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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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US judge overturns Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI company Anthropic
August 28, 2026
8:00 am
A US judge has halted the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, ruling the Defence Department acted illegally by designating the company a national security risk. The court found the action punitive, linked to Anthropic’s criticism of government military policy on artificial intelligence.
Peter Pocklington’s former mansion listed for auction in Edmonton
August 28, 2026
7:00 am
The City of Edmonton has assessed the value of 8638 Saskatchewan Drive at £2.7 million, resulting in a municipal property tax bill exceeding £28,000 for 2026.
Judge rules Trump administration acted illegally against AI firm Anthropic
August 28, 2026
5:00 am
A US District Judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from enforcing rules against Anthropic, citing unconstitutional punishment for protected speech. The ruling ends a legal battle over the AI company’s push to prevent military use of its model Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Workers escape Nepal glacier collapse as devastation leads to hundreds missing
August 28, 2026
4:00 am
Rescuers continue to search for survivors following a glacial collapse in Nepal and Tibet, with over 800 people reported missing and at least 270 confirmed dead.
Clashes erupt in Ceuta as protests against migrant influx escalate
August 28, 2026
3:00 am
Protests erupted in Ceuta, Spain, over security concerns following a significant influx of migrants from Morocco. Clashes between locals and police occurred as demonstrators opposed Red Cross assistance for hundreds camped on the beach. Authorities are increasing personnel to manage the migrant situation amid rising tensions.
Chad accuses Sudan of conducting air strike that killed 12 near border
August 28, 2026
2:00 am
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan has resulted in 12 fatalities and seven injuries, according to Chadian officials. Chad accuses the Sudanese army of conducting the strike amidst ongoing conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces.
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