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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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Prince Harry visits Ukraine, calls on Putin to end ongoing conflict
April 23, 2026
7:00 pm
Prince Harry visited Ukraine, appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. During a heartfelt address at the Kyiv Security Conference, he urged world leaders to support the courageous Ukrainian people. For further details on his visit, click here.
Zelenskyy demands full EU membership as Hungary blocks Ukraine’s accession
April 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected the notion of partial EU membership during discussions at an informal summit in Cyprus, asserting that Ukraine deserves full membership. Following the unblocking of a €90 billion loan and new sanctions against Russia, focus shifts to Hungary’s ongoing veto of Ukraine’s EU accession.
Britain, bills and the bottleneck at Hormuz
April 23, 2026
4:24 pm
The week’s mood has turned on price, pressure and the thin stretch of water the world keeps pretending it can
Woman in court over death of teen attacked by XL Bully dog | News UK
April 23, 2026
4:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A woman appeared in court this morning over the death of her teenage cousin, Morgan Dorsett, after a dog attack in Bristol last year.
Kelcie Reed faces charges related to a dangerously out-of-control dog and will return to court on May 27.
US issues shoot-to-kill order against Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026
3:00 pm
Donald Trump has ordered a ‘shoot to kill’ directive against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. He instructed the US Navy to target vessels laying mines, while American minesweepers are currently clearing the waterway. More updates will follow.
Police detain alleged Pahlavi perpetrator
April 23, 2026
2:00 pm
The alleged perpetrator, whose identity remains confidential under German privacy laws, has been detained by police following a reported incident. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the case and further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
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