Prince William has been branded a hypocrite over private jets in adverts around a climate conference where the royals and President Joe Biden will gather.
Scientific Consensus Is Clear Humans Cause Climate Change Ahead of COP26
A survey found 99.9 percent of scientific studies say climate change is caused by human activity. One expert said it should be "the last word" on the subject.
Rat Snake Slithering Out of Clothing Donation Bin Causes Panic
Officials managed to capture it and believe it may have been someone's pet.
No, the Word 'Spooky' Had Not Been Banned by a Theater Company Over Racism
The National Theatre Scotland denied reports it had censored the word following widespread reports in the British media, ahead of Halloween, that it had done so
Rare 16th-Century Dish, Uncovered From Drawer, Auctioned for $1.7 Million
Not much is known about the artist, Nicola di Gabriele Sbraghe, who is regarded as a "master."
Table J.K. Rowling Wrote 'Harry Potter' on Saved From Fire
Owners of The Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh have confirmed that the table can be restored after being found in the rubble caused by the blaze.
Wallaby Who Escaped From Petting Zoo on the Run From Officials
"I'm totally gutted and just worried sick for him—just needing him home," said Nikki Johnstone of Waulkmill Menagerie.
Couple Reunited With Cat Missing for Over a Decade Thanks to Microchip
"I like to imagine him on a sailboat gallivanting around the world, but he probably just kicked about it Aberdeen," the cat's owner Neil Henderson said.
Wounded Arctic Seal Pup Found Swimming in Scottish Waters
Over the past century, only a handful of ringed seals have been spotted in the region.
Fisherman Catches Rare Blue Lobster: 'Would Be a Shame to Put It in a Pot'
The Scottish fisherman said he would offer the lobster to a local aquarium. If one does not take the crustacean, he plans to return it to the ocean.
Miniature Bottle of Rare, 100-Year-Old Whisky Sells for $8,863
The bottle was one of 400 miniatures auctioned off by whisky collector Sukhinder Singh. The collection sold for a grand total of nearly $80,000.
Man Stumbles Upon Huge Boa Constrictor Snake Sunbathing in Scotland
The giant snake was initially mistaken for a large tree branch until the man went in for a closer look with his camera.