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- Pope Leo XIV addresses Angola’s leaders on corruption and history
- US announces negotiations with Pakistan following Iran’s Strait of Hormuz incident
- Spain calls for EU to end Association Agreement with Israel at rally
- Father of Air India crash victims informed he’s unable to remain in the UK
- Iran warns vessels against transiting the Strait of Hormuz after naval incident
- Ursula von der Leyen’s aide negotiates release of €10 billion in Hungary
- Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister seeks Polish support to renew EU ties.
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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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Pope Leo XIV addresses Angola’s leaders on corruption and history
April 19, 2026
6:00 pm
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola underscores the nation’s struggle with historical exploitation and contemporary corruption. Addressing President João Lourenço, he highlighted the need to combat corruption while advocating for a culture of justice, during his first address to Angola’s governing authorities amid the Pope’s African tour.
US announces negotiations with Pakistan following Iran’s Strait of Hormuz incident
April 19, 2026
4:00 pm
The United States is set to negotiate with Pakistan following Iran’s recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald J. Trump stated that representatives will arrive in Islamabad for crucial discussions. The aim is to reach a fair deal moving forward.
Spain calls for EU to end Association Agreement with Israel at rally
April 19, 2026
3:00 pm
During a Socialist Workers’ Party rally in Gibraleón, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and candidate María Jesús Montero announced plans to ask the EU to terminate its Association Agreement with Israel, emphasising the need to ‘Defend Public Services’.
Father of Air India crash victims informed he’s unable to remain in the UK
April 19, 2026
1:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
The Home Office has rejected a visa extension request from a father whose wife and daughter died in last year’s Air India crash, placing him on immigration bail. This decision has drawn significant public criticism this morning.
Iran warns vessels against transiting the Strait of Hormuz after naval incident
April 19, 2026
12:00 pm
Iran has warned vessels against entering the Strait of Hormuz following an incident where the Indian oil tanker, Sanmar Herald, was fired upon. The Iranian Navy stated that any ship attempting to transit the strait will be targeted, especially while the current US blockade persists.
Ursula von der Leyen’s aide negotiates release of €10 billion in Hungary
April 19, 2026
11:00 am
Ursula von der Leyen’s chief adviser is in Budapest to negotiate the release of €10 billion, as Hungary aims to unfreeze the funds in exchange for specific reforms. Sources indicate that the negotiations are unrelated to Ukraine, focusing exclusively on Hungary’s compliance.
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