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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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Federal IVF programme aimed at unifying diverse approaches, experts say
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Data from Ipsos commissioned by Fertility Matters Canada indicates that 46 per cent of Canadians expressing an opinion are in favour of the proposed federal funding programme for in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five-day tenure
October 17, 2026
9:00 am
Katie Zacharia has been dismissed from her role as White House press secretary following a short period characterised by controversy over her legal credentials and job performance. Further details on the matter have been reported by Nancy Cordes.
Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies
October 17, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies UK government announces plans to
London Underground closures this weekend affect Piccadilly, District and Overground lines
October 17, 2026
7:00 am
Londoners face significant disruption this weekend as multiple Tube lines, including the District and Piccadilly lines, undergo closures. Partial services are also impacted on several London Overground lines, including the Weaver and Windrush lines, and the Elizabeth line will operate at reduced capacity on Sunday.
Tirana to see ‘floating’ skyscraper and public park development
October 17, 2026
6:00 am
Tirana is set to see a transformation with the proposed Tirana Fountain Plaza, a cloud-shaped skyscraper featuring residential, commercial, and cultural spaces.
Pope Leo XIV urges Vladimir Putin to ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine
October 17, 2026
5:00 am
Pope Leo XIV, recovering from lung cancer surgery, called Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine. The Vatican highlighted the dire humanitarian situation, with approximately 2,000 civilians needing safe evacuation and aid. Putin acknowledged the Pope’s humanitarian efforts and expressed gratitude for his involvement.
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