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- Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
- El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
- Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
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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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Aid sector criticises lack of foreign aid in federal budget
November 8, 2026
8:04 am
Canada’s aid sector has expressed concern over the federal budget’s omission of foreign aid for the first time in over 15 years, urging Ottawa to clarify its approach in an impending foreign policy review. Key organisations highlighted the importance of development funding in addressing global crises, emphasising the need for transparency in aid allocations.
Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
November 8, 2026
7:00 am
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan, although CBS News has yet to project a winner. El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim-American in the U.S. Senate, thanked voters for their support, highlighting a contentious race marked by significant political attacks.
Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
November 8, 2026
6:00 am
A vomiting illness affected at least seven passengers on an easyJet flight from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November. Symptoms included high temperatures, nausea, severe vomiting, and a rash in a child. EasyJet stated that medical services were on standby upon landing.
Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
November 8, 2026
5:00 am
A six-year-old boy has died following an arson attack in Waterford that killed his parents and two brothers, prompting an ongoing Garda investigation into the incident.
El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
November 8, 2026
2:00 am
El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, has declared an emergency following the arrival of over 3,300 migrants and refugees by boat since the start of November. Authorities have requested assistance from the Spanish government, citing escalating pressures on local healthcare and accommodation resources.
Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
November 8, 2026
1:00 am
Margot Rockett, inspired by her late father’s service in WWII, has created and popularised “door poppies” to support her local Legion in Toronto. Priced at £10, the wreath-like poppies are officially licensed, with all proceeds benefiting local veterans and their families.
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