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- Comey requests dismissal of indictment over Instagram post, citing First Amendment rights
- Remains of stillborn baby left on funeral home’s floor for two years
- Wildfire nears Bordeaux as emergency measures are implemented in France
- Us president trump renews threats against eu-us trade deal on anniversary
- Iran Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Attack on Vessel in Caspian Sea
- Sam Altman declares AI has reached singularity, raising concerns about control
- Wildfires near Clinton, B.C. merge, covering nearly 670 square kilometres
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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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Comey requests dismissal of indictment over Instagram post, citing First Amendment rights
July 27, 2026
5:00 pm
Former FBI Director James Comey has requested a federal judge to dismiss an indictment alleging he threatened President Trump, asserting it infringes on protected political speech. His lawyers argue the phrase “86 47” lacks violent connotation and should be recognised as political hyperbole. Comey faces arraignment in late September.
Remains of stillborn baby left on funeral home’s floor for two years
July 27, 2026
4:00 pm
Robert Bush, a Hull-based funeral director, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to 30 counts of preventing lawful burials. Distressing evidence emerged regarding his handling of deceased individuals, including a stillborn baby found unburied in an envelope after nearly two years.
Wildfire nears Bordeaux as emergency measures are implemented in France
July 27, 2026
3:00 pm
A large wildfire in south-west France is now approximately nine miles from Bordeaux, prompting an emergency cabinet meeting as officials warn of critical conditions.
Us president trump renews threats against eu-us trade deal on anniversary
July 27, 2026
1:00 pm
As the EU-US trade deal approaches its first anniversary, US President Donald Trump has issued new threats, intensifying scrutiny on the agreement. The potential ramifications of these threats and the EU’s response strategies are examined in light of this renewed pressure.
Iran Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Attack on Vessel in Caspian Sea
July 27, 2026
11:01 am
SEATTLE SHOOTING
Three people killed at food festival in Seattle overnight.
Police search for additional suspects following violent incident.
Sam Altman declares AI has reached singularity, raising concerns about control
July 27, 2026
10:01 am
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that AI has now reached the “singularity”, a point where it may surpass human intelligence and become increasingly challenging to control. His remarks have elicited mixed responses, with some experts raising concerns about potential risks and advocating for measures to manage advanced AI development.
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