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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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Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany amid escalating NATO tensions
May 2, 2026
9:00 pm
President Donald Trump has withdrawn 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising NATO tensions. This decision follows a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran. European leaders, including Poland’s Donald Tusk, are now urging NATO members to strengthen their alliance.
Slovakia’s prime minister supports Viktor Orbán’s stance on Ukraine
May 2, 2026
8:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an invitation for a meeting with Slovakia’s Prime Minister, who has shown support for Viktor Orbán’s stance on Ukraine, albeit with less intensity than Hungary’s outgoing leader.
China Eastern Airlines flight collides with jet bridge at Shanghai airport
May 2, 2026
6:00 pm
A China Eastern Airlines flight experienced a mechanical failure, colliding with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao airport. The Airbus A350-900, arriving from Chengdu, damaged the structure but left all passengers unharmed. They were eventually disembarked after a delay. Investigation underway.
Israeli authorities interrogate Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila after detention
May 2, 2026
5:00 pm
Israel has confirmed that Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila are in the country for imminent interrogation, amid accusations of ties to Hamas. Both men will receive consular visits, while Spain’s foreign minister labels the detention as illegal, demanding accountability for potential mistreatment.
King Charles views shackles worn by slaves during Bermuda visit | News UK
May 2, 2026
3:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Today, King Charles III visited the National Museum of Bermuda, focusing on the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The trip underscores diplomatic relations as he engages with local traditions and addresses historical perspectives.
ITA Airways records first in-flight birth as woman delivers baby mid-flight
May 2, 2026
2:00 pm
A woman gave birth mid-flight on ITA Airways flight AZ855, capturing a historic moment at 34,000 feet. The crew, alongside a doctor and nurse onboard, provided immediate assistance. The flight returned to Dakar for medical support before proceeding to Rome.
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