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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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Alberta lawyer criticises referendum questions on immigration as harmful and unnecessary
August 6, 2026
12:00 am
In October’s referendum, debate has focused primarily on the question concerning Alberta’s future within Canada, overshadowing the other nine ballot queries. This has sparked discussion among residents and political analysts about the implications of Alberta’s potential changes in its status.
FAA investigates Marine One incident involving Trump flight and air traffic controllers at National Airport
August 5, 2026
10:00 pm
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating why airport traffic wasn’t halted during Marine One’s departure with President Trump on Tuesday. Despite a previous ban on non-essential helicopter flights at Reagan National Airport, the Marine Corps reported the flight as “routine.”
Waste workers search through rubbish to retrieve €1 million lottery ticket in Italy
August 5, 2026
9:00 pm
Waste workers in Italy recover a discarded €1 million lottery ticket after the winner mistakenly believed it was worthless, showcasing a rare stroke of luck.
Mep’s discuss migration management and housing crisis in europe
August 5, 2026
8:00 pm
Spanish MEP Juan Fernando López Aguilar and Swedish MEP Tomas Tobé are addressing how Europe should manage migration, focusing on the “safe third country” concept and Spain’s regularisation plan. They highlight ongoing challenges in asylum policies and integration of migrants within the EU.
Malaysia will not repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives are at risk
August 5, 2026
7:00 pm
Malaysia has stated it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives are at risk. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the foreign and home ministries are reviewing the situation amid ongoing concerns from rights groups regarding potential persecution upon return.
Tariffs prompt price adjustments for most Canadian businesses, KPMG poll reveals
August 5, 2026
6:00 pm
A recent survey revealed that the majority of large and mid-sized Canadian businesses have raised prices in response to the financial impact of ongoing tariffs, highlighting the growing pressures on the economy due to increased costs of goods and services.
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