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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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Endangered whale entangled in fishing gear spotted again in Gulf of St. Lawrence
June 12, 2026
6:00 pm
A young endangered whale, previously spotted entangled in fishing gear, has been located again in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This marks the second sighting of the whale this week, raising concerns about its safety and the ongoing issues related to marine entanglement.
US deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to Central African Republic
June 12, 2026
5:00 pm
The Trump administration deported approximately 20 migrants, including an Iranian pro-democracy activist, to the Central African Republic, marked by severe unrest. The U.S. State Department advises against travel to the region, highlighting risks including violence and terrorism. Concerns remain about the treatment of deportees in the country.
Man accused of shaking newborn son to death after first night out as parents
June 12, 2026
4:00 pm
Tony Bartlett, 39, is on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus. Prosecutors allege that Bartlett violently shook Atticus after consuming nine pints, causing severe brain injuries. Atticus died on July 23, 2022, following the incident at their home in Chard, Somerset.
Sea lion rescued after becoming trapped by plastic ring on Sakhalin Island
June 12, 2026
3:01 pm
A Steller’s sea lion was successfully rescued near Nevelsk, Russia, after being tangled in a plastic ring, highlighting the dangers of marine pollution.
EU’s new migration pact takes effect, establishing new asylum rules
June 12, 2026
1:00 pm
The European Union’s new Pact on Migration, effective Friday, aims to standardise migration management across member states. It includes measures for faster asylum processing and a “mandatory solidarity” system; however, actual contributions from countries have fallen significantly short, raising concerns about the pact’s efficacy.
Families seek answers one year on from Air India crash that killed 260
June 12, 2026
12:00 pm
Families marked the anniversary of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, as they await a final investigative report. Indian authorities are anticipated to provide an interim update soon, with officials indicating further analysis of the aircraft’s engines is necessary before completing the report.
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