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- FBI conducts raid on former Representative Eric Swalwell’s home amid misconduct probe
- Two boys assaulted while running lemonade stand, woman charged: Windsor police
- Iran executes Afghan national convicted of police officers’ deaths during protests
- First image of 42-year-old man shot dead in car in east London
- Investigation launched after thousands of dead fish wash up on South African beaches
- Luzian Andrin Zgraggen claims no intent to insult Hindu holiday
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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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FBI conducts raid on former Representative Eric Swalwell’s home amid misconduct probe
August 20, 2026
7:00 pm
The FBI has searched the Washington, DC, home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct investigation. This follows the seizure of his electronic devices at San Francisco airport. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid allegations, including one of sexual assault.
Two boys assaulted while running lemonade stand, woman charged: Windsor police
August 20, 2026
6:00 pm
Two boys, aged eight and 13, were manning a lemonade stand near an intersection when a woman reportedly confronted them in a hostile manner, according to police. Further details regarding the incident have not been disclosed.
Iran executes Afghan national convicted of police officers’ deaths during protests
August 20, 2026
4:21 pm
Iran executed Ghaem Hosseini, an Afghan national, on Thursday for his role in the deaths of four police officers during anti-government protests. His execution marks the 30th since the resurgence of hangings in the country amidst ongoing unrest, according to the Iran Human Rights group.
First image of 42-year-old man shot dead in car in east London
August 20, 2026
4:00 pm
Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot at 3am on Tuesday while seated in his white Prius in Newham, east London. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses or relevant footage to assist in the investigation.
Investigation launched after thousands of dead fish wash up on South African beaches
August 20, 2026
3:00 pm
Scientists are investigating the mass die-off of thousands of dead fish along South Africa’s beaches, with pilchard herpesvirus detected in samples.
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen claims no intent to insult Hindu holiday
August 20, 2026
1:00 pm
During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen stated that he never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the Balinese people. This declaration comes as the court reviews the implications of his actions amidst the ongoing legal proceedings.
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