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- Thousands of migrants enter Spanish beach in Ceuta while police struggle to respond
- Italy calls for Schengen closure with Spain after migrant surge to Ceuta
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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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Spain Deploys Military as Nearly 50,000 Migrants Cross into Ceuta
July 31, 2026
9:01 am
MIGRANT CRISIS
Approximately 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco overnight.
Italian leaders call for EU travel restrictions amid escalating humanitarian concerns.
Regina city council approves nearly £1.4 million loan for Globe Theatre
July 31, 2026
7:00 am
Regina city council approved a loan of nearly £1.4 million to support Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round with urgent financial obligations. The decision, made on Wednesday, aims to ensure the theatre can meet its pressing bills.
Ukrainian ambassador notes improved relationship with the US as dynamics shift
July 31, 2026
5:00 am
Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna reported a positive shift in Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., citing recent communications between President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Ukraine is now focusing on delivering concrete results in defence cooperation, as discussions about air defence procurement continue amid winter preparations.
Thousands of migrants enter Spanish beach in Ceuta while police struggle to respond
July 31, 2026
4:00 am
Migrants from Morocco are overwhelming police in Ceuta, Spain, with 2,000 to 3,000 people crossing by sea, prompting calls for military assistance.
Italy calls for Schengen closure with Spain after migrant surge to Ceuta
July 31, 2026
3:00 am
Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has proposed closing the Schengen area to Spain, citing security concerns following significant migrant crossings from Morocco to Ceuta. Tajani’s remarks, deemed “inappropriate” by Spain, prompted a military deployment for increased border security amid rising political tensions between the two nations.
Man drowns at Kelowna beach as British Columbia reports rise in water fatalities
July 31, 2026
1:00 am
The BC Coroners Service is investigating a drowning incident, although details regarding the circumstances of the death have not been disclosed. Further information is anticipated as the inquiry progresses.
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