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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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Huckabee labels Israeli settlers as terrorists amid Qusra siege concerns
August 14, 2026
12:00 pm
The United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, condemned Israeli settlers as “terrorists” during a siege of three Palestinian homes in Qusra, West Bank. The ongoing situation has cut off basic supplies to the families, with US officials indicating involvement in efforts to resolve the siege.
Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll prepares for world championships after Commonwealth wins
August 14, 2026
11:00 am
Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll is gearing up for the gymnastics world championships after securing two victories at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer. Carroll’s recent successes contribute to his momentum as he prepares for the international competition.
Sailor rescued after going overboard from USS Abraham Lincoln this month
August 14, 2026
9:00 am
A sailor fell overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month but was swiftly rescued. The incident is currently under investigation, with family members expressing concerns that the prolonged deployment may be exacerbating mental health issues among crew members.
Mum dies after last-minute offer for Brazilian butt lift in Turkey
August 14, 2026
8:00 am
Hayley Dowell, 38, passed away from complications during liposuction at Istanbul Tema Hospital, Turkey, on 3 October 2023. An inquest revealed she was upsold a discounted Brazilian butt lift mere minutes before surgery. Area coroner Nicholas Walker raised concerns about the risks associated with such practices.
NATO jets intercept drone after it enters Latvian airspace near Russia
August 14, 2026
7:00 am
NATO jets have intercepted and shot down a drone in Latvian airspace, which was redirected by Russian electromagnetic warfare during a Ukrainian strike on Ust-Luga.
Europe faces extreme heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 42C in France
August 14, 2026
6:00 am
Millions across Europe, particularly in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, faced extreme heat as temperatures exceeded 35C on Thursday. With parts of France reaching 42C and the UK recording the year’s highest day, concerns grow over climate change’s role in escalating heatwaves and their impacts on health and wildfires.
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