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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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Kenya halts construction of US-run Ebola facility following court order
June 23, 2026
2:00 pm
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale announced a halt to plans for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia airbase, following a court order amid public opposition. Protests have erupted over concerns the facility could jeopardise the nation’s health system, despite no recorded Ebola cases in Kenya.
Officials remove water supply alert as stormwater pressure in Edmonton eases
June 23, 2026
12:00 pm
Environment Canada reported 104 millimetres of rainfall in the city over three days, with additional rain anticipated later this week. Authorities are monitoring conditions as the potential for further precipitation raises concerns about local flooding.
Trump administration proposes $570 increase in citizenship application fees
June 23, 2026
10:00 am
The Trump administration has proposed increasing application fees for U.S. citizenship, raising costs from $760 to $1,330 for paper applications and from $710 to $1,280 for online submissions. The plan eliminates fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants while maintaining exemptions for service members. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted for 60 days.
British holidaymaker removes towels from sun loungers to deter pool hoggers
June 23, 2026
9:00 am
Racheal Rogers gained attention after removing towels from multiple sun loungers at the Mediterranean Palace hotel in Tenerife, aimed at curbing what she termed ‘pool hogging’. The clip, set to music, showed her actions and garnered a mix of reactions on social media.
Parts of the internet experience outages following Cloudflare network issue
June 23, 2026
8:00 am
Cloudflare investigates a fibre cut in North America after users reported outages affecting numerous websites, including NHS England and several social media platforms.
UK marks 10 years since Brexit vote as political landscape shifts
June 23, 2026
7:00 am
On the tenth anniversary of the UK’s Brexit vote, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s impending resignation has prompted scrutiny over future EU-UK relations. A planned summit in July may be reassessed, reflecting uncertainties within the UK’s political landscape and the need for a clear strategy going forward.
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