Top 5 news stories of the day

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested in connection with SNP funding and finances investigation

[Sky News] Peter Murrell, 58, former SNP chief executive, is in custody and is being questioned by detectives.

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Dangerous new virus found in England for the first time

[Mirror] Tick borne encephalitis, which can cause meningitis, has recently had its first confirmed case in England, the UK Health Security Agency warned, as the virus was detected in a number of other areas too

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US President Joe Biden announces April visit to island of Ireland

[Independent] President Joe Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland will “mark the tremendous progress” since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago, the White House has said.

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New ‘more infectious’ Covid strain spreading in 22 countries as Brits offered booster jab

[Mirror] The World Health Organization has warned of a new “more infectious” Covid variant dubbed “Arcturus” which is spreading in 22 countries and has been described as “one to watch”

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Europe could see repeat of last summer’s severe droughts, scientists warn

[Sky News] Scarce snow in the Alps, warm temperatures and a widespread lack of rain have scientists worried about a second summer of widespread drought.

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