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- Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least 132 fatalities
- Mass grave of 25 bodies discovered in Kurmuk, Sudan, after army retakes town
- Bregg Cleaners and Tailors closes after 90 years of service in Regina
- Fauci outlined risks and benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women in 2021 texts
- 111 confirmed dead following 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
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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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Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court for war crimes
August 11, 2026
10:01 am
TRUMP SECRET FLIGHT
Trump reportedly hid in a catering truck to evade Iranian threats during a secret flight from Turkey today.
Heightened tensions spark global security concerns.
Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least 132 fatalities
August 11, 2026
9:02 am
What’s going on?
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 132 confirmed deaths and significant damage across affected regions. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the extent of the destruction.
NPR highlighted the immediate human impact with the headline, “Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.” In contrast, CNN’s focus on the rising death toll is reflected in their headline, “Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia.” This framing difference emphasises immediate loss versus ongoing reporting on the situation’s evolving nature.
Coverage analysed: NPR | CNN
Mass grave of 25 bodies discovered in Kurmuk, Sudan, after army retakes town
August 11, 2026
8:00 am
Sudanese armed forces uncovered a mass grave in Kurmuk, containing at least 25 bodies, including those of children and women. Local officials accused the Rapid Support Forces of the killings, which reportedly occurred during their occupation of the town amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Bregg Cleaners and Tailors closes after 90 years of service in Regina
August 11, 2026
7:00 am
Bregg Cleaners & Tailors closed its doors on Monday, ending decades of service to local residents for dry cleaning and mending. This closure marks the end of an era for the community, which had relied on the business for generations.
Fauci outlined risks and benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women in 2021 texts
August 11, 2026
5:00 am
Two Senate Republicans released early 2021 text messages showing Dr. Anthony Fauci and other health officials debating the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19. The messages include Fauci noting no data suggesting a preferred timing for vaccination during pregnancy, amid ongoing monitoring of vaccine effects.
111 confirmed dead following 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
August 11, 2026
4:00 am
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 100 people and caused significant destruction, particularly in the Chocó province and Quibdó.
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