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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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AI technology aids in translating 3,500-year-old cuneiform tablets in Turkey
May 22, 2026
11:00 pm
Artificial intelligence is being utilised to translate ancient cuneiform tablets, significantly enhancing the efficiency of reading and reconstructing Hittite texts.
EU and Mexico sign revamped trade deal to strengthen economic ties
May 22, 2026
10:00 pm
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed a modernised trade deal with Mexico at an EU summit, enhancing economic ties amid rising geopolitical tensions. This agreement opens markets for key sectors, supporting the EU’s diversification strategy and reducing reliance on the US and China.
House Oversight Committee investigates Kalshi and Polymarket for insider trading
May 22, 2026
8:00 pm
The House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into Kalshi and Polymarket over suspected insider trading on their prediction markets. Chairman Rep. James Comer requested internal documents related to the companies’ identity verification processes and their methods for investigating such activities.
First images released from Maldives cave where six divers died
May 22, 2026
7:00 pm
Five Italians died during a dive into the ‘shark cave’ in the Maldives, with images from the rescue mission highlighting the cave’s perilous conditions.
Ireland warns against Ukraine associate membership risk, citing limbo
May 22, 2026
6:00 pm
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Helen McEntee warned that granting “associate membership” to Ukraine could hinder its EU accession momentum, risking a two-tier membership approach. This follows German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal aimed at overcoming a two-year stalemate in Ukraine’s EU bid.
Workers document Congressional activities overnight to produce the Congressional Record
May 22, 2026
4:00 pm
The Government Publishing Office produces the Congressional Record, providing a detailed account of legislative proceedings since 1873. Each day, a team of stenographers, editors, and proofreaders compile speeches and debates, ensuring timely publication to maintain transparency on Capitol Hill.
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