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- Alaska and Wyoming primaries to highlight key Senate races and party dynamics
- Climbers seek to deepen connection with British Columbia’s forests
- Florida holds primaries for governor and Senate alongside key races in Alaska and Wyoming
- Andrew declines King Charles’s Balmoral holiday invitation over concerns of being isolated
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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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Disabled man removed from Virgin Australia flight over wheelchair aid dispute
August 18, 2026
6:00 pm
A wheelchair user was removed from a Virgin Australia flight due to safety concerns over his mobility aid, causing an extended delay for other passengers.
European Commission confirms that returns fall under EU law
August 18, 2026
4:00 pm
The European Commission confirmed on Tuesday that returns are governed by EU law, clarifying the legal framework surrounding product returns within the union. This announcement aims to ensure compliance and standardise procedures across member states regarding consumer rights and returns.
Alaska and Wyoming primaries to highlight key Senate races and party dynamics
August 18, 2026
3:00 pm
Voters in Alaska and Wyoming participate in primary elections on Tuesday, with key races potentially impacting national dynamics. Alaska’s unique single nonpartisan primary features notable contests for the US Senate and governorship, while Wyoming’s Senate primary involves a significant reshuffle in Republican leadership amid a divided party.
Climbers seek to deepen connection with British Columbia’s forests
August 18, 2026
2:00 pm
Tom Zadorsky is leading an initiative to inspire climbers to reconnect with their sense of adventure, encouraging a fresh appreciation for the forests of British Columbia. This movement seeks to promote exploration and foster a deeper connection between climbers and nature.
Florida holds primaries for governor and Senate alongside key races in Alaska and Wyoming
August 18, 2026
12:00 pm
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday. In Florida, voters will select nominees for governor and Senate, with frontrunner Byron Donalds leading the Republican race. In Alaska, incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan faces competition in a nonpartisan primary, while former Representative Mary Peltola seeks a challenge.
Andrew declines King Charles’s Balmoral holiday invitation over concerns of being isolated
August 18, 2026
11:00 am
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not join King Charles and the royal family at Balmoral due to concerns about feeling like an ‘outcast’. A friend stated that he feels abandoned and sees little benefit in attending the holiday amid ongoing scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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