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Financial Times - Ukraine ‘ready’ for Crimea talks with Kremlin if counteroffensive succeeds

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The Financial Times reports that Kyiv is willing to discuss the status of Crimea with Moscow if its forces reach the border of the Russian-occupied peninsular, according to a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The front page also reports on the arrest of Nicola Stugeon’s husband in relation to a probe into SNP funding and financing. 

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Storm Eowyn batters Britain, Man Utd 2-1 win over Rangers

Storm Eowyn batters Britain, Man Utd 2-1 win over Rangers 

Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been sentenced to 52 years behind bars for murdering 3 little girls and the attempted murder of at least 10 others at a dance class last year in Southport. The judge says it’s highly unlikely Rudakubana will ever be released. Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Bebe King, 6. He also admitted to producing ricin, possessing terrorist material, and possessing a knife.

The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, as Storm Éowyn batters the UK. The worst disruption is due to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) expected in some coastal areas. Millions of people are being urged to stay at home and widespread travel disruption is expected, with some flights and ferry crossings already cancelled.

UK weather today

UK weather today 24 January 2025

Storm Éowyn will bring dangerous winds to Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland throughout today with heavy rain at times. After a wet and windy start further south, winds easing and becoming largely dry. Tonight: Destructive winds continuing in Northern Ireland and Scotland, especially in the far north, along with heavy downpours. Generally drier in the south. A colder night with frost in places.

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