Tuesday's Global Photos: Vikings, Rituals, and Protests
The Guardian's picture editors curate striking images from around the world on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, capturing Hogmanay processions, new year rituals, political rallies, and winter scenes.
The Guardian's picture editors curate striking images from around the world on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, capturing Hogmanay processions, new year rituals, political rallies, and winter scenes.
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
Hibernian survived a stunning late fightback from Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to win a pulsating Edinburgh derby 3-2 at Easter Road. Read the full match report and analysis.
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four cabin crew on a Tenerife flight, leading to a diversion and a 46-week prison sentence. Read the full details of the shocking mid-air incident.
Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Faro had a 'scary' experience after the aircraft's wing tip struck a fuel tanker on the tarmac. Read the full details of the incident and evacuation.
Three criminals convicted of the culpable homicide of Ryan Munro, who leapt from a window to escape their extortion. The High Court heard of an 'atmosphere of absolute terror'. Read the full details.
Grant Hunter, 34, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the gangland murder of Marc Webley outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023. Read the full court details.
Grant Hunter, a paid assassin, has been sentenced to 26 years for murdering Marc Webley outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve. Read the full court details.
Grant Hunter, a paid assassin, shot Marc Webley dead outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023. He has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of 26 years. Read the full story.
Anthony McGill is sounding positive after a 4-1 win at the Scottish Open. The Glaswegian snooker star is targeting a strong 2026 after rediscovering his form. Read his full interview here.
Neil Robertson pulls out of the Scottish Open with a strained piriformis muscle and disc injury. Get the latest snooker news, results, and updates from Edinburgh.
The brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf has given evidence in the trial of three people accused over a man's fatal fall from a Dundee flat. Read the latest court developments.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
All flights at Edinburgh Airport are grounded after a major IT failure hit air traffic control services, causing chaos for passengers. Contact your airline for updates.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended Friday morning due to a critical air traffic control technical issue. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of dealing class A drugs and extortion, following a man's fatal fall in Dundee. Follow the latest court developments.
Violinist Nicola Benedetti delivered a captivating evening of musical canapés at the Royal Albert Hall with her unconventional ensemble. A celebration of a virtuoso still at the top of her game.
An eight-foot nutcracker named Nolan was stolen from an Edinburgh cocktail bar, causing a catastrophic financial blow. Manager Paul Paxton speaks out. Help find the thief.
An eight-foot nutcracker named Nolan was stolen from an Edinburgh bar. Manager Paul Paxton calls the theft 'catastrophic'. Police are investigating the incident on George Street.
A festive thief on an e-bike snatched an eight-foot Nutcracker statue from an Edinburgh bar, causing £350 damage. Police are investigating the brazen theft captured on CCTV.
The prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival is considering leaving its historic home due to soaring costs and a drive to increase working-class representation in the television industry.
Stephen McAulay sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for attempted murder after stabbing neighbour James Duncan in Carntyne. Read the full court details.
Yorkshire comedian Ian Smith transformed his career by ditching gimmicks for authentic storytelling about anxiety and fertility struggles. Discover his journey to success.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the world's oldest river gunboat, BAP America, built in Birkenhead in 1904, during her tour of South and Central America. Discover her engagements with indigenous leaders and Amazon wildlife.
British Transport Police release a CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted while sleeping on a train from Edinburgh to Wolverhampton. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
In a dramatic overhaul of the monarchy, King Charles has removed the Duke of York title from Prince Andrew and the Duke of Edinburgh title from Prince Edward, signalling a decisive break from past controversies.
John Swinney condemns 'absurd and divisive' allegations from Reform UK councillors about sharia law zones in Scottish cities as political row escalates.