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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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China urges EU to amend ‘Made in Europe’ proposal amid trade tensions
May 6, 2026
9:00 pm
Trade tensions between China and the European Union are escalating, as Beijing urges EU states to reconsider the “Made in Europe” legislation. This proposal aims to restrict foreign access to EU public procurement, drawing sharp criticism from China, which threatens countermeasures if deemed discriminatory.
German court rules in favour of tourist over sunbed reservation issues
May 6, 2026
7:00 pm
A German court ruled a holidaymaker is entitled to £850 after losing sunbed battles at a hotel in Kos. The family struggled daily to find loungers, despite a hotel ban on towel reservations. The next step for those facing similar issues is to check travel package guarantees.
European Commission unveils anti-poverty strategy targeting EU exclusion
May 6, 2026
6:00 pm
European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu announced a new anti-poverty strategy aimed at eradicating extreme poverty and social exclusion in the EU by 2050. The initiative seeks to address the plight of 92.7 million people currently at risk, despite lacking a dedicated budget for implementation.
London’s tallest pool may offer 580ft panoramic vistas | News UK
May 6, 2026
4:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, plans have emerged to transform the BT Tower into a luxury hotel with a swimming pool at 580ft. Public consultation will commence next week regarding these proposals for the iconic London landmark.
US Navy conducts successful test flight of autonomous MQ-25A Stingray drone
May 6, 2026
3:00 pm
The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray drone successfully completed its first two-hour test flight. Developed by Boeing, this autonomous aircraft will refuel warplanes mid-flight, enhancing mission duration. Further test flights will validate its capabilities before naval operations commence.
Hungary returns seized cash and gold to Ukraine’s Oschadbank, says Zelenskyy
May 6, 2026
2:00 pm
Hungary has returned $40 million and 9kg of gold to Ukraine’s Oschadbank, seized during a March raid amid diplomatic tensions. President Zelenskyy lauded this as a crucial step in improving relations, following Hungary’s lift of a veto that previously stalled EU financial support for Ukraine.
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