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- Lebanese court charges 13 individuals over explosives shipment to Hezbollah
- Daughter awarded £127,500 for care of mother following family dispute
- Abandoned Parque Europa Baku once featured live sharks and seals
- Netanyahu bloc fails to secure majority in Israeli parliamentary elections
- Quebec farmers oppose proposed high-speed rail project over land concerns
- Peltola denies knowledge of candidate Daniel J. Sullivan amid ballot controversy in Alaska Senate race
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Metro - You’re nicked
Summary of the front page
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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Lebanese court charges 13 individuals over explosives shipment to Hezbollah
October 30, 2026
5:00 pm
A Lebanese military court has charged 13 individuals, including 12 Hezbollah members, over an explosives shipment seized earlier this month. Only two have been detained. Charges include possession of arms and undermining state authority. Hezbollah has acknowledged the cargo’s ownership, seeking its return.
Daughter awarded £127,500 for care of mother following family dispute
October 30, 2026
4:00 pm
Bern Rogers, 71, won a High Court ruling awarding her £127,500 for the care of her mother, Sheila Wills, during the final years of her life. This decision concludes a six-and-a-half year dispute following allegations of fraud after Bern withdrew £100,000 from her mother’s estate.
Abandoned Parque Europa Baku once featured live sharks and seals
October 30, 2026
3:00 pm
Parque Europa Baku has fallen into disrepair since its closure in the early 2010s, with urban explorers highlighting issues of homelessness among its ruins.
Netanyahu bloc fails to secure majority in Israeli parliamentary elections
October 30, 2026
12:20 pm
What’s going on?
Israel’s election results confirm that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s bloc failed to secure a majority in the parliamentary elections. This outcome follows a significant showing from Arab parties, which obtained record numbers of seats.
The different headlines reflect varying focuses on the election’s aftermath. Euronews states, “Netanyahu bloc short of majority as Arab parties secure record seats,” emphasising the electoral defeat and the rise of Arab representation. In contrast, Reuters headlines, “Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel’s Arab parties,” suggesting a more immediate reaction from Netanyahu as he confronts the political challenge.
Coverage analysed: Euronews | Reuters
Quebec farmers oppose proposed high-speed rail project over land concerns
October 30, 2026
11:00 am
Farmers and local officials in Repentigny, Quebec, are opposing a proposed high-speed rail project, citing threats to agricultural land and livelihoods. Concerns include property division, equipment access, and financial viability, with calls for project cancellation and improved consultation from planners.
Peltola denies knowledge of candidate Daniel J. Sullivan amid ballot controversy in Alaska Senate race
October 30, 2026
9:00 am
Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate for Alaska’s Senate, addressed concerns over ballot confusion stemming from a candidate sharing a name with her Republican opponent, Dan Sullivan. She denied involvement in recruiting Daniel J. Sullivan, asserting her focus on issues like affordability amid ongoing investigations by the Justice Department.
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