:00:00. > :00:19.Hi, all, it's Tuesday 9th September, I'm Ricky and you're with Newsround.
:00:20. > :00:55.And why it could be a big day for gadget fans!
:00:56. > :01:02.Starring the people of Scotland, a ballot paper and one question -
:01:03. > :01:07.Should Scotland be an independent country?
:01:08. > :01:13.No one, absolutely no one, will run the affairs of this country
:01:14. > :01:17.better than the people who live and work in Scotland.
:01:18. > :01:20.And in the No corner, Alistair Darling!
:01:21. > :01:24.Being a part of something bigger gives us opportunity and security,
:01:25. > :01:28.as well as our Scottish identity and decision-making.
:01:29. > :01:34.Who will win? Just nine days to go until Scotland decides.
:01:35. > :01:43.Well, the Scottish National Party, who control Scottish Parliament,
:01:44. > :01:46.want Scotland to become its own independent country.
:01:47. > :01:49.But the UK's three main political parties want Scotland to stay
:01:50. > :01:54.So, to settle it - a massive vote is taking place
:01:55. > :02:05.And, for the first time, 16 and 17-year-olds will get to vote.
:02:06. > :02:08.It's a huge decision which could affect loads of things,
:02:09. > :02:11.such as whether Scotland uses the pound, and whether it's
:02:12. > :02:18.Scotland's been joined with England since 1707.
:02:19. > :02:25.So if people do vote yes it'll mean an end to more than 300 years
:02:26. > :02:31.Scotland is known around the world for its awesome
:02:32. > :02:36.To get a feel of what this place means to the
:02:37. > :02:39.people who live here, we asked kids to remind us what their thoughts
:02:40. > :02:52.Scotland has haggis, bagpipes, and legend has it it is home to be
:02:53. > :02:57.locked Ness monster. Over 5 million people live here from deepest locks
:02:58. > :03:01.to the highest mountains. Scotland is full of culture with a rich
:03:02. > :03:04.history but don't take my word for it. Scotland is a really nice place
:03:05. > :03:10.to live because there is loads of history. Quite a few inventions were
:03:11. > :03:15.made in Scotland like the telephone and the TV. I like Scotland because
:03:16. > :03:20.it is fun and there are loads of things to do. It is great, there are
:03:21. > :03:27.great cities and lovely mountains to climb, and Ben Nevis is the biggest
:03:28. > :03:31.one in the UK. It is a happy place. It is famous for golf and there are
:03:32. > :03:34.a lot of things you can do. The first thing I think about is the
:03:35. > :03:38.landscapes, the hills and the Lakes and the castles. I think it is
:03:39. > :03:43.probably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Scotland is
:03:44. > :03:50.full of culture and history, it is just amazing. Thanks for that. Just
:03:51. > :03:54.nine days to go before the big event. -- the big vote.
:03:55. > :03:58.And Newsround will, of course, be keeping you up to date on that big
:03:59. > :04:06.Ayshah will be reporting on what life is like on the Isle
:04:07. > :04:08.of Barra, and Martin will head to Aberdeen to find out
:04:09. > :04:12.And we'll be there on the night of the 18th
:04:13. > :04:20.Let's have a look at this massive crater caused
:04:21. > :04:23.when a small meteorite crash landed in Nicaragua in South America.
:04:24. > :04:26.People living nearby said they heard a loud bang when it landed,
:04:27. > :04:28.leaving a hole 12 metres wide and five metres deep.
:04:29. > :04:30.It's thought it had broken off an asteroid
:04:31. > :04:32.which was passing close to Earth. Luckily no-one was hurt.
:04:33. > :04:35.Now, forget the World Cup, for England it was all about Euro 2016
:04:36. > :04:38.last night, as they had the perfect start to their qualifying campaign.
:04:39. > :04:40.Danny Welbeck scored twice as England beat Switzerland 2-0
:04:41. > :04:45.The game had been billed as the toughest of England's
:04:46. > :04:50.Manager Roy Hodgson says it was a well deserved win
:04:51. > :04:57.We had to work hard for it because we created chances
:04:58. > :05:06.When we can counterattack against teams with pace,
:05:07. > :05:09.energy and the youth of the team, it showed in good effect.
:05:10. > :05:14.Apple, the tech giant which makes the iPhone, will announce
:05:15. > :05:18.It's been four years since they introduced a completely new gadget.
:05:19. > :05:22.Tech experts reckon the iPhone 6 will be revealed at a special launch
:05:23. > :05:26.event - it's said to be slimmer with a bigger screen and curvier edges.
:05:27. > :05:29.Also, many tech talkers say today is the day that Apple
:05:30. > :05:36.There's loads more Strictly pics and interviews on the Newsround website.
:05:37. > :05:40.Also, after the news that Prince George is getting
:05:41. > :05:43.a baby brother or sister, you can try our spot the royal baby quiz.
:05:44. > :05:46.And find out why the lights went out on Wayne Rooney!
:05:47. > :05:51.Head to the Newsround website for One Direction news.
:05:52. > :05:56.That's all from the Newsround team this morning.
:05:57. > :05:58.to bring you right up to date when you get back from school.