Humanitarian aid efforts in the Middle East will receive funding of £250,000 in response to a DEC in Scotland @DECAppeal. Announcing funding for DEC, @SCIAF and @MercyCorps, First Minister John Swinney reiterated calls for immediate ceasefire in the region. ➡️bit.ly/4dL4lQF

Ukraine, a country with a population of 38 million, fighting against Russia (144M) that is supported by North Korean (26M) ammunition and troops, Chinese (1418M) imports and Iranese (91M) war technology. This is bravery, but they can't do it alone - they need our help!

This AMAZING. North Carolina Central University hosted a “Soar to the Polls” with a marching band & just look at how many young people showed up to soar to the polls. This is why we’re going to win. These young people are going to save us.

A dramatic bronze 🥉 Katie Archibald and Neah Evans win the final sprint to snatch the bronze medal in the women's Madison ☺️ #Ballerup2024

👑 Britain’s first women’s individual pursuit world champion in a decade. Take a bow, Anna Morris 🌈 #Ballerup2024

BREAKING: The Estate of Arnold Palmer released a statement: ‘Arnold Palmer was a proud American of great talent and endowment in many areas. The girth of his legacy extendze well beyond golfing. But as a life-long Democrat, we are sure he would support Harris for President.’

We didn’t have long enough to chat - but then again, we never would… An absolute joy to blether with Strawberry Switchblade’s Jill Bryson & Rose McDowall, Sophisticated Boom Boom’s Libby McArthur, & Lungleg’s Jane Mckeown & Annie Spandex to celebrate Since Yesterday GFT

I send every good wish to Sir Chris Hoy and his family. He has always inspired us by all that he has done. He is a person of incredible courage and that shines through today.

Sending all our best wishes to Sir Chris Hoy ❤️

Resilience. Power. Gold. 🤩 🥉 in the Madison and🥇 in the Team Pursuit for Katie Archibald on her first competition back from injury 💪 What a performance at the 2024 Tissot UCI Track World Championships 🔥 #Ballerup2024 #TrackCycling

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has warned the UK faces a 'make or break moment' at the budget - calling for the Chancellor to increase spending to deliver economic growth and improve public services. heraldscotland.com/news/national/…

Legend.

Tomorrow, First Minister John Swinney will call for a new era of public investment. The speech will highlight the First Minister’s hopes and priorities ahead of this and future UK Budgets. You can watch the speech live on YouTube and X at 10am.

As #StormAshley continues to approach the UK we can expect the strongest winds across Northern Ireland and western Scotland this evening and overnight ⚠️ Stay #WeatherAware

Duncan at the double 🥇🥇 Duncan Scott MBE adds 200m freestyle gold to the 400m freestyle he won earlier in the week to complete a successful short course World Cup outing in Shanghai 👏

⚠️NEW: Due to high waves at Saltcoats making contact with the overhead wires, services won’t run between Kilwinning and Largs/Ardrossan until conditions improve.

A river of people in Tbilisi today, as the country will vote in its historic election in six days. People took to the streets to demonstrate that the only future they envision is with the EU! 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Happy birthday to my friend Kamala Harris! She has spent her life fighting on behalf of people who need a voice and a chance—now it’s our turn to help elect her as our next president. Make sure you're ready to vote at IWillVote.com.

Thank you to my friend Stevie—it’s a joy to spend my birthday in Georgia with all of you.

A number of causeways have been closed throughout the Western Isles due to the current weather conditions. Police Scotland would like to re-emphasize the request to avoid unnecessary travel.