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Images of police searching former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon's house after her husband Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was arrested over the party's finances. IMAGES
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her surprise resignation, after more than eight years leading the devolved government in Edinburgh. 'Giving absolutely everything to this job is the only way to do it,' says Sturgeon at a press conference, 'But in truth, this can only be done by anyone for so long. For me, it is now in danger of becoming too long.' SOUNDBITE
President Joe Biden plans to speak soon to incoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the White House says. "President Biden looks forward to speaking with... Sunak in the upcoming days and to our continued close cooperation with the United Kingdom," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives at her residence in Edinburgh after her Scottish National Party won an emphatic victory in the country's parliamentary election victory last week. The victory now clears the way for Sturgeon to pursue her quest for an independence referendum for Scotland. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House on April 16, says White House press secretary Jen Psaki. "This will be our first in-person visit from a foreign leader in the Biden-Harris administration, reflecting the importance we place on our bilateral relationship with Japan, and our friendship and partnership with the Japanese people," she adds. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.