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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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Cuba faces island-wide blackout as national power grid collapses
March 17, 2026
10:00 pm
Cuba is experiencing an island-wide blackout as its national power grid collapses, affecting around 10 million residents. The Ministry of Energy and Mines noted a “complete disconnection” while investigating the situation. President Miguel Diaz-Canel will speak with the US government regarding the crisis.
European Commission opens informal accession talks for Ukraine amid opposition
March 17, 2026
9:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Today, informal discussions on Ukraine’s EU membership continue, despite opposition from Hungary. The European Commission is advancing technical reforms to align with EU standards amid a complex political landscape.
Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of Iranian-Russian ties amid medical claims
March 17, 2026
8:00 pm
Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.
Details on Joe Kent: Resigned Counterterrorism Official Amid Trump’s Iran War
March 17, 2026
7:00 pm
Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.
EU lawmakers push to advance EU–US trade agreement amid ongoing tensions
March 17, 2026
6:00 pm
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Today, EU lawmakers have decided to advance the EU–US trade agreement after prolonged resistance. A vote in the committee is scheduled for Thursday amidst ongoing concerns regarding the implications of the deal.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns it could target US companies in the region
March 17, 2026
5:00 pm
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target over a dozen US companies in the Middle East, urging the evacuation of American industries. Companies include ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Microsoft. The IRGC warns residents near these facilities to leave immediately.
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