Minister steps back from government during cancer treatment

Christina McKelvie, the Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister, is undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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The Papers: 'Yacht horror' and 'Queen said Trump was very rude'

The front pages are dominated by the news that a tycoon and his daughter are missing after a yacht sank in Sicily.

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East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals

At the end of the Cold War, East Germany's systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.

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One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules'

One in 20 child strip-searches by police were not compliant with legal codes of practice in England and Wales over five years, the Children’s Commissioner says.

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Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke: Simmons' sailing gag triumphs

A nautical one-liner has been named the funniest gag at the Fringe after being chosen from a shortlist by members of the public.

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The Papers: 'Royal role models' and 'unforgettable' Alain Delon

Front pages include the Sussexes finishing their Colombia tour and tributes to the French actor Alain Delon.

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Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.

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