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- HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf to undergo transformation with new design features
- Man arrested for hiding father’s body in wardrobe to claim pension in Spain
- Berlin voters prepare for state parliament elections amid competitive polls
- Michelle Bachelet withdraws from UN secretary-general race following low support
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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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Danish and Greenlandic leaders express optimism after US security deal
September 20, 2026
7:00 am
Denmark and Greenland’s leaders expressed cautious optimism following President Trump’s announcement of a new security agreement to enhance U.S. military presence in Greenland. While specifics remain unclear, the deal is set to be signed on Tuesday, pending parliamentary approval in Denmark and Greenland.
HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf to undergo transformation with new design features
September 20, 2026
6:00 am
The HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf is set for redevelopment as HSBC prepares to vacate in 2027. The Qatar Investment Authority and Canary Wharf Group plan to transform the iconic building into a mixed-use space featuring a hotel, restaurants, leisure facilities, and offices, estimated to cost between £800 million and £1 billion.
Man arrested for hiding father’s body in wardrobe to claim pension in Spain
September 20, 2026
5:00 am
A man in Torrecaballeros, Spain, has been detained for allegedly concealing his father’s body for over a year to fraudulently claim pension benefits.
Berlin voters prepare for state parliament elections amid competitive polls
September 20, 2026
4:00 am
Berlin voters will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new state parliament, the Abgeordnetenhaus. Current polls show a competitive race with the Left party and CDU at approximately 20-23%, while the AfD and Greens follow closely. The SPD faces significant challenges, polling between 10-12%.
Michelle Bachelet withdraws from UN secretary-general race following low support
September 20, 2026
2:00 am
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race for United Nations secretary-general following disappointing poll results. In her announcement, Bachelet stated the time was not right for her candidacy, which garnered only one encouraging vote in a recent straw poll.
Carney and Macron to hold meeting in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday
September 20, 2026
1:00 am
Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet on an archipelago located 20 kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland on Sunday. The meeting is described as symbolic, reflecting the ongoing collaboration between the two leaders.
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