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- Ancient padlock from Ann Francis shipwreck cracked, revealing 400-year-old mystery
- Two dead and two injured in suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel pool
- EU tells Ukraine to speed up reforms, sets out cautious path for accession
- Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, defeating Mike Rogers
- Saskatoon transportation committee postpones land expropriation talks for BRT stations
- Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District
- Six flights across Europe grounded due to bomb threats, including two from the UK
- Bomb threats disrupt multiple flights in Europe with no explosives found
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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Ancient padlock from Ann Francis shipwreck cracked, revealing 400-year-old mystery
November 4, 2026
1:00 pm
A brass padlock from the 1583 shipwreck of the Ann Francis has been successfully decoded after over 400 years. Experts from Museum Wales and Cardiff University utilised a CT scan to reveal the combination ANCE, which corresponds with notches inside the lock, allowing a section to be extracted.
Two dead and two injured in suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel pool
November 4, 2026
12:00 pm
Two men have died and two others are injured due to suspected electrocution at the Conrad Hotel pool in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation.
EU tells Ukraine to speed up reforms, sets out cautious path for accession
November 4, 2026
9:01 am
EU OUTLOOK
This morning, Europe addresses several pressing issues, including energy security and EU candidacy reforms.
Immediate actions are being encouraged across multiple sectors.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, defeating Mike Rogers
November 4, 2026
8:00 am
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Senate seat, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, secured the position after a competitive primary against Haley Stevens, who subsequently endorsed Rogers. The race highlighted significant advertising investment, exceeding $100 million.
Saskatoon transportation committee postpones land expropriation talks for BRT stations
November 4, 2026
7:00 am
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District
November 4, 2026
5:00 am
Democrat Rebecca Bennett has defeated Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, as projected by CBS News. Kean’s recent absence from Congress due to undisclosed health issues had raised concerns about transparency, impacting his campaign. Bennett outperformed Kean in fundraising, raising approximately £8.2 million.
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