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1. Russian diplomat 'suspected of being mastermind' behind Keir Starmer arson attacks

   Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to commit arson attacks on property and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as a BBC investigation points to a Russian diplomat allegedly behind the firebomb plot

2. Scots boxing champ 'fighting for life' in Thailand 'argued with tuk-tuk driver'

   The unbeaten welterwight is believed to have been in Thailand with a group of pals.

3. Murdered tot Preston Davey was also biological son of teen who tortured gran to death

   Preston Davey, 13 months, was sexually and physically abused by the man who attempted to adopt him

4. Criminal Record as cops probe Livingston fire and Daniel gang victim set to sue council

   Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.

5. Wishaw woman guest of honour at Cancer Research UK’s Pretty Muddy at Strathclyde Park

   It was a special moment for Ayley Crawford who last month celebrated her 21st birthday.

6. Scottish Labour could be set for a coronation when Anas Sarwar stands down as leader

   Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says MSP Michael Marra may become the next leader without a challenge - due to a dearth of contenders.

7. Wishaw family enjoy trip of a lifetime following Scotland at World Cup

   The Blakeway family has travelled from Wishaw to New York and on to Boston on Saturday to follow the Tartan Army and cheer on Scotland to a 1-0 win over Haiti thanks to a John McGinn goal.

8. Ayrshire actor returns to play literary giant Mark Twain during Scottish run

   Prestwick’s Ken O’Hara returns in his one-man show ‘Mark Twain in Person,’ depicting the author during one of his lecturing tours of the USA in 1900.

9. Film festival showcased emerging talent from Ayrshire

   The festival showcased an impressive range of creativity, storytelling and technical skill from the College’s NQ Film and Broadcasting students.

10. Ayrshire medic awarded prestigious Cullen Prize

    Dr Sandip Kumar Ghosh has spent more than 40 years in Ayrshire, working in numerous areas including respiratory, general internal, geriatric and stroke medicine.