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Edinburgh Fringe defends Amanda Knox’s one-woman show Cartwheel amid calls to cancel, stressing open-access and free expression; Knox says the show explores motherhood and truth-telling and honors Meredith Kercher’s memory, while Kercher’s family and critics argue it trivializes violence against women, backed by a petition with thousands of signatures; the venue and Fringe Society emphasize the decision lies with the artist and venue.
Fire crews battled a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh overnight with six appliances on scene and Queens Drive closed to traffic; there were no reported casualties, and firefighters plan to continue dampening hotspots while a formal investigation begins. The report also notes a separate, ongoing Cairngorms wildfire that has required extensive resources and evacuations.
BARB staff, allied with the IWGB and other union reps, plan a weekend protest outside Edinburgh offices over an all-expenses-paid fan event, arguing it glosses over sweeping layoffs (around 300 since mid-2025) and MindsEye’s rocky launch, while calling for stronger worker protections in the game industry.
Queen Camilla met JK Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark the start of Royal Week in Edinburgh, where the two discussed their shared passion for children’s reading. The week includes ceremonies, an investiture, and a garden party at Holyrood Park, with King Charles III arriving by helicopter, receiving the keys to the city, and planning further royal events alongside Queen Camilla and other royals.
BBC Scotland released CCTV footage showing a topless man driving erratically, then attacking a Black man and a delivery rider with two large knives in a series of anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh. Five people were injured, two had attended prayers at Broomhouse Mosque earlier that evening, and counter-terrorism police joined the inquiry. The suspect was detained about five minutes after arriving on Leith Walk; authorities condemned the hate and urged unity in Scotland.
Police charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a series of anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh on 19 June that wounded five men; the incidents spanned areas including Sighthill, Telford Road and Leith Walk, and authorities say the motive appears to be anti-Muslim hatred. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and vowed the suspect will face the full force of the law, as others urged unity and support for affected communities.
UK counterterrorism officials are investigating after a 36-year-old man allegedly carried out an anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh near a mosque, injuring five men aged 22 to 39. The suspect was arrested around 9:30 p.m. and remains in custody; authorities say the victims’ injuries are not life-threatening. The incident is being treated as a hate crime and investigated with Counter Terrorism Policing and the Crown Office, with officials reviewing CCTV footage and social-media videos.
Five people were injured in Edinburgh in what authorities describe as attacks that appeared to target Muslims. Police are treating the incidents as possible hate crimes, reviewing evidence and footage, and appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate motives and collaborations behind the attacks.
Four people were hospitalised after a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon roamed Edinburgh and damaged property at several locations, including a Leith Walk pizzeria and nearby petrol stations. A 36-year-old man was arrested and police said there is no further risk to the public, with some victims reportedly from Edinburgh’s Muslim community.
Sixteen visitors to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry near Edinburgh have fallen ill with suspected cryptosporidiosis, prompting NHS Lothian to investigate with environmental health officers; the parasite can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps and poses a higher risk to young children, while the farm remains open and officials monitor for further cases.
An explosion in the boiler room at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh office on Jan 19 caused a small fire, but there were no injuries and the studio remains open as GTA 6 development continues; the event comes amid ongoing union-busting allegations and a court case involving fired workers, and GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar North in Edinburgh is confirmed open and operational after a boiler malfunction triggered a fire brigade response; there were no casualties, and the studio remains open ahead of GTA VI's November 2026 launch.
Emergency services were called to Rockstar North's Edinburgh offices on Holyrood Road after an explosion, with six fire engines responding to assess structural damage; no casualties were reported and the company has not yet commented.
An explosion struck Rockstar North, the Scottish studio behind GTA 6, with early reports suggesting it was an accident. Emergency services responded and authorities are investigating the cause; there are no confirmed details on casualties or injuries, and the company has not issued a statement in the article.
A man was found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh, with evidence including witness testimony and forensic analysis, and is awaiting sentencing.