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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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Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
September 2, 2026
4:00 pm
Iran has accused US forces of bombing a wedding party in Kuhestak, resulting in injuries and fatalities, amid escalating conflict in the region.
Ukraine notifies ICAO of unsafe Russian airspace for civilian flights
September 2, 2026
2:00 pm
Ukraine has notified the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian flights due to increased military activity. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged caution, highlighting several past aviation incidents linked to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Ontario considers cutting off critical minerals supply to the US, Sudbury remains calm
September 2, 2026
12:00 pm
Donald Trump’s trade war has led to the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods, causing significant concern among cities in Ontario. Local industries are grappling with the implications, prompting responses from city officials to mitigate adverse effects on their economies.
Leaders removed from military and civilian roles since Hegseth became defence secretary
September 2, 2026
10:00 am
Since Pete Hegseth took office as defence secretary at the start of the second Trump administration, at least 20 military and civilian leaders have been removed. This includes high-ranking officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as prominent civilian officials, citing a shift in leadership focus.
Man, 32, dies after assault at Liverpool Street Underground station
September 2, 2026
9:00 am
A 32-year-old man has died following an assault at Liverpool Street Underground station on Sunday night. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Jeremiah Maximo, 38, has been remanded in custody and will appear in court.
British woman stabbed to death in Germany identified as Rebecca Bullock
September 2, 2026
8:00 am
Rebecca Bullock, 31, a pub manager from Whitchurch, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at a railway station in Bavaria, Germany.
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