Channel 5 is making a drama about how Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband, stole £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) over 12 years. The show will explore their relationship and the impact of his crimes, which damaged Sturgeon’s political career.
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Peter Murrell was the SNP’s chief executive and embezzled £400,000 from the party.
He used the stolen money to buy items like a £124,550 motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, luxury pens, watches, and expensive salt and pepper grinders.
Murrell was arrested in 2023 and sentenced to five years and three months in jail.
Nicola Sturgeon said she has not spoken to Murrell since his imprisonment.
The embezzlement was partly hidden by the SNP’s large spending from 2010 to 2022.
Channel 5’s drama, titled *To Nicola, Love Peter*, will show how these events affected Sturgeon’s reputation.
The drama is produced by Wonderhood Studios, known for *Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards*.
Casting is underway, with some public speculation about possible stars for the role of Sturgeon.
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Carly Pearce, a country music singer, shared a story about when Dolly Parton invited her to join the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music stage. Pearce also talked about starting work at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park, when she was 16 years old.
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Carly Pearce is a Grammy-winning country music singer.
Dolly Parton invited Pearce to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The Grand Ole Opry is a well-known country music venue and organization.
Pearce began working at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park, at age 16.
Carly Pearce discussed her relationship with Dolly Parton on the show CBS Mornings.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence officials, a rare event during tense times between the U.S. and Russia. The Kremlin confirmed the meeting but did not share details, and President Putin was informed but did not attend.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Russian intelligence counterparts in Moscow.
The visit was secretive and happened while U.S.-Russia relations remain tense due to the war in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin was informed of the talks but did not meet with Ratcliffe.
The CIA and the White House declined to comment on the talks.
A U.S. military plane landed and left Moscow's Vnukovo airport the same day.
The U.S. asked Ukraine to pause strikes near Moscow, St. Petersburg, and northern regions during the visit.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called intelligence contacts a "positive process" but said relations are still in "a profound crisis."
Such meetings are rare and usually happen when urgent national security issues arise.
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An inquest has started into the sudden death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who died on August 13, 2026. Arday faced public accusations of plagiarism and questions about his personal claims before he resigned from his position.
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Jason Arday was Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, appointed in 2023.
He was found dead in south London on August 13, 2026, shortly after resigning.
Questions about his academic work, including plagiarism in his 2015 Ph.D. thesis, were raised publicly.
Media scrutiny also questioned many of his personal claims, such as fundraising achievements and overcoming developmental delays.
Arday denied plagiarism but acknowledged some mistakes in his doctoral work.
The inquest was opened because his death is considered “unnatural” but not suspicious by police.
A fundraiser in memory of Arday raised nearly £225,000 ($305,000) to support his family and funeral costs.
Arday’s memoir is set to be published in the UK, telling his life story including his autism diagnosis and challenges.
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Country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at age 80, according to her family. People around the world, including her fans in Tennessee and on Hollywood Boulevard, have been paying tribute to her.
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Dolly Parton was a famous country music singer and philanthropist.
She died at the age of 80.
Her family shared the news of her death.
Fans gathered in her hometown, Sevierville, Tennessee, to honor her.
People also visited her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to show respect.
CBS News reported on the reactions to her death.
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Flash floods in northern Nepal have killed at least eight people and destroyed homes. Authorities are still looking for hundreds of missing people and assessing the damage caused by the heavy water flow.
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At least eight people have died due to flash floods in northern Nepal.
The floods have washed away many homes in mountain villages.
Videos from Nepal police show fast-moving muddy water hitting the villages.
Hundreds of people are still missing after the floods.
Authorities are working to evaluate the damage and continue rescue efforts.
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The article looks back at various times Dolly Parton appeared on the TV show "Good Morning America" (GMA). It highlights her memorable interviews and visits over the years, alongside news of her recent death at age 80.
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Dolly Parton was a frequent guest on "Good Morning America."
She appeared in interviews starting early in her career with hosts like Barbara Walters.
Parton visited her theme park, Dollywood, on the show in later years.
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
The article shows a timeline of her joyful moments on the program.
Dolly Parton was a well-known country music star.
Tributes and memories of her contributions to music and culture are featured in related news segments.
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Panama and El Salvador have declared emergencies due to a severe drought caused by the El Nino weather pattern. This drought has damaged crops, raised temperatures to record levels, and forced the Panama Canal to reduce ship traffic.
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Panama and El Salvador joined Honduras in declaring emergencies over the El Nino drought.
El Nino causes warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific, affecting global weather and rainfall.
The drought led Panama to cut shipping through the Panama Canal because water levels are low.
El Salvador declared a red alert to prepare for drought effects on farming and communities.
All three countries set new monthly temperature records in June and July, increasing famine risks.
The drought has destroyed crops, especially in areas lacking irrigation systems.
Peru also declared a state of emergency due to flooding and heat from El Nino.
Central America’s "Dry Corridor" area is especially vulnerable to these extreme weather changes.
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A large mudslide struck the Nepal-China border area, affecting roads, buildings, and vehicles. At least nine people died, and hundreds are missing due to heavy flooding in the region.
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A mudslide occurred at the Nepal-China border crossing.
The mudslide covered roads, buildings, and vehicles.
CCTV footage captured people running away just before the mudslide.
At least nine people lost their lives in the event.
Hundreds of people are reported missing.
The disaster resulted from heavy rains causing floods.
Rescue and search efforts are likely underway to find missing individuals.
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A flash flood hit the area along the Nepal-Tibet border, causing deaths and many people missing. At least 18 people have died, and over 100 Indian and 12 British tourists are reported missing.
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A flash flood occurred at the Nepal-Tibet border.
The flood caused at least 18 deaths.
More than 100 people from India are missing.
