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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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Trump announces deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland amid NATO tensions
May 25, 2026
5:00 am
Donald Trump plans to send an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland following the election of conservative president Karol Nawrocki, reversing a previous troop withdrawal decision.
Cyprus votes today in pivotal elections for House of Representatives seats
May 25, 2026
4:00 am
Cyprus’s politically charged elections are underway today, with over 568,000 citizens voting at 1,217 polling stations to elect 56 MPs for the next five years. Amidst low party loyalty and pressing issues like cost of living and migration, the votes are pivotal in reshaping the political landscape.
Details emerge on potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran
May 25, 2026
2:00 am
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have outlined broad principles for a potential agreement, addressing key contentious issues. However, President Trump has indicated that the White House will take its time before finalising any deal, emphasising a cautious approach to the negotiations.
Russia’s threats against Baltic states raise concerns about regional escalation
May 25, 2026
1:00 am
US officials caution that Russia’s unfounded accusations against Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania could escalate tensions in Europe amid ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
Democratic Rally wins Cyprus parliamentary election with 27.2% vote
May 24, 2026
11:00 pm
The Democratic Rally has won Cyprus’s parliamentary election, securing 27.2% of the vote and 17 seats. Following closely, the left-wing AKEL obtained 23.9% for 16 seats, while the far-right ELAM achieved third place with 10.9%, capturing eight seats amid rising anti-establishment sentiment.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly enriched uranium, says US official
May 24, 2026
9:00 pm
Iran has tentatively agreed to dispose of highly-enriched uranium in ongoing talks with the U.S., although a formal deal is not imminent, according to a senior official. The agreement aims to facilitate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting U.S. sanctions, pending further negotiations.
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