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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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Curfews imposed in Paris as France faces significant unrest and rioting
October 20, 2026
3:00 pm
French police prepare for potential unrest during the Champions League match as curfews have calmed protests that caused significant damage across cities.
Alberta separatists focus on UCP and leader Smith after electoral defeat
October 20, 2026
11:00 am
Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath claims to have established a movement of thousands of dedicated volunteers, asserting their intention to exert control over Alberta’s governing party.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections and Iran conflict deliberations
October 20, 2026
9:00 am
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections. The Pentagon did not comment on the visit, which comes as discussions about future military operations against Iran intensify following remarks from President Trump.
Revolut app experiences outage as users encounter access issues
October 20, 2026
8:00 am
Revolut’s banking app has experienced a service disruption, leaving users unable to access their accounts. Customers reported receiving a ‘Something went wrong’ message, with the bank confirming multiple features were affected. The engineering team is working to restore full service, but no timeframe has been provided.
Survivors rescued from shark-infested waters as boat capsizes off Mexico
October 20, 2026
7:00 am
A boat capsized off the Baja California coast, leaving 11 missing and 16 rescued, some with injuries consistent with shark bites.
European Union seeks €70 billion for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict
October 20, 2026
6:00 am
The European Union is seeking an additional €70 billion for Ukraine in 2024, following a direct appeal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who highlighted the financial impact of Russia’s intensified military actions. EU leaders have tasked the European Commission with identifying ways to bridge the funding gap.
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