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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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BT Tower in London set for major hotel makeover following £275 million sale
May 17, 2026
10:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, plans have been revealed to transform London’s BT Tower into a hotel, reopening the landmark to the public for the first time in nearly 50 years. Construction could commence in late 2029.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency
May 17, 2026
9:00 am
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved vaccines or therapeutics. Authorities are implementing response measures.
Modi meets Dutch royal family in The Hague during European tour
May 17, 2026
8:00 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.
US economy shows signs of slowdown amid rising inflation pressures
May 17, 2026
7:00 am
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Focus remains on cohesion and collaboration across the European Union.
Drones strike UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict
May 17, 2026
4:00 am
Drones struck a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, targeting aid vehicles delivering food to residents. The incident violated international law, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to raise concerns. The mission was previously notified to all parties involved.
Authorities confirm dead whale stranded in Denmark is humpback “Timmy”
May 17, 2026
3:00 am
Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.
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