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Metro - You’re nicked
Summary of the front page
The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
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Jazz and gospel celebrated in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
August 21, 2026
8:00 am
Family and friends gathered to remember a man described as generous, talented, and humble, sharing heartfelt stories that evoked tears during the tribute. The gathering highlighted his positive impact on those around him, reinforcing the strong connections he fostered throughout his life.
Liberia receives first group of deportees classified as third country from the US
August 21, 2026
6:21 am
Liberia received its first group of “third country” deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, comprising around 20 migrants from Latin America. A small number of deportees resisted disembarkation, leading to their eventual return to the plane, with their current status unknown. Liberia plans to accept up to 1,200 deportees over the next year.
Bus driver arrested following death of 14-year-old boy in Portsmouth crash
August 21, 2026
6:00 am
A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth on 17 August. He was walking along The Hard when the incident occurred. The bus driver, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail as investigations continue.
Fighter jets destroy explosive-laden sea drone near Romanian gas platform
August 21, 2026
5:00 am
Fighter jets destroyed a marine drone loaded with explosives near Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project, prompting a condemnation of Russia for escalating threats.
Swiss village Kandersteg faces landslide risk from Spitze Stei rock
August 21, 2026
4:00 am
Kandersteg, a Swiss village of 1,300 residents, faces hazards from the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which poses a landslide risk potentially greater than the 2025 Blatten incident. Increased glacier melt and permafrost thaw, driven by climate change, exacerbate this danger. Authorities monitor the area continuously.
Brazil invests 2.3 billion reais to develop AI supercomputer and balance US, Chinese tech partnerships
August 21, 2026
2:00 am
Brazil will invest approximately 2.3 billion reais ($444.2 million) in its artificial intelligence ecosystem, focusing on projects with both US and Chinese firms. Key initiatives include a partnership with Huawei and iFlytek for supercomputing infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro and a supercomputer expected to rank among the world’s top ten, located in Rio Grande do Norte.
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