12 people from the UK are also reported missing.
The video showing the flood was edited by the BBC because of its distressing content.
The incident is currently being followed live by news outlets.
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Dolly Parton, a well-known singer and songwriter, has died at age 80 after a short fight with cancer. News reports highlight her life and the impact she made during her career.
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Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
She had a brief battle with cancer before her death.
She was famous for her singing and songwriting.
News outlets have reported on her life and legacy.
Her career spanned many years and influenced many people.
CBS News covered the story and shared details about her life.
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Some Latin American individuals were encouraged to join Russia’s military effort with promises of good treatment and rewards. However, upon arriving, they faced harsh and difficult conditions instead of what they were told.
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Latin Americans were recruited to fight for Russia.
They were promised benefits and good conditions.
The reality was much harsher and more dangerous than promised.
Many experienced difficult and unpleasant situations abroad.
The recruitment involved misleading or false promises.
The situation shows challenges in how foreign fighters are recruited.
This involves international movement of people for conflict.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom after living in California for six years. They will not resume royal duties and plan to live in the Cotswolds while raising their two children.
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Prince Harry and Meghan are flying privately from California to the U.K. with their two children.
The couple stepped away from their senior royal roles in January 2020 to become financially independent.
They plan to live in the Cotswolds, about two hours west of London, and will remain non-working members of the royal family.
Their children, Archie and Lilibet, will start at a new school next week.
Prince Harry lost a legal case against the U.K. government’s decision to reduce his security during visits to the U.K.
The couple is working on launching a new charitable organization.
They have faced tensions with other royal family members since stepping back in 2020.
Prince Harry and six others were ordered by a court to pay millions after losing a legal claim against the Daily Mail newspaper.
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At least 22 people have died and 384 are missing after flash floods caused by an avalanche in Nepal and Tibet. The floods destroyed villages, roads, and power projects, with many tourists among those missing.
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A flash flood triggered by an avalanche of ice and rock hit parts of Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026.
At least 22 people have died, and 384 people, including tourists from several countries, are missing.
The floods damaged homes, roads, and hydropower facilities, especially in Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
Nepalese officials requested rescue help from India and China.
The disaster affected rivers including the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, Narayani, and Lhende Khola.
Climate experts said melting glaciers and warming temperatures likely caused the avalanche.
The Himalayan region is experiencing more extreme weather due to climate change, causing more floods and landslides.
Similar flash floods happened in this area last year, also linked to glacier overflow caused by rising temperatures.
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The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, who is Japanese, said she does not believe she should be punished by U.S. sanctions. She is asking Japan to work with the United States to prevent tensions from increasing after the U.S. imposed sanctions on ICC officials over investigations involving U.S. military actions and Israeli officials.
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Tomoko Akane, ICC president and Japanese national, was sanctioned by the U.S. last week.
U.S. sanctions freeze ICC officials’ assets in the U.S., block their entry, and cut off access to financial services.
The U.S. claims the ICC is overstepping its authority by investigating Israeli and U.S. military personnel.
The Trump administration has sanctioned about half of the ICC judges and prosecutors.
Akane says sanctions will not stop her from doing her work or weaken the ICC.
Akane asked Japan to help persuade the U.S. not to raise tensions and to defend the ICC.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the U.S. sanctions contradict Japan’s position and pledged support for Akane.
Japanese officials are meeting with Akane and pushing against the U.S. actions while balancing their alliance with the U.S.
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom after living in the United States for over six years. Their children are enrolled in British schools, and the family plans to live privately outside London as they start a new chapter in Britain.
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in the UK at Birmingham International Airport on Wednesday.
They previously lived in California and stepped down from royal duties over six years ago.
Their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), will attend schools in Britain starting September.
The family will live in a private home outside of London, but the exact location is undisclosed.
Harry and Meghan left the royal family to work with Netflix and Spotify contracts.
The couple has raised issues about staff insensitivity and alleged racism within the royal family.
King Charles III, Harry’s father, is currently receiving treatment for cancer.
Harry hopes to reconnect with his father, but tensions remain with his brother, Prince William.
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Dubai International Airport saw a large drop in passengers in the second quarter because the war involving Iran caused travel disruptions. The airport had 13 million passengers in that period, down more than 30% from the previous year, but officials expect passenger numbers to improve soon.
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Dubai International Airport had 13 million passengers in the second quarter of 2026.
This number is 31.3% less than the same period in 2025.
The total passengers in the first half of 2026 were 31.5 million.
Air traffic was affected by shutdowns after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2026.
The airport was slightly damaged by attacks from Iran.
There were 150,600 aircraft take-offs and landings in the first half of 2026, down 32.1% compared to last year.
Passenger numbers have been steadily increasing each month since the disruption lasted two months.
Airport CEO Paul Griffiths expects full operations to return soon as European airlines plan to resume flights.
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An avalanche of ice and rock in Nepal’s Himalayas caused large floods that killed at least eight people and left hundreds missing. The disaster damaged villages, roads, and power plants, mainly along the Bhotekoshi river, and rescue teams are asking for help from neighboring countries.
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At least eight people died and hundreds are missing after an avalanche triggered floods in Nepal’s Himalayan region.
The floods occurred around 9 a.m. local time and washed away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river.
Officials reported 384 tourists unaccounted for, including 291 foreigners from India, Malaysia, the UK, and the US.
Roads and hydropower projects were destroyed by the floods.
Authorities warned people to stay away from the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers due to ongoing risks.
Nepal requested rescue assistance from India and China.
The worst-hit area was Rasuwa district, affected by similar floods last year caused by an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet.
Experts say the avalanche blocked a tributary river before releasing a sudden flood, highlighting growing dangers from climate change in the Himalayas.
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