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- Evacuation order for Cayford wildfire in Saskatchewan lifted
- Canadian Olympians Sarault and Kingsbury appointed parade marshals for Calgary Stampede
- Senate plans to advance reconciliation bill funding immigration agencies
- Russia sanctions British teenager for exposing cryptocurrency network
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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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Gunfire reported in Mogadishu amid planned protests against Somali president
June 3, 2026
7:00 pm
Heavy gunfire erupted in central Mogadishu amid planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused government forces of attacking him prior to the demonstrations, which were organised in response to Mohamud’s controversial one-year term extension following its expiration.
Evacuation order for Cayford wildfire in Saskatchewan lifted
June 3, 2026
5:31 pm
A wildfire that raised road access and air quality concerns in Red Earth Cree Nation is no longer considered a threat, according to a statement released by the nation on Tuesday. Authorities have lifted related restrictions following the containment of the fire.
Canadian Olympians Sarault and Kingsbury appointed parade marshals for Calgary Stampede
June 3, 2026
5:26 pm
Canadian Winter Olympic medallists Courtney Sarault and Mikael Kingsbury have been appointed parade marshals for the 2026 Calgary Stampede parade, set for July 3. Both athletes are known for their significant achievements; Sarault made history by winning four medals at a single Olympics, while Kingsbury holds multiple World Cup records in freestyle skiing.
Senate plans to advance reconciliation bill funding immigration agencies
June 3, 2026
4:00 pm
Senate Republicans are poised to advance a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration agencies as early as Wednesday, despite ongoing concerns about the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund. Following acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s testimony, Republicans seek clarity to mitigate internal dissent.
Russia sanctions British teenager for exposing cryptocurrency network
June 3, 2026
3:00 pm
Russia’s foreign ministry has sanctioned Alexander Browder, the 17-year-old son of critic Sir Bill Browder, along with five other British nationals for allegedly spreading misinformation. Browder’s research highlighted around $350 billion in illicit cryptocurrency linked to countries including Russia and North Korea.
Trump tells Netanyahu he would be in prison without his support in tense call
June 3, 2026
2:00 pm
Donald Trump warned Benjamin Netanyahu of potential airstrikes on Beirut, citing personal stakes, amid escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Lebanon.
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