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- Thieves steal diamond necklace valued over £3 million in Vienna museum heist
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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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Over 200 evacuated after Russian drone strike causes fire in Bucha
August 29, 2026
9:00 am
More than 200 people in Ukraine’s Bucha district were evacuated after a Russian drone strike ignited a significant fire at a warehouse, injuring at least six and causing fatalities. Emergency teams are on-site, while a pre-trial investigation into potential negligence regarding storage conditions has been launched.
Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for reported club-record fee
August 29, 2026
8:00 am
Aston Villa have secured Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported club-record fee of £65 million. Jackson replaces Ollie Watkins, whose transfer to Al Hilal is nearing completion. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal and is reuniting with manager Unai Emery.
Another British Columbia couple missing following flash flooding in Nepal
August 29, 2026
7:00 am
A couple on a guided pilgrimage in Nepal has not been heard from since the morning of 26 August, according to their daughter. Efforts to locate them are ongoing as concerns for their safety grow.
Judge dismisses confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
August 29, 2026
5:00 am
A military judge has dismissed a confession from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed regarding the September 11 attacks, determining it was not made voluntarily. The ruling hampers the US government’s prosecution efforts as Mohammed awaits trial at Guantanamo Bay, with proceedings set to begin in June 2028.
Thieves steal diamond necklace valued over £3 million in Vienna museum heist
August 29, 2026
4:00 am
A manhunt is underway for two suspects captured on CCTV during a jewellery heist at the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts, involving a £3 million diamond necklace.
Spain seeks EU support for migrant processing amid Ceuta crisis
August 29, 2026
2:00 am
Spain has requested European Commission assistance from Frontex and Europol to enhance migrant screening in Ceuta. The Interior Minister emphasised the need for electronic triage and processing as the situation remains critical, following the influx of over 72,000 migrants, with tensions rising among local residents.
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