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- Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
- Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
- Morocco reports 11 dead in Ceuta crossing attempt amid migrant surge
- Japan and US announce joint intervention to support yen amid decline
- B.C. wildfires increase, prompting evacuation orders for over 5,000 people
- Israel conducts overnight strikes in Gaza, resulting in eight fatalities
- Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur hospitalised after Toledo car crash
- British pilot survives helicopter crash that killed two in Greece wildfire
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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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Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
August 3, 2026
6:00 am
Police are investigating the suspected murder of Suzanne Lawrence, who disappeared in 1979 after leaving home with her sister in east London. Officers are appealing for information from the public, as subsequent inquiries suggest she may have encountered harm.
Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
August 3, 2026
5:00 am
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens for the manslaughter of British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase on July 18.
Morocco reports 11 dead in Ceuta crossing attempt amid migrant surge
August 3, 2026
4:00 am
Morocco’s interior ministry reported 11 fatalities from migrant attempts to reach Spain’s Ceuta last week, significantly lower than Spain’s figure of at least 72. This surge, attributed to social media misinformation, prompted diplomatic tensions within the European Union over migration policies.
Japan and US announce joint intervention to support yen amid decline
August 3, 2026
2:00 am
Japan and the United States have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, which has fallen to 40-year lows. The Japanese Ministry of Finance stated the action addresses excessive volatility, with further measures possible. US President Donald Trump characterised the intervention as a sign of friendship and economic support.
B.C. wildfires increase, prompting evacuation orders for over 5,000 people
August 3, 2026
1:00 am
Approximately 130 wildfires are currently burning in British Columbia, according to the BC Wildfire Service, which indicates that nearly half are classified as out-of-control. Efforts to manage the situation are ongoing amid growing concerns for affected areas.
Israel conducts overnight strikes in Gaza, resulting in eight fatalities
August 2, 2026
11:41 pm
Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8, including a husband and wife, amid ongoing conflict developments.
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