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- Kansas Senate candidates debate amid tightening race, Marshall labels Hamilton a typical Democrat
- Snake found on Japan Airlines plane prompts cancellation of flight
- Europa League — Thursday’s 22nd Oct fixtures
- Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
- 19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
- US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions
- Colouring book by young Queen Elizabeth I set to be auctioned for £6,000
- Thousands protest in Greece demanding increased school funding
Metro - You’re nicked
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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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Kansas Senate candidates debate amid tightening race, Marshall labels Hamilton a typical Democrat
October 22, 2026
5:00 am
The Kansas Senate race intensified during a debate, with incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall warning that a loss could enable Democrats to gain control of the Senate. His opponent, Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton, positioned himself as a moderate while criticising tariffs and previous administration policies affecting the state’s farmers.
Snake found on Japan Airlines plane prompts cancellation of flight
October 22, 2026
4:00 am
A non-venomous snake was discovered on a Japan Airlines flight at Fukuoka airport, leading to a flight cancellation and a 24-hour wildlife control operation.
Europa League — Thursday’s 22nd Oct fixtures
October 22, 2026
1:00 am
Check out today’s exciting matches in the Europa League and UEFA Conference League. Europa League | UEFA Conference League Europa
Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
October 22, 2026
12:00 am
Pope Leo XIV has been declared in need of no further treatment following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma. Doctors confirmed the cancer has not spread, allowing the 71-year-old pontiff to gradually resume his duties, including a public audience in St Peter’s Square.
19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
October 21, 2026
11:29 pm
Hayden Lykkemark, originally from Langley, died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Friends reported that he had shown an interest in joining the military from a young age. Further details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed.
US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions
October 21, 2026
10:00 pm
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential embassy personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia, citing increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants. Other U.S. embassies in the region have shifted to restricted operations amid ongoing security concerns, including recent strikes on airports and critical infrastructure.
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