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Metro - You’re nicked
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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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Taliban fighters wield US weapons five years after American withdrawal
September 8, 2026
7:00 am
The 9/11 terror attacks, planned from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan 25 years ago, highlight a significant shift as the country is again under Taliban rule, where fighters are now armed with American weapons and using American vehicles, according to CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reporting from Kabul.
Man and woman found dead with stab wounds in Blackburn home
September 8, 2026
6:00 am
A man and woman were found dead with stab wounds in their Blackburn home on Hardman Street, leading to a murder investigation. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder while police cordoned off the area and conducted inquiries. No wider threat to the community has been identified.
Bernie Ecclestone arrested in Portugal for alleged illegal gun possession
September 8, 2026
5:00 am
Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Portugal for allegedly carrying a shotgun when landing his private jet, with no charges filed as yet.
Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv following end of three-day pause
September 8, 2026
4:00 am
Russia resumed drone strikes on Kyiv following a three-day halt coinciding with US envoy visits. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported attacks in Boryspil and Fastiv districts, while air raid alerts prompted residents to seek shelter. Peace discussions between US envoys and both Russian and Ukrainian leaders continue.
Panama Canal may further reduce ship traffic as El Niño intensifies
September 8, 2026
2:00 am
Panama Canal authorities may further limit ship traffic as El Niño exacerbates drought conditions, forcing initial reductions from 36 to 34 ships per day, effective September 4, with a planned decrease to 32 on September 15. The administrator signalled that weather conditions will dictate future restrictions.
Canadian survivor of 9/11 attacks shares his experience
September 8, 2026
1:00 am
The September 11 attacks resulted in 2,996 fatalities across the World Trade Centre, Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, with thousands more sustaining injuries. The impact of the attacks continues to be felt significantly through ongoing health and security concerns.
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