- Canada’s 2026 census participation rate reaches 98.4 per cent, says StatCan
- Justice Department charges nearly 80 defendants in COVID loan fraud cases
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry featured in SNL UK sketch after UK move
- Iran and Israel derail US peace deal amid MOSSAD naval attacks
- Mount Etna erupts, releasing ash two and a half miles into sky and prompting travel disruptions
- France to ban trade in products from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
- European Parliament pushes for stricter energy project deadlines
- Iran-Gulf Talks Postponed Amidst Rising Oil Prices and Houthi Attacks
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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Canada’s 2026 census participation rate reaches 98.4 per cent, says StatCan
Statistics Canada reports a response rate of 98.4 per cent for this year’s population census, marking one of the highest levels of participation recorded.
Justice Department charges nearly 80 defendants in COVID loan fraud cases
The Justice Department has announced a crackdown on COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud, resulting in charges against over 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses. The initiative, dubbed “Heartland fraud surge,” involved 44 U.S. Attorney’s Offices and targeted fabricated businesses and identity theft schemes.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry featured in SNL UK sketch after UK move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, after living in the US for six years. Reports indicate the couple is focused on settling their children into new schools while maintaining their current status as non-working members of the Royal Family.

Iran and Israel derail US peace deal amid MOSSAD naval attacks
Iran’s influential spymaster Hossein Taeb orchestrated attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, derailing U.S. peace efforts.

Mount Etna erupts, releasing ash two and a half miles into sky and prompting travel disruptions
Mount Etna has erupted, causing thick ash clouds and significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted from Catania, Sicily.

France to ban trade in products from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
France will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, joining the UK and 10 other countries in this action.
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