Scotland marks 75th anniversary of VJ DayCommemorations are under way to mark the anniversary amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Scottish minister warns of climate challenge after Stonehaven crashMichael Matheson points to increasing intense weather after train derailment kills three people Coronavirus: France, Malta and Netherlands added to UK's travel quarantine listBoris Johnson said he would be "ruthless" when deciding whether to impose the measure but France says it will reciprocate. UK-Japan post-Brexit talks hit 'stumbling block over Stilton'Officials hope a deal can largely be agreed by the end of this month. Fines for refusing to wear face mask to increase as Boris Johnson announces new lockdown easingFines for refusing to wear a face mask are to increase to up to £3,200, Boris Johnson has said, as he announced England's lockdown measures will be further eased from Saturday. Organisers of illegal SinoPharm says Covid-19 vaccine may be ready this yearChina pledges US$1 billion loan to help Latin American and Caribbean countries access vaccine when available. John Hume's funeral in Derry unites mourners in sombre farewellUnionist and nationalist leaders attend funeral of man who engineered Northern Ireland peace process China to 'fight back' as UK suspends Hong Kong extradition dealEmbassy spokesman accuses UK gov't of 'interference' over move that followed imposition of security law in Hong Kong. PM defends not suspending MP in alleged rape caseBoris Johnson says such allegations are taken "extremely seriously" but must "wait for the police to decide". Britain’s hand is stronger than doomsters thinkHave you heard the one about Britain’s response to Covid-19 being world class? Tyler Cowen, an American economist, not a comedian, this week made the case for positivity about our performance since