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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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Polish village unveils tallest Marian statue in Europe, funded by Karkosik
August 16, 2026
2:00 am
A 55-metre statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming the tallest Marian monument in Europe. Funded by billionaire Roman Karkosik at an estimated cost of 100 million zlotys, the statue will be blessed on 15 August, despite the site remaining unfinished.
Canada-U.S. trade agreement should include auto sector, says Brampton mayor
August 16, 2026
1:00 am
The U.S. government has stated that proposed tariffs will remain in place until retaliatory measures are lifted, emphasising that resolution of the issue is contingent on this condition being met before any potential agreement can be finalised.
South Carolina designated as first state for 2028 Democratic presidential primary
August 15, 2026
11:00 pm
Democrats have approved a new presidential primary calendar for 2028, placing South Carolina first on January 22, followed by Nevada and others through February. This shift aims to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base, moving away from the traditional influence of Iowa and New Hampshire.
Preliminary report reveals cause of passenger being sucked out of Ryanair window
August 15, 2026
10:00 pm
Investigators confirm a Ryanair flight experienced cabin depressurisation due to engine fan-blade failure, leaving a passenger partially out of a broken window.
Ukraine strikes Russian Progress Rocket Centre with missiles, says Zelenskyy
August 15, 2026
9:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on key Russian military sites, including the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, using FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles. The operation aimed to reduce Russian military capabilities and was part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid ongoing hostilities.
Moroccan police detain over 100 migrants attempting to reach Ceuta
August 15, 2026
8:00 pm
Moroccan police arrested over 100 migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as authorities deployed hundreds to manage large crowds reportedly from sub-Saharan Africa. This action follows a disinformation campaign on social media encouraging migration, amid ongoing tensions concerning border security.
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