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- Worker dies following canopy collapse at Fairmont Winnipeg construction site
- Trump considers military strikes against Houthis in Yemen after Saudi attacks
- Teenager jailed for five years for raping girl, 16, at train station toilets
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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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Ukraine reports no advance warning of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv
October 13, 2026
1:00 pm
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Monday night, with no advance air-raid warning provided to residents. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised the critical need for timely intelligence to save civilian lives, amid speculation regarding potential US intelligence-sharing cuts, which both Ukrainian and European officials have disputed.
Russia launches renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine amid heavy fighting
October 13, 2026
11:00 am
ROLLERCOASTER TRAGEDY
One person has died and several others were injured in a rollercoaster incident at Six Flags overnight.
Ride closures are in effect across multiple states following the accident.
Air France to comply with Israeli restrictions on crew nationalities
October 13, 2026
10:00 am
Air France will comply with new Israeli regulations barring crew from 31 Muslim-majority nations, including Algeria and Iran, from flying to Israel. The directive could expose the airline to discrimination lawsuits under French law, raising concerns about its implications for employment practices.
Worker dies following canopy collapse at Fairmont Winnipeg construction site
October 13, 2026
9:00 am
A worker died following the collapse of a canopy at the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel construction site on Thursday. The individual was engaged in asbestos abatement at the time of the incident, prompting investigations into safety protocols at the site.
Trump considers military strikes against Houthis in Yemen after Saudi attacks
October 13, 2026
7:00 am
President Trump is contemplating U.S. military action against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, prompted by a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The situation remains fluid as discussions continue regarding the potential response.
Teenager jailed for five years for raping girl, 16, at train station toilets
October 13, 2026
6:00 am
Tommi Harwood, 18, was sentenced to five years in prison following a conviction for raping a 16-year-old girl at Romford Station. Harwood, found guilty after a five-day trial, was also issued an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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