Latest News
- At least two dead as magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island
- Israel rejects US-led Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas amid election pressures
- Rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes in attack on journalist in April
- Israeli settlers intensify violence against Palestinian village of Qusra
- Alberta mayors support increased funding for local housing infrastructure
- Army suspends Apache helicopter training flights following Texas crash that killed two soldiers
- Superyacht sinks off Sardinia just days after delivery to owner
- EU rejects US trade pressure over Chinese tariff evasion concerns
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.
Today's top stories
At least two dead as magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island
August 15, 2026
2:00 am
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island, resulting in two fatalities and prompting a tsunami warning. The quake, recorded by the USGS at 5:58am local time, had an epicentre 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, causing extensive damage and injuries. Authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.
Israel rejects US-led Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas amid election pressures
August 15, 2026
1:50 am
Netanyahu rejects a US-led Gaza plan, distancing himself from Trump to solidify support ahead of elections.
Rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes in attack on journalist in April
August 15, 2026
1:47 am
Israeli attack on Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was found to be deliberate, a probe by three rights groups reveals.
Israeli settlers intensify violence against Palestinian village of Qusra
August 15, 2026
1:44 am
Israeli settlers are intensifying violence in Qusra, leaving Palestinian families trapped in their homes without water or electricity.
Alberta mayors support increased funding for local housing infrastructure
August 15, 2026
1:00 am
A bilateral programme to expedite homebuilding was unveiled in July, with funds allocated for the establishment of water and wastewater infrastructure. This initiative is expected to enhance residential development and improve essential services for future homeowners.
Army suspends Apache helicopter training flights following Texas crash that killed two soldiers
August 14, 2026
11:00 pm
The U.S. Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights following the fatal crash of an AH-64 Apache near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmsted. The stand-down will continue pending an investigation into the accident’s cause.
Like this article?
News Desk
Leave a comment
© 2026 WTX News.