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- Spain extends border checks on travellers from Italy until 22 September
- Flights suspended at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to Anak Krakatau eruption
- Athletics Canada confirms missing mountaineer preparing for Matterhorn record
- Trump and Vance to address Republican National Committee convention in Dallas
- Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death for drug trafficking
- F-4 jet crash at Athens Flying Week kills two pilots and sparks fire
- Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocks
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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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Spain extends border checks on travellers from Italy until 22 September
September 6, 2026
5:00 am
Spain is extending border checks on travellers arriving from Italy for an additional 15 days, now set to expire on 22 September. This follows Italy’s earlier extension of its own checks, both measures stemming from a diplomatic dispute rooted in ongoing migration issues in Ceuta.
Flights suspended at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to Anak Krakatau eruption
September 6, 2026
4:00 am
Flights at Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have been suspended following volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau, over 150km away. Eruptive activity, including two recent eruptions, prompted the suspension, affecting numerous flights, including international services. Safety assessments will continue amid the disruption.
Athletics Canada confirms missing mountaineer preparing for Matterhorn record
September 6, 2026
2:00 am
Canadian mountain runner Kalie McCrystal has been reported missing while training for a record attempt on the Matterhorn, which lies along the Switzerland-Italy border. Search efforts are currently underway to locate her in the mountainous region.
Trump and Vance to address Republican National Committee convention in Dallas
September 6, 2026
12:00 am
Former President Trump is due to address the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas on Wednesday, aiming to energise party members ahead of the November elections. Key speakers include Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republican figures, with additional names expected to be announced.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death for drug trafficking
September 5, 2026
11:00 pm
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death over drug manufacturing and trafficking charges, alongside 11 co-defendants in a major criminal case.
F-4 jet crash at Athens Flying Week kills two pilots and sparks fire
September 5, 2026
10:00 pm
A Phantom F-4 jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots. The incident, part of Athens Flying Week 2026, triggered a fire that spread to nearby forests, prompting a large firefighting response and closure of local roads.
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