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- House Oversight Committee investigates Kalshi and Polymarket for insider trading
- First images released from Maldives cave where six divers died
- Ireland warns against Ukraine associate membership risk, citing limbo
- Workers document Congressional activities overnight to produce the Congressional Record
- Morrisons to close around 100 convenience stores in the UK this year
- Six fatalities confirmed in Maldives diving accident at submerged cave
- Police investigate sexual misconduct claim against Prince Andrew in 2010
- Democratic primary in crucial California Latino district raises party concerns
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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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.
Morrisons to close around 100 convenience stores in the UK this year
May 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Morrisons is set to close around 100 of its convenience stores under the Morrisons Daily brand, impacting hundreds of jobs. The closures, attributed to consistent losses and heightened costs, follow the acquisition of former McColl’s outlets in 2022, with consultations for affected staff currently underway.
Six fatalities confirmed in Maldives diving accident at submerged cave
May 22, 2026
2:00 pm
Five Italian divers and a Maldivian rescue diver tragically died in the Vaavu Atoll’s Dhevana Kandu cave, the largest diving accident in Maldives history.
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