Nicola Sturgeon, the figurehead of the Scottish independence movement, dramatically announced on Wednesday that she would resign after eight years as Scotland’s first minister.

First minister of Scotland resigns After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish ...

Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, says most COVID restrictions will be relaxed next Monday. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) NICOLA STURGEON: I don't like the term Freedom Day.

Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla leave Bute House, Edinburgh, Scotland, the official residence of the First Minister, after he announced that he will resign as SNP ...

NICOLA STURGEON, SCOTTISH FIRST MINISTER: You’re very welcome. It’s lovely to be here. MARTIN: I think most Americans know that Scotland has a long ...

Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014, and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000, and from 2004 to 2014.

Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014, and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000, and from 2004 to 2014.

Police in Scotland announced the arrest of a 52-year-old woman, whom news outlets identified as Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former first minister.

LONDON (AP) — Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K. and nearly accomplished it, has died. He was 69. Salmond, who ...