2 h. ago Starmer warns allies must speed up use of frozen Russian assets to fund weapons for Ukraine as Zelensky warns Putin's brutal attacks are creating a 'humanitarian disaster'

Sir Keir said allies should step up the provision of weapons as winter approaches and its energy infrastructure remains under threat from attacks by Moscow.

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3 h. ago Man United missed out on millions as Mason Greenwood transfer action emerges

Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood to Marseille in 2024, but could still benefit from the sale in the future after adding a clause to his contract.

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3 h. ago ‘Trying to sort myself out’ – Cameron Menzies close to tears as darts ace opens up on struggles after beating Anderson

CAMERON MENZIES was close to tears after knocking his hero Gary Anderson out of the European Championship. The Ayrshire ace cruised past the Flying Scotsman 6-3 in Dortmund last night. The contest was decided by the dreadful doubling from Anderson, who only nailed three doubles out of eleven compared to a much more clinical Menzies....

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4 h. ago Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’

Nearly 42 million people in danger as federal government shutdown continues and Snap funding to end 1 NovemberUS politics – follow liveTwo decades ago, Sara Carlson, then a mother of three, was newly single because of a traumatic event, and the US’s food stamp program, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), helped her feed her children with free food supplies.“I wouldn’t have been able to afford to live,” said Carlson, 45, who lives in Rochester, Minnesota, and now works as an operations manager for a wealth-management firm and serves on the board of Channel One Regional Food Bank, which works to increase food access. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Britain leads allies' bid to 'choke off funding' for Russia's war machine

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to 'choke funding for Russia's war machine' - but Ukraine is to miss out on much needed long-range missiles. The UK, US and EU are combining to block Kremlin oil and gas.

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6 h. ago Trump ‘frustrated’ and needs a ‘time out’ in trade talks with Canada after anti

The ad, funded by the Canadian province Ontario, features Reagan warning tariffs could lead to market collapse and job loss

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6 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live

Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conferenceA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Two dead swans removed from Kay Park pond but no bird flu cases confirmed

The council has issued advice after the birds were found dead.

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8 h. ago Mum battling cancer fulfils dream of seeing son get married in hospital

James and Shoni brought their wedding day forward following the news of Carol's diagnosis.

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10 h. ago Ayrshire councillor accuses rivals of 'overstepping the mark' after suspension

“Many people think it was political – people wanted a kick at the Labour party."

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10 h. ago Scottish Traditional Music legend's legacy will live on as compositions are gifted to the world

The John M Mason Collection, spanning two volumes and over 600 compositions, is being donated to educational institutions and musical organisations globally.

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10 h. ago Ayrshire school kids given high vis vests to make journeys to school safer

Children at Beith Primary will be hard to miss after a donation of 308 hi vis vests from Miller Homes

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10 h. ago Taylor Swift tribute act on the one part of the job she adores as she travels the world

"Some of these children come to Taylor Fever for their first concert and it ends up being a memory for them that will last forever."

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10 h. ago Ayrshire Cancer Support backed by huge support as community Chats For Charity

The fantastic fundraising effort is taking place across Ayrshire today.

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10 h. ago Ayrshire mum 'overwhelmed' after being given award for lifesaving charity work

Pauline Moriarty founded Beautiful Inside & Out SCIO in memory of her daughter Jenna, helping thousands across Scotland through therapy and suicide support.

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10 h. ago Zelenskyy at Downing Street for talks with Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ after meeting King Charles – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to press case for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Motherwell MP welcomes Ups and Down theatre group to Downing Street after Pride of Britain win

After being named ‘Local Heroes’ at the Pride of Britain Awards, the group were invited to meet the Prime Minister for a special celebration.

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11 h. ago Kilmarnock performing arts charity 'devastated' after new building vandalised

Take A Bow in Kilmarnock found their glass doors damaged after their Dunbar Drive home was vandalised by group of youths.

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11 h. ago Fears popular Ayrshire gala day could be scrapped over lack of volunteers

An emergency meeting is to be held in November in a last-ditch attempt to get the Gala Day preparations back on track.

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11 h. ago Zelenskyy meets King Charles before discussion with Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ over military support – Europe live

King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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